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Christmas is approaching fast. Its already a daily talk among out two little boys. Personally I refuse to pull out the Xmas decorations until we’ve officially hit 1st December. But that doesn’t mean that it is not on my mind. I’m not fond of crowds. Even during ‘good’ times, so I’ll do whatever I can to avoid the craziness of the shops this year, so have already started getting everything ready…  While our boys at the ages of 6 and 8, still want and get toys - We are always very mindful of also giving them both NEED, WEAR and READ. Luckily the usually love it all!! Especially the books. And I love that my boys are book worms, and both very advanced readers. Here’s some great book gift ideas my boys are currently loving.. The Christmas Pig by J.K Rowling - ($39.00 Hardback) A magical and imaginative book by none other than J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter books. This book is a little Toy-Story, and is about a young boy, Jack’s love for his most treasured toy, Dur Pig, also

My big almost 6 year old only started prep at school at the beginning of this year, and he is so loving learning to read, recognising words, and cannot stop spelling words he sees, anywhere he goes. And as a mum, I really love that. He has such an appetite for learning and he so cannot wait till he can read full books. We were sent the M.C.D Etheridge Whitebeard book * to read - and aimed at kids aged 8-12, he is naturally a tad little to be able to read it by himself, so for the past few weeks we’ve been reading it as bedtime story, and everyone have been enjoying it. The Whitebeard book has been written my M.C.D. Etheridge, who is a journalist and TV producer for SKY News, ITN, ITV, Channel 5, and Australia’s Channel 9, and it has been beautifully illustrated by Olivia Ong. Whitebeard is a fantasy novel about a world where where Santa Claus was a pirate, and where in reality, Saint Nicholas is not only the patron saint of children, but of thieves and sailors too. In the book you join

My big boy has just started school, and at that age, more than ever, it is important that the children learn that it is ok to be different, and to accept and understand that. And the new book written by Roxy Jacenko and her daughter, Pixi Curtis, Penelope's Playground* is the perfect story book to read out to children, and help them understand how important it is to be kind to each other, regardless of how you look.  Penelope's Playground is about Penelope, who is a little different to the other kids. Penelope loves dressing up in fun clothing that is a little different, with polka dots, stripes, all different types of patterns. She simply loves being bright and cheerful, and the kookier the better!  But not everyone understands Penelope's unique and different style, and when a new girl arrives at school, picking on Penelope’s style, the usually bright and happy girl is sudden feeling sad and afraid to go to school, and her world comes crashing down. All it takes is a sing