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    Engaging Books for Little Readers

    Getting kids excited about reading isn't always the easiest, but if you're looking for a few books to get little readers started, we've put together a list of some of our favourite books for kids.

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      Spring Activities To Get The Kids Outside
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      Spring Activities To Get The Kids Outside

      Now that spring has arrived, get the kids outside for gun and games with these crafts, gardening activities, and games.

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        Little Hector Meets Mini Maui by Ruth Paul
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        Little Hector Meets Mini Maui by Ruth Paul

        Little Hector Meets Mini Maui by Ruth Paul is a sweet story that takes children under the sea where they explore the importance of friendship and family. Check out Jaxon's review.

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          Tips To Get Your Kids Into The Garden
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          Tips To Get Your Kids Into The Garden

          The team at Yates have pulled together some top tips for successfully getting your children out of their bedrooms, off their devices, and outside enjoying the great (or small) outdoors.

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            Amazing Aotearoa Activity Book | Book Review
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            Amazing Aotearoa Activity Book | Book Review

            From the same author of the incredible picture book Wildlife of Aotearoa, Gavin Bishop, comes The Amazing Aotearoa Activity Book - and it’s awesome! There’s 60+ games, puzzles and activities in a fun, creative and high-quality activity book.

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              The Great Realisation By Tomos Roberts
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              The Great Realisation By Tomos Roberts

              The Great Realisation by Tomos Roberts is a celebration of the many things that have brought us together at a time of crisis, from simple acts of kindness, to the creativity within us all.

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                Setting Up Your First Family Veggie Garden
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                Setting Up Your First Family Veggie Garden

                Growing your own veggies is not only a great way for the family to enjoy the outdoors together, it will also save you money, and encourage the kids to try new foods.

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                  Benefits Of Growing Food You Can Make Into Family Meals
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                  Benefits Of Growing Food You Can Make Into Family Meals

                  Find out the surprising number of ways growing food for family meal times can benefit all your family.

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                    Gardening Activities For Children Of All Ages
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                    Gardening Activities For Children Of All Ages

                    Gardening is one of the most fun and rewarding activities that children can get involved with around the home. Find out how to get them involved, and what activities are best for the different developmental stages.

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                      Homegrown Food Kids Will Actually Eat
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                      Homegrown Food Kids Will Actually Eat

                      Growing edibles for the family can be disappointing if, after all your hard work, they remain uneaten on the plate. Find out the most family friendly edibles to grow and eat.

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                        I Am The Universe | Book Review
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                        I Am The Universe | Book Review

                        A delightful illustrated story about our place in the Universe with a billion star rating. From glittering galaxies, to jam packed city streets, from under the sea to the Milky Way this stunning picture book takes you on a tour around the Universe.

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                          The Inkberg Enigma by Jonathan King
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                          The Inkberg Enigma by Jonathan King

                          Graphic novel lovers will enjoy this mystery adventure perfect for tweens. See what Emma and her mum thought about The Inkberg Enigma.

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                            The World’s Worst Parents by David Walliams
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                            The World’s Worst Parents by David Walliams

                            Get ready to meet the world's worst parents. Check out what Emma and her mum thought of David Walliams latest book.

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                              Hound the Detective | Book Review
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                              Hound the Detective | Book Review

                              Another gorgeous book from the author who both wrote and illustrated award winning book Puffin the Architect, Kimberly. This time we meet Hound, a brilliant detective who sniffs and solves cases like a k9 Sherlock Holmes.

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                                Connect 4 Blast For Fast and Furious Fun
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                                Connect 4 Blast For Fast and Furious Fun

                                Looking for a new family favourite game? Nerf Connect 4 Blast is a fresh and fun-filled take on a family favourite.

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                                  Giggles and Fun With FurReal PeeAlots Cat
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                                  Giggles and Fun With FurReal PeeAlots Cat

                                  The new FurReal PeeAlots pets from Hasbro will not only teach your child about learning to care for a pet, they will also give them hours of fun taking them for walks in order to do their ... um ... business!

