At KidLitVic 2018, three publishers shared their expertise and insight into the world of book series. Series were a long term investment for publisher and author. A good series (eg., the Narnia series by CS Lewis etc.,) will have readers read, follow and love the characters, their world and plot line. Michael Wagner, interviewer, lead…
What I learned from KidLitVic 2018 as a first-timer. The whole day was much more than I anticipated and made less daunting with a familiar face or three. My aim was to look, listen and learn during KidLitVic – free from the nervousness of assessments. Prior to the big day was the logistics of negotiating…
I’d like to acknowledge I reviewed this for StoryLinks. Brotherband, The Caldera, 7, starts with the annual Maktig contest. Stigâs father, Olaf, arrives to ask Hal and his Heron brotherband fighters to save a 14-year-old emperor kidnapped by the pirate Myrgos. The action, tension and adventure begin when the Heron brotherband set off on their quest.…
Happily, Ever After, The Little Mermaid is a retold story. Itâs about Ariel, the little mermaid, who longed to see the world above. In this story Ariel is 14 going on 15. It could segue to open-up discussion about stereotypes and relationships, providing it’s compared with real-life expectations. Author Alex Field, has included the familiar…
(2018 CBCA Notable) By Michelle Worthington and  Katrin Dreiling When âThe Worldâs Worst Pirateâ bobbed above my horizon, I eyed it and thought what could possibly be different about this pirate book? Itâs a gregarious fun-loving picture book. Itâll toss you about, like young Will, with the rise and fall of the seafaring ship.…
(2018 CBCA Notable) Written and Illustrated by Alison Lester âThe Very Noisy Babyâ is a sweet early childhood picture book about a baby who mimics animals sounds. One by one, a community of people are drawn together in their quest to find their missing owl, horse, cow etc., As each person knocks on the door,…
âWhat I Wish for Every Childâ by Authors and Illustrators who presented at the Celebrate Reading National Conference, The Literature Centre, Fremantle, WA. Before presenters shared their âWish Listâ, Australian Childrenâs Laureate, 2016 to 2017, Leigh Hobbs read a letter from Glenda Millard. She wished all, âa wonderful time drenched⌠in the solace⌠and joyâ…
Author Renee Hills and Illustrator Anna Jacobson âTurtle Loveâ starts with a young boy skipping out the front door to greet the day, greet his friends and the beach that lay ahead. He and his friends savour the grit of the sand, the slapping waves, the flying seagulls and scurrying little soldier crabs. The glorious…
Author Luise Manning and Illustrator Elizabeth Burnett âTurtle Needs Helpâ will have a major effect on saving loggerhead turtles â when used as a stepping stone towards their survival. This book will pique a child’s curiosity about how they can protect this ocean creature. As most children are fascinated with turtles, they’ll be keen to help. Manning…
Jeannie Baker’s ‘Circle’ Exhibition had guests in awe of the detailed 3D close-up canvases of her latest book – ‘Circle’. Numerous literary, art and science enthusiasts were fascinated with the large, original artworks. Curator Dale Arvidsson, of the Botanical Gardens, Mt Coot-tha launched the ‘Circle’ Exhibition at Richard Randall Art Studio, Mt Coot-tha. ‘Circle’ was inspired by the…
Author Jenny Woolsey While some may compare âRide High Pineappleâ to ‘Wonder’ the movie, Jenny Woolsey’s book walks the walk, and talks the talk â from Jenny and her daughter’s life. It is an empowerment resource which deals with anxiety, honesty, secrets, boys, bullying and how to work through adverse situations. It follows a young girl’s insecurities â jealous of…
Originally posted on mybalanced mind~body~soul:
Whenever you have a negative thought or emotion, about yourself, another, or some situation, it’s nice to remember that a thought/emotion is a guest, and guests come and go. A guest will visit for a short time, but will eventually leave. It doesn’t reside with you. Negative thoughts,…
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