Writing and drawing about sustainabillity
I have just received an email about this wonderful competition for primary school aged children. If you would like to link sustainability and literacy please have a look at the…
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Quoll by Sandra Kendell
Quoll by Sandra Kendell was published in 2008 but is still a poignant book that addresses the issue of feral and introduced animals in Australia. This book is full of…
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The Magnificent Tree by Nick Bland and Stephen Michael King
The Magnificent Tree is a beautiful collaboration by Nick Bland and Stephen Michael King. It was published in 2012 by scholastic but is ties in well with National Tree Day…
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The Very Hungry Bum by Claudia Rowe
I love this book so much! Luckily my children love it to so I can read it to them over and over. What would you do if you had a…
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Verdi by Janell Cannon
A quick snapshot post – Just some quick ideas for your day! My son is fascinated by snakes so this book was chosen purely on the standout image on the…
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Walking with the seasons in Kakadu
There is more to a season than just a change in name or change in our clothes – but do city dwelling children know this? The weather plays a big…
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My Green Day
My Green Day by Melanie Walsh is a vibrant and fun book for readers of all ages to enjoy. With hidden pictures, flaps to lift and holes this picture book is…
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A forest by Marc Martin
A forest by Marc Martin immediately captured my attention with the creatively painted forest on the front cover. The tiny trees that envelop the front cover , each one completely…
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A patch from scratch
A patch from Scratch written by Megan Forward. This book reminds me of my own little family and I am sure many other families who live in the suburbs…
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One less fish
One less fish is a colourful, informative and pertinent story about the Great Barrier Reef and the amazing sea creatures within. I’m sure many of you are aware of…
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Uno’s Garden
I think Graeme Base is one of my favourite picture book authors and illustrators. Not only can I spend time reading the story but I can also spend time searching…
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Leaf by Stephen Michael King
I stumbled across this book whilst I was shuffling through the K section of the picture books. The green cover stood out (as I was looking for some more environmentally…
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