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                                    Risk Junior – The Ultimate Board Game for Kids
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                                    Risk Junior – The Ultimate Board Game for Kids

                                    We've found your family's new favourite board game. Risk Junior has been tested by Kiwi kids and they love it! See our review.

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                                      Abigail and the Restless Raindrop | Book Review
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                                      Abigail and the Restless Raindrop | Book Review

                                      Now Abigail is back, with the next big question and this time she asks how the heck does water get in the clouds?

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                                        6 Things You HAVE To Do These Winter Holidays
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                                        6 Things You HAVE To Do These Winter Holidays

                                        Build some happy memories with these 6 fantastic things to do during the winter school holidays.

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                                          Creative Fun, Ghost Hunts, Car Stunts & Epic Designs | Toy Reviews
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                                          Creative Fun, Ghost Hunts, Car Stunts & Epic Designs | Toy Reviews

                                          Our Junior Toy Analysts (known as the "SRS SQUAD") put their kid play to work trialing out a few fun toys!

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                                            NERF Zombie Strike Blaster | Kids Review
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                                            NERF Zombie Strike Blaster | Kids Review

                                            Get ready to master the zombie apocalypse with the NERF Zombie Strike Survival kit. See our review.

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                                              Find Hours of Imaginative Play With These Toys! | Kids Review
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                                              Find Hours of Imaginative Play With These Toys! | Kids Review

                                              Looking for a few new toys to encourage imaginative play? Our 4-year old toy tester Aria reviews the Barbie Fashionista and Trolls World Tour Tiny Dancers Pack.

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                                                Blink – Will You Be The Champion In Your Family? | Kids Review
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                                                Blink – Will You Be The Champion In Your Family? | Kids Review

                                                Looking for something new to add to your family game night? Blink might be the coolest new card game you’re not playing. See our review.

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                                                  Build Skills and Explore Creativity with this LEGO Creator 3in1 set! | Kids Review
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                                                  Build Skills and Explore Creativity with this LEGO Creator 3in1 set! | Kids Review

                                                  Our Junior Toy Analyst LOVES the LEGO® Creator 3in1 Townhouse Toy Store (31105) set that provided hours of fun. See the review.

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                                                    Kiwi Baby | Book Review
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                                                    Kiwi Baby | Book Review

                                                    If you're a parent who has introduced a new sibling to your child or you're about to, you'll be aware of the process around this super significant event!

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                                                      Why New Caledonia Should Be On Your Family Holiday Bucket List
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                                                      Why New Caledonia Should Be On Your Family Holiday Bucket List

                                                      Introducing: a road trip around New Caledonia! Here’s why it should be on your family holiday bucket list!

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                                                        The Midnight Adventures of Ruru and Kiwi | Book Review
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                                                        The Midnight Adventures of Ruru and Kiwi | Book Review

                                                        If you’re familiar with the Edward Lear rhyme The Owl and the Pussycat then this book will be instantly recognisable to you! A delightful Kiwi adaption, if you like, of the famous poem is a Kiwi way to tell a sweet sweet story about creatures in the moonlight.

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                                                          Catch These Family Favourite Movies At-Home
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                                                          Catch These Family Favourite Movies At-Home

                                                          With Studiocanal you can sit back with your little ones and enjoy a night of adventure, spooks or sparks! Cook up that popcorn and enjoy!

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                                                            E-books Your Young Reader Can Get Stuck Into
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                                                            E-books Your Young Reader Can Get Stuck Into

                                                            Looking for a new book series to get your young reader stuck into? This month we’re bringing you the best series for junior readers, available as e-books, along with some fun (and printable) activity sheets to go with them!

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                                                              5 Netflix Movies For Your Older Children (12+)
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                                                              5 Netflix Movies For Your Older Children (12+)

                                                              Keep your tweens and teens occupied with these great movies available on Netflix - perfect for kids aged 12+. Lots of adventure, comedy and heart.

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