June 2011

Welcome to our first issue of the AlphabetStreet Mini Mag !

Each month we will be replacing our monthly newsletterwith our new online Mini Mag giving you more than justwhat’s on in Newcastle & surrounding areas.

Fashion, children’s products , featured activities and competitions will be dotted through our e-mag giving you more updates on what’s available for kids.

Coming into our second year since launching in 2009, we feelthis is the next step in our evolvement as a destination site for parents and carers of kids 0-12 years.

We hope our E-Mag will inspire youto buy, see, do, visit all the venuesand products featured in the AlphabetStreet Mini Mag.

We also hope you read our Mini Magmonthly and if you feel a little creative.....please feel free to send inany articles, items, activities you wouldlike featured!

Penny PriceOWNER

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COVER: Little Poppet

Matilda wears FRESH BAKED blue and white stripe dress $48.95 and

Boys Don’t wear bows red ribbon hairclip $9.95 from Lollipop Kids in Hamilton.

Models own shoes and stockings.

Alphabet Street Privacy Statement: This issue of the Alphabet Street Mini Mag may containoffers or competitions that require you to provide information about yourself if you choose to take part in. If you provide information about yourself including email address, Alphabet Streetwill use this information to provide you will the products and services you have requested. We will notonsell you details to a third party and will used for our publication only.

Editorial: Penny Price

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e:info@alphabetstreet.com.auABN: 89826197104

Photography: Kylie Mitchell-

Heart in Motion Photography

Mini Mag

Melbourne mum of two, Linda Bradfield is owner and founder of Nifty Mums Network. A community website dedicated to connecting with mums to assist with all aspects of parenting. Linda who is a sufferer of PND wanted to try and have a place where isolated mums, especially those with PND, could have access to a support community.

Tania McCartney is an Australian author, editor, publisher, blogger, magazine writer and mango devourer. She is the author of the Riley travelogue series of picture books and has also published adult non-fiction. When she is not writing, she is spending time with her husband and two children (one who inspired the Riley series) in Canberra.

“I am a modern lifestyle portrait photographer with a passion for people and photography which really is perfect for what I do!I love capturing the soul and spirit of you and your family and creating those memories that last a lifetime.I love capturing those candidmoments you never knewwere taken.”Newcastle PhotographerKylie Mitchell is ownerof two fabulous photographyBusinesses; Heart in MotionPhotography for kids and families and Spice Photography for women.

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WHAT: Kids Disco Party in Memory of Princess Lilli-Sids and Kids Fundraiser. A fun filled day for the whole family on Lake Macquarie. Face Painting, Ruby the Clown, Prizes

WHEN: Saturday 11th June 11am-1pm

WHERE: Lake Macquarie Yacht Club

COST: $5 -Tickets available from LMYC

WHAT: Coalfields Steam at Richmond Vale Railway- Coalfields Steam is an annual event held by the Richmond Vale Railway Museum to celebrate over 150 years of continuous steam on the Richmond Vale railway. Thomas the Tank Engine and a friend will be visiting as well, providing regular miniature train rides [for a small additional fee per ride].

WHEN:12th & 13th of June

WHERE:Richmond Vale Railway-Leggett's Drive, Richmond Vale

COST: Adults $15

WHAT: Winter Heat-Newcastle L!vesites annual Winter Heat Festival offers an array of live music, theatrical performances, art installations and art workshops at three different outdoor L!vesitelocations. Little Scallywagz show will be appearing on Sat evening.

WHEN: Saturday June 11, 18 & 25 -6pm-9pm

WHERE: Pacific Park-11th June, Honeysuckle Promenade-June 18th and Civic Park -25th June

COST: FREE

WHAT: Dora the Explorer Live -Join Dora, Boots the monkey, Diego and their friends as they embark on an exciting journey through the number pyramid, the mixed-up jungle and more.

WHEN: Saturday 10th September at 10.30am

WHERE: Civic Theatre Newcastle

COST: Tickets $29.50-$39.50

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WHAT:Flavourfest Hunter Valley Gardens-The festival features fine food, exquisite wines, exotic tastes, deluxe merchandise and inspiring music - showcasing the flavours, luxuries and sounds of the Hunter and beyond. Plenty of Kid’s activities in the designated Kid Space area including Kids in the Kitchen and Miss Fruitcake!

