move over Bronte sisters, this wild and passionate story is about you!

move over Bronte sisters, this wild and passionate story is about you!

Ask someone to list their top 10 favourite books and chances are high that there'll be something on it from one (or all) of the Bronte sisters. Charlotte, Emily and Anne are famous for their passionate and original writing styles that contrast starkly with their upbringing in a parsonage at Haworth. Their journey to literary acclaim finds a new telling in this historical/fiction/fantasy novel by Lena Coakley.

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kids recommend: Harry

kids recommend: Harry

I’m delighted to introduce … Harry!  Harry is 6, and always ready with a cheeky joke. His family live in South East Queensland and, just the other day, he told me they went swimming in their pyjamas before breakfast—life doesn’t get much better!

Who’s in your family, Harry? 
I love my family!  My mum, my dad, 2 dogs, Addie and me.  Addie is my grandma.

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putting a name to emotions and feelings

putting a name to emotions and feelings

ages 0 to 8 years
 

Childhood is a wondrous and joyful time. Everything is magical and full of wonder. But it's easy to forget that childhood is also intense!

Those small bodies can experience such BIG emotions. Learning to understand, process and communicate emotions is a difficult process.

A book that's been incredibly helpful in our home recently is In My Heart: A Book Of Feelings.

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