I was quite excited to discover our school library contains nearly all the titles and I have actually blogged three of them.
Book of the Year for Younger Readers
French, Jackie Pennies for Hitler
French, Simon Other Brother
Gleitzman, Morris After
Book of the Year Early Childhood
Allen, Emma Ill. Freya Blackwood The Terrible Suitcase
Cox, Tania Ill. Karen Blair With Nan
DeGennaro, Sue The Pros and Cons of Being a Frog
Dubosarsky, Ursula Ill. Andrew Joyner Too Many Elephants in This House
Harris, Christine Ill. Ann James It’s a Miroocool!
Walker, Anna Peggy
Brooks, Ron Text: Julie Hunt The Coat
Goodman, Vivienne Text: Margaret Wild Tanglewood
Gordon, Gus Herman and Rosie
Lester, Alison Sophie Scott Goes South
Mullins, Patricia Text: Glenda Millard Lightning Jack
Wilson, Mark Text: Jackie French A Day to Remember
Over the last week I have read nearly all the books on these lists and so I will share my thoughts for each book in this blog but for today I think I will be brave and make some predictions. I hope Pookie Aleera wins the Younger Readers Award. In the Early Childhood picture book category I did enjoy It's a Mirocool because it feels so Australian and is a different take on the usual tooth fairy story and for Picture book of the Year I have no firm favourite. I loved the sentiment and setting of Herman and Rosie, the depth of research in A day to Remember, the philosophical message of Tanglewood and the life affirming and joyous message of The Coat. I guess we will have to wait and see which books win but meanwhile it will be good to read the thoughts of reviewers, teachers, teacher-librarians and of course the children over the coming months. In our school library we will begin reading these books next term.
A big thank you to My Book Corner for these book cover images. I love the way they have created these little sets so you can see all the titles at a glance.
When we read these books I like to make links to other books by the same authors and illustrator along with links to books on a similar theme. When we read Tanglewood there are some terrific books about trees in our library which I have collected on Pinterest.
Picture book of the Year
Brooks, Ron Text: Julie Hunt The Coat
Goodman, Vivienne Text: Margaret Wild Tanglewood
Gordon, Gus Herman and Rosie
Lester, Alison Sophie Scott Goes South
Mullins, Patricia Text: Glenda Millard Lightning Jack
Wilson, Mark Text: Jackie French A Day to Remember
Over the last week I have read nearly all the books on these lists and so I will share my thoughts for each book in this blog but for today I think I will be brave and make some predictions. I hope Pookie Aleera wins the Younger Readers Award. In the Early Childhood picture book category I did enjoy It's a Mirocool because it feels so Australian and is a different take on the usual tooth fairy story and for Picture book of the Year I have no firm favourite. I loved the sentiment and setting of Herman and Rosie, the depth of research in A day to Remember, the philosophical message of Tanglewood and the life affirming and joyous message of The Coat. I guess we will have to wait and see which books win but meanwhile it will be good to read the thoughts of reviewers, teachers, teacher-librarians and of course the children over the coming months. In our school library we will begin reading these books next term.
A big thank you to My Book Corner for these book cover images. I love the way they have created these little sets so you can see all the titles at a glance.
When we read these books I like to make links to other books by the same authors and illustrator along with links to books on a similar theme. When we read Tanglewood there are some terrific books about trees in our library which I have collected on Pinterest.
1 comment:
Hello there - thanks for the mention of My Book Corner! We were very excited too re the CBCA Shortlist announcement.
I'm glad you enjoyed our images - a great way to celebrate some fantastic books.
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