The Magic Lunchbox is a captivating, fun story about packing a healthy lunchbox, especially for children in their transition to ‘big’ school.

Central Coast author Angela Barrett and illustrator David Walsh have created a delightful storybook to inspire and delight children in the 4 to 6-year age group. In the story, Grandma enlists the help of a magic lunchbox to show Mango and Sprint which foods to pack for school. It supports children of this age group to understand everyday healthy food choices and “the magic made, when you put good food inside.”

You can read the storybook at home or in the classroom. You can now also watch the new video above that brings this book to life through a magical, animated storytelling! 

Make Their Meals Count is a pictorial resource for families of children aged 4–8 years. 

The photographs are a guide to the type of food you can serve and how much. The food and meals can be eaten by the whole family. 

Meals and snacks were planned by Central Coast Local Health District dietitians to meet the nutrient needs of a 4–8-year-old child, based on the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating. Sample meals over four days have been provided.