Squiz Kids Monday, June 26 - Here comes the Hajj; Japan’s alpaca cuddles; Young Archie winners announced; and the world’s ugliest dog.
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The Hajj: explained: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/21/what-is-hajj-a-step-by-step-guide-to-the-muslim-pilgrimage
The Hajj: VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qCjyTEcWfA
Young Archie winners: https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/young-archie/2023/
Squiz Kids Q+A with National Portrait Gallery’s Sandra Bruce:
World’s Ugliest Dog Competition: https://people.com/pets/the-ugliest-dogs-in-the-world/
Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/
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