Monday, August 25, 2025

If I had a Unicorn by Gabby Dawnay illustrated by Alex Barrow

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Children will enjoy the experience of reading this book again and again,  noticing something new each time. Kirkus Publisher blurb: Have you...
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Sunday, August 24, 2025

Book Week Parades - the good and the not so good!

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We have reached the end of another book week. Apart from my own childhood I have been participating and observing Children's Book Week c...

The Emperor's Egg by Rae Tan

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It is my hope that little readers will learn that heroism isn’t just about grand gestures or having superpowers. A true hero is also someone...
Saturday, August 23, 2025

The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks by Katherine Paterson illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon

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The cruel lord captures the beautiful Mandarin Drake. His mate is back on the nest guarding their eggs. The drake is placed in a cage but ov...
Friday, August 22, 2025

The Last Chance Hotel by Nicki Thornton

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This is the US cover This is the cover here in Australia Do you have a nostalgic memory of reading Agatha Christie murder mysteries? Would y...
Thursday, August 21, 2025

The Same Stuff as Stars by Katherine Paterson

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“It means a lot to me,” she said, “you showing me the stars.”  “It means a lot to me,” he said, “you wanting to see them.” Before you read t...
Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Australian School Library Day

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The theme for 2025 is 'All the Literacies'.  A well-resourced school library with supported staff is the most precious and effective...
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