Children's Books

Beloved children's author dies

Jan Berenstain, who wrote and illustrated the Berenstain Bears series of books with her husband Stan, has died aged 88.
February 28, 2012, 2:47 pm
Children's books: How to get self-published

So you think you can write? Got a fantastic kids' story bubbling in your brain? Practical Parenting looks at self-publishing your own children's book
March 10, 2011, 2:40 pm
Australia's best children's book authors

Australia has a wealth of talented authors and illustrators who are producing picture books that are well worth a look, says Linda Barnier
November 3, 2010, 3:38 pm
Do 'educational' books give intellectual edge?

Do you really need to read ‘educational’ books to your child or will any old book do? Practical Parenting investigates
October 14, 2010, 2:43 pm
Children’s Book Council of Australia - Book of the Year 2010

As the Children’s Book Council of Australia prepare for its annual awards, Linda Barnier reveals the best of this year’s books for you and your little one to discover together
August 18, 2010, 4:03 pm
Create a home library for your children

Books make great presents and if you make them a regular gift, you’ll soon have an inviting bookcase full of irresistible stories in your child's room. By Linda Barnier
June 3, 2010, 5:42 am
Why stories are important for children

There’s more to reading with your child than entertainment alone, reveals Linda Barnier.
March 28, 2010, 10:42 pm
Rhyme books for toddlers

Little ones adore, and learn through, rhyme and repetition. As far as they’re concerned, the more times they hear, read, re-read or re-listen to their favourite stories, the better.
March 28, 2010, 10:33 pm
Fairytales for toddlers

Linda Barnier looks at suitable fairytales for toddlers.
March 28, 2010, 10:19 pm
The hungry caterpillar phenomenon

In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf… Linda Barnier looks at the hungry caterpillar phenomenon.
March 28, 2010, 10:14 pm