A Russian artist has spent the past few months painting a school in Pingtung County awash in color, using her knowledge of child psychology to guide her brush.
Strongly affected by Taiwan’s falling birthrate, Da Tong Primary School has cut its classes down to only six, leaving large parts of its campus empty.
To enliven the space, more than 20 walls are now sporting colorful murals of sea creatures, Chinese and Western zodiac signs, cartoons and even 3D scenes accompanied by slogans in English.
Tatiana Yu (尤湯雅) can be spotted there every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, painting for three to four
A Pride t-shirt featuring beloved character Elmer the Patchwork Elephant has been released.
Elmer, a rainbow elephant from the popular children’s book series, appears on a ‘Love Your Colours’ t-shirt to raise vital funds for an LGBT+ charity.
The limited edition Elmer the elephant Pride t-shirt is available in adult and child sizes for £14.99-£19.99 from website Truffle Shuffle.
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Truffle Shuffle has teamed up with Andersen Press, who publish the popular children’s book for the special edition Elmer Pride t-shirt.
A LEADING sock and hosiery brand based in Bolton has launched an anti-bullying campaign. Sockshop, which employs around 50 people in the borough, is teaming up with the charity Kidscape for the campaign, named Bully-free Zone. The project was launched as children return to full time eduction in school after being home-schooled during lockdown, meaning they are more likely to worry about bullying as they meet their peers. Sockshop s campaign aims to raise awareness of bullying and to educate both children and adults in what they can do to tackle the issue. Bullying can take the form of physical or verbal abuse, and can occur in person or online, termed cyber bullying.
Elmer s Big Heart of Kent Parade is back in Maidstone this summer
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Updated: 10:39, 03 March 2021
One of the world s most famous children s book characters is coming to town this summer, bringing some much-needed colour and joy to Maidstone.
In just four monthsâ time, Elmerâs Big Heart of Kent Parade will see 50 uniquely designed elephant sculptures scattered around the town, its river path, countryside and parks in a family friendly art trail.
Elmerâs Big Heart of Kent Parade, is back for nine weeks from Saturday, June 19, until Sunday, August 22
The event, which will raise money for Heart of Kent Hospice in Aylesford, is based on Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, the star of one of the most iconic children s books by David McKee.