The Letterbox Tree
The Letterbox Tree by Rebecca Lim and Kate Gordon is a speculative fiction story about Tasmania under climate threat, a story that highlights how the behaviours, values and actions of today impact future generations. This tale serves as a window into a future, where Australia has been adversely affected by climate change and provides a […]
The Tantrum That Saved the World
The Tantrum That Saved the World co-authored by Megan Herbert and Professor Michael E. Mann and illustrated by Megan Herbert, is a timely book that would make an invaluable addition to any library collection about climate change, activism and hope. This empowering and highly engaging solution focussed story, written for readers 5-9 years, in rhyming […]
One More Mountain
Title: One More Mountain Authors: Deborah Ellis Publisher: Allen and Unwin Publication date: November 1, 2022 RRP: $16.99 (AUD) Teaching resource: A comprehensive teaching resource written by Robyn Sheahan-Bright is available to download from the Allen and Unwin website. One More Mountain, the fifth book in the Parvana series by Deborah Ellis is set in modern-day Afghanistan in 2021 […]
How to be Prime Minister and Survive Grade Five
Title: How to be Prime Minister and Survive Grade Five Author: Carla Fitzgerald Publisher: University of Queensland Press – UQP Publication date: 2 August 2022 Themes: Action, courage, democracy, friendship, resilience, sisters, Additional notable information: Teachers’ notes can be downloaded from the UQP website here How to be Prime Minister and Survive Grade Five by Carla […]
Flipper and Finnegan – The True Story of How Tiny Jumpers Saved Little Penguins
Title: Flipper and Finnegan – The True Story of How Tiny Jumpers Saved Little Penguins Author: Sophie Cunningham Illustrator: Anil Tortop Publisher: Allen & Unwin Imprint: Albert Street Books Publication date: 16 August, 2022 RRP: $19.99(AUD) Flipper and Finnegan – The True Story of How Tiny Jumpers Saved Little Penguins is the second collaboration between […]
Hope on the Horizon: A children’s handbook on empathy, kindness and making a better world
Title: Hope on the Horizon: A children’s handbook on empathy, kindness and making a better world. Author: Onjali Q. Raúf Illustrators: Isobel Lundie and cover illustration by Pippa Curnick Pages: 288 Publisher: Wren and Rook an imprint of Hachette Children’s Group Publication date: 31st May 2022 Themes: the power of kindness, empathy, hope, activism, community, role […]