Kookaburras love to laugh by Laura and Phillip Bunting
Have you ever wondered about why a Kookaburra up in that old gum tree is laughing? Did you ever think […]
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Teacher notes written by Vanessa
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Can reading children’s stories help us change the world?
Each week every child at our school has the opportunity to visit the school library whether it be during their
You hold me up by Monique Gray Smith and Danielle Daniel.
The four words : You hold me up ring throughout this picture book, highlighting the importance of family, trust, friendship
Planet of the Orb Trees by Barton Ludwig
A world that exists only to have fun without any consideration of how we can make a difference? A world
Jessica’s box by Peter Carnavas
Know someone starting school this year? Or starting a new school? Jessica’s box by Peter Carnavas might be one to
Koalas eat gum leaves by Laura and Phil Bunting
Do you actually know exactly what koalas eat? Are you sure? Perhaps you’d better read this to find out…. Koalas
Five of my favourite picture books I read in 2017.
Five of the best Warning! I’ve been tagged. It can be contagious. Norah Colvin tagged me and asked me to join in.
The Riverboat Postman by Joanne Karcz
We all love receiving mail. The anticipation of what is going to be inside the letter box, the rumble of
The secret of Black Rock by Joe Todd-Stanton
Do love reading myths, legends and folk tales? Have you ever wondered how those tales came to be? The secret
The thank you dish by Trace Balla
What are you thankful for? Do you stop during the day and reflect on how lucky you are? The Thank
Bouncing Bouncing Little Joeys: A bush Christmas by Lesley Gibbes
Have you started to think about Christmas yet? If you’re anything like the little joeys in this story you’ll be