The Story of Ferdinand revisited
This week Chris explores a comparison between the 1936 picture book and the new release feature length movie 'Ferdinand'...
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My Reading Year in Review
Maureen sums up her 10 favourite reads from 2017, with a 'note to self' that she plans to read more books for younger readers during this year.
From the blog: Christmas magic through digital storytelling
Our final post for 2017 brings together a selection of the editor's favourite Christmas messages delivered via stories and commercials. Sit back, watch and enjoy. Merry Christmas! Add a comment to add another.
From the blog: Still doing the writing?
This week to Sally Odgers is our guest author. A Tasmanian writer whose books have been an integral part of many Tasmanian households. Sally shares her passions, quirky humour and long-time passion with all things bookish.
Fronm the blog: Water – an artistic challenge
Join Lois Bury, Bruny Island resident and artist, as she shares some of the challenges and techniques applied when illustrating the soon to be published Quentin the Quoll on Bruny Island.
From the blog: Jumping back on to the Write Road.
This week Johanna Baker-Dowdell focuses on a creative writing endeavour with primary students undertaken with with the expertise of Tasmanian author, Lian Tanner.
From the blog: On my processing trolley…
The end of the school hear heralds the closure of library budgets - Tania shares some last minute picture book gems she has picked up from her local bookshop.
From the blog: Jeannie Baker - Circle Exhibition
Jennie Bales shares her recent visit to the travelling exhibition of Jeannie Baker's artwork for Circle, her latest picture book on the migratory journey of the godwits.
Imagine if ...
This week is a visual treat and provides a glimpse into the gallery at the National Centre for Australian Children's Literature. Join the Director, Belle Alderman, as she outlines a two-month exhibition and event celebrating Australian illustrators of children’s literature. A unique bringing together of outstanding art works from two prestigious collections.
From the blog: Literature circles
Pennii introduces a literary technique to encourage students to read and respond to a diverse range of books through group engagements and roles that encourage discussion from multiple perspectives.