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5 funny books for mid-grade readers, aged 8-12 18/10/2018
Chucklesome children's author Steven Butler gives us the lowdown on the funniest books ...
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Another story to tell: writing about cultural appropriation in Candy Gourlay's Bone Talk 17/10/2018
When author Candy Gourlay set out to write about the appalling "human zoos" of the past...
Great Books Guide
Our 100 favourite children's books from the past year, for teeny babies all the way up to 11 year olds. The right book is what a child wants to read – and we hope this guide helps you find it.
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