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We’ve compiled some lists of our favourite films that we think your kids will love too, as well as tips for encouraging a love of books.

Kids Don't Come With a Manual

When You Discover … “Kids Don’t Come With A Manual”

To help your journey as a parent, Nathan Mikaere-Wallis is back for a second series of Kids Don't Come With ...
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Buzz's Epic Little Missions

Buzz’s Epic Missions Await!

Get ready to embark on unforgettable adventures in the new Kiwi kids' show, Buzz's Epic Little Missions! Join Buzz as he ...
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Romance Books

Romance Reads for You | Best of BookTok

Looking for a book to read once the kids are in bed? We worked our way through BookTok to find ...
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Puffin’s Book Club

Join our Puffin’s Book Club, a place where we discover magical adventures, fascinating characters, explore worlds and learn all sorts of facts in our Books of the Month, written to spark a lifelong love of reading in our little ones.

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The Garfield Movie activity pages

The Garfield Movie: 5 Fun Activity Sheets

Prepare to give up your favourite comfy chair and hide away your lasagne - Garfield is back! The Garfield Movie is coming to a big screen near you from 30th ...
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paddington

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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pikachu

Movie Review: Detective Pikachu

This is a different Pikachu - a Detective Pikachu. He talks, sort of, and he investigates. This movie is more of a gritty cyber-punk action film, but is still pretty ...
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Matariki Gavin Bishop

Matariki | Book Review

When the Matariki cluster rises, each of the nine stars represent the promise of the year ahead. This stunning board book guides our youngest tamariki through the meaning of each ...
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North & South by Sandra Collins

North & South: A Tale of Two Hemispheres by Sandra Collins | Kids Book Review

New Zealand author and illustrator Sandra Morris' new non-fiction children's book North & South: A Tale of Two Hemispheres marks a beautiful and engaging introduction to the natural world and ...
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Decline By Nine – Why Kids Stop Reading For Fun

Research suggests that almost a fifth of kids stop frequently reading for fun between the ages of eight and nine years old. Discover tips for keeping them reading ...
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