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100 School Days – Deborah Frenkel and Laura Stitzel
Affirm PressJune 2024 AUD RRP $22.99 ISBN 9781922930385 Thirty years ago when I was first teaching a Year 1 class (actually it was a 1/2/3) Qld preschool was optional, and so Year 1 was the official first year of school. The Smalls diligently coloured a new square each day on their 100 page glued into…
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It’s Boba Time for Pearl Li! – Nicole Chen
Harper Collins Australia This was a delightful read and has lots of layers to explore for any astute reader. I have to say I’m not personally a fan of boba[bubble] tea but was willing to try it when The Kid was keen to. As it turned out, neither of us really went for it. But,…
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Happy All Over – Emma Quay
Harper Collins Australia April 2024 RRP: $24.99 I’ve had such a backlog of PBs stacked up (two boxes)and not because I didn’t want to read and review them, simply because there have been many MG and YA novels pushing their way into my bedtime reading schedule. My mission over the next few weeks is to…
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And now…
Those who are of a certain vintage will remember the olden days when we had intermission in movies. A little pause for everyone to get themselves sorted with refreshment and a pee break – and of course, initially to change the reel. This is one of those but without the snack bar (you can find…
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Backyard Tennis – Carl Merrison. Illustrated by Samantha Campbell.
Hachette JUL 31, 2024 | 9780734421548 | RRP $19.99 The kiddos with whom I shared Backyard Footy last year absolutely loved it, and we had some very energetic discussion about favourite teams and players. Many of the same children had also loved My Deadly Boots, when I had read it to them. For all your readers who love tennis,…
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Just Like You/Bitjan Nhankuna Nhe – Natashia Curtin
Walker Books Australia August 2024 ISBN13:9781760658069 Australia RRP:$25.99 New Zealand RRP:$27.99 I absolutely love this 💚 and, though it’s not due for release for another couple of weeks, it is perfect to share during this week of NAIDOC specials. Natashia Curtin grew up in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, in a Yolngu community called Ramingining. As…
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NAIDOC Week titles from Penguin
Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud NAIDOC Week is a time for all Australians to celebrate the history and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The theme of NAIDOC Week 2024 is ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud’, which ‘celebrates the unyielding spirit of our communities and invites all…
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Jandamarra Cadd – Artist
Jandamarra is a Sunshine Coast artist who has received much acclaim for his work – which is just outstanding. He’s just completed a new mural but had this to say while sharing the first images of it. Been working on this new mural of Evonne Goolagong Cawley. This is the 4th mural I have worked…
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