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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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12 cloth books for little bookworms

Katie OliveiraSeptember 13, 2021

With soft, squishy pages and eye-catching graphics, cloth books make perfect first reads for budding bookworms. Cloth books are made of fabric and packed... Read More...

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2021 Children's book of the year winners

Children’s Book of the Year winners 2021

Anita ButterworthAugust 25, 2021

The 2021 Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book of the Year awards have just been announced, and they couldn't have come at a better time for litt... Read More...

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Book Review: The Bench by Meghan The Duchess of Sussex

Anita ButterworthJune 4, 2021

The Bench by Meghan The Duchess of Sussex Just days after giving birth to her baby daughter Lili, Meghan Markle has released her first children's book. The ... Read More...

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Book List: 13 children’s books about Anzac Day

Jenna GalleyApril 4, 2021

On Anzac Day you may wonder what to tell your little ones about this incredibly important day in Australia's history. Here are 13 Anzac Day books for chi... Read More...

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23 best Easter books for 2021 | Mum's Grapevine

23 egg-citing Easter books for kids

Katie OliveiraMarch 3, 2021

Easter is officially one of the best times of the year. You get to scatter chocolate around the place, make funny hats for your kids, describe everything as... Read More...

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12 best books for new siblings | Mum's Grapevine

12 books to prepare siblings for a new baby

Katie OliveiraFebruary 25, 2021

Congratulations. The stork is circling your house carrying your newest priceless package. But while you might be ready to welcome baby to the family, what a... Read More...

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Channing Tatum pens a children’s book

Anita ButterworthDecember 23, 2020

Hold onto your fairy wings ladies, Channing Tatum has penned a children's book all about self-esteem and the love between a father and daughter. Oh, and he'... Read More...

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Book Review: Somebody Swallowed Stanley

Louise WeeksDecember 14, 2020

Somebody Swallowed Stanley by Sarah Roberts “Plastic bags don’t belong in the sea” Environmental expert, Sarah Roberts, brings us a powerful message abou... Read More...

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Book Review: The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be

Louise WeeksDecember 8, 2020

The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be by Joanna Gaines A timely story about how beautiful life can be when we celebrate our differences. The World Need... Read More...

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Book Review: The Birds and the Bees and Giraffes that Drink Wee

Anita ButterworthNovember 4, 2020

The Birds and the Bees and Giraffes that Drink Wee by Dave Hartmann and Justin Sweeting What's the perfect way to tackle chatting to kids about sex? By maki... Read More...

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Book Review: I’m a Hero Too

Louise WeeksOctober 26, 2020

I'm a Hero Too by Jamila Rizvi Arty likes visiting his granny, going to kinder and sipping hot chocolates with his dad at their favourite cafe. But since th... Read More...

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Children’s Book of the Year winners 2020

Anita ButterworthOctober 19, 2020

If you're on the hunt for your little book worm's next great read, look no further than the stories that have just been honoured in this year's Children's B... Read More...

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Book Review: Maybe

Louise WeeksSeptember 21, 2020

Maybe by Kobi Yamada A breathtaking tale about the endless potential in all of us. Beautifully written, Maybe is a story about everything you will do and... Read More...

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Book Review: There’s A Zoo In My Poo

Louise WeeksSeptember 1, 2020

There's A Zoo in My Poo by Felice Jacka A clever book that gets to the guts of what kids need to know about their bodies and their poo. Amazing things ha... Read More...

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Book Review: Old Man Emu

Anita ButterworthAugust 24, 2020

Old Man Emu by John Williamson Legendary Aussie song 'Old Man Emu' has been turned into a picture book to celebrate 50 years since John Williamson first rel... Read More...

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