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  • Nala’s World: One man, his rescue cat and a bike ride around the globe – Dean Nicholson

    Hachette Australia SEP 29, 2020 | 9781529327991 | RRP $32.99 When Dean Nicholson set off on his cycling journey around the world he had little idea that his epic trip and his life would become an Instagram sensation after he picked up a tiny stray kitten in a remote area of the mountains between Montenegro and Bosnia. Thirty-year-old Dean Read more

  • Graphically Shakespeare

    There is an increasing number of graphic versions of Shakespearean plays and they have been gaining quite a following. Recently our English department purchased ten copies of a graphic Merchant of Venice and had great success with these, engaging otherwise dis-enfranchised Year 10 readers. Here are two different takes in this vein – one more Read more

  • That’s Not My Wombat – Fiona Watt/Rachel Wells

    Harper Collins Australia September 2020 ISBN: 9781474980470 ISBN 10: 1474980473 Imprint: Usborne – GB List Price: 14.99 AUD I can tell you something about the Usborne Touchy-Feely books – it’s not just the little ones who love these! The Narwhal version I included in my recent Book Bonanza to celebrate Book Week was the most highly sought after ‘lucky Read more

  • Aussie Kids series # 7 & # 8

    Penguin Australia Continuing today’s theme of virtual travel around Australia, here are the next two instalments in one of my favourite series of the past year. These delightful little books have been a huge hit with our newly independent readers who not only enjoy the adventures of the featured kids but are able to learn Read more

  • Peppa Loves the Great Barrier Reef

    Penguin Australia September 2020 ISBN: 9780241457542 Imprint: Ladybird RRP: $14.99 Planning on taking your little ones on a virtual trip around Australia? Then what better way than with one of their favourite characters! Peppa and her family are visiting Kylie Kangaroo and when Mrs Kangaroo offers to take them along to her work they are in for a Read more

  • Dry to Dry – Pamela Freeman/Liz Anelli

    Walker Books Australia August 2020 ISBN: 9781760650285Imprint: Walker Books Australia Australian RRP: $26.99New Zealand RRP: $28.99 Whether you are looking to provide your readers with more cross-cultural perspectives or simply looking at weather or really if you just revel in beautiful picture books, this is a winner. And frankly, if it’s not an actual winner in upcoming book awards Read more

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