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THE FIREFIGHTERSIt's great fun pretending to be a firefighter - zooming through the playground in pretend fire engines, putting out imaginary fires. It is even more exciting when a real fire engine with real live firefighters on board arrive for a surprise visit!Out now. Reviews: “Opening with a lovely celebration of imaginative play, The Firefighters follows a group of small children deeply involved in a pretend game of rushing to put out a shop fire. Vivid and highly effective pictures and text successfully communicate the energy and excitement of the game … It’s not only hugely enjoyable but a very useful introduction to fire safety for pre and early schoolers. Highly recommended for three to five years and an absolute must for preschool libraries.” (4 ½ stars!!!) - Reviewed by Jenny Gorman, bookseller, Megalong Books, NSW in Australian Bookseller & Publisher, Thorpe-Bowker, a division of R R Bowker LLC. © Copyright 2008, |
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“…This gorgeous picture book offering serves the dual functions of teaching about fire safety and the role of firefighters, and highlighting the fun of imaginative play. It would be a great classroom tool for fire safety lessons, but is equally just a fun read for home or school. The illustrations, by award winning illustrator Donna Rawlins are in bold acrylics with plenty of red and yellow, matching the bright red endpapers. Sue Whiting is an exciting writer, creating stories which kids want to read, and which adults enjoy sharing. An excellent offering.” -Reviewed by Sally Murphy www.aussiereviews.com “This is a cheerful participatory readaloud, with plenty of sounds … Highly recommended for both enjoyment and instruction, for up to about seven years.” Reviewed by Robin Morrow, Magpies, Vol 23. Issue 2, May 2008. In a country as drought-ridden and fire-prone as Australia, it is never too soon to teach children how to deal with fire. This attractive book should be in preschool and infant school libraries across Australia … I give it | ||||
YOU WISH JELLY FISH Jellyfish wishes he didn't have to be a drifter. | Illustrated by Lee Krutop Ages 2 - 7 Paperback 32pp Koala Books ISBN: 978 0 86461 930 3 | |||
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DANCE OF THE SUGAR PLUM FAIRY Can Marcus and Mary make enough sugarplums for the greedy King? Hardcover picture book with bonus CD narrated by Antonia Kidman. Part of the new Music Box series by New Frontier Publishing Reviews: " ...This absolutely gorgeous picture book is a treat as sweet as the lollies which adorn its pages. The story is delightfully reminiscent of the tale of the Elves and the Shoemaker and the illustrations are filled with colour and quirky characters. As if the story and illustrations weren't enough, the book is accompanied by a CD featuring the story read by Antonia Kidman and a recording of Tchaikovsky's music which is hte source of inspiration for the story ... Little girls will love it, and music teachers will also find the book a useful classroom tool. "Sally Murphy www.aussiereviews.com "...Sue Whiting has accomplished the delicate balancing act of remaining true to the original Nutcracker fairytale, without sacrificing the elements that make a great modern picture book. I loved the touches of humour, the use of onomatopoeia, the repetition that cries out for children to join in...Sarah Davis's illustrtations just pop off the page, full of character and fun, yet subtly underscoring the fairy tale setting..." "...a clever combination of classic fairytale storytelling and rich passages full of movement and sound..." |
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LOOKING FOR ANIMALS A lift the flap book. The family goes looking for animals ... but all the animals are hiding. Can you find the animals in this lift-the-flap book? |
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Millie were the best of mates. Reviews "Elephant Dance is a beautiful picture book about friendship and compromise. the repeated refrain of 'boom-boompa-chee' will delight youngsters who will echo it during and after the story - when I read it to a class of year one students they wanted to boom-boompa-chee around the school for the rest of the day. The illustrations by Nina Rycroft, are in beautiful pastels with the browns and greys of the elephants offset by rich orange and blue skies and green grasses. The music weaves through the illustrations on coloured ribbons, symbolising the way it drifts through the air carrying the tune from page to page and across spreads.This is a beautiful picture book offering." Sally Murphy www.aussiereviews.com "The result is magical. Boom-boompa-chee, the music calls the pages to life. Children from 4 - 6 years will love the story and pictures, while learning about being a good friend." Sandy Fussell, The Reading Stack www.thereadingstack.com/TheReadingStack.pdf |
![]() Illustrated by Nina Rycroft. www.ninarycroft.com Ages 3 - 6 Paperback 32 pages 240mm X 260mm Koala Books www.koalabooks.com.au |
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What do you do when you have butterflies in your tummy, the ones that make you really shy, nervous and all a-flutter? One day a visitor arrives, who shows Tilly how to make those pesky butterflies be still. Reviews: I was quite interested to come across this book which clearly fits into the bibliotherapy genre, addressing as it does the problem of free-floating anxiety, set within an appealing narrative and complimented by good quality design and attractive illustrations Barbara James, Magpies Vol 19 Issue 3, July 2004 This is a fabulous story offering a simple method of dealing with nerves and shyness It is a great book to read aloud and lets the listener join in with taming the butterflies. This is a story that children will want to read, or listen to, over and over again. Kathryn Duncan www.aussiereviews.com North Beaches Weekender Review Here |
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PLEASE GO TO SLEEP The
night is filled with noises. Click HERE for reviews Click HERE for colouring in fun. |
![]() Illustrated by Michael Mucci Ages 3 - 6 ISBN: 1 876928 38 7 32 pages Paperback 250mm X 250mm Banana Books Looking for a copy? I have loads! Send me an email HERE. (Only $5.00 + postage!) |
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