Hattie + Olaf by Frida Nilsson | Kids Book Review
The audacious and captivating Hattie and her best friend Linda navigate the social politics of their first school years in the funny, illustrated chapter book Hattie + Olaf, ideal for young readers.
The Thaumagician’s Revenge (#2 The Rise of the Remarkables) by Gareth Ward | Kids Book Review
The Thaumagician's Revenge is the second instalment in the crackingly paced, steampunk thrill ride from award-winning master of the genre, Gareth Ward.
Megamonster by David Walliams | Kids Book Review
The new children’s book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams, illustrated by artistic genius Tony Ross, is a timeless adventure. Tony Ross. On a volcanic island, in the middle of shark-infested waters, stands The Cruel School. The lessons are appalling, the school dinners are revolting and the teachers are terrifying!
Make Your Own Colourful Produce Bags
Personalise your reusable produce bags using actual produce as stamps! This is a fast and fun project that the kids can help with too.
Travel Adventures With Richie & Gemma McCaw
Richie and Gemma McCaw love exploring New Zealand's fantastic holiday spots and hidden gems. Travelling and exploring are part of their famously active lifestyle and they enjoy showing Charlotte (2) and their new baby Grace, our beautiful country. We chat with them to find out their favourite places, their top family holiday memories, and where they would like to explore next.
Kiwi Families Tell Us About Their Favourite NZ Holidays
Thinking about where to go for your next family getaway? We asked parents about their favourite NZ holiday destinations. These family-endorsed places range from the well-known to unexpected gems. For some local inspiration, check out these amazing Aotearoa family holiday spots.
Make A Balloon Target Game
It’s easy to create this colourful Balloon Target game with a little bit of help from Resene.
Make A Rain Stick
Kids will love to hear the sound of rain indoors with this easy-to-make rain stick.
Create A Personalised Measuring Stick
Measure the children up against their own personal measuring stick so they can see how much they are growing. You can personalise each stick with their name, and a colour scheme of their choice.
Make A Kid’s Day Tent
Kids love somewhere to hide and seek. This day tent is a perfect fort for indoors or a place to retreat from the sun when playing outside. Here are the easy steps.
Create A Hopstar Game
Design and create a fun game for the children, based on hopscotch. With easy to follow step-by-step instructions, this is a fun family activity.
Decorating A Shared Children’s Room
Design and create a fun game for the children, based on hopscotch. With easy to follow step-by-step instructions, this is a fun family activity.
Richie & Gemma McCaw’s Top Tips For Family Travel
The arrival of Richie and Gemma McCaw's first child meant making a few changes to their active lifestyle, especially when heading away on family holidays in New Zealand. We chatted with Richie and Gemma to get their best tips for travelling with kids.
Made To Share Aotearoa New Zealand Stories
Aotearoa New Zealand's location, dramatic and varied landscape, unique native wildlife, and history of human settlement all combine to make the special place we live today. From the amazing geographic features and the spectacular night sky, through to early and modern explorers and current passions, all across the country there are experiences that are designed to share, delight, and educate you and your family about our special place in the world.
Fossils from Lost Worlds by Hélène Rajcak and Damien Laverdunt | Kids Book Review
Walk in the footsteps of the first fossil researchers to discover the earliest animal life on Earth in this large-format non-fiction picture book. With a lively mix of illustrations, comics and facts it will entrance young readers.
Truly Tyler by Terri Libenson | Kids Book Review
A story about being your truest self and trusting your truest friends, Truly Tyler is fifth in the Emmie and Friends series from author Terri Libenson.
The Last Kids on Earth by Max Brallier | Kids Book Review
The Last Kids On Earth series is ideal for children 8 years and older, even reluctant readers. Jack Sullivan was an ordinary 13-year-old going to an ordinary school until the zombie apocalypse happened. Now he's a hardened warrior living in a fortified treehouse looking for his lost friends.
