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- Category: Books
- Reading Tip
- Local Library and Bookshop Story-times
- Stories About Easter
- Special Children’s Books About Grandfathers
- Beautiful Children’s Books about Grandmothers
- The Man Who Didn’t Wash His Dishes
- Christmas Books for Babies and Toddlers
- Choosing A Book For A First Birthday Gift
- The Story of the Easter Bunny
- Stories about Picnics
- Back to School Stories
- ANZAC Biscuits by Phil Cummings
- The Arrival By Shaun Tan
- Here Comes Easter by Caroline Jayne Church
- Christmas in Exeter Street by Diana Hendry
- Maudie and Bear by Jan Ormerod
- What’s that Noise? by Sally Rippin
- The Bunny Who Found Easter by Charlotte Zolotow
- That’s What I’d Do by Jewel
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
- Rudie Nudie by Emma Quay
- The Tall Man and the Twelve Babies by Niland Champion and Kilmeny Niland
- The Magnificent Tree by Nick Bland and Stephen Michael King
- The Little Old Man Who Looked Up at The Moon by Pamela Allen
- Water Stories-Great for Bath-time reading
- Parrot Carrot by Jol and Kate Temple
- The Wonky Donkey by Craig Smith & Katz Cowley
- Rhymes, Poems, Songs and Chants
- Christmas Tree stories
- The Chicken Thief by Beatrice Rodriguez
- Stories about Trees
- A Lost Toy Discovery Trail
- A Little Election by Danny Katz and Mitch Vane
- Baby Lit Books for Brilliant Little Bookworms by Jennifer Adams
- The Terrible Suitcase by Emma Allen and Freya Blackwood
- Just Like You by Jan Fearnley
- Me and My Mum by Alison Ritchie
- Mirror by Jeannie Baker
- Don’t Let a Spoonbill in the Kitchen by Narelle Oliver
- We Love Brown Bear by Eric Carle
- Look See, Look At Me by Leonie Norrington
- Millinery for Children
- Great for Babies and Toddlers
- What will you be doing during THE READING HOUR
- The Legend of the Golden Snail by Graeme Base
- Alphab’art By Anne Guery and Olivier Dussutour
- Just Right By Birdie Black
- Reading Magic by Mem Fox
- Book Spotlight: Out of the Egg
- Missy’s Birthday Surprise by Victoria Jones
- I Love My Mum by Anna Walker
- I Love You Too by Stephen Michael King
- Coming Home by Sharon McGuinness
- FIVE GREAT READ ALOUDS FOR OLDER CHILDREN
- Rocket Your Child Into Reading by Jackie French
- Go Maisy, Go! by Lucy Cousins
- I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen
- A Long Piece of String by William Wondriska
- Pig Dude – He Can Do Anything
- For All Creatures by Glenda Millard and Rebecca Cool
- A Book about Scary by Danny Katz and Mitch Vane
- Parent Resources-ideas for reading
- Busy books great for holidays
- Whisper by Chrissie Keighery
- And Red Galoshes by Glenda Millard
- More by Peter Schossow
- Three brilliant children’s stories that promote the power of books.
- A Messy Kitchen and A Great Cake by Tina Matthews
- Twinkle the Christmas Star
- The Great Expedition by Peter Carnavas
- Australian Animals
- Alphabet books for younger readers
- Owl books crafts and Printables
- The Naughtiest Reindeer by Nicki Greenberg
- Delightful Christmas Books
- The Adorable Squish Rabbit Visits Melbourne
- Stories about Living in Australia
- A bear hunt felt book
- Picture Books about Mums
- LITTLE TREASURES
- So Many Sounds by Claire Chadwick
- STORY SKITTLES 10 SCARED FISH By Ros Moriarty
- Book and reading posts from around the web
- This Is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen
- Diorama Story-telling (We made ours for Noni the Pony)
- Painting with Mud
- Just how much is a picture book worth?
