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We need your help…Our shelves are busting! ⭐️

reduced prices on hundreds of books

It turns out we’ve been a little too enthusiastic about bringing fabulous children’s books into the shop… and now our shelves cannot hold one more book.

So before we can welcome the next wave of wonderful stories, adventures and multilingual magic, we need to make so space – and that is where you come in.

⭐️ We’ve reduced prices on hundreds of books!

Help us give these treasures a new home and make room for even more beautiful books to arrive.

💜 Love a good bargain? Love helping small businesses?

Grab a few books, tell your friends, whisper it to your playgroup parents, shut it across the playground – every share helps us keep doing what we love; bringing the world’s stories to families in Australia.

Pick your next read in person to our showroom 3/168 Hampden road, Nedlands or online www.letoboggan.com.au

Thank you for your support!

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October 2025’s story times

coming up in october le toboggan

Coming up in October!

Please note that the Spanish story time at the library is exceptionally cancelled.

Spanish story time

Sat 18 at 2.30pm in our showroom in Nedlands

French story times

Sat 25 at 2.30pm in our showroom in Nedlands

Wed 29 at 11am at the City of Perth Library (Hay st, Perth)

Our showroom address: 168 Hampden road, Nedlands.

These events are all free and everyone is welcome to attend. No booking required.

I look forward to seeing you then!

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Reading with Your Eyes: The Magic of Picture Books

le toboggan picture books

Reading is such a delightful sensory journey! We get to touch the pages, admire the vibrant pictures, breathe in that wonderful book smell, and listen to the gentle rustle of the pages turning.

Picture books hold a special kind of magic when it comes to sparking a love for reading. They invite little ones to decode the stories hidden in the illustrations. These charming books are fantastic tools for nurturing young readers, igniting their curiosity, and helping them build their vocabulary and language skills.

Try this fun activity with your child: before diving into the text, ask them to describe what they see in the pictures. You might be surprised by their imaginative insights! Encourage them to ‘read’ the story to you using just the illustrations. If your child is younger, you can guide them to point out specific parts of the pictures. Ask them about shapes, colours, animals, and even the emotions they see.

Picture books are true treasures that foster early literacy and instil a lifelong love for reading in every language.

If you’re looking for the perfect next read for your little one, don’t hesitate to reach out! We’re here to help you find just the right book that will captivate and inspire.

Happy reading!

www.letoboggan.com.au

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Le toboggan’s August 2025 story times – Perth

Le toboggan story times

You are invited to join our Spanish and French story times. There is no minimum age nor language background required.

SPANISH

Sat 2 at 2.30pm in our showroom First floor, 168 Hampden road, Nedlands.

Wed 6 at 11am at the City of Perth Library on Hay st.

FRENCH

Wed 20 at 11am at the City of Perth Library.

Sat 23 at 2.30pm in our showroom in Nedlands.

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Thank you for shopping at our independent bookstore

thank you le toboggan

We just wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for choosing to shop at our bookshop!

Your support means the world to us. Here are a few reasons why your shopping matters:

💖 Investing in the Community: Your purchases help create local jobs and support our community.

📚Funding Activities: You contribute to our monthly story times and a variety of free language activities.

👩 Personal Touch: When you shop here, you’re dealing with real people who are passionate about books and dedicated to providing you with the best service possible.

📍 Becoming a Destination: By referring us to your friends and family, you help make our bookshop a beloved destination, allowing us to expand our impact even further.

Thank you for being such an important part of our story. We truly appreciate you!

Happy reading!

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Raising bilingual children one story at the time

Raising bilingual children with le toboggan

We will all know it is difficult to raise bilingual children in a country where English is the dominant language.

Here are a few strategies that will help you pass on your language with books. Let’s get started raising bilingual readers.

📚Read Aloud Regularly: Set aside time each day for reading sessions in your language. This not only builds language skills but also creates a bonding experience.

📚Choose Language Books (including bilingual). They will still be useful when your child starts reading on his own.

📚Incorporate Cultural Stories: Use books that reflect the culture associated with your language. This can help children develop an appreciation for their heritage and understand the context in which the language is used.

📚Encourage Repetition: Reading the same book multiple times can help reinforce vocabulary and concepts. Children often enjoy familiarity, and repetition aids memory.

📚Discuss the Story: After reading, engage your child in discussions about the story in both languages. Ask questions, encourage them to summarise, or express their thoughts to enhance comprehension and fluency.

