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I started this blog on the 26th December 2007. I wrote the first half dozen posts while on holidays in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney. My...

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Posted by Unknown | 12:57 PM

I did a post on children's picture books for Christmas in 2008 as part of my 'Key Themes in Literature' series ( here ), which ...

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Posted by Unknown | 5:03 PM

Our family had the joy of welcoming a 6th grandchild Lydia last June. I posted on this great event back then ( here ) and included a wonder...

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Posted by Unknown | 4:03 PM

This is my fourth annual post on choosing great toys for kids. That is, toys that teach, challenge, stimulate and encourage creativity and ...

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Posted by Unknown | 4:06 AM

In this digital age of SMS messaging, social networking, blogging and cell phones in your pocket with email, notebook and web browser acces...

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