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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…

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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…

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The Influence of Ring Style on PersonalityThe engagement ring is often a reflection of a person’s style, taste, and personality. Some people gravitate towards classic, timeless designs, while others may prefer something more unconventional and bold. The ring you choose can say a lot about your approach to life and relationships.Traditional Styles (Solitaire or Tiffany Setting): If you lean towards classic designs, it may indicate that you value tradition, elegance, and simplicity. A solitaire setting, often seen as timeless, suggests someone who appreciates the beauty of a single, unblemished symbol of love. You likely favour quality over quantity and prefer…

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FREE Wildlife Fun at Gawler Green these School Holidays!  Looking for something wild and exciting to do with the kids these school holidays? Take your little wildlife warriors to Gawler Green Shopping Centre for a FREE, unforgettable wildlife experience with Wilbur’s Wildlife! From Tuesday 15 to Thursday 17 April 2025, kids can get up close and personal with some scaly and furry friends while learning all about them. Whether they’re curious about reptiles or eager to meet some cute critters, there’s something for every young animal lover to enjoy. Location: Outside by Café Sia at Gawler Green Shopping Centre Cost:…

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Book Review of Hope for Moms: It’s Tough Out There, but So Are YouSponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review What to Expect: Motherhood, parenting, non-traditional families, resilience, practical advice. Written from the perspective of a mother who has navigated mixed-race adoption and LGBTQ+ kids, as well as all the usual challenges of parenthood, this book for moms is a beacon of hope. Not just a collection of relatable anecdotes. Hope for Moms is a guide filled with practical advice that can be applied in the real world, empowering mothers to navigate their unique parenting journeys confidently.…

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Running a business often means wearing many hats. From managing client relationships to overseeing operations and chasing up invoices, it is easy to become overwhelmed by daily demands. For many business owners, particularly those in the early stages of growth, the pressure to do everything alone can limit progress. This is where virtual assistant services can make a real difference.What is a Virtual Assistant?A virtual assistant is a remote professional who can take on a variety of administrative, organisational, and communication tasks. Whether working with a start-up or a more established company, virtual assistants offer valuable support that frees up…

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Ride the Semaphore Steam Train during the April school holidays. The Semaphore to Fort Glanville Tourist Railway is a wonderful 30 minute, four kilometre return train journey. It travels along the coastline and features open carriages pulled along behind a steam engine, offering great views of the foreshore. April School Holiday Operating Times: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12 to 27 April 2025. Operating times are approximately 11am to 4pm, with trains leaving about every 45 to 60 minutes. Each 4km long return trip to Fort Glanville takes about 30 minutes. Please note: if the Adelaide forecast temperature…

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This month we’ve teamed up Wicked Uncle, to bring you our latest Giveaway toy! We have an amazing frisbee called ‘Air Square’. This is a high performance flying disc with up to 100m of flight range!Great for summer evenings and days at the park. If you would love to be in with a chance to WIN find out how to ENTER below…

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Direct from the UK, The Big Bubble Show is heading to Adelaide during the April school holidays! Step into a world of pure bubble magic with The Big Bubble Show, a spectacular, fun-filled kids’ show starring Samsam Bubbleman, a 12-time Guinness World Record holder and the ultimate master of bubbles! Prepare to be amazed as Samsam creates mind-blowing bubble tricks, from giant bubbles big enough to fit a person inside to bubble tornadoes, bubble volcanoes, and even crazy shaped bubbles! With incredible skill and a touch of bubble wizardry, he transforms ordinary soap and water into dazzling, gravity-defying masterpieces. This…

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