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  • Dr. Seuss: Favourite Quotes

    Dr. Seuss: Favourite Quotes

    Tongue twisting rhymes & fanciful characters, … beloved trademark features of the unique Dr Seuss. To say Theodor Seuss Geisel had a way with words would be an understatement for sure! We adore the fact that he even invented many words. Did you know that the word ‘nerd’ appeared for the very first time EVER in If…

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  • Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Day 4

    The Elf on the Shelf has arrived in Australia, and My Book Corner has been keeping her incredibly busy. Day One was in at the deep end with a few wildlife encounters, Day Two involved some Australian delicacies and on Day Three we managed to get out and about. Day 4 was all about ‘quiet time’. It all began very well.…

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  • Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Day 3

    The Elf on the Shelf has arrived in Australia. My Book Corner kindly introduced her to some fabulous picture books and Aussie wildlife on Day One, then helped her find discover some new foods on Day Two. Day Three means it’s time to get some much needed fresh air … Slip, slap, slop is the name of the…

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  • Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Day 2

    Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Day 2

    The Elf on the Shelf has arrived in Australia! On Friday My Book Corner helped her to get acquainted with some great literature and urm, a few Aussie animals. Well, we she survived. Just. However all that excitement left her complaining of feeling hungry … time to introduce some new foods. We were about to introduce the…

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  • Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Day 1

    Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Day 1

    The Elf on the Shelf is going global. November 2012 saw the cheeky character’s official arrival in Australia. Woohoo!! We couldn’t let the occasion go unmarked, so with the help of Barefoot & Faces Photography, we kindly took it upon our shoulders to show this little Elf a little bit about Australia – and she certainly obliged! {News: You…

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  • National Simultaneous Storytime

    National Simultaneous Storytime

    Can we count you in? Wednesday 22nd May 2013, at 11am AEDT is THE day. National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS), is such a fabulously popular event, and is now in its 13th year. Wow! The chosen book of the year is read and enjoyed up and down the country, in schools, homes, libraries and kinders at the SAME time…

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  • Harry Potter – new cover revealed

    Harry Potter – new cover revealed

    Bloomsbury Children’s Books are to reinvent the children’s hardback and paperback editions of the phenomenally successful Harry Potter series. Redesigned inside and out, all 7 books will feature covers by award-winning artist Jonny Duddle. Along with the brand new artwork and an updated author biography, the editions will also be reset to create a child-friendly reading experience for a…

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