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Read, Read, Read, Because…

Sep 27, 2023

Starting school can often be a fraught, nervewracking time for you and your children, but this is not a problem a few unicorns can’t solve. Welcome to Unicorn School. Have a Magical First Day! tells the story of Rocky and how his first day does not g

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The Gift Of Books

Dec 8, 2021

From cute Christmas characters to amazing facts and much-loved classics, there’s something for every young fan in our festive round-up. Delivering presents is hard work, so it’s no wonder that Father Christmas fancies a break. But what if his repla

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What I’m Into

Mar 20, 2022

Inventing Anna on Netflix, but Raised by Refugees on Neon is also really great. It’s New Zealand-made and an easy one to binge! If you’re the heart-warming and ridiculously funny sitcom-drama type, this one’s for you! Can I say Beyond The Veil? I’v

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Books Make The Best Gifts!

Nov 13, 2020

Following the on-going popularity of How Many Ways Can You Say Hello? by Refiloe Moahloli, the original story is now available as a colouring-in book for children to have even more fun. Sara’s first day of school is full of surprises, but the biggest

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Reading Corner

Mar 4, 2022

KEY: HB HARDBACK ★ PB PAPERBACK ★ BB BOARD BOOK Ole Könnecke RRP £11.99 (HB) www.geckopress.com Dulcinea has known since she was small not to enter the dangerous magic forest where the witch lives in a castle. But her father hasn’t come home from col

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FUN-FILLED SCHEMES Straight Out Of A Storybook

Sep 16, 2021

Kids’ rooms are the one place in the house you can go all-out with colour, print and playful details, so make the most of it with a themed space. Inspire creative play with schemes that put little ones at the centre of the story, be it on safari, in

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Reading Corner

Dec 1, 2023

RRP £7.99 (PB) www.bonnierbooks.co.uk Bear is in charge of the campfire for the forest party. But as he sets out to collect wood, all sorts of BAD things happen: he gets a splinter in his paw, a big bump on his head and falls into a huge muddy pud

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Reading Corner

Mar 1, 2024

KEY: HB HARDBACK ★ PB PAPERBACK ★ BB BOARD BOOK Sukhbinder Kaur and Rajpal Singh RRP £10.99 (BB) www.sharecharityuk.com Let’s go on another sensory journey with Paras and his friend Pete as they search for Paras’ Kara (his Sikh iron bangle). They

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Story Magic

Aug 2, 2023

★ SPYCERATOPS by Alex Willmore (Farshore) answers an age-old question: what is cooler than a dinosaur? The answer is: a dinosaur who is also a spy! Spyceratops has gadgets, a sidekick, and even a cool spybike. He sets off on a mission to investigate

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Books Galore!

Feb 1, 2023

If your child is in Grade R this year, this set is essential. Homeschoolers and teachers in particular won’t regret spending some money on this, as the extra resources are worth it! This set introduces young children to high-frequency sight words thr

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Cool Books For Kids

Jun 9, 2019

Mauao (Mt Maunganui) stands guard at the entrance to Te Awanui (Tauranga Harbour). The legend of this mountain is full of heartbreak and struggle, but it’s also a story of endurance, strength and unity. The collaboration between Tauranga author and h

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Time To Wrap It!

Nov 29, 2023

This fantastic advent calendar features 24 stories in individual pockets. Too cute! Many of the mini 32-page books have a seasonal theme - what a great way to build the excitement. Mr. Men and Little Miss Advent Calendar, Jonathan Ball, R457, takealo

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Nothing Beats A Book

Apr 1, 2023

Let those small fingers do the walking when your toddler helps adorable animals find their way home. The Let's Go Home book series is a new sliding counter series by Carolina Buzio. In Let's Go Home, Baby Rabbit, you will meet rabbit, fox, bear and o

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The Festive Season’s Most Irresistible Gift Books

Dec 14, 2020

Abandon diets all who enter here! If you’re taking the Festive Season literally and enjoying the feasting, there’s no question that you have to round things off with a sweet treat. My Sweet Life is an excellent place to start looking for ideas! Omar

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Reading Corner

Mar 1, 2024

Rhian Tracey RRP £7.99 (PB) www.bonnierbooks.co.uk/piccadillypress Before the war starts, Ned is resigned to a future working in the family funeral parlour. Then the covert operations at Bletchley Park begin and his life is transformed. Ned and hi

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Story Magic

Jul 1, 2020

IT STARTS WITH A SEED by Laura Knowles, illustrated by Jennie Webber (words & pictures) tells the story of a tree, from germination to maturity, with beautiful ink illustrations and poetic language. This enchanting book is sure to appeal to nature-lo

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Out Now! Books

Nov 4, 2021

This book tells the story of what happened to Oscar last week, from Monday to Friday. That's when Oscar found himself on a quest to locate nine separate pieces of a key, held by nine separate people, in order to unlock a spell that had trapped the El

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Kids’ Books Of The Year 2021

Dec 13, 2021

By Alexis Deacon Illustrated by Viviane Schwarz (Walker Books, £12.99) Well, this is an intriguing little book. Introducing children as young as three to the philosophical ideas of Plato, Descartes, Freud and Lacan is an audacious ambition, to say th

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Lessons Learned

Dec 20, 2020

K-Zoners are hilarious and know the funniest jokes! Seriously, the K-Zone Team read the jokes you submit to the mag and it’s always a major struggle to try and keep a straight face! Slime is sublime! Very few toys can come close to delivering the sa

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Read! Read!

Feb 12, 2024

Game-maker Luigi Lemoncello has designed the new local library, and Kyle and other kids must solve puzzles to escape the opening night lock-in. This story is now a full-colour graphic novel, illustrated by the artist for The Last Kids on Earth! READ

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Pranks!

Jan 15, 2024

Use a toothpick to scratch a message in the skin of a banana! Do it without breaking the skin – if you press into the peel, it will work. Put the banana where everyone can see. Over time, the message will slowly appear as the area turns brown. Chris