WHEN: 11th-13th June

WHERE: Hunter Valley Gardens

COST: Adults-$23.50, Children-$15 (4-15 yrs), Family-$65

WHAT: Festival of Kindergym: Circus Kinderfest- Kinderfest is on again and is a great opportunity for parents or grandparents who may not have the opportunity to attend kindergym during the regular term to watch how your child has developed through their engagement with gymnastics. The circus program will be much more extravagant than a normal kindergym class and there will be colour everywhere and much more equipment to enjoy.

WHEN: Sunday 10th July , 10am-10.50am or 11am-11.50am

WHERE:Hunter Sports Centre Glendale

COST: Kindergym members-$13, non members-$15

WHAT: Disney on Ice:Worlds of Fantasy-Rev up for non-stop fun with four of your favourite Disney stories at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy. Thrill to high-speed stunts as Lightning McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney/Pixar's CARS race across the ice. Dive into The Little Mermaid's enchanting undersea kingdom and experience the 'Circle of Life' with The Lion King.

WHEN:24th-25th of June

WHERE: Newcastle Entertainment Centre

COST: CLICK HERE

WHAT: A thrilling, kaleidoscopic celebration of awe-inspiring artistry and agility, Saltimbanco will be presented in theatre mode in arena venues across the country with the same energetic and vibrant performance as experienced in the Big Top.

WHEN: 20th-24th July 2011

WHERE:Newcastle Entertainment Centre

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Q & A with Tania

At what stage of your life did you realise that writing was going to be your career of choice?TANIA: I’ve been writing since I was in primary school, so writing full time has been a lifetime goal. It took me three decades to finally realise that dream. My secret: tenacity. How do you juggle a successful career and motherhood?TANIA: By being organised. It also helps that I love what I do; I do it for leisure! and my kids love to be involved. I feel blessed I can share my work so intensely with my family. What has been the hardest hurdle to conquer in your career so far?TANIA: Not taking rejection personally, and soldiering on. Never giving up. If you weren’t a successful author, what career path would you like to try?TANIA Other than running a magazine (more writing!) I would have loved to become a surgeon. Or a movie director. If you were a member of the English Royal Family who would you be and why?TANIA: Diana. Because she was passionate, real, and a little crazy. All vital for writers.

IntroducingAustralian

Children’s Author

Tania McCartney

Tania McCartney is an author, publisher, editor and book reviewer. She runs Kids Book Review [www.kids-bookreview.com] and writes for several online sites.

Tania is a both a published and self-published author of adult non-fiction and children’s works, including the Riley series of travelogue picture books. The fourth book – Riley and the Grumpy Wombat: A Journey Around Melbourne – will be released by Ford Street Publishing in Sep 2011.

Her first lifestyle book handmade living: a designer collective. was released in Dec 2010, and she will be published by the National Library of Australia and Exisle Publishing in 2011.

Tania is currently working on several children’s and adult books. She lives in Canberra with a husband, two kidlets and a mountain of books.www.taniamccartney.com

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FAB Finds- Winter Wellies

Winter Wellies, an essential item for;• Feeding the ducks at

Blackbutt Reserve

• Dip netting and exploring at

the Hunter Wetlands.

• Riding the miniature trains

at Walka Water Works.

• Rockpooling at Bar Beach.

• Jumping in muddle puddles

when it rains!

2. Walnut Melbourne-Navy Gumboots

RRP-$39.95

1. Rosie Roo Aeroplane

Gumboots RRP-$35.00

Available from Puddle Beach

3. Pickle and Pop

Gumboots RRP-$34.50

4. Fawn & Fox Bergstein

Gumboots(pink) RRP-$49.95

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It’s All About:Gorgeous garments from Oobi in an exciting and

unconventional palette of divine rose, sky blue, reds and greens with hints of purple create a delicious rainbow of colour. Dress up bear and bunny ears, sweet aprons, fuzzy knits, party dresses, puffball skirts and velvet are delightful and allow children to enjoy the chance to be children without compromising on style.

