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12 Great Christmas Books for Kids
There are, of course, lots of Christmas books for kids in the shops at this time of year. The covers feature reindeer, Santa and lots of snow and glitter and the books, at first glance, look like they might be fun. But take a closer look, turn a few pages and many of the books start to look a bit … well … gimmicky. A bit cartoon-y and boring. To me, the vast majority of these books lack charm …
10 Picture Books About Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
Here are my ten favourite picture books for introducing children to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures. I use them in the classroom with children aged between 5 and 12 years and but these are books that even older children and adults will enjoy.
Sorry Day: The Perfect Book to Read Aloud
Tuesday 26 May 2020 is National Sorry Day in Australia and I have a wonderful picture book to share with you which is perfect for helping children understand why this day is important. It’s called Sorry Sorry and it’s a book you can share with children from about the age of four up. But first, a bit about National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week.
14 ANZAC Day Books for Children
These ANZAC Day books for children are a wonderful way to introduce your child to the First World War and the Gallipoli campaign and to what life was like at that time in Australia. The books range from simple texts to books suitable for older children, including teenagers and even adults. Some of the books are non-fiction while others are …
17 Best Easter Books for Children
Here are 17 fun Easter-themed books for children which I hope you’ll enjoy sharing with your little ones. There’s a touch-and-feel book, some beautiful Easter board books for babies and a couple of non-fiction titles which do a good job of explaining the origins of our Easter celebrations and some of the symbols of Easter. I’ve also included a …
12 Books About Ramadan For Kids
These 12 books about Ramadan for kids are a great way to teach children all about Ramadan and Eid. I am not of the Muslim faith but I share these books with the children I teach because I think it’s important for them to understand and respect the beliefs of others. So what is Ramadan? When does it happen and why? …
10 Best St Patrick’s Day Books For Kids
The St Patrick’s Day books for kids on this page are a fun way to explore with children how and why people celebrate St Patrick’s Day. As a teacher I find that, although many schools celebrate St Patrick’s Day in some way, most of the children have no idea who Saint Patrick was, why he has a day dedicated to remembering him or why everyone …
20 Valentine’s Day Books For Kids
Are Valentine’s Day children’s books a thing these days? Well, yes and no. As a mum and now as a teacher, I use Saint Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to discuss two things: the origins of Valentine’s Day and the celebrations and customs which go along with it; and the concept of love in all its many forms. For many years now I’ve been using picture books …
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I’m Felicity.
I blog about children’s books and reading and about their potential for enriching the lives of young humans.
I review picture books, board books and sometimes books for older children.
As well as being a lover of all things to do with books and reading, I’m a mum of three young adults and a primary school teacher.
I also create gift baskets filled with the very best books for children from newborns to four-year-olds.
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