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Can you ship gifts to my grandchildren overseas?
We can absolutely ship books and other gifts to your little ones overseas. This will not only save you time and hassle of going to the Post Office, but also save you up to 35% on postage, as we pass on all our savings to you. Read the blog below to know just how fast, easy and cost effective it is to ship gifts overseas with us and a few little details you need to keep in mind. Enjoy fast delivery, worldwide We ship to almost all locations world wide - that has a shipping s

Reeta Dhar
Jul 25, 20253 min read


The Elephant in the Classroom : Why Our Schooling System Needs to Change
In the last episode of our Wise As Podcast , we discussed the staggering pace at which Artificial Intelligence (AI) is progressing and how within a space of five years, our world may completely change. We touched on implications for education towards the end, and how it too needs to adapt to the new technological paradigm. We felt that we did not do the topic of education justice ... and certainly have a lot more to say on that account. So for our latest episode, we revisited

Reeta Dhar
Jun 22, 202532 min read


Will Artificial Intelligence (AI) take our jobs? Essential skill to teach kids
Last week, I found myself at the center of an 'internet storm'. It was self inflicted - I posted a comment on Reddit that irked quite a few folks. The offending comment was a prediction: Mass unemployment in white collar professions and the Arts by 2030, thanks to widespread adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Reeta Dhar
Jun 3, 202541 min read


How wisdom can help us get through hard times in life
The first full episode of our ' Wise As Podcast ' is here! We start with a topic close to our hearts - and what became the impetus for developing our Willow the Wonderer series: Reflecting on the hardest time in our lives and the wisdom that would have made it a whole lot easier. The trials of 'coming of age' A lot of our conversation focused on our teenage and early adulthood years. As I edited the recording, I found it interesting that we both picked a time when we were '

Reeta Dhar
May 20, 202520 min read


Sneak Peek: Watch the pilot episode of our 'Wise As Podcast'
I remember reading a case study on Madonna at university. Believe it or not, this was for my Master's Degree in Commerce … The central theme was that Madonna was one of the few pop music stars who had managed to carve out a decades long career in what is usually a fiercely trendy and youth oriented scene. This was due to one thing that Madonna did better than any other pop singer at the time: Every ten years or so, she completely reinvented herself. I remember saying to m

Reeta Dhar
May 12, 20253 min read


The mad king and his court of clowns
The last hundred days will go down in history as being a period of economic and geopolitical turmoil that we probably didn't need ... No mysterious virus or natural disaster in sight. Just a narcissist, his ginormous ego and his band of bottom-dwelling buffoons, bringing chaos and disorder to our world. Most of these grifters couldn't run a school canteen -- in fact some won't even pass NSW's Working with Children Check. So, it really is staggering to see them in charge of th

Reeta Dhar
May 2, 202513 min read


How to read aloud rhyming books? Tips from the author of Willow the Wonderer, bestselling rhyming picture books
Don't just read out loud - Perform! One of the most wonderful things about picture books is that, more often than not, these books are read out loud by adults to their little ones, be it grandkids, kids or students. So, I wanted to share some insights on the creative choices I have made when writing these books that will touch upon a topic that we often forget to discuss: Poetry is meant to be performed. Hopefully it inspires our adult readers to perhaps become a bit more the

Reeta Dhar
Apr 27, 20256 min read


Can storytelling help kids' mental health?
Willow the Wonderer Gets Help Riding the Highs and Lows of Life Understanding the Concerns of Parents and Grandparents Last week, I received numerous emails from concerned grandparents and parents. They expressed worry for their little ones' well-being. Some children are struggling with school. Others face challenges fitting in, while some deal with mental health conditions that are tough even for adults. Their main question: Could the stories of Willow the Wonderer help? Suc

Reeta Dhar
Mar 28, 20253 min read


Cabanas Have Taken Over Our Beaches
A strange thing has been transpiring across the beaches in the Eastern Suburbs these past two years...

Reeta Dhar
Mar 18, 20255 min read


Inner and Outer Worlds: Setting the tone for 2025
Our strange predicament Eight billion people, hurtling through space on the same piece of rock, have ended yet another trip around the sun seemingly, more divided than ever. You have to wonder, how can this be, especially now when we are more connected to each other than we've ever been? Misinformation, disinformation, algorithmically driven feeds (so we all see a slightly different version of reality), inequality, old and new prejudice ... the list of possible causes goes on

Reeta Dhar
Jan 15, 20254 min read


Christmas Shipping Deadlines for 2024
It's that time of the year again folks :) Please take note of the Christmas cut-off dates for Australia Post. This is the latest date by which your parcel needs to have been posted so it reaches your little ones on time. We ship our parcel from metro NSW so the Christmas cut-off dates when using Standard Parcel shipping are as follows : To - NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD & SA : 20 December TAS: 19 December WA: 18 December NT: 16 December Serial procrastinators can buy themse

Reeta Dhar
Nov 10, 20241 min read


Now, more than ever, we need to remember our shared humanity
Feeling at one with the world - Willow the Wonderer, Space Odyssey 2024 has been 'the' year of elections 64 countries which make up 49% of the human population headed to the polls in 2024. As the year comes to an end, we find ourselves on the eve of perhaps the most consequential election of them all : The US Presidential Election. Why should an Aussie care? Whether we like it or not, the decisions taken on Capitol Hill, greatly impacts all our lives. This time around, the

Reeta Dhar
Nov 6, 20246 min read


Willow the Wonderer's adorable creatures are now available as Giclée Prints
The adorable creatures from Willow the Wonderer are now available in watercolour Willow the Wonderer is amongst the most beautifully illustrated picture books of our time. And judging by our customer reviews , our readers agree! For all the art aficionados out there we have some great news: The wonderful creatures adorning our Willow the Wonderer picture books are now available as watercolor Giclée prints . Giclée prints are also known as fine art prints, these are the close

Reeta Dhar
Sep 23, 20243 min read


Willow the Wonderer is popping up at Australia Post this Christmas
Willow the Wonderer gets a first look at his new home for the next four months! When was the last time you wrote a letter? A handwritten letter that is sealed in an envelope and sent on its way with a stamp? I can't recall either ... The rise of emails and messaging services have been slowly but surely putting an end to the art and business of letters. But just as pundits were calling the demise of the Post Office, these age-old institutions found a new calling: eCommerce. Th

Reeta Dhar
Aug 30, 20247 min read


Looking for kids' storybooks in paperback? Willow the Wonderer is now available in paperback
Willow the Wonderer picture book series is now available in paperback There is no doubt that when it comes to children's storybooks, hardcovers reign supreme. Our hardcover books are no exception. They are beautifully crafted and built to be treasured for years to come. They make for very special gifts and we find that this is the primary reason folks buy our books. There are times though, when we just want to grab a book or two, stuff it in a rucksack and be off. Some litt

Reeta Dhar
Aug 27, 20242 min read
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“Light a campfire and everyone's a storyteller"
John J Geddes
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