Thursday, April 28, 2011

Busselton Toy Library


The Busselton Toy Library is located in the Busselton Family Centre at 19 Kent Street Busselton.

The library has access to over 1000 quality items for children aged 0 - 6, including games, puzzles, costumes, outdoor toys, construction and much more....

Find out what your child likes to play with, meet other parents and carers, save money and expose your child to a range of play experiences.

For membership enquires ph: 9752 3550 or email busseltontoylibrary@hotmail.com

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Fruit and Vegetables Important in a Child's Diet

Children who lack access to healthy foods, particularly fruit and vegetables, are twice as likely to develop behavioural problems.

A Queensland University of Technology Institute of Health study surveyed 500 households across Brisbane in 2009 and released the findings this week.
Source: Sunday Times (Western Australia) April 17, 2011


If you need some inspiration for balanced meals for your children the following titles are available from the Busselton Shire libraries:



The Everything Family Nutrition Book: All You Need To Keep Your Family Healthy, Active, and Strong
by Leslie Bilderback



Healthy Food for Young Children
by Henny Fordham

Being Happy


"The way to happiness: keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry. Live simply, expect little, give much. Scatter sunshine. Forget self, think of others. Try this for a week and you'll be surprised."
Norman Vincent Peale, Author.

"Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be."
Abraham Lincoln, US President.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

This Little Pig went to the Library...


...because this little pig didn't want to stay home...
This little pig wanted to make something,
and this little pig wanted a song...
And this little pig said "Read it again!"
All the way home!


Trot into the Busselton Library at 10am on Wednesday 13th April for another free storytime session... this time it's all about PIGS!

Storytime sessions at the Busselton Library are aimed at children 3 to 5 years of age, and no bookings are required - contact the Busselton Library on (08) 9754 1588 for more info.