6 Ideas For Your Teen’s Bedroom Wall Colour That Aren’t Black
At some point, almost every teenager thinks they want a black bedroom. If that feels like a step too far, there are plenty of ways to come up with cool compromises. See 6 bold teen bedroom styles.
How To Transform A Teenager’s Bookshelf
Using just paint and wallpaper, transform boring shelves into something even your teen will love.
How To Paint Your Own Serving Tray
Get inspiration for decorating your child's room with Resene colour inspiration latest looks gallery, plus instructions on how to create your own accessories to dress your child’s room.
Disney+ Destinations: The Great Barrier Reef Fun Activities
The Great Barrier Reef is home to a range of beautiful plants and animals - in fact it is one of the seven natural wonders of the world! Print your passport and get ready to explore the cool, calm waters and coral gardens of the reef with Nemo and Dory. Create your own jellyfish obstacle course and bring the movie scene to life at home.
Disney+ Destinations: Mushroomton Fun Activities
Mushroomton is the fantasy city home to many fantasy magical creatures including elves, trolls, centaurs, satyrs, dragons, unicorns, mermaids, and fairies.Come and join in the fun at Mushroomton and make a Pegacorn Milkshake, colour in some fun residents and help Barley and Ian find Guinevere.
Disney+ Destinations: Fun Activities In New York
Explore New York with Disney+ and Soul.Make Disney+ your destination of choice for the school holidays with fun staycation activities based on your family’s favourite Disney stories.Print your boarding passes, get a hangar for your door, and help Joe find his way.
Disney+ Destinations: Monstropolis Fun Activities
Welcome to Monstropolis, a city inhabited by monsters of every imagination.It’s a diverse city where every monster is trying to get a table at Harryhausen’s restaurant! It’s also the setting for Monsters At Work, a new animated Disney+ TV series where eager new Monsters University recruit, Tylor Tuskmon, hopes to fulfil his dream of working on the scare floor at Monsters Inc, only to find that Monstropolis is now powered by the laughter of children.Share some giggle-inducing jokes and fill the city with monster belly laughs!
Disney+ Destinations: Zootopia Fun Activities
Enter the modern metropolis of Zootopia where animals from all over live together. Officer Judy Hopps jumps at the chance to crack a case. even if it means having to work with fast talking Nick Wilde. Enjoy some fun activities with Judy, Nick and others - and don't forget to print your very own boarding passes to Zootopia.
Swoop To The Rescue With The PAW Patrol True Metal Mighty Meteor Track Set! | Kids Review
Our Junior Toy Analyst, Ruby, was delighted to be able to help her favourites, PAW Patrol's Ryder and the Pups, save the day. A great toy for children who have watched and loved Paw Patrol and even those new to it.
Get Ready For A Hilarious New Game – Pull My Finger | Kids Review
Pull My Finger is a hilarious game that combines two of kids' favourite things - monkeys and farts! It also includes inflating bottoms and pulling the monkey's finger - how much toilet humour can our Junior Toy Reviewers handle?!
Toys For Active and Imaginative Play | Kids Review
Our Junior Toy Analyst Jaxon worked hard testing out toys featuring some of his favourite things. Check out what Jaxon and his mum thought of these great new toys for active and imaginative play.
Discover The Cutest, Cuddliest Puppies With Zuru Rainbocorns Puppycorn Surprise | Kids Review
Our Junior Toy Analyst Ella enjoyed the mystery unboxing, quirky surprises and cuddly plush Puppycorns. There are 7 Puppycorns to collect including Posh the Poodlecorn, Missy the Huskycorn, and even Dotty the Rare Best-in-Show Bulldogcorn in 7 layers of surprise!
Disney+ Destinations: Kumandra Fun Activities
Come on an adventure to the mystical land of Kumandra. View the stunning sights, from a bustling floating market city of lights or a hot and dusty desert, to lush tropical jungle and a vast palace island. Disney+ Destinations is sharing this magical Disney favourites perfect for staycation these school holidays.