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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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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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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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GOAT Roarball Challenge

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A wrinkle in time

A Wrinkle in Time review

A visually dazzling film sending your kids into the universe and home again with a few lessons under the belt ...
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Must-see movies for animal lovers

When it’s done right, a good animal movie is hard to beat . The best ones are those which give us a little bit of a laugh, perhaps a bit ...
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Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween

Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween is set to be your new favourite film with enough fun and spooktacular adventure for the whole family ...
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Ring Ting Tūī

Ring Ting Tūī by Elena de Roo & Paul Beavis | Book Review

A melodious counting picture book bursting with troublesome tūī, perfect to read aloud! In "Ring Ting Tūī", the familiar antics of one of New Zealand’s favourite native birds have been ...
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Atua: Māori Gods and Heroes | Book Review

Each story is rich with detail about our Māori tales so you’re introduced to the story, the characters, the language and the deeper meaning behind some of the most familiar ...
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Willa and Woof 3: Grandparents for Hire

Willa and Woof 3: Grandparents for Hire | Book Review

Willa and Woof are back, this time trying to find the perfect solution for kids who don’t have someone to bring to Grandparents’ Day at school. From author Jacqueline Harvey, ...
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