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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 List: Books about being afraid fo the dark

Book list: 9 books about being scared of the dark

Jenna GalleyJuly 26, 2017

Ahhh ... bedtime. It's a never-ending battle between parent and child. There are countless reasons why kids can't go to sleep (or stay asleep). They are hun... Read More...

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Book List: 17 books about the loss of a pet

Jenna GalleyJune 24, 2017

When we lose a pet, we lose a part of our family. The sadness can echo through the entire household and the loss can be felt for weeks, months, even years. ... Read More...

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Book List: 13 children’s stories about Anzac Day

Jenna GalleyApril 25, 2017

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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Book List: 11 sweet books for Easter time

Hejira ConveryMarch 9, 2017

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 and say that everything... Read More...

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12 personalised story books making kids the stars

Hejira ConveryNovember 18, 2016

Story time is a special time, and a personalised kids' book makes it even more magical. With adventure on every page and imagination at every turn, a book ... Read More...

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WIN 1 of 5 book prize packs celebrating grandparents (ended)

Hejira ConveryOctober 28, 2016

This Competition is now closed. A huge congratulation goes out to our lucky winners V. Malcolm (SA), K. Hodge (TAS), D. Piggott (SA), K. Jones (VIC) and C.... Read More...

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Book List: 16 books starring rad 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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Book Lists: 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 List: 9 books to get egg-cited about at Easter

Amanda LongFebruary 16, 2016

There are so many things to love about Easter. The hat parades, the cute little bunnies, the hot cross buns and, of course, the chocolate. How good is the c... Read More...

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Book List: 13 books about going 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 pre-schoolers 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: 23 of the naughtiest 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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