On my many outings to the bookstore over the years, I’ve wondered why the quality of children’s activity books seems to be on the decline. You’ve probably come across the type of activity book I’m ...

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From Johanna Basford’s thrilling colouring quests to the Animalium activity book, the Book Doctor has entertaining books to keep children amused on long journeys and holidays! My kids love colouring, ...

A new children’s activity book – Bright Ideas for Young Minds – has been hailed as an aid to neurodevelopment and a resource that builds resilience by the Dunedin Study’s Professor Richie Poulton.

So you think you can’t draw? This inspired book by celebrated illustrator Quentin Blake, aimed at eight years and over, might just prove you wrong. Dubbed as a sketchbook with training wheels, there’s ...