1. Navy Ginger Skirt-RRP $44.95, 2.Cherry Puffa Vest-$49.95, 3. Scarlett Poppy Cardigan

RRP $39.95, Rosy Ginger Skirt RRP $44.95 4. Fabric Belts RRP $14.95

5. Arabella Blush Dress RRP $69.95, Fluffy Pink Headband RRP $12.95 & Starry Starry Pink

Diamante Tights RRP $16.95 6 and 7. Tilly Jacket RRP $59.95 8. Green and Navy Rufus

Vest RRP $34.95 9. Green Billi cord trousers RRP $34.95

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It’s Showtime.....In addition to the big stage shows coming to Newcastle across the year, there are many small productions for families over the school holiday period that the kids will love...

•Sing-a-Long Sound of Music-Saturday 2nd JuneCivic Theatre (MORE INFO...)•Hunter Region Drama School’s Disney’s Beauty and the Beast-Thurs 14th July-Sat 16th July, Civic Theatre (MORE INFO)•Tantrum Theatre: WONDER- Wed 6th July-Sat 16th JulyCivic Theatre (MORE INFO)•Young People’s Theatre: Cinderella & the Mice-4th July-27th August , Hamilton. (MORE INFO)•James & the Giant Peach: Maitland Repertory Playhouse-17th June-3rd July (MORE INFO)•Roald Dahl’s: The Big Friendly Giant-Hunter Region Drama School-Cessnock Performing Arts Centre, Wed 6th July. (MORE INFO)

Kids Book Review is a children’s literature and book review site that supports and features authors, illustrators and publishers Australia-wide and internationally. This month, owner of Kids Book Review (www.kidsbookreview.com.au) and author Tania McCartney has reviewed three fabulous books that are highly recommended.

The Aunties Three by Nick Bland(Scholastic, $24.99)

When three hoity aunties coming knocking at the door, three little wide-eyed kids scrabble in panic, proffering uprooted flowers from an indoor pot plant as the three prissed-up aunts stride through the door. They want tea, they want foot rubs, they want something sweet to eat, and as our three little poppets fumble to provide all, things go disastrously wrong. Milk gets spilled. Fuzzy hoity hats get plucked. Baked bean cans explode on the stove and coat wrinkly faces in lumpy muck.

As the aunties three are ousted one-by-one from the house, our well-meaning tots are dismayed by a fourth knock at the door. Uh-oh. Who could it be?

Nick Bland’s illustrations feature that funky, Sendak-style edge –the quirkyness, charm and hilarity he is renowned for. Every detail is an eye-fest. The toddler in the pig suit, the bullseye target on the ming vase, the aunt’s crocodile handbag, the bare bot-bot on the tot drawing on the wall. The delightful surprises are virtually endless. On a narrative note, Bland’s rhyming text is typically divine, descriptive and funny, and the KNOCK KNOCKKNOCK of the arriving aunties adds delicious suspense. The Aunties Three will fill faces – little and big – with stacks of wonder.

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Too Small to Fail by Morris GleitzmanPenguin, $16.95

In his latest junior fiction novel, Morris Gleitzman once again combines intelligent and advanced themes with an intensely childlike sense of fun. In Too Small to Fail, he takes on the complicated world of finance and bundles it up with road trips, animal welfare, camels and bribery – all in one whacky story that somehow manages to also touch on the deeply meaningful nuances of life. But that’s just the Gleitzman mastery.

Oliver is son to a pair of high-flying bank-owning parents. When one of his long-forgotten nannies blackmails him in order to recoup the $11,000 she invested with Oliver’s parents, the young lad relies on his banking savoir fair to put things right. Only thing is, his savoir faire may be sorely miscalculated.

In Too Small to Fail, Gleitzman once again combines an incredibly likeable main character with a kooky storyline, plenty of action, humour and an uncanny knack for poignancy. Heartstrings are pulled and grins are to be had in this thoroughly entertaining read.

Press Here by Hervé TulletAllen & Unwin, $19.99

Like that insatiably tempting Do Not Press the Red Button website, this new release by iconic French artist Hervé Tulletis one of those books you just have to touch immédiatement! You just can't help your twitching finger from reaching out and pressing that yellow button, post-haste. And what happens when you press it?

