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The Legend of Rock, Paper Scissors
18 May 2017

The Legend of Rock, Paper Scissors

by Zoe | posted in: Adam Rex, Drew Daywalt | 2

It’s widely believed that Ring a Ring a Rosie had its origins in the bubonic plague, Goosey Goosey Gander was originally about religious persecution and other much loved and sung nursery rhymes may have started life commenting upon instruments of … Continued

Books / Libraries, Films, Games, Humour, Playfulness
An interview with Hiding Heidi’s Fiona Woodcock
22 Jul 2016

An interview with Hiding Heidi’s Fiona Woodcock

by Zoe | posted in: Fiona Woodcock | 34

Heidi is exceptionally good at hiding. She can blend in anywhere! Kind friends know Heidi’s amazing skill and let her win whenever they play hide-and-seek, but is hiding away really the best way to have fun with your friends? What … Continued

Author/Illustrator Interviews, Camouflage, Friendship, Games, Giveaways
A free book fair game for kids to delight in
3 Mar 2016

A free book fair game for kids to delight in

by Zoe | posted in: Books in the community, Matt Finch | 0

Sometimes I dream about world domination. Really, I do. You know, a world where book-inspired play is taken to a whole new level. Not just me and my kids and a book or two, but rather whole schools, even whole … Continued

Book groups, Bookgroup activities, Books / Libraries, Games, Imagination

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