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MAY MOVIE NIGHT: Miss Potter

Posted on May 22, 2015 by admin

Miss Potter The story of Beatrix Potter, the author of the beloved and best-selling children’s book, “The Tale of Peter Rabbit”, and her struggle for love, happiness and success. ‘Miss Potter’ – the film and Hill Top This timeless movie … Continue reading →

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PICTURE BOOK: A Walk in London

Posted on May 19, 2015 by admin

A Walk in London by Salvatore Rubbino A wide-eyed girl and her mother explore London’s busy streets and towering views in this child-friendly tribute to an incomparable city. London – the perfect place for a girl and her mother to … Continue reading →

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PICTURE BOOK: Emma in Paris

Posted on May 18, 2015 by admin

Emma in Paris (Enchanted Lion Books) Written and illustrated by Claire Frossard Photographs by Christophe Urbain Emma, the New York sparrow, whom we first met in the acclaimed Emma’s Journey, returns in this delightfully playful story of independence and friendship … Continue reading →

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LONDON: Visitor Oyster Card

Posted on May 13, 2015 by admin

Ordered our Visitor Oyster cards today. We still have to validate the kid card at Heathrow, but looks like it can be used on the River Bus too! A Visitor Oyster card is a quick and easy way to pay … Continue reading →

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LONDON: Board Game

Posted on May 9, 2015 by admin

The classic race through London’s Underground. Be the first commuter to travel to each of your landmarks. Visit London’s landmarks. Watch out for station closures and hazards. 2 to 6 players.

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CITY COLORING: Pictura

Posted on May 4, 2015 by admin
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MOVIE NIGHT: Wadjda

Posted on April 25, 2015 by admin

Wadjda Directed by by Haifaa al-Mansour This movie was for us like a window into Saudi Arabia! 10-year-old Wadjda challenges deep-rooted Saudi traditions in a determined quest to buy a bicycle. When everything goes against her plans, she sees one … Continue reading →

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MOVIE NIGHT: Fantômas

Posted on April 19, 2015 by admin

Fantômas (France, 1964) Cast: Jean Marais, Louis de Funès, Mylène Demongeot Director: André Hunebelle English Subtitled Mysterious Fantomas is terrorizing France. Inspector Juve, with the help of a reporter called Fandor and a lovely photographer, decides to put an end … Continue reading →

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BOOK: Orani

Posted on April 14, 2015 by admin

ORANI My Father’s Village Written and illustrated by Claire A. Nivola

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MOVIE NIGHT: Mao’s Last Dancer

Posted on March 22, 2015 by admin

Mao’s Last Dancer A Film by Bruce Beresford 117min., Australia, 2010 After a true story by Li Cunxin Li was born into bitter poverty in rural Qingdao, China. Certain years the peasants in his village even ate tree barks to … Continue reading →

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