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Tuesday, May 31, 2016 1:12:53 PM
Susan Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Children’s Book Review, Be a Friend:
Susan said, "Children's Book Review by Susan Stephenson, www.thebookchook.comBe a Friend is a children’s picture book, created by Salina Yoon and published by Bloomsbury (2016).From the publisher: Dennis is an ordinary boy who expresses himself in..." more
Tuesday, May 24, 2016 2:03:06 PM
Susan Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Children’s iPad App, LumiKids Backyard:
Susan said, "Review by Susan Stephenson, www.thebookchook.comYou may remember I reviewed LumiKids Park in February. Here’s another digital play space by developers, Lumos Labs, and it’s just as fun and just as educational. It’s available in iOS and in..." more
Tuesday, May 17, 2016 12:24:51 PM
Susan Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Children’s Book Review, The Selected Adventures of Bottersnikes and Gumbles:
Susan said, "Reviewed by Susan Stephenson, www.thebookchook.comI was delighted to discover that The Selected Adventures of Bottersnikes and Gumbles had been published recently by HarperCollins. Written by S.A.Wakefield and illustrated by Desmond Digby, the books..." more
Tuesday, May 10, 2016 12:32:40 PM
Susan Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Books for Kids Who Love Sport:
Susan said, "Sport-themed fiction, reviewed by Susan Stephenson, www.thebookchook.comChildren who live for sport might think they have no time for reading. But introduce them to a book set in the world of their favourite sport, or starring active and competitive..." more
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 12:12:19 PM
Susan Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Children’s Book Review, Bear Make Den:
Susan said, "Children's Book Review by Susan Stephenson, www.thebookchook.comBear Make Den is a children’s picture book, written by Jane Godwin and Michael Wagner, illustrated by Andrew Joyner and published by Allen and Unwin (2016). From the publisher: Bear..." more
Thursday, April 28, 2016 12:45:27 PM
Susan Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Three Parent Plans to Create a Strong Writer:
Susan said, "Three Parent Plans to Create a Strong Writer by Susan Stephenson, www.thebookchook.comThere are lots of things we can do as parents to encourage our children to enjoy writing and master it as a skill. As I did with Three Parents Plans to Create a..." more
Tuesday, April 26, 2016 1:11:36 PM
Susan Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Children’s Book Review, Paul Meets Bernadette:
Susan said, "Children's Book Review by Susan Stephenson, www.thebookchook.comI first learned about Paul Meets Bernadette at Jen Robinson’s Book Page, a blog I try to read as often as possible because Jen makes me think, and finds great gems in children’s..." more
Sunday, April 24, 2016 12:30:45 PM
Susan Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Children’s iPad App, Tiny Tiger and Friends:
Susan said, "Review by Susan Stephenson, www.thebookchook.comHere’s a cute app for under 5s. From the developer:Great for kids!• Simple, graphical navigation. No reading required!• Gentle animated help allows child to learn the app independently. •..." more
Thursday, April 21, 2016 1:34:48 PM
Susan Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Children’s Book Week 2016 - Focus on Storytelling:
Susan said, "Written by Susan Stephenson, www.thebookchook.comStorytelling is an ancient art form that goes right back to the days when humankind told stories while huddled around a campfire. Nowadays we have many fancy digital ways to tell stories, but they are..." more
Tuesday, April 19, 2016 12:14:16 PM
Susan Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Children’s Book Week 2016 - Resources:
Susan said, "Written by Susan Stephenson, www.thebookchook.comI think it's important not to get too fixed on what makes a book suit this 2016 Children's Book Week theme. Australia IS a Story Country. Our stories come from all over: from our own indigenous..." more
Sunday, April 17, 2016 12:36:05 PM
Susan Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Children’s Book Week 2016 - Educational Activities:
Susan said, "Written by Susan Stephenson, www.thebookchook.comAre you getting ready for Children's Book Week in Australia, Saturday 20 August to Friday 26 August? It's such a wonderful way to celebrate books and reading, and to bring in lots of fun and..." more
Thursday, April 14, 2016 1:49:52 PM
Susan Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Creative Prompt for Kids - Start with a Box:
Susan said, "Creative Prompt for Kids - Start with a Boxby Susan Stephenson, www.thebookchookcom I love to come up with prompts that spark some sort of creativity in kids. A box can be imaginary or real, and the activities it suggests are only limited by..." more
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 1:18:26 AM
Susan Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Children’s Book Review, Box:
