History can be a hard pill to swallow. It’s easy to choke on a diet of dried up, dusty old facts about dried up, dusty old people. Trouble is, what those folk did in our not so distant pasts was often fascinating and ground-breaking and well worth exploring. So how do you find the right […]
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By: Renee Taprell,
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By: Renee Taprell,
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See the quiet quokka rocking her baby to sleep and the noisy numbat on the drums. Watch the energetic emu winning her race and the lazy lizard lunging in the sun (with his sunscreen on, of course).
This delightful board book Aussie Animal Opposites written by Elizabeth Lee and illustrated by Liz Faul, introduces children to the concept of opposites and will help build a vocabulary in young children in a fun and educational way.
Published by the National Library of Australia, Aussie Animal Opposites features colourful illustrations perfect for young children and will have children interacting, mimicking the animals and looking for opposites in their everyday environment.
Not just your ordinary opposites book, the end pages include information about Aussie animals using realistic images and snippets of information. This reinforces the educational component and encourages further discussion and interest. I highly recommend Aussie Animal Opposites as a suitable book for young learners and I'm sure children will request again and again.
By: Renee Taprell,
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If you're an avid reader of Australian history or just proud to be an Aussie, then this is the book for you to buy and share with family and friends.
Tania McCartney, author of the popular Riley travel adventures series, has written a stunning book called, Australian Story: An Illustrated Timeline. It was published by The National Library of Australia in 2011.
'Once there was nothing. Then there was something.'
From the explosive beginnings of our planet 180,000 million years ago, to the formation of the Australian landscape 16,000 year ago, Australian Story takes you on a fascinating journey through the history of our indigenous people, past the First Fleet's arrival in 1788, to our modern day Australia.
Tania has researched and presented key moments in our history; including topics such as ecological change, social upheaval, politics, invention, the industrial war, immigration, celebration, cultural and modern technology-not forgetting the things that Aussie's are most recognised for; Vegemite, Lamingtons, The Melbourne Cup, the Akubra Hat, and the Sydney Opera House.
Combined with a striking collection of images from the National Library of Australia's digital collection, Australian Story: An illustrated timeline, is a real treasure and delight for young children to read and pore over.
I believe that it'll be extremely popular in schools as a 'Children's Non-Fiction Picture Book' for it's honest look at how far we've come as a nation, who we are today, and where we continue to go.
Where will we go next? What will we do? It's all up to you...
If you'd like to follow more of Tania McCartney's blog tour, then click on the links below.
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If you’re already thinking how to fill the sleigh this Christmas, climb on in and assume the brace position because it’s only 44 more days until Christmas. Yes! As terrifying as that may sound, here are three fantastic new reads to lessen the impact. They are cheerfully Christmassy, are already, or destined to be classics […]
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By: Renee Taprell,
on 3/4/2014
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'The animals in the bush are scared. Something is making terrible noises- is the snake making that hissing? Is it a bear making that growling sound? Can you hear an evil goblin snoring? Help! a giant is roaring!'
Night Monsters was published November 2013 by The National Library of Australia , written by Nina Poulos, and illustrated by Cheryl Westenberg.
Cackle Kookaburra, Waddle Wombat, Ernest the Echidna, Prunella Possum and their Australian bush friends join together in this rollicking rhyme to reveal who is making all the noises at night.
Larry the Lyrebird finally confesses that he is making all the noises with his mimicking ability. This leads to lively, illustrated information at the back of the book about how the Lyrebird got its name, which has the fancier tail, how they build their nests, and where they live.
With its bright, vibrant illustrations and likeable characters, Night Monsters is a must for children. It begs to be read time and time again as children will enjoy the anticipation of knowing what's going to happen and interacting with the animal sounds.
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By: Renee Taprell,
on 3/1/2013
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See the quiet quokka rocking her baby to sleep and the noisy numbat on the drums. Watch the energetic emu winning her race and the lazy lizard lunging in the sun (with his sunscreen on, of course).
This delightful board book Aussie Animal Opposites written by Elizabeth Lee and illustrated by Liz Faul, introduces children to the concept of opposites and will help build a vocabulary in young children in a fun and educational way.
