Spot it! An observation game for kids

Spot it! is one of the best games that we’ve ever received without knowing anything about it beforehand. Yes, my kids have been given great games in the past such as Mouse Trap and Operation. But either my husband or I knew about the game beforehand. Spot it! was completely new to us and a […]

Best presents for 4 year old girls 

Three events gave rise to this post on the best presents for 4 year old girls. My daughter just turned 4 and received loads of great gifts. And then we had two parties back to back and saw even more great gifts come out. Then, today I saw someone ask for gift ideas for 4 […]

Cool Bikes and Cars for Kids

Cool Ride on Bikes and Cars for Kids If your kids are like mine, they look at other kids riding their cars and are green with envy. They would so love one of the electric cars for kids. You’ve seen them, the little jeeps, the ford rangers driving along the beach front or at kids’ […]

I’m Australian Too – another great Australian kids book

I’m Australian Too I absolutely love this book. I’m Australian Too is a book every Australian child should read regardless of where they or their parents were born. This book shares the message of heritage and equality. On a personal note, it’s important to me that our kids remember where they came from but also […]

Giraffes can’t dance – books for kids

Giraffes Can’t Dance This is such a lovely story.   Giraffe’s can’t dance is about Gerald who is desperate to dance with the other animals. This gorgeous story from Giles Andreae is about being yourself and persevering to find your joy. It’s a great story for bedtime or otherwise, for toddlers and younger school-going children. The […]

Possum Magic – one of the great Australian children’s books

Possum Magic No surprises that Possum Magic in one of the books on the NSW Premier Reading Challenge Booklist. It is a quitessential Australian book. Not only is the Possum an Australian creature but the little possum and her grandma eat all sorts of Australia food throughout the book. This is another book that my […]