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We've resisted the usual sand and water theme for this year's summer issue. While there is bound to be a bit of hot weather ahead we are aware that in some parts of the country - particularly in the far north -it's rarely warm enough for the children to strip off and splash. There may be no heat waves in northern climes, but there are bound to be nice breezy days when kite flying comes into its own. This is something generations of children have enjoyed, but a colourful kite soaring into the air never loses its appeal, particularly when you are the one holding the string. We have come up with a great selection of kites on page 28. In the same feature we also look at parachutes which are a popular piece of equipment in many nurseries and have the added advantage of being suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

There may be no heat waves in northern climes, but there are bound to be nice breezy days when kite flying comes into its own. This is something generations of children have enjoyed, but a colourful kite soaring into the air never loses its appeal, particularly when you are the one holding the string. We have come up with a great selection of kites on page 28. In the same feature we also look at parachutes which are a popular piece of equipment in many nurseries and have the added advantage of being suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

After all the excitement of kites and parachutes it's time for some quieter activities. A selection of small animals, such as those we have chosen on page 18, will stimulate plenty of conversation and creative play. You'll need a constant supply as they are easily lost but, as we discovered, they tend to be easy on the pocket.

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