- Who’s Driving? by Leo Timmers
- Happy Birthday Eric Carle: We Love Brown Bear
- A Bit Lost by Chris Haughton
- On The Night That We First Met
- Spork by Kyo Maclear
- I’ve an Uncle Ivan by Ben Sanders
- Rhinos Don’t Eat Pancakes
- I Dare You Not to Yawn by Hélène Boudreau and Serge Bloch
- Our Nest Is Best! by Penny Olsen and Penny O’Hara
- The Red Book by Barbara Lehman
- Museum Trip by Barbara Lehman
- What’s the Matter Aunty May? by Peter Friend
- I Love My Mummy
- Winter’s Blanket by Phil Cummings
- Ships in the Field by Susanne Gervay
- The Possum Creek Olympics by Dan Vallely
- Hannah’s Night by Komako Sakai
- A Bus Called Heaven by Bob Graham
- The Emperor’s New Clothes Horse by Tony Wilson
- Bea by Christine Sharpe
- Zoe and Beans – Pants on the Moon
- Riley and The Grumpy Wombat by Tania McCartney
- Two Little Bugs by Mark and Rowan Sommerset
- The Littlest Bushranger by Alison Reynolds
- Leaf by Stephen Michael King
- Apple by Nikki McClure
- Ivy Loves To Give by Freya Blackwood
- Yoo-Hoo Ladybird! by Mem Fox and Laura Ljungkvist
- Twinkle by Nick Bland (Scholastic Australia)
- Arkie Sparkle-Treasure Hunter: Code Crimson by Petra James
- Same But Little Bit Diff’rent by Kylie Dunstan
- Fire by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley
- TOTTIE AND DOT and Marshmallow Tea
- The Bushwalk by Sandra Kendell
- A magical sleigh ride
- 5 Fun Activities to do with 10 Tiny Things-book by Meg McKinlay
- Sam the Cat by Sam Bowring
- Chase through Venice by Sally Gould and Laura Peterson
- And Then Comes Halloween by Tom Brenner
- Mr Darcy by Alex Field
- The Nights Before Christmas, illustrated by Tony Ross
- My Grandma’s Kitchen by Louise Fulton Keats
- Maia and What Matters by Tine Mortier
- 10 Little Insects by Davide Cali
- The Other Christy by Oliver Phommavanh
- Today We Have No Plans by Jane Godwin and Anna Walker
- No Bears by Meg McKinlay and Leila Rudge
- Monstersaurus by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort
- Sam and His Dad by Serge Bloch
- The Pros and Cons of Being a Frog by Sue deGennaro
- Come Down, Cat! by Sonya Harnett and Lucia Mascuillo
- Little Kitchen Around the World
- The Aunties Three by Nick Bland
- Fluff and Billy by Nicola Killen
- The Very Hungry Bear By Nick Bland
- Wave by Suzy Lee
- The Hueys in The New Jumper by Oliver Jeffers
- Apple Pie ABC by Alison Murray
- The Runaway Hug by Nick Bland
- The Black Book of Colours by Menena Cottin
- Oh No, George! by Chris Haughton
- Out of the Egg
- The Treasure Box by Margaret Wild
- Owl Know How by Cat Rabbit and Isobel Knowles
- Herman and Rosie by Gus Gordon
- Too Many Monkeys by Margaret Wild
- Verdi by Janell Cannon
- The Carrum Sailing Club by Claire Saxby
- Lone Pine by Susie Brown and Margaret Warner
- Simpson and His Donkey
- Tips For Reading Aloud To Children
- Applesauce and the Christmas Miracle
- Publish and Launch your Child’s Writing
- Picture Books about Seasons
- Harmony Day by JJ Stranan
- Choosing Books for Sight by Peta Kennedy
- Books about pets and caring for animals
- An Aussie Cinderella
- ANZAC Biscuits
- Books about making friends
- Let the Easter Games Begin (8 backyard games)
- Spilt Milk by Charles G Shaw
- Visit to the Alison Lester Store
- Tea and Sugar Christmas
- Wonderful Books About Books
- Stories For Anzac Day
- REAL LIFE: Love sick over children’s books
- Australia Story Country Boomarks
- Chris Haughton Reveals Five Work Habits
- Disney Junior’s The Book of Once Upon a Time
- A Glossary of Reading Terms
- 10 Picture Books About Dance for Childhood
- 5 Complete Disney Read to Me Collections to Win
- Simple Story
- Where Can a Love of Reading Lead You
- The Best Joke Books for Kids
- Silly Billy Worry Dolls for Kids
- An Aussie Year by Tania McCartney
- Little Golden Book Blocks
- How to Choose Book Gifts for Babies
- AFL-Themed Books for Kids
- How to Engage Reluctant Readers
- Ideas for Using, Exploring and Enjoying Wordless Picture Books
- Pretend Bookshops
- Tic-Tac-Toe With The Very Hungry Bear
- CBCA Winners 2011
- Guest Post by Caro Webster
- Our Family Hour
- Alphabet Books
