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.
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.
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.
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.
Grumbelina by Esther Krogdahl
Grumbelina by Esther Krogdahl explores the beautiful ups and downs that come with raising a toddler. Full of fun, this look into toddler tantrums is great for little readers. See what Aria and her mum thought about Grumbelina.
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!
What 6 Animated TV Bedrooms Would Look Like In Real Life
A team of interior designers bring some of our favourite animated TV character's bedrooms to life. See the results.
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 of New Zealand and it's awesome wildlife.
Hello, New Zealand by Megan McKean | Book Review
In the fourth book in Megan McKean’s Hello…! series, we're heading to New Zealand for a new look-and-find adventure in this fabulous new picture book Hello, New Zealand!
Little Hector and the Big Idea | Book Review
If you’re wanting to raise kids who not only care about the world in which they live but have some kind of kid friendly idea of what’s one problem and what they could do to help, then starting with books like Little Hector and the Big Idea will be the perfect conversation starter!
Princesses, Magic and Adventure – Fiction Books for Girls (and Boys)!
Inspire and empower the next generation with these books and stories that allow kids to read about princesses, magic and adventure - with a twist.
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 family friendly.
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.
10 Brilliant Kids Books That Became Movie Masterpieces
How many of your favourite childhood picture books and novels have been transformed into movie masterpieces? Read, watch and enjoy.
Top Ten 90s Movies That Should Be Watched Again
Remember these 90s family movies from your younger years? Plenty of them have stood the test of time and definitely deserve another viewing now you have kids of your own.
The Nutcracker And The Four Realms: Review
Disney's The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is out now on DVD. Read Kym Moore's review of this fantasy adventure story.
Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor by Rick Riordan Book Review
See our review of Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor by Rick Riordan, perfect for tweens aged 12+
Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon Book Review
See our review of Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon, a sweet YA contemporary novel perfect for teens 16+
Holding Up the Universe by Jennifer Niven Book Review
See our review of Holding Up the Universe by Jennifer Niven, a YA contemporary novel perfect for teens 15+
Tips for Taking Kids to the Movies
Taking the kids to the movies sounds like fun, provided battling with snack bar wish-lists, toilet trips and kids on sugar-highs don't scare you. Try our tips to make it an enjoyable day out.
The Ice Monster by David Walliams
From No. 1 bestselling children’s author, David Walliams comes his biggest and most epic adventure yet! Illustrated by the artistic genius Tony Ross. This is the story of a ten-year-old orphan and a 10,000-year-old mammoth…
New children’s book and album takes you down memory lane
Be prepared to smile, laugh, reminisce and even shed a little tear (of joy of course), with a new children's book and album that takes you down memory lane - These Memories Make You and Me.
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.
Q&A with Common (Stonekeeper) from SMALLFOOT
Rapper and actor Common (Now You See Me, Happy Feet 2, Date Night) talks about playing Stonekeeper the Yeti in the movie SMALLFOOT and some important lessons he learned from his daughter ...
Q&A with ZENDAYA (Meechee) from SMALLFOOT
Actress Zendaya (The Greatest Showman, Spider-Man Homecoming) talks about working with Channing Tatum on SMALLFOOT, the challenges of working on an animated film and co-writing the song for the film, “A Wonderful Life” ...
Q&A with Channing Tatum (Migo) from SMALLFOOT
Actor Channing Tatum (Step Up, Jupiter Ascending, The Lego Movie) talks about taking his daughter to see the film SMALLFOOT and how he found his character Migo’s voice!
Book review: When We Remember to Breathe
There is a sea change happening in parenting books – not only their content and authorship but also the way they are published. ‘When We Remember to Breathe’ is a collaboration this time between two mothers -Michele Powles and Renee Liang - and addresses the ups and down of parenting are laid out in stark detail – no pain or pleasure is glossed over.
The Wonky Donkey and the Scottish Granny
The awesomeness that is the beloved children's book, The Wonky Donkey, is amassing a whole new following thanks to the power of social media.
Book Review: Is It Bedtime Yet?
'Is It Bedtime Yet?' is a collection of insights from the parenting village of New Zealand bloggers and writers, headed by the hilarious and tell-it-like-it-is, Emily Writes.
Jurassic World – Fallen Kingdom Movie
So we rejoin the world of Jurassic three years after the events of the previous film, the Jurassic World theme park on Isla Nublar has been abandoned, but the island is about to blow and the Senate isn't interested in saving the dinosaur species.