How many books have you read, skimmed, touched, discussed, borrowed or bought this week? I decided I would tally up mine! Read The secret scriptures by Sebastian Barry – this was my bookclub book and and it was my turn to host. Half of our bookclub had read it, half had started it. We all… Continue reading My week in books
Category: Picture Books
Christmas shopping – picture books
Yes, it’s only November but we need to think about buying books for Christmas! I have a series of posts planned for you which I hope will make your Christmas shopping easier. Each Friday for the next four weeks I’ll provide a list of books which I love, and I hope you do, too. You… Continue reading Christmas shopping – picture books
Quirky picture books about mums
Nearly Mother’s Day, and there are a few whispered conversations at our place. The kids have given me quite a few books for Mother’s Day over the years – some adult novels and some picture books about mums. I’m not a fan of the sweetly sentimental picture books but I do love the quirky ones.… Continue reading Quirky picture books about mums
One minute’s silence – book review
Very happy to have a long weekend for ANZAC day – half the sport commitments and an extra day with my family – love it! Mr 6 has been talking about ANZAC day – the war, the fighting, the dying, the remembering. I read him One minute’s silence, written by David Metzenthen and illustrated by… Continue reading One minute’s silence – book review
Beth, the story of a child convict – book review
Don’t you love a coincidence? Miss 9 discovered that her class would be studying Australian convict history on the same day that my lovely Mum and I went to a book launch for Mark Wilson’s latest picture book, Beth, the story of a child convict. It’s based on the true story of Elizabeth Hayward, a… Continue reading Beth, the story of a child convict – book review
Fairytales – part 1
Mr 6 is looking at fairytales in his class – the traditional type as well as riffs on the original version. We have quite the collection of fairytale type picture books so I thought I’d do a few posts on this topic, as the stories are so funny and wonderful. I think the main reason… Continue reading Fairytales – part 1
Books for starting school and kinder
So, I’ve had a great break from the usual rhythm of life, and we’ve moved house. Our ‘real’ house is now a shell of its former self – and I mean that literally! The back has been demolished and there are holes in walls where new doorways will fit. I’ll tell you more about that… Continue reading Books for starting school and kinder
Books for kids about Christmas
Miss 9 and Mr 6 think Christmas books are the best. They only come out for a month each year, so there is a sense of both remembering and rediscovering them, another year older. Here’s a list of ten of our favourite Christmas books. The fourth king, the story of the other wise man, written… Continue reading Books for kids about Christmas
Buying picture books for Christmas
Here’s a list of a dozen fabulous picture books. I’ve chosen them for different reasons – humour, language, meditation etc. All books are suitable for 2-6 year-olds, and I’ve specified below if there’s a different age group. Rhyme and wit – The highway rat written by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler. While I almost… Continue reading Buying picture books for Christmas
Sad, the dog – a video book review
The Little Bookroom in Carlton is one of those wonderful places that I could stay in all day. It’s cosy and inviting, and filled with children’s books. In the last school holidays, I took Mr 6 there for a story and drawing session with Tull Suwannakit. Tull is the illustrator of Sad, the Dog, written… Continue reading Sad, the dog – a video book review