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NCACL Picture Books for Older Readers part 2I talked about this splendid new database - YES it is FREE - a couple of days ago. Thinking about the wonderful books -...
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The Forgotten Song: Saving the Regent Honeyeater by Coral Vass illustrated by Jess Racklyeft"Regent's father had learnt the song from his father, who learnt it from his father too. But with Regent's species now facing...
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Picture Books are for everyone! A new Australian database from NCACL.Did you see Sonam and the Silence when it was published in 2019? This is one of those very special picture books to share with a...
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Missuk's Snow Geese by Anne Renaud illustrated by Geneviève CôtéLitte Missuk lives in the far north of Canada. Her father carves soap stone pieces into animals and Missuk longs to learn how to do this...
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The Jammer by Nova WeetmanPublisher blurb: Fred has moved around her whole life, one small town after another, and never minded starting over. She’s always had...
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Queen Narelle by Sally Murphy illustrated by Simon O'CarriganI am Narelle. Narelle is me. I am the Queen of this place. Ruler of the domain. Keeper of the kingdom. You would do well...
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I'm Sticking with you by Smriti Halls illustrated by Steve SmallBear and Squirrel do everything together and they seem to be the best of friends until a small disaster with a sneeze upsets...
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The Baker by the Sea by Paula WhiteWe have fish merchants, and smokers that smoke the fish, blacksmiths and basketmakers, butchers and bakers. There are cost cafes and...
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Nobody likes me by Raoul Krischanitz translated by Rosemary Lanning"Buddy was the new dog in town. He say outside his house with nothing to do. He was bored." Stop reading after each of these...
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My Brigadista Year by Katherine PatersonReading this book you will quickly fall into the gentle rhythm of the writing. The story, told here by Katherine Paterson, is...
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Meet the illustrator Antoinette PortisHey, Water! A New Green Day Antoinette Portis is an award winning US author and...
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A New House for Mouse by Petr HorácekLittle Mouse has a problem. She lives in a tiny hole. She sees a delicious apple on her doorstep but it is way too big to bring into her...
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The Memory String by Eve Bunting illustrated by Ted RandI seem to read so many middle grade novels where the main character, often a young girl, is grieving the death of a parent, usually...
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The One and Only Ruby by Katherine Applegate"So, what amazed you today, sweet girl?" "What filled you with wonder? What made you feel awe?" Creed of the...
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Zadie Ma and the Dog who Chased the Moon by Gabrielle WangZadie Ma really wants a dog of her own. She has a magical ability - when she writes a story it sometimes comes true. Zadie writes a...
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Meet the illustrator Sylvia LongMy friend from Kinderbookswitheverything and I have begun to compile a long list of illustrators in response to the new book by...
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You are Never Alone by Elin Kelsey illustrated by Soyeon Kim"Your imagination smiles when you climb a tree." "Every moment this beautiful planet showers you with gifts. Clouds contain...
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Yours in Books by Julie Falatko illustrated by Gabriel AlborozoOwl is not enjoying all the noise near his tree. He wants peace and quiet. A bookshop flyer arrives in his hollow and he decides to...
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One Million hip hip hoorayMy little blog has reached one million page views 2008-2023. YES one million. Actually it has crept past the million....
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The Small Things by Lisa ThompsonAt the end of this book I thought two things - wow that was a sad story and how far-fetched. Then I read the authors note Spoiler...
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Meet the illustrator Marie-Louise GayThis is from a poster designed by Marie-Louise Gay It would be perfect for your display on our CBCA 2023 slogan: Read,...
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Maggie and the Pirate by Ezra Jack KeatsThere is an important layer to this story that is quietly implied. Take a look at these text quotes: "Maggie and her parents lived in an...
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One Wish by M.O. Yuksel illustrated by Mariam QuaraishiOne wish: Fatima al-Fihri and the World's Oldest University "Fatima knew the best way to help her community was to build a...
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Can I keep him? by Steven KellogArnold would like a pet or a friend or just someone to talk to. This is such a relevant theme right now as I watch parents and other...
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Willodeen by Katherine Applegate illustrated by Charles SantosoWillodeen's mother, father and younger brother have been killed in a fierce fire. Willodeen now lives with two elderly ladies...
