Chooks in Dinner suits by Diane Jackson Hill
This time, the townsfolk don’t laugh. ‘Let’s give that plan of yours a try,’ they say to Swampy. All else […]
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Interview with Suzanne Barton, author of Meeka
This month I am interviewing Suzanne Barton, the author of the new picture book: Meeka. Meeka is Suzanne’s first
The street beneath my feet by Charlotte Guillain and Yuval Zommer
Have you ever wondered what is underneath the road, path or bush track you are walking on? Have you ever
Why read graphic novels?
Last month I was lucky enough to review a copy of Illegal by Eoin Colfer and Andrew Donkin. After I
Draw a story
This month, The Australian Children’s Laureate, Leigh Hobbs has suggested that we focus on drawing a story. The idea behind
The chronicles of Jack Mc Cool: The Amulet of Athlone by R.E.Devine
Ever wondered, ‘What’s special about me?’. Jack did and soon discovered that heroes come in all shapes and sizes, even
Tell me a story Rory by Jeanne Willis and Holly Clifton Brown
We love our teddy bears and have spent many hours over the years searching for bears that have hidden themselves
It’s our world
How do we raise our children to be more environmentally conscious children? How we do we raise them so that
Exploring soils by Samantha Grover and Camille Heisler
Have you ever wondered what is underneath the grass you walk upon? Have you ever scooped up some dirt and
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
Bunny’s book club by Annie Silvestro and Tatjaria Mai-Wyss
Bunny’s book club by Annie Silvestro and Tatjaria Mai-Wyss. Bunny loves reading books and listening to stories being read by
The value of reading
I recently read an article that highlighted the value of reading. New research has shown that not only does reading