Kaboom! You're hooked. On turning to the next page and diving into this utterly simple yet utterly breathtaking book. With snow white pages and a serious of coloured dots, kids are invited to push, tap and rub dots gently, then to do so in quick succession and with numbered taps. Next, shaking of the book is required. That's right - and just watch those dots tumble about!Mesmerising. Who needs an iPad with Hervé Tullet around?

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Trains, Trains, Trains........If your little one is one of those children who squeals with

delight every time they catch a glimpse of a passing train,

well this information is for you!

Newcastle, The Hunter and Lake Macquarie have a number

of different “train” options the whole family will enjoy.

1. Steamfest-MaitlandSteamfest is an annual event that usually runs over a

weekend in April. It is a chance for all train enthusiasts

of all ages to indulge in all things steam! This includes

booking tickets on one of the many steam trains that

run from Newcastle –Maitland and visa-versa for a trip

back into the days gone by!

Kids will love the steam displays at the Rally Ground as

well as the miniature railway where for small fee can

ride around the miniature track.

The Powerhouse Museum Sydney are heavily involved

and if you are a Hornby Railway fan, you will be lucky

enough to see their impressive Hornby toy trains

models and accessories made between the wars.

This is event is not to be missed and has something for

the whole family to enjoy including a designated kids

program at the Powerhouse Museum Marquee.

For more information on Steam 2012 go to

www.steamfest.com.au

2. The Rail Motor Society-PatersonRail Motor Society Depot and Museum Webbers Creek

Road Paterson NSW 2421

The Rail Motor Society is mainline heritage rail operator

based at Paterson and operates heritage tourist trains on

the NSW railway network. The Society provides day,

weekend and extended excursions with a focus on the

group tour market.

The Depot and Station Master’s cottage are open to the

public on the third Saturday of every month between

10:00am and 3:00pm. Trains enthusiasts can step back in

time with a tour around the rail motors in the working shed

or view the historical memorabilia in the station masters

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3. Richmond Vale Railway MuseumLeggett's Drive, Richmond Vale The Richmond Vale Railway Museum is a volunteer

non-profit organization, formed in 1979 with the aim of

preserving the Railway and Mining Heritage of J&A

Brown and the Hunter Valley.

Richmond Vale Railway Museum is also home to

Marjorie the steam locomotive as well as other diesels

that run on the Mulbring Rd branch line.

In addition to their regular scheduled running

weekends (the first three Sundays of the month), there

are several large Railway events are held across the

year that not only focus on the train enthusiasts but

also the family; Family Fun Fest (Sept), Santa Special

(Nov) plus many more. To see the other scheduled

events held across the year, go to

www.richmondvalerailway.com.au

4. Lake Macquarie Live Steam Locomotive

Society. (Edgeworth Miniature Trains)Velinda Street Egdeworth

Model train rides run on the last Sunday of the month

by a group of community members who build the trains

and then share them with the public. Jump on one of

the many miniature trains that run on different tracks

whilst taking in the natural scenery. Trains run between

1pm and 4pm with a 20 minute break at 2.30pm. NB:

Enclosed footwear must be worn

Free to the community however, a small donation in the

donation box would be appreciated to continue the

maintenance of the trains and tracks. For more info go

to http://www.lakemacquarielivesteam.org.au/

5. Walka Water Works Miniature RailwayScobies Lane Oakhampton Heights

The Walka Water Works Miniature Railway is run by

volunteers. The railway normally operates every Sunday

(weather permitting) from 11am with a lunch break between

12pm and 1pm. Currently the railway follows the contours of

the lake for 2km for approx. 20-30 minutes. Must remember to wear enclosed footwear.The rides cost $3 per person per ride.

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Markets, Festivals and Fairs-JUNE

Poppyseed Markets

WHAT: Boutique Markets showcasing Shabby,Vintage, Retro, Chic looks which are affordable.There are also plenty of gorgeous children’s products!WHEN: Sunday 5th June 10am-2pmWHERE: The Glades Wedding & Conference centre.COST: Free

Olive Tree Markets

WHAT: The Olive Tree Market-Winter Solstice Market. Lots of beautiful winter goodies! 100 Handmade Stalls. Earthen Rhythms African Drumming at 11am & Samba Frog at 12pm. New Yummy Food Stalls and Organic Coffee and Goodies!!! WHEN: Saturday 4th June WHERE: The Junction Public School-Union St The Junction.COST: Free

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Nifty Mums Network-

practical support for mums!

