Jon Klassen is back! And he’s kind of outdone himself this time. The Rock from the Sky is more than just a picture book. It’s a picture book extravaganza! Really five books in one, The Rock from the Sky centres […]
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Myra here. We are delighted to dedicate our Wednesdays to featuring nonfiction titles, as per usual. We would also be linking our nonfiction choices with our reading themes throughout the year, when we can. We are pleased to launch our […]
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World Bee Day is coming up on May 20 and I’ve been showcasing some of my new favourite bee books of late, including ‘The Very Clever Bee’ which you can see my review of here and my more extensive list […]
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Jackie French takes us on a journey through Australia’s infamous, yet exciting early history of 1874, that reveals how legends were made. The era is displayed through a rich and beautifully designed tapestry, woven from the stories the characters tell […]
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New subscription on YouTube: Glue Gun | 3D Pen Crafts You’ve Never Seen Before
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Juana Martinez-Neal Discusses Zonia’s Rain Forest An interview with Juana Martinez-NealThe Children’s Book Review In this episode of the Growing Readers Podcast, I talk with the absolutely incredible, award-winning author-illustrator Juana Martinez-Neal. We discuss the heartfelt, visually stunning picture book Zonia’s Rain […]
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Pink Giveaway Sponsored by Kyle LittleThe Children’s Book Review Pink is the story of Arossa, a baby flamingo, and how she saved the birds and their beloved pink feathers. She’ll teach everyone how being different can be a wonderful thing! […]
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Ever wondered how the most amazing creatures survive urban life? To simply discover them at your feet without you noticing them and to remain perfectly hidden – almost like an invisibility cloak? Australian Artist, author and illustrator Marc Martin introduces […]
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I’ve admired Ping Zhu since seeing Swan Lake (a favorite leporello, you can see more here), so it feels like I’ve waited a while to talk to her about her work! Today we’re discussing The Snail with the Right Heart: A True […]
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Myra here. It is that time of the week again where we share a book quote that seemed particularly striking for us. For the month of MAY, our book quote theme is: FLOWERS The month of May always brings to […]
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