"Hey there! Hoop-la! the circus is in town! Have you seen..." I remember loving this poem in the book, it is titled The Circus.
Throwback Thursday – C.J Dennis
Lucy’s Book
You know when you see a book and you really want to read it even before you know anything about it? It captured your eye and instantly you knew it was special? This was how I felt about Lucy's Book.
A letter to Lucy Cousins – Hooray For Birds
"Can you imagine...just for one day...you're a busy bird? Yes, a bird! Hooray!"(Lucy Cousins)
Guest Teen Reviewer – Elizabeth
I am delighted to introduce to you our guest teen reviewer Elizabeth. What I love is that she reads a variety of books and has been reading a series her grandma was reading as a child.
Readings Kids Store
I recently took some time out to go and enjoy looking through the Readings Kids Store in Carlton. If you live in Melbourne or are visiting and love kids and Teen books then head in and have a look. It is the Disneyland of books.
Throwback Thursday – Things
"Once in a country called Nowehere, I heard a strange sort of call, I looked and I looked for something, but there was nothing at all." or so it seems. Even though I knew what happened next I was always excited to turn the page where I discovered more Things!
Board Book – Stripy Tiger Pattern Book
You can be certain that when a creative person such as Jane Foster creates books for babies and toddlers that you are in for something special. When a couple of her books were purchased for the library they caught my eye and I was instantly engaged
Lila and the Crow
Oh lila, from the outset my heart felt so sad that you were not accepted because of your dark hair, eyes and skin. The sadness in your eyes and the rejection you felt in the school grounds is where many children have been. I am glad I got to read your story but I am sad that it happened in the first place...
Book Choices for Story Time Sessions
Today I am sharing with you some ideas for choosing books for baby time that are interactive
Graphic Novel – Big Nate
Nate reminds me of your typically pre teen and teen (yes I am stereotyping here, and no I probably shouldn't be), looking a little crazy in the school picture (not from lack of trying to look 'normal'), driving teachers a little exasperated and denying he is on a date (it was the only seat left...really it was).
Little Big Reads 