Published by the National Library of Australia, Aussie Animal Opposites features colourful illustrations perfect for young children and will have children interacting, mimicking the animals and looking for opposites in their everyday environment.
Not just your ordinary opposites book, the end pages include information about Aussie animals using realistic images and snippets of information. This reinforces the educational component and encourages further discussion and interest. I highly recommend Aussie Animal Opposites as a suitable book for young learners and I'm sure children will request again and again.
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By: Renee Taprell,
on 3/8/2012
Blog: Books for Little Hands (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
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Tania McCartney, author of the popular Riley travel adventures series, has written a stunning book called, Australian Story: An Illustrated Timeline. It was published by The National Library of Australia in 2011.
'Once there was nothing. Then there was something.'
From the explosive beginnings of our planet 180,000 million years ago, to the formation of the Australian landscape 16,000 year ago, Australian Story takes you on a fascinating journey through the history of our indigenous people, past the First Fleet's arrival in 1788, to our modern day Australia.
Tania has researched and presented key moments in our history; including topics such as ecological change, social upheaval, politics, invention, the industrial war, immigration, celebration, cultural and modern technology-not forgetting the things that Aussie's are most recognised for; Vegemite, Lamingtons, The Melbourne Cup, the Akubra Hat, and the Sydney Opera House.
Combined with a striking collection of images from the National Library of Australia's digital collection, Australian Story: An illustrated timeline, is a real treasure and delight for young children to read and pore over.
I believe that it'll be extremely popular in schools as a 'Children's Non-Fiction Picture Book' for it's honest look at how far we've come as a nation, who we are today, and where we continue to go.
Where will we go next? What will we do? It's all up to you...
If you'd like to follow more of Tania McCartney's blog tour, then click on the links below.
Monday 5 March
Blog Tour Schedule and Book Giveaway
Kids Book Review
Book Launch Party Wrap-Up
Tania McCartney’s Blog
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By: Susanne Gervay,
on 2/6/2011
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Just have a terrific breakfast with Stephanie Owen Reader and her husband at The Hughenden this morning. It was fun sharing and swapping book news. I gave her my JACK books & Butterflies. She gave me her ’Feeling Fine’ books.
Stephanie’s new book ‘Feeling Fine’ has just been recognised by IBBY as oustanding literature on disability. Stephanie also illustrated for younger children.
I was awarded that for my young adult novel ‘Butterflies’ – so we’re connected.
Just LOVE her book LOST! A True Tale from the Bush published by the National Library of Australia.
It is such a special production especially the picture plates and the sensitive cover of the lost 3 children. It won the CBCA 2010 Eve Pownell Award.
Tales of children lost in the bush have frightened and fascinated the Australian public since colonial times. In August 1864, three children––Isaac aged nine, Jane seven, and Frank just three––survived for nine long days and eight cold winter nights in the desolate mallee scrub of the Wimmera District of western Victoria. They walked for nearly 100 kilometres with no food or shelter and very little water. Against all the odds, the children were finally found, very ill but alive. This is their inspiring story.
Stephanie’s website is:-
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By: Aline Pereira,
on 6/19/2010
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From the National Library of Australia’s June 2010 e-NEWS:
The Library has acquired the vast collection of Marcie Muir, the Australian bibliographer and champion of children’s literature.
The collection was acquired from Muir’s family who wanted the 7600 items to stay together after her death in 2007. They were the result of her lifelong passion – to track down and record every children’s book written by an Australian or about Australia.
To celebrate this acquisition, the Friends of the National Library are holding a ‘White Gloves’ evening to view a selection of treasures from the collection.
Friday 25 June, 6 pm
Visitor Centre
National Library of Australia
Parkes Place
Parkes (Canberra),Australia
Bookings: 02 6262 1698 or email friends(at)nla(dot)gov(dot)au
For more information about the collection click here and here.
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Fab review Renee. I want this book! Can't wait to learn, discover and be wowed. Thanks Tania and best wishes to you throughout this exciting tour!
You'll definitely love this book, Dim.
Tania's Brisbane book launch is at Black Cat Bookshop Paddington on Sunday 25th March at 2 pm.
You can also purchase the book directly through The National Library website. See you on Wednesday :)
Sorry Dim not 2pm but 3:30 pm for Tania's book launch.