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    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.

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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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        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.

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          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.

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            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!

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              Little Hector and the Big Idea | Book Review

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                Princesses, Magic and Adventure – Fiction Books for Girls (and Boys)!

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                  Movie Review: Detective Pikachu

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                    Decline By Nine – Why Kids Stop Reading For Fun

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                      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.

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                        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.

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                          The Nutcracker And The Four Realms: Review
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                          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.

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                            Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor by Rick Riordan Book Review

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                              Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon Book Review
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                              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+

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                                Holding Up the Universe by Jennifer Niven Book Review

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                                  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.

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                                    The Ice Monster by David Walliams
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                                    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…

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                                      New children’s book and album takes you down memory lane

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                                        Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween
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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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                                          Q&A with Common (Stonekeeper) from SMALLFOOT
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                                          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 ...

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                                            Q&A with ZENDAYA (Meechee) from SMALLFOOT
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                                            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” ...

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                                              Q&A with Channing Tatum (Migo) from SMALLFOOT
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                                              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!

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                                                Book review: When We Remember to Breathe
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                                                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.

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                                                  The Wonky Donkey and the Scottish Granny
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                                                  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.

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                                                    Book Review: Is It Bedtime Yet?

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                                                      Jurassic World – Fallen Kingdom Movie

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                                                        Mind That Child by Dr Simon Rowley
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                                                        Mind That Child by Dr Simon Rowley

                                                        Renowned New Zealand neonatal paediatrician Dr Simon Rowley is a real life hero. Read the first chapter of his moving memoir, Mind That Child, for free.

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                                                          Blaze Light Riders on DVD
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                                                          Blaze Light Riders on DVD

                                                          When all the lights in Axle City go dark, Blaze needs your help using energy and lasers to light up the streets, the racetrack & more! Plus, meet knight trucks and join a medieval race!

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                                                            Oat the Goat: the digital story against bullying
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                                                            Oat the Goat: the digital story against bullying

                                                            Oat the Goat is a new online story aiming to help children learn the power of kindness, providing parents with a tool to help combat bullying.

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                                                              Avengers: Infinity War movie review – Spoiler free!

                                                              A movie with a decade of cinematic storytelling and fandom behind it - it feels like the last episode of a favourite TV series that you're sharing with millions of people worldwide.

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