THEATRE: The Adventures of a Bear Called Paddington ... Charms the littlies with goofy banter and much muddle-headed thinking. MORE

EATING: Junk-food advertising ... is self-regulation working? MORE

READING: Always Jack — a story that highlights the challenges that children face when a parent is diagnosed with cancer. MORE

READING: A comeback for Australia's favourite koala. MORE

THEATRE: Arabian Nights ... A well worthy theatrical afternoon or evening with the grandkids. Open Sesame! MORE

READING: Michael Morpurgo addresses the civilian impact of the conflict in Afghanistan in a way that is age-appropriate yet compelling for young readers. MORE