It's so cold in Melbourne at the moment.  The last place you want the kids is outside in the rain.  So put on the heater, grab some glue, & make these cheerful little owls.  They are cheap as chips and are downloadable from Mibo Studio.
They only take a couple of minutes to make and you will then be able to find a special home for them.  I am sure they would look great in a bookshelf or even on window cill, much better to look at these chirpy owls than the miserable Melbourne weather. C'mon it will be a Hoot!!!