I love the quote ‘The hand that holds the pen writes history’ but for my students I have modernised the thought to be ‘Who’s typing’? I worked through […]
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 […]
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 […]
Where?
We speak often with our children about diversity. In fact one Stage 3 unit in the NSW HSIE: Geography syllabus is A Diverse and Connected World, with the […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Curse of the Vampire Robot
</iframe> As I mention in the podcast, this book did not appeal to me in the beginning. I love books by Graeme Base but this title (and cover) […]
Feathers
Overview: Feathers is a beautiful picture book written by Phil Cummings and illustrated by Phil Lesnie. The reader follows the flight of a sandpiper as it migrates to […]