From the blog: Lions Behaving Badly
Did you hear about the family of lions that went on a walkabout at Taronga Zoo this week? Felicity did. And this has provided the inspiration for this week’s post.
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From the blog: How to make friends
Cat Rabbit is a creative textile artist who has drawn on her plush toy creations to write and illustrate picture books for young children. Read on to discover the fine craft work and detailed planning that resulted in the most recent publication about a bear who struggled to make friends.
From the blog: Playing with Pigs, Pugs and Parades
A keen and dedicated fan of Book Week and the magic of dressing up, Loretta Brazendale is back as a wonderful Book Week Fairy with a costume that celebrates multiple books and with a puggish companion to accompany her.
From the blog: The Benefits of Shadows: Thoughts on the SUN Shadow Judging Program
Lyndon Riggall, a Senior Secondary English teacher in Tasmania, was keen to facilitate a group of keen students in the Shadow Judging process and shares his insights into this new CBCA initiative.
From the blog: Inspiring Kids to Love Nature
This week we meet wildlife ecologist and author, Gary Luck, where his years of experience studying Australian native animals is evident in the story of Melody Finch – a magical adventure with a strong environmental message.
From the blog: A Canadian Perspective
This week we have a global perspective as Maureen Mann shares some special finds while exploring libraries and bookshops in Canada. There are some great authors and illustrators to discover!
From the blog: Book Week – A Time for Joy
This week Emma Nuttall provides a glimpse into this magical celebration in her school.
From the blog: Where do we go for book recommendations?
This week’s post focuses on finding good books — Felicity Sly shares some strategies and sources to help you find the next best read — for children and yourself!
From the blog: Finding the Balance – Can Books help Save the Planet?
With climate disasters at home and abroad and media reporting on global warming, children can’t help but be affected and concerned. This week, Jennie presents some recent, and some not quite so new, publications dealing with sustainable issues that can help parents and teachers navigate this challenging topic.
From the blog: Getting ready for the celebrations – it’s nearly Book Week!
With just four weeks until Book Week kicks off, Loretta Brazendale is making plans for Burnie Library’s celebrations. She shares some past costume ideas and her thoughts on shortlisted Early Childhood titles. Have you picked a winner yet?