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Nurture their love of reading and foster important early literacy skills by curling with your little bookworms and a good book. We cover new kids’ book reviews, book nook ideas as well as awards and current events and news in the literacy world.
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Book Review: All the Ways to be Smart

Louise WeeksJuly 6, 2020

All the Ways to be Smart by Davina Bell Because everybody is smart in their own special way. This bright and bubbly picture book celebrates the qualities... Read More...

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Book Review: Back to Sleep

Anita ButterworthJune 21, 2020

The impossibly talented Zoë Foster Blake has just released her second children's picture book, and just like the first it's a little rollicking tale to make... Read More...

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Book Review: The World Needs More Purple People

Louise WeeksJune 15, 2020

The World Needs More Purple People by Kristen Bell & Benjamin Hart A unique and uplifting book teaching children that it’s ok to be different. What i... Read More...

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Book Review: Isla’s Family Tree

Caroline TaylorJune 10, 2020

Isla's Family Tree by Katrina McKelvey & Prue Pittock When Isla finds out she is going to be a big sister, she’s not impressed. Isla and her mother go o... Read More...

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Book Review: Izzy and Frank

Louise WeeksMay 28, 2020

Izzy & Frank By Katrina Lehman & Sophie Beer A touching story about a truly unique friendship. When Izzy has to leave her lighthouse and island l... Read More...

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Guns N Roses Sweet Child o Mine childrens book

Book Review: Sweet Child o’Mine

Anita ButterworthMay 21, 2020

Rock gods Guns N' Roses have turned one of their greatest hits into a children's book, and we're predicting every little rocker will be gunning for a copy. ... Read More...

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‘Bluey: The Beach’ wins 2020 ABIA Book of the Year

Caroline TaylorMay 14, 2020

Bluey, the Emmy-winning Australian children’s television series about a little blue heeler puppy and her family, has just added another award to its swag – ... Read More...

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Book Review: The Mummy Animal Book

Caroline TaylorMay 1, 2020

The Mummy Animal Book By Jennifer Cossins Did you know that a mother peacock is called a peahen and a baby peacock is called a peachick? This adorable an... Read More...

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Book Review: Now Make This

Caroline TaylorApril 29, 2020

Now Make This: 24 DIY Projects by Designers for Kids By Thomas Barnthaler Like a fabulous IKEA catalogue of crazy ideas that you can make from stuff lying ar... Read More...

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The Big Fat Activity Book for Pregnant People book review

Book Review: Big Fat Activity Book for Pregnant People

Caroline TaylorApril 20, 2020

The Big Fat Activity Book for Pregnant People by Jordan Reid & Erin Williams The ultimate must-have for any mum-to-be with a sense of humor: an irreveren... Read More...

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Book Review: The Kids’ Book of Paper Love

Anita ButterworthMarch 31, 2020

The Kids' Book of Paper Love : Write. Craft. Play. Share. Irene Smit and Astrid van der Hulst Unplug, unwind and lose yourself in papercraft. The Kids' B... Read More...

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Book Review: Under the Love Umbrella

Louise WeeksJanuary 27, 2020

Under the Love Umbrella by Davina Bell & Allison Colpoys A beautiful story of a parent's love. Under the Love Umbrella is a delightful tale celebrati... Read More...

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23 books about starting school | Mum's Grapevine

Book List: 23 books about starting school

Hejira ConveryJanuary 14, 2020

Starting school for the first time is a big step. Reading stories about what to expect can calm those first day jitters while getting youngsters excited abo... Read More...

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Book Review: F**K, Now There Are Two of You

Anita ButterworthSeptember 9, 2019

F**K, Now There Are Two of You by Adam Mansbach & Owen Brozman Mums with a second bub on the way, this books for you. The sequel to best-selling book... Read More...

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17 clever and creative book week costumes | Mum's Grapevine

17 creative book week costumes

Anita ButterworthAugust 5, 2019

Read all about it, that most fabulous time is here - Book Week. It's a chance for parents and mini bookworms to get their craft on and create whimsical cost... Read More...

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