Day 4: Rudy Lost His Red Nose
The book for day 4 our 12 Books of Christmas is Rudy Lost His Red Nose by Marilyn Cook. About the Book The story teaches children the importance of friendship and working together as a team, it also introduces children into having faith that all things are possible. This copy is 'dyslexia friendly' too, we […]
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Day 3: Lucky's Adventure
The book for day 3 our 12 Books of Christmas is Lucky's Adventure by Elizabeth Macy. About the Book Lucky and her doggie friends enjoy a winter wonderland adventure, filled with snowshoeing, skating, skiing and sledding. Inspired by the lucky life she now has, Lucky brings her pals on a surprise visit to a rescue […]
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Day 1: Christmas Chimney Challenge
The book for day 1 of our 12 Books of Christmas is Christmas Chimney Challenge by Chris Stead. About the Book It’s with this simple idea that Willy’s big imagination gets him into trouble yet again. With so many more chimneys arriving the day before Christmas, the elves and their toy factory can’t keep up. […]
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Day 2: Arial The Secret Santa
The book for day 2 of our 12 Books of Christmas is Arial the Secret Santa by Mary Nhin About the Book: Follow Arial through her day at school, in her community, in nature where your child will learn how easy it can be to share kindness. From giving a compliment to smiling at someone […]
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Understanding your child’s school report card in NSW Australia
In New South Wales public schools, if you get your child’s school report card and hope to see straight A’s you’re set to be disappointed. Grades aren’t what they used to be. Everybody likes to think their child has plenty going on upstairs; despite frequent evidence to the contrary. Be honest; they couldn’t find their […]
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Mindfulness children’s book Zary Little Wisdoms goes free
Meet Zary, the Spirit Warrior that will nurture your children through their times of need. Old Mate Media is delighted to announce the digital release of this wonderful mindfulness guide for children, Zary Little Wisdoms by Kay Andrews. What is Zary Little Wisdoms? Zary’s Little Wisdoms is an empowering book for kids. It’s full of […]
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Big Book Week sale: escape to adventure with 50% off
Old Mate Media is very excited to celebrate the 2017 Children’s Book Council of Australia Book Week. It's an annual celebration of all things books and reading. This year’s theme is Escape to Everywhere. We are going to celebrate with a sale on all our fiction books so you too can escape into a great […]
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Picture book report: buying and reading habits of parents
The results of our children's picture book survey with parents from across the world are in. Read the full report. At Old Mate Media, we make children’s picture books. And a children’s picture book is bought by a parent or grandparent to read to the little people in their lives. So in order to best deliver our books […]
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Can You See The Magic? A revolutionary and unique new children’s book
Today Old Mate Media is ecstatic to announce its latest Children’s Book. Can You See The Magic? is available on iTunes and Amazon, and it’s unlike anything you have seen before. The seventh children’s picture book to be written and published by Chris Stead and Old Mate Media is on sale right now. It’s available […]
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Why did I start making children’s books?
From journalist of the year to scratching away in the indie author scene, why did I choose the path of children’s book author? Wind back the clock just a few years, and my career was peaking nicely. I had never written any children's books, but I was running the Australian branch of the biggest video games […]
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