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Consumerism has robbed our festivals of their soul : Bring back the stories, I say
Willow the Wonderer looks out at the magnificent view with The Fox Worried grandparents and parents I received a series of emails last...
Reeta Dhar
Mar 283 min read
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Why bother with wisdom when we could be selling cabanas
A strange thing has been transpiring across the beaches in the Eastern Suburbs these past two years...
Reeta Dhar
Mar 187 min read
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Inner and Outer Worlds: Setting the tone for 2025
Our strange predicament Eight billion people, hurtling through space on the same piece of rock, have ended yet another trip around the...
Reeta Dhar
Jan 154 min read
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Christmas Shipping Deadlines for 2024
It's that time of the year again folks :) Please take note of the Christmas cut-off dates for Australia Post. This is the latest date by...
Reeta Dhar
Nov 10, 20241 min read
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Now, more than ever, we need to remember our shared humanity
2024 has been 'the' year of elections 64 countries which make up 49% of the human population headed to the polls in 2024. As the year...
Reeta Dhar
Nov 6, 20246 min read
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Willow the Wonderer's adorable creatures are now available as Giclée Prints
Willow the Wonderer is amongst the most beautifully illustrated picture books of our time. And judging by our customer reviews , our...
Reeta Dhar
Sep 23, 20242 min read
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Willow the Wonderer is popping up at Australia Post this Christmas
When was the last time you wrote a letter? A handwritten letter that is sealed in an envelope and sent on its way with a stamp? I can't...
Reeta Dhar
Aug 30, 20247 min read
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Looking for kids' storybooks in paperback? Willow the Wonderer is now available in paperback
There is no doubt that when it comes to children's storybooks, hardcovers reign supreme. Our hardcover books are no exception. They are...
Reeta Dhar
Aug 27, 20242 min read
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The fourth Willow the Wonderer book has arrived: Introducing 'The Gift'
Late on Tuesday 12th of August, as the digital screens flickered and refreshed, the latest avatar of our online store came into being. A...
Reeta Dhar
Aug 23, 20244 min read
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Book Week Inspiration: Inventive costume ideas for Willow the Wonderer
Book Week has arrived! This is a week long celebration of children's books and reading. The celebration isn't limited to kids either -...
Reeta Dhar
Aug 20, 20244 min read
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Where to after Booktopia? Don't worry, we've got you covered
The Aussie book world has been rocked by the collapse of Booktopia. Its demise has left many avid readers wondering where they go to...
Reeta Dhar
Jul 28, 20245 min read
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The trope we refuse to repeat in children's storybooks
Let me state it right at the start - The trope we refuse to repeat in children's storybooks is: Boy meets girl - they fall in love - and...
Reeta Dhar
May 22, 20248 min read
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The stories we grow up with - matter
Autumn is the perfect season for reflection Summer has come and gone and autumn is taking hold of our not-so-small island paradise of...
Reeta Dhar
May 6, 20246 min read
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Best new children's storybooks: How our readers rate Willow the Wonderer picture book series
We've received over 200 reviews from genuine customers for our Willow the Wonderer children's books series and each time we read them, it...
Reeta Dhar
Mar 5, 202411 min read
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Best ways to teach children how to read? According to experts rhymes can help
Wondering what are the best ways to teach young children how to read? You need to take note of this article from the ABC on Structured...
Reeta Dhar
Feb 21, 20246 min read
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“Light a campfire and everyone's a storyteller"
John J Geddes
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