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15 Australian books to read before you're two
These books are in no particular order and represent some, but not all, of the books I read to babies and one year old children. I read them because the young children seem to love them and I also...
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What C.S. Lewis said about children's books
“A children's story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children's story in the slightest.” ~ C.S. Lewis I am a lover of all books including map books, ancient religious texts and...
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BANJO and RUBY RED
AUTHOR: Libby GleesonARTIST: Freya BlackwoodSTORY: The story is told by a child on an Australian farm about Old Banjo the "best chook dog" they've ever had - a classic, black and white, Aussie working...
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Patterns of Australia by Bronwyn Bancroft
Cover of Patterns of Australia by Bronwyn BancroftAUTHOR: Bronwyn BancroftARTIST: Bronwyn BancroftSTORY: This vibrant picture book is about the diverse and beautiful landscapes that make up Australia...
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The Readings Children’s Book Prize shortlist
The Readings Children’s Book Prize 2016 Shortlist has been announced! The shortlist is:The Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey Samurai vs Ninja: The Battle for the Golden Egg by Nick Falk and Tony Flowers Run,...
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Quote of the week about literacy by Mem Fox
“The fire of literacy is created by the emotional sparks between a child, a book, and the person reading. It isn’t achieved by the book alone, nor by the child alone, nor by the adult who’s reading...
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