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    The Reading Corner: New Kids’ Books Celebrate Unique Brains & Break Gender Stereotypes!

    by LukeAdmin August 22, 2025
    August 22, 2025

    By Jessica Sanford Two new page turners for our little book lovers. The more we read, the more we learn and the more we learn, the more understanding and tolerant …

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    The Reading Corner – Adventures Unlimited: The Land of Lost Things

    by LukeAdmin August 20, 2024
    August 20, 2024

    Pan Australia is thrilled to be publishing the highly anticipated new series from the author of the award–winning, bestselling, sales–smashing Treehouse series, Andy Griffiths. Adventures Unlimited is the funniest, most …

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    Enchanting and inspiring Children’s books to fill Christmas stockings.

    by LukeAdmin February 1, 2024
    February 1, 2024

    [One for the grown–ups]Now you’ve got the kids sorted, stretch out with this entertaining cosy mystery. Jessica Sanford is a writer living on the Central Coast. She has a passion …

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    The Reading Corner – In My Blood It Runs: Celebrating Dujuan Hoosan’s Journey and Advocacy for Aboriginal Culture

    by LukeAdmin December 1, 2023
    December 1, 2023

    Review By Jessica Sanford IN MY BLOOD IT RUNS By Dujuan Hoosan, Margaret Anderson and Carol Turner From the award–winning documentary film, this is the story of Dujuan Hoosan, a …

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    The Reading Corner Little Dino Dudes – From Stage to Page: Peter Lee’s Journey to Creating Values-Based Dinosaur Stories for Kids

    by LukeAdmin August 1, 2023
    August 1, 2023

    By Jessica Sanford Peter Lee was producing large shows and events when the 2020 lock downs and Covid pandemic hit and he was no longer able to do what he …

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    The Reading Corner – Delightful Adventures Await with Dani Vee’s ‘My EPIC Dad! Takes us Camping

    by LukeAdmin June 1, 2023
    June 1, 2023

    By Jessica Sanford Dani Vee, the author who brought us the heart–warming book, My EXTRAordinary Mum, has done it again with another fun–filled picture book. This time we follow the …

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    The Reading Corner – Back to School 2023

    by LukeAdmin April 1, 2023
    April 1, 2023

    By Jessica Sanford The freshness of a new school year is exciting (sometimes scary) and filled with possibility. Here’s a list of stories and books to energise, entertain, encourage and …

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    Children’s Christmas Reads

    by LukeAdmin February 1, 2023
    February 1, 2023

    By Jessica Sanford Picture books, ages 0–5+ Middle Grade Non–fiction Jessica Sanford is a librarian and writer living on the Central Coast. She has a passion for literature and writes …

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    The reading corner – Rewilding Kids Australia: Your Essential Guide to Nature Adventures

    by LukeAdmin December 1, 2022
    December 1, 2022

    “Let’s go for a walk.” “Do you want to go for a walk?” I am forever suggesting walks to my children. And I’m lucky that they, mostly, say yes. I …

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    The Reading Corner – Discovering the Magic of Individuality: A Review of ‘My EXTRAordinary Mum’ by Dani Vee

    by LukeAdmin October 1, 2022
    October 1, 2022

    By Jessica Sanford My Extraordinary Mum, written by Dani Vee, is from a little girl’s point of view as she introduces us to her wonderful mum. She explains that her …

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Published bi-monthly and crafted especially for the vibrant families that call this place home. Rooted in a mission to inspire, On the Coast Families aims to empower and uplift its readers, offering invaluable resources and insights for flourishing family lives.

Born in 2002 as 'Kidz on the Coast', thanks to overwhelming support from the Central Coast community, On the Coast Families has evolved into more than just a magazine—it's a movement.

Boasting a rich tapestry of local gurus, the magazine delivers enlightening tips for living a balanced, healthy life on the Coast. Whilst highlighting the latest happenings and events in the area.

From Umina to Lake Munmorah, make On the Coast Families your go-to guide for thriving on the Central Coast.

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