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Month: September 2016

The importance of nature play.

The worm who knew karate! By Jill Lever and Terry Denton

10 little rubber ducks by Eric Carle

The River and the Book by Alison Croggan

Platypus by Sue Whiting and Mark Jackson

Colours of Australia by Bronwyn Bancroft.

When should we send children to school?

Pandamonia by Chris Owen and Chris Nixon

Challenge through interests

Crusts by Danny Parker

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Where do odd socks go? By Yvonne and illustrated by Sunshine
Who dresses God? Written by Teena Raffa-Mulligan and Illustrated by Veronica Rooke
War is over by David Almond, illustrated by David Litchfield.
Bruno the Boisterous Blue Dog from the Bush written by Robyn Osborn and illustrated by John Phillips
Lenny’s book of everything by Karen Foxlee

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Just finished reading Wundersmith: The calling of Morrigan Crow by @digressica . This is the second book in the Nevermoor you won’t be able to put down. The characters, especially Morrigan are so real, so alive and in so many ways relatable to everything that you are unsure of or proud of in your own life. Loved this book - can’t rate it highly enough. Buy it for someone who needs some extra magic and another wonderful book in their collection! Ages 10 and up! #nevermoor #wundersmiththecallingofmorrigancrow #wundersmith #morrigancrow #bookstagram #books #jessicatownsend #reading #christmas #love #mystery #friendship #teachersfollowteachers #aussieteachertribe

‘Where do odd socks go?' covers both these topics and more and is one to share with anyone who lives in the world. This colourful picture book covers the pertinent issue of minority groups in our society through the use of odd socks. It is not only a fun way to view this huge issue of people who are often forgotten, but also an empowering way to show children that they can make a difference to these people's lives.  On the first double page spread you will meet the main characters of the story - the Outrank team and then the odd socks.  You'll then meet Tilly and Tolin, twins with special powers, who are out to rescue the odd socks with the help of the Outrank team. Children will travel through the book with the characters in order to find the different socks and see that team work is a marvellous tool. You'll also journey to Egypt and learn a fascinating fact (that the oldest pair of stockings were found in a circa 500AD tomb uncovered by archaeologists) and see that despite everyone's differences, we are all important members of society.  Not only is this picture book fun to read, it is also a book you can draw many different discussions from. You will enlighten children about the important differences between us all, the importance of team work and most importantly the importance of looking out for each other. The illustrations are fantastic - we loved looking at the different characters and their interesting antics. The layout of this story make the book fun and both of these combined allow this story to be engaging and easier to grasp the different socks and their needs.  Where do odd socks go? By Yvonne and illustrated by Sunshine is a much needed story and one to share with as many children @lockwood.yvonne #wheredooddsocksgo #oddsocks #bookstagram #books4sustainability #humanrights #diversity #diversebooks #australian #egypt #adventure #sunshine #friendship #aussieteachers #aussieteachertribe #teachersfollowteachers

Children have so many thoughtful questions that not only do they want answered but encourage us, as the adults, to think about the responses.  Who dresses God? Written by Teena Raffa-Mulligan and Illustrated by Veronica Rooke is a softly written story that explores a child's wonderment and awe of the concept of God. With genuine interest the child wants to know who looks after God, where does he live, how does he see or even hear?  And the parent's response is genuine.  Through rhyme, the concept of God is explained. His beauty, love and kindness are everywhere and in everything. God is linked to everything the child knows and wonders about and perhaps by the end of the book the concept of who God is makes a lot more sense.  Talking about who God is can be difficult not only to explain, but to understand. This book - Who dresses God? Written by Teena Raffa-Mulligan and Illustrated by Veronica Rooke - is a perfect way for any perplexed adult to explain God to their child.  Rhyming words curl through the pages, flowing beautifully to explain how God is special - just like us. The illustrations help the younger reader to see the story and add that extra detail to why God has created the world we love and care for.  I highly recommend this delightful picture book for any family wanting to explain who God is, what makes our world so special and what makes us, as people special members of the world that has been made for us.  Make sure you take part in the rest of this wonderful Blog Tour and check out my facebook pages for extra discussions about books and environmental stewardship! #bookstagram #whodressesgod #teenaraffamulligan #children #parenting #religious #wonder #questions

Hanging around at the Mowbray PS sustainability stall, trying to promote a plastic free school! #sustainability #waronwasteau #sustainabilityatmowbray @mowbraypublicschool

Writing up some teacher notes for this wonderful new book by @lockwood.yvonne called ‘Where do odd socks go?’ Can’t wait to share this story of love, diversity and adventures to places you never thought odd socks could go. If you are an author and need teacher notes written for your book please do not hesitate to contact me! #wheredooddsocksgo #sunshine #yvonnelockwood #bookstagram #teachersofinstagram #aussieteachertribe #diversity #love #friendship #adventure #socks #oddsocks #egypt #books4sustainability #teachernotes #authorlife #authorsofinstagram

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