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Frank's Red Hat by Sean E AveryFrank is a creative soul. He discovers the joy of knitting and he makes a splendid hat but the other conservative penguins are not sure...
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Under the Broken Sky by Mariko Nagai"In 1931, the Japanese government overtook the northern part of China and declared it an independent state called Manchukuo with the...
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Children's Book Council of Australia winners and honour books for 2023Look here for all the winners and honour books and the video presentation. You can also click the link under each title to...
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My Strange Shrinking Parents by Zeno SworderLet's begin with the dedication on the first page of this book: "To my immigrant parents. And to all parents who burden...
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A Library by Nikki Giovanni illustrated by Erin K RobinsonThis is the perfect book to share tonight as libraries here in Australia, especially school libraries, have been gearing up to the BIG...
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Pocket Treasure by Wenda Shurety illustrated by Juliana OakleyAllira loves her dress with pockets because she can carry her precious things, keep her hands warm and give her a place to store all the...
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Libraries for children in Sydney, AustraliaMarrickville Public Library courtyard When I visit a new city one of the first things I do is visit the local or major city...
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The Rabbit's Magician by Shae Millward illustrated by Andy FackrellZiggy’s beloved magician has performed an amazing disappearing trick. But just where is The Amazing Albertino? Ziggy waits. And waits...
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Moon over Manifest by Clare VanderpoolManifest verb: to show something clearly, through signs or actions Manifest adjective: easily noticed or obvious...
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Summer Blue by Trudie Trewin illustrated by Marjorie Crosby-FairallBlurb and opening lines: "Marley and Moses lived in a place where the heat crept up and smothered the days in stiffing stillness. And it...
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The Secret Life of Whales by Rena Ortego translated by Paula MeissThis book is a perfect example of the way non fiction has evolved for our children. The publisher Thames and Hudson have designed a...
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Bears don't cry by Emma Chichester ClarkThe title of this book is sure to lead to an interesting discussion with your group of young readers. Should bears be allowed to cry?...
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I am a Tiger by Karl Newson illustrated by Ross CollinsGo out and grab this book now if you have a preschool aged child in you life - this book is one they are sure to laugh and giggle and...
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The Spell Tailors by James NicolWhen I see the publisher Chicken House I know the book will be good. This book, The Spell Tailors also has an appealing cover...
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Now We're Together: Adventures in real life by Nicola Edwards illustrated by Jenny Bloomfield"When we're caught up in the endless scroll and swipe, it takes effort to change our habits. It's worth it, though, because there's an...
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Generosity - using picture books to explore this topic- "I’m looking for picture books with the theme of generosity" This question was posed on a Facebook...
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The Seed by Isabel Pin translated by Rosemary Lanning"Once upon a time - in a small, distant part of the great, wide world - there were two tribes ... " This is...
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A Friend for George by Gabriel Evans"Because that's what friends do." George lives alone in a small blue hut beside the sea. He does have a happy life but deep in...
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Mina by Matthew ForsythePublisher blurb: Mina and her father live in a hollowed-out tree stump on the edge of a pond on the edge of a forest. Nothing...
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Australia: Country of Colour by Jess Racklyeft"Australia is the home of vivid red dirt, big blue skies, wild green bushland and warm golden beaches. This very large...
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This is not an egg by Philip BuntingImage source: Philip Bunting There is a joyful and playful energy in this book. The narrative arc is perfect. We...
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Meet the Illustrator David WisniewskiPublisher blurb: Parents are always spouting these rules. Do they really care about nutrients and mattresses, or are they hiding...
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Clancy of the Overflow by Banjo Paterson illustrated by Andrew McleanClancy of the Overflow is a very famous Australian poem and this new edition illustrated by the wonderful Andrew McLean will give you...
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View from the 32nd Floor by Emma CameronBlurb: Something special has been gifted to you. Join your neighbours, Saturday, 6.00 pm, on the roof. Living on the...
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Meet the Illustrator Anita JeramAnita was born in 1965 and brought up in Portsmouth. Anita has written and illustrated her own books as well as...