- Peggy by Anna Walker
- Project #7- Create a Picture Book Tableau
- Project #8: Explore the World through Picture Books
- Top 10 Valentine’s Day Books
- There’s Going to Be a Baby
- The Magic Faraway Tree
- My Little Bookcase Calendar 2013
- Reading with Silly Voices
- Why I Love Australia by Bronwyn Bancroft
- Inspiring Books For Spring and Summer
- Discover New Places to Read
- How to Choose The Best Books For Toddlers
- The Children’s Bookshelf
- Picture Books Filled with Music and Rhythm
- Discussion Prompt Bookmarks
- Australian History for Young Readers
- I Don’t Believe in Dragons
- Child’s Favourite Author
- Wordless Picture Books
- Children’s Cookbooks
- Attend a Story-time Session with Your Child
- Category: Christmas
- Category: Craft
- Experimenting With Stencil Art
- Who Stole Santa’s Mail by Dimity Powell
- Christmas Cracker Advent Calendar
- The Owl and the Pussy Cat Craft
- Make a puppet to use with The Wonky Donkey
- Creating a collage of a favourite place
- Handmade Gifts: Swirled Glass Vases
- Stamped Clay Decorations with Slinky Malinki
- How To Make Paper Bag Lanterns
- Kid-made Gift Idea: Personalised Pen Holder
- Brown Bear Shadow Puppet Show
- Snow White Birthday Party
- Construct a Simple Puppet Theatre
- Illustration-Inspired Artwork
- Returning To Good Old Fashioned Crafts
- Category: DIY
- How to Make The Very Hungry Caterpillar Necklace
- Creating Golden Book Story Stones
- Snow White Birthday Party Decoration
- Printable Pre-writing Cards and Busy Bag Idea
- A Little Golden Book Nativity Set
- DIY Easter Book Gift Sets for Kids
- A Family Art Gallery
- How To Make a Fairytale Terrarium
- 10 Ways to Use Alphabet Beads
- A Little Mermaid Birthday Party
- Homemade Washi Tape
- A Possum Magic Pavlova Recipe
- DIY Kid-made Father’s Day Art
- Love Note Bookmarks
- Christmas Countdown Ideas
- Ideas For Creating A Reading Space For Your Child
- Art Inspiration
- Making Personal Wrapping Paper Like The Christmas Giant
- Make Your Own Flip-the-Flap Memory Book
- Category: Education
- 10 Reasons Why Books Are Important For Children
- A Perfect Starting School Gift
- Australian Story by Tania McCartney
- Playing Libraries
- Song and Rhyme Party
- I Love My ABC by Anna Walker
- An A to Z of Learning to Read
- Phonological and Phonemic Awareness
- The Alphabet
- Introducing Sight Words Through Office Play
- It All Starts With Nursery Rhymes
- Category: Family Stories
- Category: Food & Recipes
- Category: Kids Activities
- Dressing Up For Our ‘Beary’ Favourite Stories
- Developing Number Sense with Cookbooks and Play
- Love Notes From a Preschooler
- Activity: Come In Spinner
- Archaeological Choc-chip Cookie Dig for Kids
- A Picnic with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
- A Family Tale: Making our own Lift-the-flap Riddle Books
- Make Your Own Easter Bunny Egg Basket
- Recycled Book Activities
- Corresponding with Fairies
- A Charlie and Lola Afternoon Tea Party
- Creating a tableau of My Dad’s the Coolest by Rosie Smith
- Bento boxes, a tot bag, a no-sew costume, textural flowers and Mr. Men funny faces
- A Storybook Christmas Party- The Invitations
- Sticky-board Storytelling
- We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Picnic Boxes
- Create a Mud Kitchen Recipe Book
- Book Scavenger Hunt Printables
- Choose a Book Christmas Chatterbox
- Connecting with Nature
- Press Here Activities
- Book Detective
- 300 Ways to Make Writing Fun for Kids
- Australia! Story Country
- Whole Language and Phonic Approaches to Reading
- A Backyard Space for Play and Learning
- A Christmas Reading Corner
- A Possum Magic Themed Birthday Party
- Very Arty Kid
- Share a Book-a-day and Play
- An Invitation For Kids to Cook Independently
- Red Ted Art
- Pinkalicious Cupcake Collage
- Creating Table Setting Place-cards
- Monsters and Mess
- Storytelling Fun with Painted-finger Puppets
- Magical Adventures with a Perfect Square
- 6 Very Hungry Caterpillar Activities
- Feathers for Phoebe
- What’s That Noise? A Guessing Game
- Aussie Snacks for Santa
- Category: Kids Games
- Category: showcase
- Category: Uncategorized