Top That Publishing http://www.topthatpublishing.com/blog Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:39:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Concerts Planned for Top That! Author and Illustrator http://www.topthatpublishing.com/blog/concerts-planned-for-top-that-author-and-illustrator/ http://www.topthatpublishing.com/blog/concerts-planned-for-top-that-author-and-illustrator/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:59:51 +0000 Dan http://www.topthatpublishing.com/blog/?p=3891 Hilary James and Simon Mayor, author and illustrator of Top That!'s Sing and Read Books, I'm a Parrot and Gobble! Gobble! Gobble! plan a jam-packed schedule of concerts for the upcoming months. Starting with the 'Musical Mystery Tour' specifically for children, Hilary and Simon will then embark on a tour of 'grown-up' concerts (see list below), in which children are always welcome.

'Musical Mystery Tour' children's concert:

http://www.childrensmusic.co.uk/concertstheatres.html

Hilary and Simon with Special 4-piece band fiddle/mandolins/banjo percussion/guitars/voices

SOUTHAMPTON. Turner Sims Concert Hall, The University, University Road, Southampton SO17 1BJ.
Matinee performance 3.00pm    02380 592223

FEBRUARY 2012
4 Mayor & James HAMPSHIRE. Littleton Village Hall, Winchester SO22 6QL. 7.30pm

Concert supported by Hog The Limelight rural touring.

 01962 885039 or

01962 880320
9 Mandolinquents

& friends

 NEWBURY. New Greenham Arts, 113 Lindenmuth Way, Newbury, RG19 6HN. 8.00pm.

with special guests A Band Like Alice

 01635 522733

NGA website
11 Mayor & James HAMPSHIRE. Tangley Parish Hall, Wildhern, Andover SP11 0JE. 7.30pm (with supper)

Concert supported by Hog The Limelight rural touring.

 01264 730330
23 Mandolinquents BUXTON. Live Music Festival, Buxton Opera House, Water St, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6XN.

8pm. Tickets: £13/£15 Concs: £12/14

 0845 127 2190
24 Mayor & James NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, Reading Room, Helmdon, Brackley, NN13 5QJ. 7.45pm

Concert supported by Northants Touring Arts.

 01295 768922
25 Mayor & James WARWICKSHIRE. Little Wolford Village Hall, Little Wolford, Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5LZ        7.30pm

Concert supported by Live & Local rural touring.

 01608 674200
MARCH 2012
2 Mayor & James WORCESTERSHIRE. Great Witley Village Hall, Worcester Rd, Great Witley, Worcester WR6 6HR        7.30pm

Concert supported by Live & Local rural touring.

 01299 896613
3 Mayor & James DERBYSHIRE. Repton Village Hall, Askew Grove,

Repton DE65 6GR        7.30pm

Concert supported by Live & Local rural touring.

 01283 702370
5 Mayor & James COLCHESTER. Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester CO1 1NF 01206 500900

website
9 Mayor & James SURREY  Ram Folk Club, The Old Cranleighan Club, Portsmouth Road, Thames Ditton, KT7 0HB. 8.30pm 0208 686 9421

website
10 Mayor & James HAMPSHIRE. King Edward VII Memorial Hall, Upper Clatford,

Andover SP11 7QL. 7.30pm

Concert supported by Hog The Limelight rural touring.

 01264 336808
13 Mandolinquents CHIPPING SODBURY. Chipping Sodbury Town Hall, BS37 6AD.     7.30pm £12 (school children free) 01454 325071
21 Mayor & James CHESTERFIELD. Hollingwood Hub Lock House, Works Road, Hollingwood, Chesterfield S43 2PF       7.30pm

Concert supported by Live & Local rural touring.

 01246 477569

email
24 Mandolinquents MARGATE. Theatre Royal, Addington Street,Margate CT9 1PW Starts: 7:30pm Tickets: £14 - £12 and £20 for 2 friends of theatre. 01227 787787 or

0845 1301786

website
APRIL 2012
14 Mayor & James WORCESTERSHIRE. Heightington Village Hall, Heightington,

Bewdley, DY12 2XU. 8.00pm

Concert supported by Live & Local rural touring.

