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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 List: 16 books starring awesome dads

Hejira ConveryAugust 25, 2016

Whether they're pulling your kiddo's leg or tucking them into bed, dads are the best! And what better way to celebrate fathers than with a selection of stor... Read More...

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Children’s Book of the Year winners (2016)

Hejira ConveryAugust 19, 2016

Cuddling up with a bambino and a book has to be one of parenthood's greatest pleasures. Whether you're reading an action-packed page-turner or journeying th... Read More...

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Children’s Book of the Year shortlist (2016)

Hejira ConveryMay 20, 2016

Hey diddle diddle, Mr Huff in the middle, the cow tripped over the moon. The little dog laughed to see such fun and the piranha ran away with the... banana?... Read More...

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Book Review: Hilarious Ladybird books for adults

JessMarch 25, 2016

The gorgeous Ladybird books we all remember have been given a hilarious remake. With (cough) relatable titles like "The Midlife Crisis", "The Hipster" an... Read More...

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Book List: 8 zany books by Dr. Seuss (but not as you know him!)

Amanda LongMarch 2, 2016

Happy Birthday Dr Seuss! On March 3rd 1904, a wriggly baby-Seuss was welcomed into this world. But did you know he was actually born Theodor Seuss Geisel? ... Read More...

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Book Review: Horton Hears A… New Dr. Seuss Book!

Hejira ConveryFebruary 29, 2016

Hold the Whisper-Ma-Phone! A new Dr. Seuss book has landed. We repeat, a new Dr. Seuss book has landed! Entitled Horton and the Kwuggerbug and More Lost ... Read More...

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Book Review: Hippo Blue personalised story books

Kate Le GallezFebruary 26, 2016

This book is about your name and the things you can do. Yes it's a … book all about you! Story time with your kiddlywinks is always a special time. So imagin... Read More...

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Book review: In My Heart

Kate Le GallezFebruary 25, 2016

Our hearts are capable of feeling many things, from happiness to sadness, hope to fear. And of course a little bit of silliness too! In My Heart: A Book ... Read More...

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Book List: 13 books about visiting to the dentist

Amanda LongFebruary 4, 2016

We all know that looking after our children's teeth (and our own!) is right at the top of the list of super important parental tasks. We've nailed the brush... Read More...

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Top 10 books to help kids learn sight words

Book List: 10 books to help learn sight words

Domenica KielyJanuary 28, 2016

One of the best things we can do to prepare our little darlings for independent reading is help them to recognise sight words. Sometimes called 'popcorn ... Read More...

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Book List: 29 naughty kids parody books for adults

Amanda LongJanuary 6, 2016

Night after night, mums and dads cuddle up with their children to read a bedtime story. Together we share sweet stories about adventurous animals and swashb... Read More...

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Book List: 17 books about an Aussie Christmas

Amanda LongNovember 29, 2015

Dashing through the bush...in a rusty Holden ute....kicking up the dust....esky in the boot! Traditional Christmas stories still give us Aussie's a warm ... Read More...

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2015 Early Readers Book of the Year

Amanda LongNovember 25, 2015

Finishing the day reading a good book is so enjoyable for children. It helps them settle down from all the fun of the day and has been proven to help their ... Read More...

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Book List: 11 books about going to bed

Amanda LongNovember 14, 2015

Are bedtime battles a nightly occurrence? Maybe you're listening to night after night of protests. Or maybe you have a child who suddenly insists they are h... Read More...

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10 books for kids about going on holiday

Book List: 10 books about going on a holiday

Amanda LongOctober 19, 2015

We're all going on a summer holiday! Whether it's camping or an overseas adventure, holidaying with kids is a lot of fun! It can be daunting for kids the fi... Read More...

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