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The Last Kids on Earth Survival Guide – Max Brallier/Illustrated by Douglas Holgate.
Harper Collins Australia I have to be honest here. This entire series had completely bypassed me and, certainly, I wasn’t aware of a Netflix series either (but then it wouldn’t fall within my usual viewing range) but I can completely see the appeal of this immediately. This week my 2nd oldest grandson turned 25, and…
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The World of Roald Dahl – with illustrations by Quentin Blake
Penguin Australia September 2020 Imprint: Puffin ISBN: 9780241447970 $19.99 Another stunning book from Puffin as the anniversary celebrations roll out and let’s face it, Roald Dahl is a gift that keeps on giving. I know I wouldn’t be the only one to need to keep replenishing RD books as they become increasingly battered due to much borrowing…
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Willy Wonka’s Everlasting Book of Fun – Roald Dahl
Penguin Australia February 2020 ISBN: 9780241428139 Imprint: Puffin RRP: $14.99 What a legacy Roald Dahl left to us! His books still remain some of the most heavily borrowed in the library, they are a staple of read-alouds in the classroom and the fun just keeps on coming to one generation after another. While the long holidays might be…
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Animal Activity: Cut , fold and make your own wild things – Isabel Thomas
Bloomsbury May 2017 ISBN: 9781408870068 Imprint: Bloomsbury Activity Books RRP $14.99 Bloomsbury just has the BEST activity books for all ages! This is a super treat for lovers of science and nature. It’s described as a ‘self-destructing, action-packed activity book’ and it certainly is. So much to cut, fold, create, share, display and think about…
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Happy Holidays for Everyone (especially parents!)
Here in Queensland, the independent schools broke up over a week ago and the state schools finished up last Friday. I can guarantee that there are already kids complaining about being bored! Any of these will stop them in their tracks. The Arty Book – Nikalas Catlow, David Sinden Bloomsbury September 2016 ISBN: 9781408870662 Imprint:…
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Look and Learn Fun
Look and Learn Fun Allen & Unwin Bloomsbury Activity Books Christmas is coming and though these would not be a good fit for your library they would be perfect pressies for any little people in your life. As educators we know that play and learning not only should go together but must especially in…
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The Clementine Rose Busy Day Book – Jacqueline Harvey
ISBN: 9780857984111 Published: 01/10/2014 Imprint: Random House Australia Children’s Extent: 96 pages RRP $17.99 With the excitement of Christmas over, some little people may need something to keep them busy as the last few weeks of holidays stretch out and all those girls who have enjoyed the Clementine Rose stories will just love this activity book. Whether it’s writing,…
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