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An Inside Look at our new Treasured Classic Story Collection!

There’s a reason that some stories become classics – discover why with our just-released collection of beloved children’s stories. These are adapted and illustrated so enchantingly and you behind the scenes to see how ideas become character sketches and then beautiful coloured illustrations.

The Power of Crystals and Crystal Grids

If you love crystals, you’ve probably seen some of the amazing pics of crystal grids that are all over Pinterest and Instagram. They’re seriously beautiful! But what is a crystal grid, and what are they for? How can they be used to channel positive energy into your life?

SOS: Save Our Slime! Slime First Aid

Pretty sure you followed the instructions to the sticky letter but your slime just isn’t quite right? Is it too gloopy, too splodgy, too stringy or does it just go splat? Never fear! Here are some common problems and handy fixes to turn failed slime into fabulous slime!

Spoil Mum this Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is fast-approaching, let’s take a moment to reflect on the momentous nature of mums…and the momentous problem of having not yet found a present! Here’s a simple but heart- and stomach-warming suggestion to spoil mum this Mother’s Day.

Interview with a Designer and Letterer – Jess Matthews

Jess is an award-winning graphic designer, illustrator and letterer from South Australia. She works as an in-house graphic designer in addition to running her freelance business, where she specialises in typography and lettering jobs for licensing and publishing companies in Australia and overseas.

Getting Naplan-ready!

NAPLAN – these imposing group of letters can make a lot of children and their families very nervous and uncertain about what is really involves. Luckily, Hinkler Books has some ticks and tricks to get NAPLAN-ready!