Stories for Simon by Lisa Miranda Sarzin and Illustrated by Lauren Briggs.
This story speaks of love and understanding, it speaks of a time past and a time present coming together. Stories for Simon shows us that we are all part of…
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How to teach your child about the importance of water.
Water is life. As a city dweller I am sure you take water for granted. We barely need to think when we turn the taps on as water always flows…
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How to raise a globally conscious child
There is so much temptation in the world and it is so easy just to sit back and not think outside our own little bubble. There is life beyond our…
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There is hope
The news of bombings fills me with dread of what those people must have felt, what those families who have lost must be feeling and even what the parents and…
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Whatcha Building? by Andrew Daddo and Stephen Michael King
It’s exactly what this town needs. I adore this book, Whatcha Building? by Andrew Daddo and Stephen Michael King is a story about endings and new beginnings, imagination and determination and…
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My magnificent jelly bean tree
If I had a Jelly Bean tree, I would care for it while it was small. Do you wish that jelly beans grew on trees? I’m sure we have all…
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Mrs White and the Red Desert by Josie Boyle.
Mrs White and the Red Desert by Josie Boyle, illustrated by Maggie Prewett is a fascinating story about life in the desert for three children and the trouble with the…
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Say Yes: A story of Friendship, fairness and a vote for hope. Jennifer Castles.
Say Yes: A story of Friendship, fairness and a vote for hope is a perfect book which mixes both history and storytelling to tell us about the 1967 referendum. Say…
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Rock Pool Secrets by Narelle Oliver
Rock Pool Secrets by Narelle Oliver was the last book she produced in her artistic career and it truly is a wonderful book to be remembered by. Rock Pool Secrets take…
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Aquatica: a beginner’s field guide by Lance Balchin.
Before the earth’s environment collapsed, under the weight of industrial pollution and radioactive waster, the oceans teemed with an abundance of life. It’s now 2200 and all that moves now…
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The Book of Bees by Piotr Socha
I love bees and this book is a wonderful resource to teach adults and children about the history, science and importance of bees in our lives. The book of bees…
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Soon by Timothy Knapman
Soon by Timothy Knapman and Patrick Benson is a beautiful story that highlights the importance of parenting and how we can build our children’s trust and confidence if we lead…
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