The tiny star by Mem Fox and Freya Blackwood
Once upon a time, although this happens all the time, a tiny star fell to earth. The Tiny Star is a beautiful story showing the beauty of birth, life and…
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Baby Business by Jasmine Seymour
Yana with Nanna to the smoking place Baby business by Jasmine Seymour is a beautiful new book written and illustrated by Jasmine Seymour and published by Magabala books. This picture…
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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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Imaginative Texts – Books that take you to other worlds
Here is a list of some great books that can take your class to another world and inspire some great imaginative writing. Beware the Deep dark forest by Sue Whiting…
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We are all equal by P.Crumble and Jonathon Bentley
We are all equal. Let’s shout it out loud. We share hope and dreams, we’re equal and proud. A book to make your heart sing, a book to teach…
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When the whales walked by Dougal Dixon and Hannah Bailey
When the whales walked by Dougal Dixon and Hannah Bailey is an excellent book for both young and older readers. Learn about the evolution of not only whales but many…
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Reece give me some peace by Sonia Bestulic and Nancy Bevington.
Musicians young and old will love this story – even if the onomatopoeia is a little too noisy for you! Reece give me some peace is a fun story which…
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Can you find me? By Gordon Winch and Patrick Shirvington
Tufts of grass, muddy banks, forest floors and watery gardens are all places animals hide – with every intention of never being found, but perhaps you can find them? Gordon…
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Books to inspire National Tree Day
National Tree Day is coming up – Friday 27th July for schools and Sunday 29th July for communities. What will you be doing? If you can’t plant trees you could…
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Girl on Wire by Lucy Estela and Elise Hurst
A girl stands before a wire, anxious about walking across the tightrope that is so far above the ground. The wind whips her cheeks and the thunder clouds growl –…
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A science storybook about forces: Bird builds a nest by Martin Jenkins and Illustrated by Richard Jones
Are you finding the concept of pushing and pulling a little tricky to teach or understand? This science storybook about forces is a wonderful way to look at simple forces…
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Alfred’s War by Rachel Bin Salleh
Alfred had fought in the Great war, but his bravery was not part of the nation’s remembering. He was one of the forgotten soldiers. A powerful picture book for children…
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