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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: 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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Book Review: My Feel Good Book

Louise WeeksAugust 17, 2020

My Feel Good Book by Francoize Boucher 90 ways to feel confident and happy to be you. Jam-packed with inspirational ideas and adventures, My Feel Good Bo... Read More...

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Book Review: Love Makes a Family

Louise WeeksAugust 3, 2020

Love Makes a Family by Sophie Beer There's one thing that makes a family... and that's love. Love Makes a Family is a board book bursting with colour tha... Read More...

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Ditty Bird Review: Award winning musical board books

Louise WeeksJuly 30, 2020

There’s nothing like a story to ignite the imaginations of little ones before being tucked into bed for the night. And when the stories are paired with swee... Read More...

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Book List: The best Bluey books as voted by mums

Anita ButterworthJuly 22, 2020

When tots aren't watching Bluey on TV, they're reading about Bluey in the ever-growing collection of Bluey books, because too much Bluey is never enough! W... Read More...

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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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