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The Premier’s Reading Challenge – QLD
The QLD Premier’s Reading Challenge registration is now open. The Reading Challenge promotes literacy in young people by encouraging students from Prep to Year 7 to read a variety of books. In 2010, more than 660 schools and over 100,000 … Continue reading
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Tagged australian books, black dog books, children, great books, kids, picture books, PRC, read, reading, Recommended books for children, youth
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Happy Easter!
We hope you all have a wonderful Easter and enjoy the holidays. Be sure to visit again soon for more great author interviews and giveaways.
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Tagged books, easter, easter book, easter bunny, Jedda Robaard, kids, picture books, rabbit picture, Rabbit's Year
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Author Spotlight – Interview with Michael Panckridge
Michael Panckridge Michael is the author of over thirty books included the highly acclaimed Legends and Anniversary Legends series. He is also pretty mad-keen on sport. He has played cricket, football, soccer, tennis, hockey, and golf. In this interview, Michael … Continue reading
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Tagged author, black dog books, book, childrens, fiction, great read, interview, kids, Michael Panckridge, new, new release, novel, reading, The Book of Gabrielle, The Boy Who Wasn't There, writing
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The Children’s Book Festival
If you’re looking for something to keep the kids occupied this weekend then be sure to check out the Children’s Book Festival in Melbourne. This event is a great way to encourage a love of books for kids and it’s … Continue reading
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Tagged author, book signing, children, childrens, event, festival, free, fun, illustration, illustrator, kids, sally rippin, terry denton
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Attention Western Australian Readers!
Jan Ramage and Mark Wilson at the Freemantle Children’s Literature Centre Freemantle Children’s Literature Centre is running a FREE Family Open Day this Sunday 3 April 2011 11am – 4pm with special Guests Jan Ramage and Mark Wilson. Free Session: … Continue reading
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Tagged author, books, children, event, family, Jan Ramage, kids, Mark Wilson, picture books, Stranded
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Book Giveaway in The Chronicle!
Be sure to grab a copy of The Chroncle next Tuesday (March 29th) for your chance to win a copy of Heroes of The Kokoda Track by Nicolas Brasch. ‘Nicolas Brasch has created an excellent resource for children studying the … Continue reading
Our New March Titles.
Fromelles by Carole Wilkinson ISBN: 978-1-74203-176-7, RRP: $18.99, Middle non-fiction The Battle of Fromelles lasted less than 24 hours. When it was over, more than 5000 Australian soldiers were killed, wounded or taken prisoner. More Australian soldiers died at Fromelles … Continue reading
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Tagged australian, black dog books, book, childrens, craft, fiction, kids, new, non fiction, novel, read, reading, release, review, sewing, Sue Lawson, toymaking, writing
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Behind the Scenes – The making of a picture book, Rabbit’s Year
Concept work for Rabbit’s Year – Roughs by Jedda Robaard Playing around with different versions of rabbit… Rabbit’s form takes shape… Rabbit gets a scarf… And finally, some colour… And a Rabbit’s Year is born! Buy Rabbit’s Year Now For … Continue reading
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Tagged australian, author, black dog books, childrens, Chinese horoscope, Chinese zodiac, drafts, drawings, fiction, giveaway, illustration, images, Jedda Robaard, kids, Melissa Keil, picture, picture book, Rabbit, Rabbit's Year, read, reading, release, writing
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Our new February titles!
Buy Rabbit’s Year Now Rabbit’s Year by Melissa Keil, illustrated by Jedda Robaard It was Rabbit’s special year, but Rabbit didn’t feel very special. All Rabbit wanted was a friend — but making friends wasn’t easy for shy Rabbit… 2011 … Continue reading
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Tagged australian, author, black dog books, book, childrens, Chinese horoscope, Denis Wright, fiction, Heroes of the Kokoda Track, kids, Kokoda Track, new, Nicolas Brasch, non fiction, novel, picture, Rabbit's Year, reading, release, review, Violence 101, writing, young adult
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Dr Carla Litchfield feature article in The Advertiser
Turning a new page on endangered species Written by Clare Peddie From: The Advertiser – January 29, 2011 Source: The Advertiser YOUNGSTERS can help save endangered species, says psychologist and author Dr Carla Litchfield. Her latest book, Saving Tigers, is … Continue reading
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Tagged animals, australian, author, black dog books, book, children, childrens, conservation, Dr Carla Litchfield, endangered species, environment, kids, non fiction, picture, rare earth, Saving Tigers, tigers, writing
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