Kids on the coast

Sally Rippin
This series is perfect for young girls who like adventure and fun. Billy B Brown covers many themes appropriate for younger primary girls such as ballet, soccer and sleepovers. There is also a website available to enhance the experience. Ages 6-10. RRP: $7.95. Read more

Joshua Wright
A great read for older primary children who enjoy fantasy. This story moves at a fast pace and is suitable for boys or girls who don’t mind a story that is scary and magical but still shows the good guy winning. Ages 9-13. RRP: $18. Read more

This website is great for boredom-busting with recipes, science experiments, games, jokes, magic tricks and wacky facts. It’s a perfect antidote to a wet weekend, offering all kinds of engaging ways to fill a day. Did you know, for instance, it is impossible to sneeze with your eyes open? Read more

Rufus Butler Seder.
If you haven’t seen a scanimation book then you don’t know what you’re missing. These books began with “Gallop” which depicts various animals moving using a technique which doesn’t require batteries, just clever design. Featuring 12 iconic colour illustrations from Star Wars which magically move across the page as you turn. All ages. RRP: $22.95. Read more

Mem Fox and Olivia Rawson
A beautiful and fun story by one of Australia’s favourite picture book authors. Young children will be delighted by the text and the delightful illustrations as will the adults reading it out aloud. Ages 2-5. RRP $24.95. Read more

Hazel Edwards and Deborah Nilland
Many children will be familiar with the other books in this series beginning with “There’s a Hippopotamus on the Roof Eating Cake”. The first in the series came out 30 years ago and was the result of a response by Hazel’s son when explaining the noise on their roof. This book is equally entertaining and has some added sparkles. Ages 2-5. RRP: 24.95. Read more