Book Review of The Adventures of Clive & Sydney, the Dancing Armadillos: Wet, Slimy, and Green!Sponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review What to Expect: Difference, inclusion, friendship, kindness, courage. In this second book of the The Adventures of Clive & Sydney, the Dancing Armadillos series, readers will once again follow along as the two friends learn important lessons about friendship, empathy, and acceptance of others. When Freddy the Frog comes to visit, Clive is annoyed and Sydney is scared because frogs are nothing like Armadillos—they’re green, slimy, and wet. However, Nanushka the Cat knows that Freddy…
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Take a walk on the wild side and discover an underrated treasure in Adelaide’s north-west. Review by Carla Caruso There’s nothing like stumbling upon hidden gems in your hometown that you haven’t encountered before. One day during the school holidays, when my family-of-four were at a loose end, we decided to go check out the St Kilda Adventure Playground. It’d been on our to-do list forever. The playground has much to offer too, including a three-level castle, flying fox, pirate ship, and a ‘volcano’ with multiple slides. (The St Kilda Tram Museum, open Sundays, is also nearby.) However, it was…
Book Review of Mr. Mazoo and Mr. Tyler’s ABC AdventureSponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review What to Expect: Friendship, STEM, problem-solving, adventure, alphabet book, learning Another fun and instructive story in the Mr. Mazoo and Mr. Tyler series, Mr. Mazoo and Mr. Tyler’s ABC Adventure continues the series’ emphasis on STEM, creativity, and exploration. Where would you want to travel to if you had a time machine? The time of the dinosaurs? The time of the ancient pyramids? The time when pirates ruled the seven seas? Mr. Mazoo and Mr. Tyler are engineers who can make…
An Amanda Gorman Poetry BooklistThe Children’s Book Review Since her captivating reading of The Hill We Climb at President Joe Biden’s inauguration in 2021, Amanda Gorman has emerged as a poetic force to be reckoned with. Her enchanting and powerful verses now captivate young readers with their lyrical beauty and inspiring messages of hope and action through her three lyrical picture books. Gorman’s profound words are complemented by illustrations from three of the brightest shining stars in children’s book illustration, creating works that are as visually stunning as they are emotionally moving. These gorgeous books explore themes that empower young…
Book Review of Gentle HugsThe Children’s Book Review What to Expect: Family, chronic illness, empathy, resilience, parent-child relationships, pets, and emotional understanding. Gentle Hugs addresses the complex reality of growing up with a chronically ill parent with tenderness and emotional intelligence, never losing sight of the deep love that remains constant despite physical limitations. As each day of the week passes, Alex, the young protagonist, confides in his big, loyal dog, Nico, sharing his worries and hopes about his mother’s health challenges. Along the way, he discovers a profound truth: love doesn’t need to be expressed through grand gestures to be…
The City of Salisbury will proudly celebrate Harmony Week 2025 from17 to 28 March, with a vibrant main event on Friday 28 March, bringing the community together through music, dance, and cultural connection. Whether you’re joining to share your culture, learn something new, or simply enjoy a fantastic community gathering, Harmony Week 2025 is for everyone. What to expect: Intercultural parade – A spectacular procession led by Indian Dhol and Greek drummers, featuring community groups in traditional attire, cultural flags, and live music as they move through the plaza in a vibrant display of unity and diversity. Welcome…
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The Mintaro Maze in the Clare Valley is opening for one final time during the April School Holidays with a few special events in the mix. On Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 April 2025, to celebrate the Festival of Footy and the final opening of Mintaro Maze, footy fans are invited to take part in a special scavenger hunt through the maze. Go along dressed in your favourite team colours and test your skills—find the answers, complete the challenge, and win great prizes. From Saturday 19 to Monday 21 April 2025, go along for the Easter Long weekend to take…
Book Review of The Etiquette of VolesThe Children’s Book Review Written by Karen McCoy Ages: 8-12 | 312 Pages Publisher: Kinkajou Press (2025) | ISBN-13: 978-1963832112 What to Expect: Victorian London, animal detectives, friendship, mystery, found family, resilience. A talking vole. A missing shipment of fish. A London backdrop full of soot, secrets, and smog. Karen McCoy’s The Etiquette of Voles serves up a deliciously Dickensian mystery for middle-grade readers that blends the whimsy of The Great Mouse Detective with the grit of Victorian underworld drama. Chains—a snarky, oversized talking vole with a mysterious past—is both narrator and sleuth, living…
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ in Concert, performed by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra – coming to Adelaide Entertainment Centre in June 2025. Watch as Alexandre Desplat’s epic score is performed by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra while the franchise’s seventh film is projected onto a giant screen. Join all your favourite characters—and not-so-favourite ones!—as they encounter familiar dangers, new threats, and powerful friendships in this once-in-a-lifetime event. Tickets: Adults from $70 | Children from $30 Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO & TO BOOK TICKETS For more information and all enquiries please visit the Adelaide Symphony…