Book Review of The Centipede with Only 99 FeetSponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review Written and Illustrated by Nate Williams Ages: 4+ | 39 Pages Publisher: Nate Williams (2024) | ISBN: 9798339253129 What to Expect: Friendship, inclusion, diversity, individuality, empathy In this cheerful picture book, anthropomorphic insects help readers to think about what it means to be different—and what it means to be kind. JJ is very nervous about introducing himself to the other bugs in the KINDer Garden Elementary. Centipedes are supposed to have 100 feet, but he only has 99; JJ’s worst fears are realized…
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Gabby’s Dollhouse Live! is a stage show inspired by the magical world of the global preschool sensation from DreamWorks Animation. Since the debut of Gabby’s Dollhouse on screens, kids around the world have been having one big ‘Sprinkle Party’ with Gabby and her friends. In this a-MEOW-zing new musical show, Gabby unboxes a special acorn that needs the magical touch of a rainbow to grow. But when CatRat causes a colour cat-astrophe and breaks the rainbow, Gabby and the Gabby Cats must find the colours again to set things right. Gabby, Pandy Paws and friends travel to Mermaid-Lantis, Caturn and…
What Does Natural Hair Loss Look Like?As someone who has always had a lot of hair, it’s stressful when this starts to change. But what is normal? It’s important to recognise that some degree of hair loss is routine and happens every day. On average a person sheds between 50 to 100 hairs per day as part of their own natural cycle. Hair follicles go through different stages, so finding a few strands of hair in your brush or on your pillow is completely normal. If you start noticing excessive shedding, or thinning patches, I have these at the crown;…
Staffan de Mistura, the UN envoy to Western Sahara, proposed dividing the disputed territory between Morocco and the pro-independence Polisario Front as a potential solution to the long-running conflict. The idea was swiftly rejected by Sidi Omar, the Polisario representative to the UN.
In tonight’s edition: Kenyan President William Ruto names his new deputy, but the previous vice president is fighting his impeachment. Also, Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye visits the country’s eastern region amid devastation caused by floods. Finally, we speak to South African fine artist Reggie Khumalo about his exhibit at the “Also Known As Africa” art fair here in Paris.
Book Review of My Dog, MossSponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review Written by Alison Bellringer Ages: 7-10 | 42 Pages Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers (2022) | ISBN: 9781398426344 What to Expect: Friendship, dogs, farming, neighborly help, trust In this short chapter book, readers are invited inside the joys and hardships of sheep farming through the eyes of a sheep farmer. Working the sheep farm on his own is a lonely task for Jayden after his parents’ death until the day that Moss turns up. No one seems to know where this friendly, talented sheepdog comes from,…
Hills Spring Fest Head to Verdun in the Adelaide Hills for a day packed with fun at Hills Spring Fest on Saturday 26 October. The day will be packed with activities and amusements, live entertainment, market stalls selling a range of handmade goods and delicious food. Activities include: A rock-climbing wall Velcro wall Three jumping castles Obstacle course Petting zoo Pony Rides Face Painting Nature Play and a spectacular Bucket Splash. Market stalls Explore a variety of market stalls selling baked goods, arts and crafts, books, kitchen garden items, lucky jars, macrame, jewellery, and skincare. Food Trucks Two Fat Blokes…
1. Immersion in Real-Life SituationsOne of the key advantages of international educational travel is the opportunity for complete immersion. In a classroom, students learn grammar, vocabulary, and language rules, but they often lack the chance to practise speaking and listening in real-life contexts. Immersion trips provide students with the chance to be surrounded by the language, engaging with native speakers and applying what they’ve learned in practical situations.For example, during a student trip to Paris, students are constantly exposed to French in everyday settings—whether ordering food at a café, asking for directions, or reading signs in a museum. These real-life…
French President Emmanuel Macron will embark on a three-day state visit to Morocco from October 28, the Moroccan royal palace announced Monday, marking a step towards easing three years of strained relations between the two nations.
It’s been a day of unrest in Maputo, Mozambique, in the wake of the killing of two members of the political opposition on Saturday. This Monday, police fired tear gas at protesters, who were demonstrating against the killings and what they say is electoral fraud. Meanwhile, it’s been six weeks since the Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei was killed by her former boyfriend in Kenya. The attack underscores a troubling trend of male violence against female athletes. Finally, it’s been a week without new cases of the Marburg virus in Rwanda, marking a tentative sign of optimism in fighting the Ebola-like…