Nifty Mums Network (NMN) is a Facebookpage that was created by Linda Bradfield, a Melbourne mum of 2, in August 2010. Initially started for Linda’s friends as a place to share her favourite products and tips from cleaning to cool products for kids she realised the potential of facebook to connect with mums all over Australia to tackle the practical aspects of parenting.

In addition, Linda who is a sufferer of Post Natal Depression (PND) wanted to try and have a place where isolated mums, especially those with PND, could have access to a support community as well as raise awareness of this extremely common illness to reduce the stigma and shame attached to it. So in September last year put out a challenge to her 40 friends on NMN and started a “Recruit A Mum” campaign and sourced donations from numerous local and national businesses.

The response from both mums and businesses was overwhelming – not one business said no to donating to a prize hamper for the mum that recruited the most mums to the page and in the space of a month the campaign had seen more than 1400 mums join NMN! Today NMN has almost 4500 mummy likers in the space of 9

months!

With such an amazing response Linda continued to contact businesses big & small to source special discounts for mums, because no one rewards mums for the tireless job that they do – and to try and work with businesses to provide practical support initiatives for mums in crisis. Linda now has over 200 businesses working with her and is in the process of creating the NMN website and legally establishing NMN as a not for profit organisation that will see funds go to helping mums in crisis to receive practical support in times of need.

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The NMN Facebook page has become a place where mums can post questions regarding any aspect of mummery! From cheap ways to keep the house clean, often with no chemicals!, to questions on toilet training, sleeping and eating issues no question is too silly – as odds on someone else would love to know the answer.

NMN has also managed to create some great connections within the business community, from Work At Home Mums (WAHMs) to large corporate bodies, and actively promotes such businesses for free on the page. NMN has also had the opportunity to raise the profile of WAHM businesses through organising pregnancy hampers for Gorgi Coghlan from Network 10’s ‘The Circle’ last year and is the processof compiling WAHM products for a similar pregnancy hamper for Chrissie Swan, also from The Circle.

NMN work with PND and other mental illnesses affecting mums Linda is working with both Beyond Blue and PANDA (Post and Ante Natal Depression Assoc) to raise awareness of PND and other mental illnesses that affect mums. In addition, NMN has a sister site on Facebook, a “secret” group set up so mums with these illnesses can share their thoughts, feelings and questions in a safe and supportive environment. way that they do.

Linda is working closely with businesses that provide child care, cleaning and home to set up a subsidised scheme to help such mums when they need it most.

The PND Network Australia Facebook group allows only members to see discussions, posts and the identities of other members and has almost 100 members all over Australia with many mums just feeling supported by knowing that they are not the only ones feeling the way that they do. Linda is working closely with businesses that provide child care, cleaning and home to set up a subsidised scheme to help such mums when they need it most. For more information go to www.facebook.com/NiftyMumsNetwork

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In cinemas....JuneDisney Pixar-Cars 2 Release date: 23rd June

Star racecar Lightning McQueen (voice of OwenWilson) and the incomparable tow truck Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy) take their friendship to exciting new places in “Cars 2” when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world’s fastest car. But the road to the championship is filled withplenty of potholes, detours and hilarious surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage. VIEW TRAILER

Kung Fu Panda 2 Release date: 23rd June

Po is back and living his dream as The Dragon Warrior, protecting the Valley of Peace alongside his friends and fellow kung fu masters, The Furious Five – Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey.But Po’s new life of awesomeness is threatened by the emergence of a formidable villain, who plans to use a secret, unstoppable weapon to conquer China and destroy kung fu.. VIEW TRAILER

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Soft PlayNo sharp edges ..... some of the best soft play products on the market.!

