A hollow is a home by Abbie Mitchell. Illustrated by Astred Hicks.
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…
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The Colouroos by Anna McGregor
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.…
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ANZAC day classroom ideas
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. …
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Hayden’s Bedtime by Wendy Haynes. Illustrated by Brett Curzon
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…
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Under the southern Cross by Frane Lessac.
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.…
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How to Bee by Bren Mac Dibble.
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…
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Sorry day by Coral Vass and Dub Leffler
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…
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Bouncing Back: An eastern barred bandicoot story by Rohan Cleave and Coral Tulloch
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…
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Teacher notes written by Vanessa
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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Interview with Zanni Louise about creating Tiggy and the magic paintbrush.
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…
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Esme’s Wish by Elizabeth Foster
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…
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Lizzy’s Dragon by Melissa Gijsbers
“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…
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