Kids on the coast

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

by Books on Buderim

Ripley’s Human Body: Believe It Or Not
A fun and informative book for children 8-13 who love quoting quirky facts. Like all the Ripley books there are lots of weird and wonderful pictures and examples of strange people, in this case about the human body. You can even find out how fast your blood travels around your body! Read more

The Tomorrow Book

Jackie French

Environmental issues are constantly in the news at the moment which can have the effect of making kids feel helpless.

This picture book is the story of a little prince whose parents leave him in charge and take off in their royal campervan. While they are gone he starts introducing sustainable practices and the future looks a little more hopeful.
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