1.AromaEcoDough Lottie Lime RRP-$10 for 125g2.Cuckoo Nest Handmade Queen of Teasets (Available from LARK) RRP-$893. Rudy and the Dodo Hand knitted Box of Cookies RRP-$34.954.Life’s A Stitch-Felt Fresh Fruit Pack RRP $405. Lilliputiens Bowling Farm available from The Hip Infant RRP $69.95

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Further Afield...For those intending on travelling to the UK and looking for something to do with the kids, ‘Peppa Pig’s World’ has recently opened at Paulton’s Theme Park in Hampshire.All the theme park rides in ‘PeppaPig’s World’ are based on the stories on the TV show and in the DVDs. You can ride Peppa Pig’s Balloon Ride, The Windy Castle Ride, Daddy Pig’s Car Ride, Miss Rabbit’s Helicopter flight as well as playing in Mr Potato’s Playground and the Muddy Puddles Water play area. Kids won’t be disappointed with the Peppa Pig meet and greet throughout your visit as well as visiting the many Peppa Pig buildings dotted around the theme park. For more information go to www.peppapigworld.co.uk

See and Do

Featured ActivityZumba is now a household name for many men and womenbut did you know that kids can now experience the world of Zumba with ZUMBATOMIC®? So what is it?.......ZUMBATOMIC® is a fun fitness program designed especially for kids aged 4 - 12 years. It combines high energy with the ZUMBA® program's rhythms (salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, merengue etc.) and games to provide a safe, effective and fun workout. Many venues in Newcastle are running ZUMBATOMIC® for kids including; •Balance Gym New Lambton-Tuesdays at 4.30pm•Genetics Fitness Warners Bay- Tues & Thurs 3.45pm•Balance Gym Mayfield-Thurs 4pm•La Fiesta Fitness Studio (New Lambton Community Centre) Thurs 4.30pm

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For the babes......Play & Development

Research shows that the first three years of a child’s life is an integral part in their development. A newborn’s brain is approximate 25% of its adult brain and by three years it has grown dramatically by producing billions of cells and hundreds of trillions of connections.There are many reading programs available aimed at babies to assist in this

development.

Baby Book Time- Ten minutes a Day Baby Book Time is a literacy program designed for parents and their babies, two years and under. The program is designed to give parents an opportunity to share and experience the love of reading with their baby. The program gives parents practical ideas on using stories, rhymes, songs and music to help babies develop early literacy skills.LOCATION: Newcastle :Libraries (MORE INFO)

Baby Book Club- Maitland City Library's Baby Book Club is a special programme for parents and caregivers to learn how to share reading and language skills with their babies. This programme is designed to be enjoyed by babies from 0 to 24 months accompanied by a parent, grandparent or carer. Baby Book Club sessions include stories, songs, rhymes and finger play through the use of board books, puppets and musical instruments. Reading tips and advice on the best age appropriate resources are provided by Library staff. LOCATION:Maitland City Libraries (MORE INFO)

Books and Babies-Read with Me is an early literacy initiative of Lake Macquarie City Library, and supported by the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation. One of their ‘Read with Me’ programs is ‘Books and Babies’ which Introduce babies to reading and literacy through fun and interactive stories and rhymes. Books and Babies is aimed at the 0-1 age group and their parents and carers.LOCATION: Lake Macquarie Libraries (MORE INFO)

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Monthly Competition

Enter the exquisite wonderland of Tutu Du Monde, a playground of the prettiest clothes for

little girls. They’re laced with fairytale tulle, sparkling sequins, beautiful bows and rosettes so fabulous they’ll have your little sweetpea dancing with delight.

Pretty princesses can play in whimsical ruffled skirts in a rainbow of colours topped with atee and finished with a bow. Or walk down the aisle – a picture perfect flower girl – in asilk rosette and satin-sashed dress in dusty pastel hues. And for parties, she can choose

creamy white or champagne hued fun frills and an accessory for her hair.Tutu Du Monde was devised by designer Andrea Rembeck, who has enjoyed a stellar

career in the Australian fashion industry working with such designers as Collette Dinniganand Fleur Wood. After having her labels for women, Andrea moved to little women whenher own daughter, Alyna, asked for a tutu. Not finding anything that lived up to her desire

for quality and her eco-friendly ethos she designed her own. Tutu Du Monde is available at selected boutiques in Australia and online at

www.tutudumonde.com. This month one lucky reader will get the opportunity to win the Alyna Tutu in Vintage Mint valued at $149.00

It's competition time again and what fabulous prizes we have this month! To enter this month's competition email info@alphabetstreet.com.au in 50 words or less describe your fondest childhood memory…

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Monthly Competition

Wall Effect specialises in wall decals (stickers) for children’s spaces, in addition to word art. However our range is not limited to children's designs, as we have an extensive range of wall

and window decals to decorate every room of the home, including the kitchen, bathroom and laundry!

