A book entirely dedicated to species that live in hollows, A hollow is a home by Abbie Mitchell will enlighten young readers about the importance of different types of trees for the animals that live amongst us. This book describes the...
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Beyond the glittering sky scrapers of the Gold Coast, at a secluded beach of golden sand, a mob of yellow roos stirred from their slumber in search of fresh water. The Colouroos, written by Anna McGregor is a cleverly written story which...
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. Australia Remembers by Allison Paterson is a book written for children of all ages. Using visual literacy, young children can be engaged whilst the detailed descriptions...
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Do you have a young child that puts off bedtime? Do they suddenly need to tell you something? Ask you to find a lost toy? Or search for whatever might be lurking behind the door? If so, you (and the young reader) will enjoy Hayden’s Bedtime...
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Take a fact tastic tour on Frane Lessac’s most recent picture book – Under the southern cross and discover many intriguing facts about Australia that perhaps you never knew. Such as A golden staircase rises from the sea over Broome...
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Have you ever wondered about what life would look like if there were only a small amount of bees left in the world? This is a very real problem and one book that made me shudder with the possibility of being real. Meet tough, smart and vibrant...
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Long ago and not so long ago, the children were taken away Sorry Day is a very important picture book to share this Sorry day – or any future Sorry days. Released on May 1st, Sorry Day by Coral Vass and Dub Leffler is a powerful story that...
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How did the last eastern barred bandicoot on the Australian mainland end up living in a rubbish tip? Based on a true story, Rohan Cleave and Coral Tulloch have created a picture book that teaches young readers about the plight of the Eastern...
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Have a look at the notes I have produced recently and ask me how I can help develop teacher notes for your novel or picture book. ‘The teachers’ notes Vanessa prepared for me were well thought out, comprehensive and completed in a timely...
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This week I was lucky enough to interview Zanni Louise, author of 2018 CBCA shortlisted book Archie and the Bear, Too busy sleeping and now a wonderful new series called Tiggy and the Magic Paintbrush. Zanni explains what inspired her to write...
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If you had one wish what would it be? Esme Silver lost her mother 7 years ago and has just witnessed her father remarry a women she doesn’t like at all. She is not only upset at her father for remarrying but also upset that he wants to move...
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“No, you cannot have a pet lizard -” Lizzy’s mum said, “And before you ask, no snakes either. No reptiles of any sort.” Lizzy’s Dragon by Melissa Gijsbers is a wonderful new fantasy novel for younger readers...
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