Reviews: Easter Round Up
Easter is just around the corner! Bee Trudgeon reviews the newest batch of picture books with chickens, fairies, and rabbits. Fun to read at Easter, or any time of year. I’m going to be straight up about this: my favourite…
Activity Books
Reviews: Two Captivating STEM Books
Linda Jane Keegan reviews two books that are rooted in nature connectivity. Ultrawild is a thought experiment encompassing environmental science, engineering, and outrageous ideas for how to save the planet, and The Beach Activity Book is an assortment of water-themed…
List: Aotearoa Activity Books
Summer is upon us and school holidays are imminent. Linda Jane Keegan has compiled a list of some of the best Aotearoa-flavoured activity books to help keep you and your tamariki occupied. They can be puzzled and artsy in the…
Review: Ziggle! The Len Lye Art Activity Book
A beautifully produced art activity book based on the art and inspiration of Len Lye. Emma Rutherford checks it out with her kids. Ziggle! is an accessible and fun book of art activities put together by Rebecca Fawkner. Rebecca was able…
Review: Nanogirl gets us Cooking with Science
If you like getting creative in the kitchen with children, Dr Michelle Dickinson – Nanogirl – has a new book out to stretch you further. Dr Siouxsie Wiles tells us why you should take a look. One thing I loved…