Susan said, "Children's Book Review by Susan Stephenson, www.thebookchook.comBox is a children’s picture book with flaps and fold out pages. It was written by Min Flyte and illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw, published by Nosy Crow in the UK (Australia - Allen..." more
Sunday, April 10, 2016 1:35:51 PM
Susan Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Review: iPad App, Doodlecast Pro Video Whiteboard:
Susan said, "App Review by Susan Stephenson, www.thebookchook.comDoodlecast Pro is an app I included in my List of Digital Storytelling Tools. It’s a useful app, not just for children but for everyone. Basically you draw/write, and record your voice as you do..." more
Thursday, April 7, 2016 12:04:05 PM
Susan Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Make a Comic with Comics Head:
Susan said, "Written by Susan Stephenson, www.thebookchook.comI first reviewed Comics Head in 2013. It’s a website and also an app our children can create a comic with. When I learnt that the latest update to the Comics Head app for iPad, version 3, had major..." more
Tuesday, April 5, 2016 2:01:34 PM
Susan Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Children’s Book Review, I Need a Hug:
Susan said, "Children's Book Review by Susan Stephenson, www.thebookchook.comI Need a Hug is a children's picture book, written and illustrated by Aaron Blabey, and published by Scholastic Australia (2015). RRP: $Au 16.99. From the publisher:'I need a hug. Will..." more
Sunday, April 3, 2016 1:49:17 PM
Susan Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Looking Back to January, February and March of 2015:
Susan said, "Looking Back to January, February and March of 2015by Susan Stephenson, www.thebookchook.comThis month is School Library Month in the USA, so what better month to dig around in The Book Chook archives for articles that might prove useful to..." more
Tuesday, March 22, 2016 11:53:55 AM
Susan Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Children’s Book Review, Penguin and Pinecone:
Susan said, "Children's Book Review by Susan Stephenson, www.thebookchook.comPenguin and Pinecone is a children’s picture book, written and illustrated by Salina Yoon and published by Bloomsbury (2012). From the publisher: When little Penguin finds a lost..." more
Sunday, March 20, 2016 11:03:40 AM
Susan Stephenson wrote a blog post titled January - March 2016 iPad App Reviews:
Susan said, "January - March 2016 iPad App Reviews by Susan Stephenson, www.thebookchook.comI've discovered it's useful to my readers not only to have access to my app reviews, but to have access to reviews according to theme, or in other groups. Accordingly,..." more
Thursday, March 17, 2016 12:01:41 PM
Susan Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Children’s iPad App, Alphabet Organizer:
Susan said, "A Review of Alphabet Organizerby Susan Stephenson, www.thebookchook.comRecently I’ve been reviewing the creative ReadWriteThink apps. You may remember Theme Poems and Haiku? Alphabet Organizer is another app by ReadWriteThink, not specifically..." more
Tuesday, March 15, 2016 12:01:23 PM
Susan Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Children’s Book Review, Nellie Belle:
Susan said, "Children's Book Review by Susan Stephenson, www.thebookchook.comNellie Belle is a brand new children’s picture book from celebrated author, Mem Fox. It’s illustrated by Mike Austin and published by Scholastic Australia (2016). RRP: $Au 19.99...." more
Monday, March 14, 2016 9:10:49 PM
Susan Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Library Quotes I Love:
Susan said, "Library Quotes I Loveby Susan Stephenson, www.thebookchook.comLast month I shared with you some of my favourite reading quotes. Today I’m sharing quotes that seem to me to sum up the importance of libraries and their roles as the beating heart of..." more
Monday, March 14, 2016 9:10:49 PM
Susan Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Children’s iPad App, Haiku:
Susan said, "A review of the app, Haiku by Susan Stephenson, www.thebookchook.comRecently I reviewed a children’s iPad app called Theme Poems. Today I want to tell you about Haiku, another free and excellent educational app from ReadWriteThink, that’s..." more
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 11:21:14 AM
Susan Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Children’s Book Review, The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party:
Susan said, "Children's Book Review by Susan Stephenson, www.thebookchook.comNear the end of 2015, I reviewed The Princess in Black. Here’s the next book in the series. The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party was written by Shannon Hale and Dean..." more
Tuesday, June 7, 2016 12:05:58 PM
Susan Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Reviews, Recommended Books for Older Readers 2016:
Susan said, "by Susan Stephenson, www.thebookchook.comAlthough I have a fascination (some may prefer to call it an obsession!) with children’s picture books, I love to find great books for older readers too. Below you’ll find some recently read books that I..." more