I have a definite soft-spot for books giving me a window onto other cultures. Today I’ve got a raft of enticing stories that do just that, and I’ll be returning to this topic again later this fall with a second …
Tag: Australia
Tour the World — Destination: Australia, New Zealand, and Micronesia
Welcome to Australia, the first stop on our world tour! With side trips to New Zealand and Micronesia for good measure. There are gobs of cute stories out there featuring koalas, wombats and the like which often appear in “Learn …
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eight fresh-as-a-breeze reads (to enjoy with lemonade)
It’s full-on May. Green swathes the earth, tulips paint gardens, socks and shoes lie discarded. Time for some fresh, glad picture books for hammock and lemonade time. Every one of these is guaranteed to be a juicy pleasure for thirsty, curious …
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Osprey, Oman, and the Outback…3 fiction faves
School breaks are coming up soon. If your kids are looking for something to read, here are 3 titles I’ve recently enjoyed. None are brand new, so you should be able to nab them from the library shelves easily: Audrey …
oodles of oddities from down under
Today I’ve got three beautiful books, all coming our way from Australia in 2015, acquainting us with some of the unique creatures trundling about down there. Prepare to be intrigued! Emu, by Claire Saxby, illustrated by Graham Byrne first U.S. …
a list of…five stories featuring captivating cultures
Are We There Yet? story and illustrations by Alison Lester Heading to the Land Down Under, this book is a grand geography lesson by popular Aussie author, Alison Lester. Eight-year-old Grace and her family — Mum, Dad, and brothers Luke …
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orange marmalade 