When my daughter was about 3, she started asking me to tell her a “talking story.” She didn’t want a story out of a book, but rather for me to make up a story for her. There’s something rather magical…
Listening Ears On!: A Review of Scratch ‘N’ Sniff by The Sticker Club
I’ve always been a bit of an old soul in terms of musical taste, so the sweet 60’s inspired pop sound of The Sticker Club hits me right in my toe-tapping retro happy place. Oh, and the kids seem to…
Wolfgang’s Magical Musical Circus at the Sydney Opera House
Photos aren’t allowed in the theatre, but if they were, I would insert here a photo of Miss 5’s face during the better part of Wolfgang’s Magical Musical Circus. Let me show you in emojis – this one: š² ,…
The 91-Storey Treehouse at the Sydney Opera House
Just as we adults enjoy a good “beach read” over the holidays, summer break seem like the perfect time for kids to kick back in an air-conditioned theatre and lose themselves in some silly fun. The 91-Storey Treehouse is just…
January Family Arts Guide – Sydney
The presents are out of the box, and we’re onto the leftover ham sandwiches. Now, you just have a month to fill before school starts back. The great news is that January is probably the most bustling time of the year in Sydney.
Sarah & Duck’s Big Top Birthday at the Sydney Opera House
Stage versions of children’s TV shows are not something I’m typically game for. A million thank yous to everyone in our lives who never told my then pre-schooler that a stage version of Peppa Pig was a thing that exists….
6 Great Kids’ Christmas Albums for the Whole Family
For the “Listening Ears On!” kid’s music series, I usually review just one album, so, I thought I’d choose a single kids’ Christmas album this month. That was quite obviously impossible, so instead, I picked 6 of the jazziest, rockin’-est,…
20 Gorgeous Australian Picture Books From 2018
Never mind the hard covers and pointy edges, I am of the opinion that books are the warmest, fuzziest gifts that you can give a kid. Picture books, in particular, are most children’s earliest exposure to art and literature, so…
The Best Gifts for Dance Kids: Keep Them on Their Toes!
Dance! For so many young dancers, it is a huge, wonderful part of their lives. If you have a dancer in your life, they probably have some dance related items on their Christmas wish list. I wanted to compile a…
6 Early Reader Chapter Book Series With Fabulously Feisty Heroines
(This post contains affiliate links) When my Miss 5 was about around 4-1/2, we started trying chapter books, in addition to reading picture books. I wasn’t sure if she’d have the attention span for them, but from the start, she’s…