This post contains affiliate links. We were given a copy or Raising Readers for review purposes by University of Queensland Press. Raising Readers I was raised a reader on the lap of my book-loving mother, and if there is one…
The Polly and Buster Series by Sally Rippin: A Review
This Polly and Buster review contains affiliate links Walking to school one morning, a few days after we’d finished reading the first two books of Sally Rippin’s Polly and Buster series, Miss 6,out of the blue, said, “I think that…
There’s a Sea in My Bedroom at the Sydney Opera House
Toddlers & live theatre? Somehow that pair don’t seem to go together quite like salt & pepper or Bert & Ernie. Though the Sydney Opera House’s age guide for their production of There’s a Sea in My Bedroom says it’s…
10 Picture Books to Celebrate Earth Day
What could be more important for our young people than a healthy planet? Recently, I’ve loved seeing students engaged in environmental actions and protests. Even my 6 year old is savvy about things like why we try not to use…
Possum Magic at the Sydney Opera House
Teri Mortimer’s Petit Book Corner is one of our favorite early literacy resources online and on Instagram, so I couldn’t think of anyone better to review the new production of Possum Magic, based on the classic children’s book. Here’s what…
360 Allstars at the Sydney Opera House
Wheels, balls, rhythms, and bodies are all in perpetual rotation in the hip-hop riot that is 360 Allstars. At the Sydney Opera House through April 28, it is a joyful, high-energy hour celebrating street culture and sport. Musician Gene Peterson…
The Flying Orchestra by Clare McFadden: A Review
We were given this copy of The Flying Orchestra for review purposes by University of Queensland Press. Opinions our entirely ours. This post contains affiliate links. Winner of the 2011 CBCA Chriton Award, Clare McFadden’s The Flying Orchestra (University of…
April School Holidays – Sydney Arts Guide
Cover Image: 360 All Stars, appearing at the Sydney Opera House “How is it almost school holidays, already?” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard this from fellow parents, heading into this break. The year may be flying,…
Listening Ears On!: A Review of “All the Sounds” by Lucy Kalantari & The Jazz Cats
The Grammy Awards took place a few weeks ago. Now, I’m sure Kasey Musgrove and Childish Gambino are fine (kidding, I know they’re great), but here in Artsplorers world, there’s clearly only one category we really had our eyes on…
9 Great Children’s Books to Keep in the Birthday Present Drawer
This post contains affiliate links. There are so many social changes to adjust to when your children start school (even pre-school), and one or the whole family is having weekends suddenly overrun by school-friend birthday parties. This is amazing fun…