Why read graphic novels?
Last month I was lucky enough to review a copy of Illegal by Eoin Colfer and Andrew Donkin. After I […]
parenting
Draw a story
This month, The Australian Children’s Laureate, Leigh Hobbs has suggested that we focus on drawing a story. The idea behind
Snap review: Within these walls by Robyn Bavati
Whatever is coming, we’ll face it together, as a family. As long as we’re together, we’ll be okay. I’ve read
It’s our world
How do we raise our children to be more environmentally conscious children? How we do we raise them so that
Meeka by Suzanne Barton and Anil Tortop
Some dads cook sausages. Some dads cook pasta. My dad cooks spicy, dicey stew. And then our adventure with the
Under the same sky by Britta Teckentrup
We live under the same sky…. We feel the same love…. We play the same games….. Under the same sky
Playing card games
What does your bed time routine look like? Is it calm? Full of stories? Games? Laughter? Or is it rushed,
Magic Fish Dreaming by June Perkins
I’m writing this story in a bottle lost at sea….. Magic Fish Dreaming by June Perkins is a collection of
Snap reviews:A most magical girl by Karen Foxlee
I’ve always loved adventure stories and magic stories so A most magical girl by Karen Foxlee was a great find!
Stripes in the forest by Aleesah Darlison and Shane McGrath
We will hide from their eyes, their dogs, their fire sticks. We will survive. For always, we will be. Stripes
One very tired Wombat by Renee Treml
Feeling a little sleepy but ready to learn about some beautiful Australian animals? Put on those snuggly pyjamas and have
Pyjamas and books
Reading a book in pyjamas is a wonderful thing. Cotton, wool or some mixture of fabric, pyjamas are a sign