Shannon Wong-Nizic

Dec 8, 2024 | theguardian.com | Shannon Wong-Nizic |Sarah Ayoub |Alyx Gorman |Rebecca Boyd

Sometimes the joy of giving can feel more of a burden. This year’s Australian Christmas kids’ gift guide takes some of the work out of finding fabulous gifts, for even the grinchiest uncles to hand to the fussiest babies. With an emphasis on companies that are independent, eco-conscious and Australia-based, there’s also the opportunity for your part of the consumerism-fest known as Christmas to do some good in the world.

Dec 12, 2023 | theguardian.com | Alyx Gorman |Yvonne Lam |Shannon Wong-Nizic

This is a good Christmas gift guide in more ways than one. Yes, we have compiled our most delightful, thoughtful or useful present ideas for family, friends and acquaintances (your kids’ teachers; the obligatory workplace secret Santa). Yes, our gift suggestions are largely from small businesses that are Australian-based, environmentally aware or socially conscious. And yes, this gift guide is ultimately good for your budget.

Dec 10, 2023 | theguardian.com | Shannon Wong-Nizic

As a mother of three primary school-age children, and a teacher-librarian, I read a ridiculous number of books with and to young people. I spend my days recommending books to children and hearing their views on the ones that have resonated with them. When I hear the pleas of “one more time!” after a read-aloud, or struggle to keep particular books on the library shelves due to student demand, I know that we’ve struck gold.

Dec 10, 2023 | ca.sports.yahoo.com | Shannon Wong-Nizic

As a mother of three primary school-age children, and a teacher-librarian, I read a ridiculous number of books with and to young people. I spend my days recommending books to children and hearing their views on the ones that have resonated with them. When I hear the pleas of “one more time!” after a read-aloud, or struggle to keep particular books on the library shelves due to student demand, I know that we’ve struck gold.

Nov 30, 2023 | theguardian.com | Alyx Gorman |Yvonne Lam |Shannon Wong-Nizic

This is a good Christmas gift guide in more ways than one. Yes, we have compiled our most delightful, thoughtful or useful present ideas for family, friends and acquaintances (your kids’ teachers; the obligatory workplace secret Santa). Yes, our gift suggestions are largely from small businesses that are Australian-based, environmentally aware or socially conscious. And yes, this gift guide is ultimately good for your budget.