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Free downloadable dinosaur book

And just like that, I'm back. After an extended hiatus of over three months, which I thought would actually be the end of this little blog, I've been hit by the bug and I'm back. 

The impetus for my return is thus:

1.I've been seeing so, so many lovely things that I wanted to share with you (a shout out to the 2,000 of you - I know, whaaat? - that still visit every day even though I haven't been around) and;
2. I've started to feel creative again. I can just feel several projects percolating away. 

So here I am.

Back.

With a free, downloadable dinosaur book your kids will literally lose. their. shit. over, if they're anything like mine.

{giveaway} Children's book Parrot Carrot

Every child has one of those books. The ones they never tire of, insist being read over and over and over again. 

For us, it used to be Where The Wild Things Are. Now it's Parrot Carrot. I received a copy several weeks ago from the illustrator,  Jon Foye and showed it to Hunter.

We read it once, then twice and before I knew it, we'd read it so many times we could both recite the entire book. The best part was that Hunter belly laughed each and every time we read it.

It's his new favourite book. There's also a great iPhone app you can download for your kids.

I have a copy of Parrot Carrot to give away to one lucky reader.

For your chance to win, leave a comment on this post explaining why you would love a copy of Parrot Carrot. Entries must be received by 9:00am Monday, 12 December 2011.

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One winner will be chosen at random on Wednesday, 12th December 2011 and the winner's name will be published on this post.

 

Lotta Magazine launches

Lotta Magazine, Australia's first ad-free kid's magazine has just launched and I'm completely smitten. Lotta is targeted at children aged 5 - 10 years and is full of school holiday activities.

The launch issue is based around stories so all the activities including art, craft, cooking, creative writing, drawing, gardening, games and colouring are related to famous children’s stories or storytelling.  

Lotta Magazine is refreshingly different from other children's magazines and is exceptionally well designed. If you're after fun acivities for your children this holiday season be sure to check out Lotta Magazine.

Me Books

Love the interactivity of the iPad and iPhone? Love reading stories to your children? You'll love this new app from the creators at Made in Me.

Made in Me have partnered with Penguin Books to bring some of the best-loved picture books in the world to the digital space.

What sets this app apart is that it lets you record your own narration, sound and characters voices - such an exciting new way for children and their families to experience the wonder and magic of stories. 

Watch the video.

Download the app.

{giveaway} Two crafternoon books valued at $59.90

At the end of last year, I contributed to two books that were to published by Hardie Grant: Kid's Crafternoon Sewing and Papercraft. The books are now available and are filled with twenty five projects that children can make in a crafty afternoon.

The projects contained in the books have been specifically designed to be able to be made by children with little to no adult supervision - perfect for busy parents and creative kids.

To help launch the books, I have a copy of each book to give to one lucky reader.

For your chance to win, follow little. lovely. on facebook and leave a comment on this post between now and 9:00am Wednesday, 17 August 2011.

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One winner will be chosen at random on Wednesday, 17 August 2011 and the winner's name will be published on this post.