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It’s a simple title and a simple premise on which US author and illustrator Jon Klassen’s picture book I Want My Hat Back (Random House) is based. But the journey itself contains many subtle and profound messages. Patiently and politely, this slightly disorganised bear asks different animals whether they have seen his hat. Each animal says [...]
Forget origami. ‘But I love origami!’ I hear you say? Fair point. Making a swan out of paper is very rewarding, but there comes a time when you and your kids will want to move on to bigger and better things. And, boy, won’t these make-at-home animal kits by UK company Mibo do the trick! [...]
Nostalgia abounds when I look at this lovely collection. Kate Lauren’s designs, named after her own children or her children’s friends, have captured the essence of childhood and all the charms and innocence of growing up. And we’re thrilled to find that her entire “Zachary Hunter” collection will be on display at the Baby & [...]
Only two months to go! The Baby & Toddler Show will run from March 30 to April 1 April (9.30am – 4.00pm) at the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre. The Baby & Toddler Show is Melbourne’s premier baby and parenting event and an invaluable resource for expectant and first-time mums. This year the show will feature [...]
Event: Victoria, March 25 2012. The Children’s Book Festival is back in 2012, celebrating ideas and imagination. Young and old alike will be delighted by the world of books as they are brought to life in the heart of Melbourne. Hosted by the Wheeler Centre, the festival is to be held on Sunday March 25 [...]
Event: Australia-wide, less than three hours to go! If your bub is cuter than a button and loves the spotlight, then Bonds wants you! Hosted by celebrity and mum-of-three Sarah Murdoch, the Bonds Baby Search 2012 is looking for little would-be models born on or later than April 1 2009 and size 2 or under. [...]
Oh! Wouldn’t my son just adore these zippy metal machines! In fact, I reckon the girls living next door wouldn’t mind a play with the fire engine, police car, ambulance or fire department car. Available from uber cool French store My Red Poppy, these retro 8 x 5cm metal numbers will be loved for years. [...]
I absolutely adore handmade items like this lovely wooden keyring set, hippo and giraffe by Ecobabe, which both your bub and the environment will thank you for! Visit ecobabe.com.au for more info. Words by Danielle Fernando
Once upon a time, there was a gorgeous little “bricks and mortar” store located in Bendigo, Victoria. Actually, it’s still there, but now you can call it a “clicks and mortar” store. Yes, Milt and Joe has a real knack for discovering lovely things and has decided it is only fair to share their loot [...]
Strange though it may seem, while travelling around Europe I decided that I would start collecting money boxes. I loved the novelty of filling them up. Even as an adult it makes saving fun, so I can only imagine what it is like for a child. When I saw these Big Fat Pig and Little [...]
What a find! These custom-made, handcrafted Warm Sugar dolls are sure to be cherished by girls of all ages, and I’m not counting myself out! You can custom design your doll to look like your little one, choosing everything from her hair colour to her favourite outfit – even fitting her with lace-up shoes and [...]
Check out these marvellous coin purses by Aussie brand Seventh Sphere. Aren’t they just gorgeous? When I was younger, I had an infinite love for purses… OK, I still do! Lucky for me there are people like the fabric-loving, bag-obsessed Belinda, who decided that instead of spending all of her money on handbags she would [...]
Introduce your toddler to the world of classic literature with Jennifer Adams and Alison Oliver’s Baby Lit series (Gibbs Smith, $9.99). Adams and Oliver have created a series of board books that teach your kids to count while retelling classic stories such as Jane Eyre, Pride And Prejudice and Romeo And Juliet. I have been [...]
Kids love cuddles, so why not give them one of these gorgeous companions to snuggle up with? I love the huge range of character designs and animals in all shapes and sizes. As an extra bonus, they’re made from 100 percent natural cotton fibres. For these French joys head to blablakids.com. Words by Sarah Hammond [...]
Check out this fantastic pillow blanket created in the Netherlands by design studio Joon & Jung. Doesn’t it look super comfy? I’m ready for a sleepover! See more at joonjung.com. Words by Kaila Whitter
Wouldn’t these plush decorations look beautiful hanging in your baby’s room? One-of-a-kind and hand-stitched by New York designer Tamar Mogendorff, they offer a unique touch to nurseries and children’s rooms. The birdcages and fish bowls are an interesting and creative take on the traditional mobile, but I’m particularly in love with the stork – he [...]
Kids love cuddles, so why not give them one of these gorgeous companions to snuggle up with? I love the huge range of character designs and animals in all shapes and sizes. As an extra bonus, they’re made from 100 percent natural cotton fibres. For these French joys head to blablakids.com. Words by Sarah Hammond [...]
Remember all those hours spent doodling as a child, and tracing your hand onto paper over and over again? Well, My Kids Make is a fab instructional blog by mother-of-two Becky, which offers a creative and delightful way to channel this habit into lovely artworks that will grace any card, scrapbook, fridge or even Christmas [...]
Swedish toy company Acne JR has created these weird and wonderful soft denim toys. These modern looking critters will quickly become your child’s new best friend. My favourite is the apple with the detachable worm. Check them out at ancejr.com. Words by Kaila Whitter
There are many reasons why you should pop over to the Sydney Showgrounds on March 3 and see what all the fuss is about. Starting at 10am, you can see performances by characters from In The Night Garden, the Wot Wots, Postman Pat, Elmo, Miffy, Bananas In Pajamas, Yo Gabba Gabba, Ben 10 and Barbie [...]
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