With all decals offered in your choice of the 28 colours available, there is bound to be a match to your décor.

Should you not find exactly the design you are after in the range, we also offer to custom design your decal. You may have been searching high and low for a wall decal of your

favourite verse - look no further, as we can customise it for you!Only premium quality matt vinyl is used (which gives the appearance of being painted on the

surface) specifically designed for wall (and other smooth surface) application with easy removal.

This month you have the opportunity to win YOUR CHOICE of $100 worth of decals from Wall Effect's range.

For more information visit www.walleffect.com.au or www.facebook.com/walleffect.27

Monthly Competition

Aussie kids can now enjoy endless summer days all year round – thanks to Kidsagogo! Kidsagogo is proud to announce their arrival onto Australian shores. And Australian

distributor Melanie Pearce is poised, ready to share the Kidsagogo range with boutique children’s retailers around the country.

Made from 100% natural cotton and voiles, the crisp, timeless resort and city wear by Kidsagogo is already a well known international brand. Unique prints, beautiful hand

stitching, and embroidered detail are the Kidsagogo trademark. However, it was the effortless mix and match capabilities that originally captured Melanie’s attention.

Designed and created in Bali, the Kidsagogo label also includes accessories, home wares, and toys. Every Kidsagogo product shares the same beautiful simplicity and attention to detail that sets this label ahead of the rest. Every day is an endless summer day with Kidsagogo –

you’ll see!Bathe in the beautiful Kidsagogo collection at www.kidsagogo.com today. One lucky winner

will have the choice of ONE of the gorgeous outfits above.For more info go to www.kidsagogo.com

Soleil cherry dress.Beautifully hand stitched feature and

cherry’s to match. Available in white, blue dot and red dot fabric. Sizes available are

18months to 8.9years.

Theodore tailored shirt for boys in sky-blue available sizes 18months to 8.9years and

Mac tailored shorts, colours available stone, white and khaki..

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Monthly Competition

Cocoon Couture offer an exciting range of Denim children's bean bag covers specially designed with everyday use in mind. Each critter features reverse denim applique and high

light embroidery colours to bring out their personality.Cocoon Couture help make your child’s room come alive with their magical range of

characters on their bean bags, wall stickers, and other beautiful wooden room accessories.Inspire their imagination with Cocoon Couture.

In addition to their beautiful range of beanbags, they also offer a selection of unique room accessories including; wall art, wall stickers, wall hooks, bookends, library bags, shelf stand,

height charts and so much more to create a gorgeous room for your little one.This month, one lucky Alphabet Street reader will have the opportunity to win a denim

beanbag cover of your choice. Choose from Monkeys, Butterflies, Tigers, Elephants, Owls and Deers!

Cocoon Couture kids denim bean bag covers are fully machine washable and made from 100% cotton 11 oz denim. To see the full range of Cocoon Couture products go to

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Is your child the next

cover star of the Alphabet Street mini mag?

Would you like your

little one to be the next

cover star of the

Alphabet Street mini

mag?

Each month we will email our

subscribers the theme of the month. This theme will need to be incorporated into any photos you

send us and will need to be somehow included in the photo. It may be pets,

toothbrushes, food etc. The most creative entry will have a chance of being the cover star of our mini magfor that month as well as being shot by Newcastle’s fabulous children’s

portrait photographer Kylie Mitchell from Heart in Motion Photography.If you are a subscriber to Alphabet

Street....stay tuned for more information

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Monthly Competition Terms and Conditions

•Entrant can only enter once •Winners will be notif ied by email•Winners will need to respond to email within 7 days to collect their prize •Alphabet Street will determine what prize is issued to winning entrants •Entrants must be 18 years and over •Entrants must be from within Australia•Competition will close midnight on the 30th June 2011

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