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Discover new (and nostalgic) movies, TV shows and books, check out reviews and activities, and get tips for encouraging a love of reading.

GOAT movie

GOAT: The feel-good family movie everyone will cheer for

Get ready to cheer for the little guy. Or in this case, the little goat! GOAT, the brand-new animated action-comedy ...
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How to Keep Screen Time Safe for kids

How to keep screen time safe for kids

Screen time is part of everyday family life now, and when it’s done well, it can be a positive and ...
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toddler reading

Best books for toddlers

Books are fantastic for encouraging learning, even from a young age. Discover the best type of books for toddlers ...
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Lyle takes a trip through New York in Columbia Pictures LYLE, LYLE, CROCODILE. Photo by: Courtesy of Sony Pictures

Movie Review | Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

"Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile" - a delightful live-action / CGI musical comedy based on the best-selling book series by Bernard Waber - will be in New Zealand cinemas from 6th October ...
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movies

Tips for Taking Kids to the Movies

Taking the kids to the movies sounds like fun, provided battling with snack bar wish-lists, toilet trips and kids on sugar-highs don't scare you. Try our tips to make it ...
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Avengers: Infinity War movie review - Spoiler free!

Avengers: Infinity War movie review – Spoiler free!

A movie with a decade of cinematic storytelling and fandom behind it - it feels like the last episode of a favourite TV series that you're sharing with millions of ...
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Hairy Maclary and Friends How Do I Feel?

Hairy Maclary and Friends How Do I Feel? | Book Review

How are Hairy Maclary, Scarface Claw, Zachary Quack and all their friends feeling? Lynley Dodd is back with a delightful board book designed to help little ones identify and express ...
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Blue Blue Christmas

Blue, Blue Christmas by Anna Coddington | Book Review

"Blue, Blue Christmas" is a charming and funny story about how we celebrate Christmas in Aotearoa with words and music to sing along with by acclaimed musician Anna Coddington and ...
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The Rainbow In My Heart

Meet The Author & Illustrator Of The Rainbow In My Heart

Sponsored content Experiencing emotions and learning what they mean can be a challenge for kids. That's why author Jessica Urlichs and illustrator Rebekah Ballagh created The Rainbow In My Heart, ...
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