For the wild – links to great books and actions.
Without oceans in pristine condition, life as we know it will not be one any more… A recent mapping exercise has outlined that only 13% of the world’s oceans are…
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The Ocean Emporium by Susie Brooks and Dawn Cooper
An emporium is a place where you can view a large variety of things. So the title ocean emporium is the perfect title to open children’s eyes to the abundance…
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Love chocolate? Read on
I am sure that most of the population love a piece of chocolate here or there but do we ever think about where it comes from? A recent article discusses…
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Fluke by Lesley Gibbes and Michelle Dawson
The little southern right whale was born under the shadow of the great harbour bridge. Fluke by Lesley Gibbs and Michelle Dawson is a beautifully told story about the day…
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Children in our world: Poverty and Hunger by Louise Spilsbury and Hanane Kai
How do you talk to your children about poverty? Have you ever wandered through the city and seen a homeless person sleeping on the street? What have you said to…
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Squishy Taylor and the Tunnel of Doom by Ailsa Wild and Ben Wood
Do you love adventures? Do you love the environment? Well – Squishy Taylor and the Tunnel of Doom is the story for you! Shortlisted in the EACL book awards for…
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On the River by Roland Harvey
Come with me from the mountains to the sea. How well do you know the Murray River? Do you know where it flows from and too and what is along…
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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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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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All i want for Christmas is Rain by Cori Brooke
All I want for Christmas is Rain by Cori Brooke and Megan Forward is an uplifting story about a young girl’s belief in Santa and the power of Christmas Spirit.…
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Home made Bath bombs
Christmas is a time of giving and there are so many ‘things’ to give people that involve plastic and waste. We decided that instead of buying our friends different presents,…
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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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