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05 Editorial
06 News
08 Licensing News 30 ATA Update
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PLAY TO LEARN
Play-based learning improves girls’ access to STEM subjects, research from Monash University indicates. Imogen Bailey investigates.
NEW DIRECTIONS
Digital toy fairs have been a feature of 2020. Imogen Bailey explores the successful concepts.
18 WHAT’STRENDING? News Toy & Hobby Retailer consults three eTailers – eBay, Amazon and Catch
– on what they’re tipping to be hot sellers this Christmas.
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06 Funtastic to acquire Toys R Us Australia 06 Toys and Tales recognised on
global stage
07 Zuru makes commitment to
environment
07 Johnco expands into games
BLOCKS ARE STILL THE BEST PRESENT YOU CAN BUY
CHILDREN FOR CHRISTMAS
University of Canberra assistant professor in Early Childhood and Primary Education, Kym Simoncini, and Griffith University senior lecturer in Mathematics Education, Kevin Larkin, discuss why blocks are a great option for Christmas.
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LEARN TO SWIm with Bluey & WAHU!
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COVER: In time for Christmas 2020, the Wahu X Bluey collection lands
in November. The new product line features everything to make an Australian summer really special – including Beach Toys, Pool Toys and Backyard Toys. The best part? They all feature Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad!
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