Sidney of Sydney
Picture books based on true stories often spark curiosity, inspire further exploration and are a gateway to rich discussions. One perfect example of this is the charming tale, Sidney of Sydney by Sue Whiting, illustrated by Liz Anelli and published by Walker Books. Some young readers may see themselves in Sidney, a penguin with an […]
Three Dresses
Title: Three Dresses Author and illustrator: Wanda Gibson Publisher: University of Queensland Press (UQP) Publication date: April 2024 Themes: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander customs and beliefs, impacts of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, surviving colonisation and Protection Acts, life on Aboriginal missions, identity and belonging, connection to Country Comprehensive teachers’ notes which include numerous […]
Listen
Title: Listen Authors: Duncan Smith and Nicole Godwin Paintings by: Jandamarra Cadd Publisher: Wild Dog Books Publication date: August 2023 RRP: $24.99 Teachers’ Notes: Available on the Wild Dog Books website here From the creators who produced We Are Australians comes Listen, masterfully and powerfully written by Duncan Smith and Nicole Godwin with breathtaking and joyous paintings by […]
Give Bees A Chance
In this informative and witty picture book, Give bees a Chance by Bethany Barton, the narrator who is quite the bee expert attempts to persuade Edgar that bees deserve a chance and this argument is supported with lots of facts about bees to illustrate just how special and valuable they are. Edgar needs some convincing […]