Such gorgeous illustrations…no surprise this book by Kelly Canby is the winner of the CBCA Picture Book of the Year for 2024. Time is such an interesting concept. […]
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If I Was a Horse
A gorgeous book that I thought the children would enjoy but was unsure how I might use it in the classroom. I decided that it could be a […]
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Four Images – One Sentence
During a recent workshop with Michael McDowell, he asked us to view 4 images and write one statement. The purpose was to encourage ‘deep’ thinking. This prompted some […]
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Bowerbird Blues
This beautiful book is a great text for thinking about what we value. Thinking Routine: The 4 Ifs As you explore the text and become aware of how […]
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That Bird Has Arms!
I am so glad I took the time to open this book, written by Kate and Jol Temple and illustrated by Niharika Hukku and Ronojoy Ghosh. I have […]
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Seal Child
What a truly beautiful book – from the vocabulary right through to the incredible illustrations. Read it for pleasure with children of any age group or use it […]
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Waiting for the Storks
The title of this book intrigued me and the story captured my heart. So beautifully written! Katrina opens our eyes to the impact war has on all involved […]
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The Katha Chest
This story encourages us to think about how we keep memories alive and connect with our past. As Asiya explores the quilts in the katha chest she learns […]
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Kakadu Seasons
As part of the Features of Places Geography Unit (Stage 1 – NSW Syllabus) Year 1 students investigated seasons. Whilst we have 4 seasons of equal length in […]
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Busy Beaks
In class, as part of their History unit, Year 1 students were exploring the concept ‘change and continuity’. To support this learning (in the Library) I decided to […]