Proudly supported by Major Artistic Partner, Deakin University, Geelong Arts Centre’s Family Magic program returns in 2022 with a diverse range of fantastic family-friendly productions. Consisting of six brilliantly dynamic, engaging and accessible performances, the program is designed to captivate, […]
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Published by Amazon Crossing Summary: Zhao Di and her friends live in northern China, where the new year is celebrated for 15 days. A highlight is the lanterns, traditionally given by uncles, that are lit and carried through the dark […]
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Bathe the Cat by Alice B. McGinty and David Roberts is a hilarious visual treat! An energetic family of five people must clean the house before Grandma comes to visit. The decide to list out all the chores on the fridge […]
Read more →![[Nonfiction Wednesday] A Drumbeat that Demands Justice in Nina’s “Raging Storm of Song”](https://gatheringbooks.files.wordpress.com/2022/01/typorama-6.jpg?w=1900&h=1900 "[Nonfiction Wednesday] A Drumbeat that Demands Justice in Nina’s “Raging Storm of Song”")
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 theme throughout the year, when we can. This year, we hope to feature […]
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Mrs Koala has a beauty parlour and lots and lots of clients ready to be beautified! In this fabulously fun count down book (from 10 to 1), you’ll meet a cast of colourful creatures who visit Mrs Koala for a […]
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Published by Henry Holt and Co. Summary: Dandan finds out her family is moving just days before Lunar New Year. She and her best friend Yueyue try to enjoy every moment of the celebration. They stuff themselves with Nainai’s delicious […]
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An interview with Eva Chen and Sophie DiaoThe Children’s Book Review In this episode, I talk with New York Times bestselling author Eva Chen and illustrator Sophie Diao about their picture book I Am Golden, a moving ode to the […]
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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 February, our book quote theme is: KISS. I had English literature as my minor […]
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