📚Create a Language-Rich Environment: Surround your child with books in your language. A diverse library encourages exploration and reinforces language learning naturally.

📚Use Storytelling: Encourage your child to retell stories in their own words. This practice helps them use the language creatively and boosts their confidence.

📚Involve Family Members: If possible, involve family members or friends who speak the language. They can read together, share stories, and provide additional language exposure.

By integrating these practices into daily routines, you can effectively use books to reinforce and pass on your language, helping your children thrive in a bilingual environment.

Message us if need help with book ideas or visit www.letoboggan.com.au

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in July buy a bundle and save

le toboggan july bundle

This month only buy a bundle and get a book free.

SPANISH

Buy any 4 titles of the Mini Clasicos series and get 1 FREE. Price individual book: $16

Code: SPANISHBUNDLE0725

Titles:

El libro de la selva / Heidi / La isla del Tesoro / Don Quijote de la Mancha / Tirante Blanco / El viaje de Gulliver a LIliput / Peter Pan / Odisea / El Jorobado de Notre Dame / Frankenstein / El joven rey Arturo / Romeo y Julieta / La vuelta al mundo en 80 dias

FRENCH

Buy any 4 of the below titles and get 1 FREE. Price individual book: $13

Code: FRENCHBUNDLE0725

Choose among: Gros Ours / le chat tricote / A l’heure du loup / Le renard perche / A l’oree des fees / Mes betises preferees / Les dinos congeles / Ou est mon chat / Kim Ono / La grande roue / Lettres d’amour a petites chipies

ENGLISH

Buy 3 titles of the series World’s strangest and get 1 FREE. Price individual book: $17

Code: LONELYPLANETBUNDLE0725

Titles:

World’s strangest Ocean Beasts / Places / Predators / Creepy-Crawlies

CHINESE

Buy any 4 of the Xiaolong series get 1 FREE (Free book is valued at $14).

Code: CHINESEBUNDLE0725

GERMAN

Buy any 4 of the below titles and get 1 FREE. Price individual book: $15

👉🏻 Code: GERMANBUNDLE0725

Titles:

Apfelsat holen/ das lieblingbuch von Benni Stern / Bestimmer / Es war einmal ein kind / Fritz Ferkel / Mein elefant will nicht ins bett / Rita und Kroko suchen kastanien / vorsicht krokodil / Augen zu, kleine tiger / Brieftrager maus / Das grosse ganen / Das schonste ei der welt / Die geschichte vom Lowen, der nicht bis 3 zahlen konnte / Die geschichte vom Lowen, der nicht schreiben konnte / Die schneke und der buckelwal / Ein kluger fisch / Ein dose kussbonbon / Elefanten im hause / Elefanteneinmaleins / Frederick / Fur hund und katz, ist auch noch platz / Gute nacht, ihr lieben / hase und Igel / Ich mach dich gesund, sagte der bar /Ich war so gern / kleine freunde / Leon Pirat und der goldschatz / Mein hoaus ist zu eng und zu klein / Monsta / Mussen wir / Riese Rick mach sich schick / Seid ihr schon war / So war das ! Nein so / Stockmann / Tagesbuch eines wombat / Tommi Tatze / Wenn du eine sternchnuppe siehst, wunsch dir was / Wenn du sorgen hast, rolle eine schneeball / Wie versteckt man einen lowen /

Start saving and reading

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Coming up in April – Le toboggan’s events not to be missed’

le toboggan's april events

This month again we are offering our language story times at the City of Perth Library COPL and at our showroom 3/168 Hampden road, Nedlands. These free family events do not required bookings.

Wed 2 – Spanish story time at 11am at the COPL

Sat 5 – Italian story time at 2.30pm in Nedlands **

Sat 12 – Spanish story time at 2.30pm in Nedlands **

Wed 16 – French story time at 11am at the COPL

Sat 19 – EASTER workshops Spanish at 9am, French at 10.45am & French story time at 2.00pm in Nedlands**

** showroom/shop opens from 2pm to 4.30pm.

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‘My First Book of Vietnamese Words: An ABC Rhyming Book of Vietnamese Language and Culture’

My first words of Vietnamese

In Vietnamese, from 4yo.

This book combines vivid illustrations and rhymes to teach Vietnamese in a playful way. Everyday English and Vietnamese words are joined in the text to give a glimpse of the Vietnamese culture.

To learn your first words in Vietnamese go to https://bit.ly/3XseBb8