Easter is my favourite holiday of the year. The season is changing. It’s a beautiful chance to spend time with family. And, there’s none of the stress of buying a billion and one presents for everyone. I am all for children getting an egg or two at Easter, but quite frankly, the amount of chocolate […]
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IN 140 CHARACTERS OR LESS: Want your kids to be web-smart? This book will help.
REVIEW: ‘The Internet Is Like A Puddle’ by Shona Innes and Irisz Agocs Read More »
IN 140 CHARACTERS OR LESS: A quirky new chapter book series about three siblings ‘living the dream’
REVIEW: ‘The Tinkler’s Three: Blame it on the boo-gie’ by M.C Badger Read More »
IN 140 CHARACTERS OR LESS: It’s not easy to find sensitive picture books which are suitable for boys. This is that book.
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IN 140 CHARACTERS OR LESS: Heart, complexity, wit and intelligence make this so much more than an Australian ‘Mean Girls’.
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IN 140 CHARACTERS OR LESS: Of the 100 or so picture books on my daughters’ books shelf, this is my all-time favourite.
REVIEW: “The Paper Dolls” by Julia Donaldson and Rebecca Cobb Read More »
IN 140 CHARACTERS OR LESS: Fabulous fairy-tale-based series of ‘readers’ designed to build skills and confidence in early readers.
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IN 140 CHARACTERS OR LESS: A playful and peculiarly Australian children’s picture book about twin-hood, independence and individualism.
REVIEW: “Tim and Ed” by Ursula Dubosarsky and Andrew Joyner Read More »
It goes without saying – a book is the BEST gift for a child of any age, but particularly for babies. ‘But they won’t understand the story,’ you say. Doesn’t matter. At some point, they will. And the sooner you start reading, the sooner they’ll understand. So, what are the best books? The good news
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The verdict: This is a children’s picture book classic for the 21st century, showcasing beloved nursery rhymes in a modern context.
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