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Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe

  • Allen & Unwin NAIDOC share

    With NAIDOC week soon to be celebrated around the country, we’ve put together some suggested reading from our First Nations authors. This year’s theme Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud honours the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture, inviting us all to stand in solidarity, amplifying the voices that have long been silenced. [I’ve Read more

  • Ming & Ada Spark the Digital Age – Jackie French

    Harper Collins Australia June 2024 What a pleasure it was to read the fourth in this wonderful series early this year, and to, once again, be privileged to create the teaching notes to support Jackie’s work. With her customary diligence, she has dug deep into research to deliver to readers a more personal and engaging Read more

  • Didge Ya Know?

    Celebrate the strength, culture, and achievements of our mob! This NAIDOC, we honor the theme “Keep the Fire Burning. Blak, Loud & Proud.” “Keep the Fire Burning” is about our resilience, our spirit, and keeping our cultures, traditions, and knowledge alive and strong. “Blak, Loud & Proud” means standing tall in who we are, speaking Read more

  • Yarrabil: First Nations Songs

    Get your kiddos singing along with this great resource from ABC Education Read more

  • When the Lights Went Out – Lian Tanner. Illustrations by

    July 2024 ISBN:9781761180019 Publisher:A&U Children’s Imprint:A & U Children RRP: $24.99 You know when you see these creators’ names on a cover, that you are going to get something quite special, and indeed, we do with this gorgeous new picture book. For many of us, an unexpected black-out is a trial… an annoying inconvenience…….a genuine Read more

  • The Crayons Love Our Planet – Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers

    Harper Collins Australia March 2024 The crayons are funny and make an impact on kiddos every time they pop up in a new adventure. It is remarkable how utterly imbued each one is with a distinctive personality. In this most recent story, the Crayons are showcasing the wonders of the world in all its amazing Read more

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