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The Children’s Book Review: Holiday Gift Guide Welcome to our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide for young readers and book lovers! We’ve carefully curated an inspiring collection of books and bookish treasures that will make perfect gifts, from cozy picture books and engaging middle grade novels to unique literary-themed presents that celebrate the magic of reading. A Book Lover’s Guide to Magical Gifts for Kids and Teens: Unique Gifts for Kids, Teens, and Book Lovers 10 Subscription Gifts for Kids and Book Lovers Beautiful Gifts for Book Lovers: Boxed Sets 30 of the Best Picture Books of 2024 18 of the…

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Calling All Junior Photographers! Does your child have a passion for photography? Maybe they’d like to enter their pics in the 2025 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition.  Owned and produced by the South Australian Museum, the competition is open to both amateur and professional photographers of any age so it’s a great opportunity for budding junior photographers to showcase their talent. Junior photographers need to be under 18 years old when entries close on 6 February 2025. They can submit up to four photos that fit the criteria of in any of the competition’s nine categories, ranging…

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What Causes Low Fetal Fraction?Low fetal fraction can occur for several reasons. The most common causes include testing too early in pregnancy, high maternal body mass index (BMI), or issues with the placenta, such as placental insufficiency. Medical conditions like preeclampsia or gestational diabetes can also contribute. In rare cases, low fetal fraction might indicate chromosomal abnormalities in the baby, which could lead to complications later in pregnancy.Understanding these causes allows healthcare providers to offer closer monitoring and support, reducing the chances of unexpected complications during delivery.Can a Low Fetal Fraction Be Improved?Improving fetal fraction levels isn’t always possible, but…

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A War, Refugee, and Survival Middle Grade Book ListThe Children’s Book Review Currently, over 400 million children worldwide are impacted by war or violent conflict, according to UNICEF. Because of this, it is critically important that those children lucky enough to live lives free from violence and terror understand the stories and struggles faced by less fortunate children. In these three superb middle-grade novels, readers can dive into stories that build empathy and understanding for refugees and other people impacted by war through stories that ring with emotion and empowerment. Each story shows readers that even children can survive—and even…

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Charleston Playground in the Adelaide Hills has shady picnic areas, is fully fenced and has lots of fun features including cow statues! Review by Claire Davill Charleston Playground’s most recent major upgrade resulted in a fun, wooden, whimsical play space in this small Adelaide Hills town. There’s plenty here to keep everyone occupied, and it makes a great stop when driving through the hills, or a short diversion from the Amy Gillett Bikeway. There’s some beautiful big shade trees and picnic tables, as well as a great all-weather picnic shelter and BBQs.  The park is fully fenced and there are…

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Find the Right Bed for Baby One of the best and most important things you need to keep on top of is finding the right bed for your baby, and this is super important to keep on top of. There are loads of factors that play a role in this, and you have to try to find the ideal sleeping vessel that is going to keep the baby safe and comfortable as much as possible. This is why you should look to consider a top-quality luxury Moses basket to keep your baby safe and secure, and help them to get more…

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In tonight’s edition, a draft deal on climate finance was rejected by African nations at Cop29. Also, the Algerian Press Agency confirms that French Algerian novelist, Boualem Sansal has been arrested by Algerian authorities. And supporters of Kizza Besigye are planning a mobilization in Uganda on Monday.

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Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical “Moana 2” takes audiences on an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced. Directed by Dave Derrick Jr. with music by Grammy® winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa’i, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina, “Moana 2” opens in Australian cinemas 0n 28 November 2024. The cast features Dwayne Johnson, Alan Tudyk, Temuera…

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