Tag: Australia

  • Deadly Reads for Deadly Readers (Saltwater Series)

    This is a gorgeous collection of beautiful readers aimed carefully at those who are just branching out on the exciting journey of reading books for the very first time. Each of these vibrant books features gorgeous illustrations. The first two, (Band A books), Animals Move and Claws, Eyes, Flippers feature the artwork of the superbly…

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  • My Home Broome
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    My Home Broome

    My Home Broome would be a great addition to many school libraries, to really showcase all the glorious things Broome has to offer.

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  • Me and My Dad

        Me and My Dad is a perfect addition to our Father’s Day list. With a fine sprinkling of just a few words on each page, this one is perfect for the youngest reader. As with all great children’s picture books, the depth and joy of this story also lies within the captivating illustrations.…

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    Alex and The Watermelon Boat

        Chris McKimmie uses his unique style and imagination to tackle the Brisbane Floods from the perspective of young Alex, thus creating a highly compelling and creative picture book, Alex and The Watermelon Boat. The rain is pouring. It’s so loud Alex’s family have to shout to be heard. Despite warnings to the contrary…

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  • Mark of the Wagarl

    The Mark of the Wagarl is based on a traditional story from the Nyoongar people of the south-west of Western Australia. Expertly told by Lorna Little, elder of the Bindjareb Nyoongar community, Lorna cites the children as her main reason for writing … “They are strong in their desire to share stories with their wadjella…

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  • Do Not Forget Australia

    Do Not Forget Australia

    Do Not Forget Australia by Sally Murphy is a poignant picture book about Henri, about France, about Billy and about Australia. It is based on the true story of how strong bonds are developed in the face of adversity, where people pull together in a show of human kindness no matter how large the distance…

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  • Queenie: One Elephant’s Story

      Queenie: One Elephant’s Story, is the lovingly researched, beautifully illustrated picture book which has re captured the magnificence of Queenie – a resident of Melbourne Zoo for nearly 40 years. Corinne Fenton has revived Queenie’s memory for a new generation whilst capturing on paper the many, many fond memories held by an older generation.…

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  • All The Way to WA

        All the Way to WA is the perfect picture book for those who like to absorb the tiny details in a book, to pour over it picking up on the details they may have missed on the first, second or even third reading. Roland Harvey’s intricate. quirky and humorous illustrations lend themselves exactly…

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  • From Big Things Little Things Grow

    It began as a rock protest song penned by Paul Kelly and Kev Carmoy, and was first recorded back in 1991. Ultimately, however, the story itself began back in 1966 during the Gurindji walk-off at Wave Hill in NT led by Vincent Lingiari. What began as a fight re the poor working conditions and unequal…

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    Possum Magic

    This truly is a must have, classic Australian book for children. A beautiful magical story about … yes, two possums … we really couldn’t let My Book Corner go on much longer with out putting this one on the shelves. Possum Magic is the tale of two possums. One is invisible – but soon gets…

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  • Magic Beach

    Magic Beach is a beautiful picture book which revels in the glory of the imaginative childhood – it delights in our child’s ability to turn everything in to such an exciting adventure. An Australian bestseller this is clearly loved and adored by both children and their parents. My Book Corner loved the endearing pattern to…

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  • Yirra and her deadly dog, Demon

    Established Wiradjuri writer Anita Heiss worked collaboratively with the mainly Indigenous students of La Perouse school to create this fun, light hearted tale of Yirra’s struggle to train her aptly name dog, Demon. Full of funny stories about Demon’s antics this one is sure to entertain. It follows Yirra and her school friends, her clashes…

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  • My Australian Story: Who Am I?

    Who Am I? tells one story from the Stolen Generation, and in the opinion of My Book Corner, is an ideal way in which to teach understanding of this period in Australia’s history. The journal format of any story has immediate appeal to younger readers, they can relate to it, it’s on their level and…

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  • Stolen Girl

    Stolen Girl

    Stolen Girl captures the emotions of just one girl who was a part of something much larger – 100,000 Australian children who were taken from their homes and have been referred to as the ‘Stolen Generation.’ The reader joins “the girl” as she wakes, again, to the sound of the bell at the children’s home.…

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  • Loongie the Greedy Crocodile

    The most striking thing about this picture book? Well, that would be the illustrations by Bronwyn Housten from the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Hard to believe this is her first book! Loongie, the crocodile at Walaman Creek, manages to look both fierce and cheeky at the same time – I think it has something…

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