International Mud Day
Today is International Mud Day. Is this your worst nightmare or a wonderful idea of fun? International Mud day began in 2009 at a World Forum when Gillian McAuliffe from Australia…
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That’s not a daffodil by Elizabeth Honey
Does your child know how flowers grow? Do they know that all flowers were once seeds? That’s not a daffodil is a beautiful story about a young boy’s relationship with…
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Swimming on the Lawn by Yasmin Hamid
The idea of swimming on top of freshly mown grass which has been swamped by fresh water conjures up ideas of the simple and care free nature that comes with…
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Two Rainbows by Sophie Masson and Michael McMahon
Red and Yellow and Pink and Green, Purple and Orange and Blue…. Two rainbows by Sophie Masson and Michael McMahon is a stunning picture book for readers to learn to…
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The Patchwork Bike by Maxine Beneba Clarke and Van T Rudd
It has painted on lights and a bark numberplate that keeps falling off and we have to remake it. The Patchwork Bike by Maxine Beneba Clarke and Van T Rudd…
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Thirst By Lizzie Wilcock
Thirst by Lizzie Wilcock was on the shortlist in the Wilderness Society’s Environment award for children’s literature. I loved reading this book from start to finish. Perhaps I am a little…
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The importance of nature play.
There is a lot of new research coming out on the importance of play and the importance of play outside. As a teacher I have always observed children learning best…
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Colours of Australia by Bronwyn Bancroft.
Bronwyn Bancroft’s poetry brings the vibrant colours to life as we sail through shadows,ferns, clouds and raindrops. Each page brings another part of Australia to life with shades, hues and…
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