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If I was a Banana by Alexandra Tylee illustrated by Kieran RynhartIt would such fun to tell your class - 'tomorrow we will read a book called If I was a Banana'. I can hear the giggles and...
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When You're Older by Sofie Laguna illustrated by Judy Watson"Baby brother, all you do is sleep and drink milk. Mama says I have to wait until you're older." "When you're older ... "...
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Scar Town by Tristan Bancks"The three of us lean on our handlebars, breathing and sweating hard, late afternoon sun pinkening our skin and the...
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Knock Knock by Catherine Meatheringham ilustrated by Deb HudsonKnock on some doors around the world. Who will you meet? What will you do? Klopf Klopf I am Lotta in Germany; Tukituki I...
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Lousy, Rotten, Stinkin' Grapes by Margie Palatini illustrated by Barry Moser"The problem was, Fox was only so high ... and the grapes were so, so, so high. 'No matter,' said he. I am sly. Clever....
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When Dad's Hair took off by Jörg Mühle translated by Melody ShawBlurb: One day, Dad’s hair decided it was tired of being brushed and combed. It wanted a life of its own, to see the world....
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Celebration!SCBWI Blog Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Kids' Book Review The Children's Book Council of Australia...
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Looking for Rex by Jan Ormerod illustrated by Carol Thompson"The children are sure that Gramps would never feel lonely if he had a dog of his own. They say a dog should be called Rex but what...
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Happy Birthday Julia Donaldson 16 September (1948)Image source: Gazette Community magazine I volunteer at the Book Bunker library at Westmead Children's Hospital and one...
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Questions, Questions by Marcus PfisterI am collecting books that are filled with open-ended questions like this one. They could be used in a classroom as discussion...
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Grow by Riz Reyes illustrated by Sara Boccaccini Meadows"Each chapter of this book celebrates the heroic efforts of a few plants heroes that have sustained our communities and shaped many...
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The Real Winner by Charise Neugebauer illustrated by Barbara Nascimbeni"Nobody wants to play with me. Humphrey wasn't surprised. Rocky turned everything into a contest, and if he didn't win he whined and...
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Cub and Brown by Edwina Wyatt illustrated by Evie BarrowThere are twelve interconnected short stories in this small book. In a family or classroom (Kindergarten, Grade One or early in...
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The Big Freeze by Pippa CurnickLlamas are not fans of Summer it is way too hot especially since they are already wearing warm coats but luckily after Summer...
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Don't be afraid little one by Caroline Pitcher illustrated by Jane Chapman"One moonlit night, while the wind raged and the rain drummed on the stable roof, a mare had her foal." The new foal has so...
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Pepper and Boo series by Charise Mericle HarperPepper and Boo are two, slightly crazy dogs. They live with a suspicious housemate, the Cat. This series is perfect for newly...
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The Sideways Orbit of Evie Hart by Samera KamaleddineEvie lives with her mum, younger sister and stepdad. Lee met her mum on a holiday in Bali. He is originally from England and so I...
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Count the Stars by Raewyn Caisley illustrated by Gabriel Evans"At school, Maddie like science but mathematics was easily her favourite subject. Miss Tandy put a star on her work every day, sometime...
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There's no such book by Jessica Dettmann illustrated by Jake A MintonThis book offers a fresh perspective on the whole ‘book week’ costume dilemma and should encourage young readers to think about ‘what...
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Tiny Wonders by Sally Soweol HanNew Illustrator award winner 2023 I first mentioned this book in March, 2022 not knowing it would be submitted for...
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Market Day by Carrie Gallasch illustrated by Hannah Sommerville"Dad gives me a coin, it's for anything that I choose. I put it in my pocket and keep it safe with my fingers."...
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Road Trip by Danny Parker illustrated by Nathaniel Eckstrom"How long is an hour, Dad? Could you please say? I feel like an hour might take all day!" Father and son are in the car when the...
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Naturopolis by Deborah Frenkel illustrated Ingrid BartkowiakNature + 'metropolis’ = Naturopolis "Look! The great grey city. All steel and stone. Tile and Tar. But wait! ...
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Amma's Sari by Sandhya Parappukkaran illustrated by Michelle PereiraThis book is a glorious celebration of cultural heritage, family connection and learning to appreciate the...
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I Spy: A Bletchley Park Mystery by Rhian TraceyBookseller blurb: Twelve-year-old Robyn has grown up in Bletchley Park, where her father works as a driver. When she's not at...
