Author: Cristin

Bambert’s Book of Lost Stories at the Sydney Opera House
September 30, 2018 No Responses

Bambert’s Book of Lost Stories at the Sydney Opera House

Kate Parker of The Online Watercooler and her 8 year old daughter saw Bambert’s Book of Lost Stories at the Sydney Opera House, and let us know why they feel it fills a void in the children’s theatre landscape. I’m...
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Listening Ears On!: Review of Bunny Rumble by Bunny Racket
September 27, 2018 No Responses

Listening Ears On!: Review of Bunny Rumble by Bunny Racket

Did your rock and roll days screech to a halt when you became a parent? I know, I know! We all used to be so much cooler! But, young kids and rock music can just feel so incompatible.  True story...
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October School Holidays Arts Guide – Sydney
September 17, 2018 No Responses

October School Holidays Arts Guide – Sydney

Title Image: The Snow Dragon by Tall Stories, appearing at the Sydney Opera House   Can we really be staring down school holidays again? I actually love school holidays, because there is always oodles to do. With the gorgeous Spring...
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How We Find Great New Kid’s Books
August 30, 2018 No Responses

How We Find Great New Kid’s Books

Up until a couple of years ago, I was squarely in the “classics and best sellers” camp when it came to how I bought children’s books. I bought a lot of Dr. Seuss and sometimes I’d pick up a book...
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Listening Ears On!: Storytime Singalong Volumes 1 & 2 by Emily Arrow
August 28, 2018 No Responses

Listening Ears On!: Storytime Singalong Volumes 1 & 2 by Emily Arrow

Between Book Week and Love Your Bookshop Day, I was deep into the wonderful world of children’s books this month. Not to waste a good theme, I had the idea that, surely, someone must have done an album about children’s...
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A Book My Child Adores: Mopoke by Philip Bunting
August 24, 2018 No Responses

A Book My Child Adores: Mopoke by Philip Bunting

This week I have been sharing posts by some of my favourite bloggers about a book or books that are much loved by their children. We’ve had a wonderful range of kid-tested reads, and I’m concluding the series with a...
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A Book My Child Adores: May Gibbs’ Gumnut Babies
August 23, 2018 No Responses

A Book My Child Adores: May Gibbs’ Gumnut Babies

To celebrate CBCA Book Week 2018, I’ve asked some of my favourite bloggers to share a book that one or more of their children adores. Kell from All Mum Said‘s kids love an Aussie classic. This post may contain affiliate...
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A Book My Child Adores: Oi Frog!
August 21, 2018 No Responses

A Book My Child Adores: Oi Frog!

To celebrate CBCA Book Week 2018, I’ve asked some of my favourite bloggers to share a book that one or more of their children adores. Rebecca from Story Addict‘s son knows every word of this funny one! This post may...
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5 Must-Read Adventure Books For Tween Girls
August 20, 2018 No Responses

5 Must-Read Adventure Books For Tween Girls

To celebrate CBCA Book Week 2018, I’ve asked some of my favourite bloggers to share a book that one or more of their children adores. Bron from Mumlyfe has not just one recommendation for tween girls, but five! This post...
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A Book My Child Adores: Somewhere in Australia
August 18, 2018 2 Responses

A Book My Child Adores: Somewhere in Australia

To celebrate CBCA Book Week 2018, I’ve asked some of my favourite bloggers to share a book that one or more of their children adores. Ania from The Sane Mum shares a lovely Aussie animal picture book. This post may...
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