An Evening With May Gibbs--Not To Be Missed

" target="_blank"> I am beyond excited to reveal this glorious one-off event--an absolute must-attend for anyone who loves children's books and the work of May Gibbs. Jane Brummitt, co-author of May Gibbs: More than a Fairytale (Hardie Grant), who is related to May by marriage and was instrumental...

Make 'Em Read: More Ways To Encourage Reading In Kids

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A Busy Bee Month Or Three

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An Evening With May Gibbs - Pure Bliss

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Works-In-Progress, Kidlitvic And Crystal Kite!

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