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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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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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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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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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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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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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Raya and the Last Dragon

10 Must See Animated Movies on Disney+

Disney+ is home to some of our favourite family movies, each perfect for kids of all ages. Here are the top 10 animated movies our kids absolutely love ...
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wildlife of Aotearoa

Wildlife of Aotearoa | Book Review

From the author of Aotearoa: The New Zealand Story, Gavin Bishop, comes this new incredible picture book Wildlife of Aotearoa. Spectacularly illustrated and spectacularly full to the brim with exploration ...
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Bluey Books

A Bonanza of Bluey Books

Bluey is a six-year-old blue heeler pup who loves to play. Along with her friends and family, Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life ...
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Pukeko counts to 10

Pūkeko Counts to 10 – Ka Tatau a Pūkeko ki te 10 | Book Review

Poet Ben Brown and illustrator Helen Taylor have created a beautiful bilingual counting board book for toddlers featuring the birds of Aotearoa. With durable card leaves at a suitable size ...
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