National Simultaneous Storytime Newcastle

For the 12th year, National Simultaneous Storytime is back on Wednesday 23rd May at 11am. It is a fun event that promotes the importance and the value of reading and literacy, using an Australian children’s book that explores age appropriate Read More »


National Walk Safely to School Day 2012

How many of you are guilty of jumping in the car and driving the kids to school 500 metres away because they are late for school, it’s rainning or you simply can’t be bothered to walk up the hill with Read More »


Tuesday Top Five: Mummy Books by My Book Corner

Have you lined dad up for a night of Mother’s Day storytelling? If you are looking some wonderful books about Mum, check out Emma from My Book Corner’s top picks. 1. The Night Before Mother’s Day by Doug MacLeod, Ill. Read More »


Mother’s Day Big Bounty Giveaway

With Mother’s Day around the corner, we thought it was time to treat our loyal mums to a little bit of Mother’s Day luxury. Thanks to our Mother’s Day competition sponsors we have a wonderful selection on Mother’s Day prizes Read More »


Leaf. Paper for Life- Dirtgirlworld Scrapbook Release

We are so excited to bring you some wonderful news! After 12 months in the making Cath Connell from Leaf. Paper for Life is about to release her very own Dirtgirlworld Scrapbook. It is a replica of the one Dirtgirl Read More »


The Story of Little Babaji (previously Little Black Sambo)

Today I had a flashback to a book that was read to us in school. Something jogged my memory about the original title by Helen Bannerman ‘ The Story of Little Black Sambo’ which lead me to find that that Read More »


What’s on for kids Newcastle 28th-29th April

Gosh how amazing is this weather and what a fabulous opportunity to head outdoors with the kids this weekend. If you need a little inspiration of where to go with the kids this weekend, check out our top picks below; Read More »