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Episode 4: Holiday Reads for Kids – A Special from The Book Tree Podcast

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Discover the best children’s books to buy, with Verushka Louw, Children's Sales Representative at Jonathan Ball Publishers. Find out why non-fiction books make the best gifts for kids, and get expert tips on how to get your children reading. Plus, we’re all joining the heartwarming “Jolabokaflod’ trend from Iceland where everyone cosies up with a good book on Christmas eve!
13 Dec 2024 English South Africa Books · Kids & Family

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