 01299 822987
MAY 2012
9 Mandolinquents BEDFORD. Bedford Corn Exchange, St Paul's Square,

MK40 1SL Starts: 7:30pm Tickets:£15/13

 01234 269519
10 Mandolinquents SHREWSBURY. Theatre Severn, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8FT.       8pm      Tickets: £16/£17 01743 281281

website
11 Mayor & James WORCESTERSHIRE. Bishampton Villages Hall, Pershore,

WR10 2LY        7.30pm

Concert supported by Live & Local rural touring.

 01386 462306
JUNE 2012
9 Mandolinquents BARNSLEY Civic Theatre, Hanson Street Barnsley, South Yorkshire S70 2HZ.       8pm        Tickets: £15 01226 327 000
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All of the below Top That! apps have been thorougly tested by children and range in price from free to £1.99.

1. The Froobles: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/froobles/id484923073?mt=8

2. First Words: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/my-first-words/id403529319?mt=8

3. Hiku: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/hiku/id399620495?mt=8

4. Play & Learn: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/play-learn/id399747202?mt=8

5. Dressing Up: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/dressing-up/id399639714?mt=8

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]]> http://www.topthatpublishing.com/blog/books-for-keeps/feed/ 0 Joy of Books http://www.topthatpublishing.com/blog/joy-of-books/ http://www.topthatpublishing.com/blog/joy-of-books/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:24:47 +0000 Dan http://www.topthatpublishing.com/blog/joy-of-books/ A brilliant animation by the clever people (and volunteers) at the Type bookstore in Toronto which skilfully conjures up the magic of printed books perfectly! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKVcQnyEIT8&feature=youtu.be

For those of you that love the feel of a printed book in your hand, why not check out our picture storybook range. Perfect for bedtime story-reading with little ones: http://www.topthatpublishing.com/shop/topic/picture-storybook

]]> http://www.topthatpublishing.com/blog/joy-of-books/feed/ 0 Teach Primary Magazine http://www.topthatpublishing.com/blog/teach-primary-magazine-3/ http://www.topthatpublishing.com/blog/teach-primary-magazine-3/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:30:29 +0000 Dan http://www.topthatpublishing.com/blog/?p=3819

]]> http://www.topthatpublishing.com/blog/teach-primary-magazine-3/feed/ 0 Teach Nursery Magazine http://www.topthatpublishing.com/blog/teach-nursery-magazine-5/ http://www.topthatpublishing.com/blog/teach-nursery-magazine-5/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:33:00 +0000 Dan http://www.topthatpublishing.com/blog/?p=3827

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]]> http://www.topthatpublishing.com/blog/cherished-by-me-blog-2/feed/ 0 Coming Soon in 2012 … http://www.topthatpublishing.com/blog/coming-soon-in-2012/ http://www.topthatpublishing.com/blog/coming-soon-in-2012/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:26:53 +0000 Dan http://www.topthatpublishing.com/blog/coming-soon-in-2012/ It's a New Year and as you would expect, we have a lot of great titles that are due to hit the shelves in the coming months. Here's a sneaky peak at some of our titles that will hit the shelves in March.

Po-Tolo

When all of the bees on Po-Tolo's planet disappear, the little spaceman travels across the universe to find help. Will Po-Tolo get help from the Earth bees so he can save his planet?

Endorsed by the International Bee Research Association, 'Po-Tolo - Plan Bee From Outer Space' discusses the plight of bees in a humorous and engaging way, providing lots for parents, teachers and children to talk about.

The book also includes lots of bee facts and some top conservation tips.

To check out a video trailer of 'Po-Tolo' visit:

When I Dream of 123

The sequel to the award-winning, 'When I Dream of ABC', this counting book will take children on a magical journey of discovery and will help them to count as they meet the inhabitants of an enchanted dreamworld.

Includes the numbers 1-20 and every ten up to 100 to help children become familiar with larger numbers.

Written by Oakley Graham, the humorous text and illustrations will captivate parents and children alike.

Cub's First Summer

It was the first day of summer and Cub had just woken up.

'Why are the days so long?' asked Cub.

'So that we have more time for fun!' laughed Mum.

Children will love to join Cub as he experiences his first summer in this enchanting bedtime story by celebrated author and artist, Rebecca Elliott. The sequel to the best-selling 'Cub's First Winter'.

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If you're looking to start 2012 with a healthy spring in your step or by adding a new skill, hobby or language to your belt, then take a minute to browse our range of adult books and gift sets. From detoxing and yoga to quitting smoking or finding a natural remedy for January coughs and colds, you will find a great book to inspire you during the dark winter months on this website.

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