National Simultaneous Storytime

Today is National Simultaneous Storytime. Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country. The story chosen for this years event is the The Brothers Quibble by Aaaron Blabley.

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Spalding Quibble ruled the roost.

He shared it with no other.

But then his parents introduced

a brand new baby brother…

Uh oh.

Resources for National Simultaneous Story telling time can be found here.  These versions of The Brothers Quibble are yours to enjoy until Friday 29 May 2015.

New Book

Senior Fiction

city of halves

Girls are disappearing and strange creatures are on the streets. Lily is saved by a tattooed and not-quite-human Regan when she is attacked by a two-headed dog. Regan is the Guardian of the Gates and it is his job to protect both halves of the city, the new and the old. Join Lily and Regan on their adventure as they race to find the girls, discover the truth, and expose a terrible conspiracy.

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Speed of Light_Joy Cowley_Gecko Press_300dpi“Speed of Light” by Joy Cowley. Jeff’s father is more interested in his money than his family. He has a brother who is in prison, a sister with a dark secret and a mother who pretends nothing is wrong. Jeff copes by burying himself in a world of mathematics. Jeff’s life changes when a terrible storm hits and a strand old women appears and challenges every thing Jeff has believed to be true.

10+

time fetch

‘The Time Fetch” by Amy Herrick Is a thrilling adventure. Edward picks up a rock – a sleeping Time Fetch and touching it will release the foragers. The Foragers have been woken too early and they begin to multiply and gobble up time. Edward must try and stop the foragers.

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Adjusting to a new country and a new school was never going to be easy for Herschelle. The food is strange, it’s so different to South Africa and, worst of all, no one understands the Aussie slang he’s learnt on the web.

But it’s the similarities that make things really hard. Herschelle will have to confront racism, bullying and his own past before Australia can feel like home . . .

A moving, funny new novel by one of Australia’s best-loved authors.

9+

In case you haven’t read any in the series “The impossible Quest” here is a book Trailer for the first in the series.

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Visit The Impossible Quest website to learn more about the author and the characters she has created. Book 3 is on the new book shelf waiting to be reserved and borrowed.

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If you are a dog lover, fans of Wimpy Kid and graphic novels you will be throughly entertained by ‘Apocalypse Bow Wow’. The end is nigh. Apocalypse has dawned. Everyone has gone … everyone, that is, except for two dogs. Unbeknownst to Brownie and Apollo the world has turned to utter chaos. It is only when dinner time comes and goes, that the pair slowly begin to realise that their owners might be Gone For Good.

There’s only one option – leave the comfort of their sofa and head into what’s left of the world. With only their wits about them, Brownie and Apollo must find a way to survive. It’s a dog-eat-dog world now!

8+

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Izzy and her friends are SHOCKED when they meet their new headteacher. He has black hair, wears a cape and has funny, wormy lips. One time, they even hear him hissing in his office, and sunlight makes him go bright red!

But it’s when he bans garlic bread on Italian Day that they KNOW. Their new headteacher is a VAMPIRE and his army of vampire rats are going to take over the school. EEEK!!

6+

casebookHave you been following the adventures of the guinea pig detectives; coco Carlomango and his cousin Alberta?

 

 

 

 

More Junior Fiction

hey jack

time machine

shaun

superman

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lulu bell

spooky-house

New Books

New books on offer this week include
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Have you tried the “Crawf’s Kick it to Nick” series?

And another sports novel, “The Kaboom Kid” by David Warner.

For the year six and seven students “Seventh Son” by Joseph Delaney.

“The Last Spirit Warrior” by P. J. Tierney.

“The Anti-Princess Club” a series for girls who don’t need rescuing.

The series follows the lives of 10-year-old best friends: Emily Martin, Bella Singh, Grace Bennett and Chloe Karalis.

The girls thumb their noses at helpless fairytale princesses who wait all their lives to be rescued by a prince.

Find out more by going to the “Anti-Princess Club” website

“Fadi” from the “Stuff Happens” series

A new Dirty Bertie book “Zombie” Watch David Roberts as he draws Dirty Bertie.

Watch the step by step guide. Now it is your turn. Have a go at drawing Dirty Bertie, bring your pictures into the library so we can put them on display.

For Pirate lovers

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And for those who are mad about Football
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Don’t forget you can reserve books on display.

National Reconciliation Week 2015

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it’s time to change it up! A time to share culture, connect with community, stop racism or celebrate Indigenous success at every opportunity.

What is National Reconciliation Week?

National Reconciliation Week Fact sheet

 Teaching and learning Ideas

Reconciliation SA in partnership with the Aboriginal Education and Employment unit of Department of Education and Children’s Services, Catholic Education SA, the Association of Independent Schools of SA and Dare to Lead have produced Education Packs. Citizenship: let’s talk recognition55,000 years and counting: celebrating our shared historyThe Stolen GenerationsThe 1967 referendum and Forgotten Heroes.

The Education Packs are designed to be stand-alone teaching resources for early, primary and middle years.

Share Our Pride -This website gives you a glimpse of how life looks from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspective. Topics covered include ‘Who are the First Australians?’ What special connections do we have to the land?’ Why does the past matter today? Why can’t we just put it all behind us? What are some of our strengths, joys and victories?

Reconciliation Timeline

Narragunnawali – Reconciliation in Schools and Early Learning

schoolatoz – Aboriginal Reconciliation – explains what is reconciliation and the movements leading up to reconciliation. NSW Education Department

Indigenous Language Map

Behind the News – Reports covering Marbo, Land Rights, the Constitution and Indigenous Languages

Resources for Sorry Day – May 26th acknowledges the impact of the policies of forcible removal on Australia’s indigenous population

My Place for Teachers – The Apology

Sorry Day and the Stolen Generations

National Sorry Day – ABC Splash

We have many picture fiction and non-fiction books on display in the library.  Click on the images to access teacher notes.

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New Books

Have you been in to check out the new books on display.

Books marked ‘Senior Fiction’ are just for the years 6/7 classes.

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winter horses

eye of the storm

Read about Zafir’s experiences in war torn Syria. ‘The Winter Horses’ is set in Ukraine and is the story of one girl and two horses and their fight for survival.

The ‘Eye of the Storm’ is a mystery and detective story. Jaden’s summer visit with her meteorologist father fills her with appreciation and fear as she discovers that living at her father’s planned community Placid Meadows, is anything but placid.

 

paper planes

volume possible

You have seen the Film now read the book ‘Paper Planes’

If you like adventure you might like to try ‘The Volume of Possible Endings’ by Barbara Else. Both are suitable for children 11+.

 

 

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We have a new series “Warrior Heroes”. Join Arthur and Fin in their time travel adventures. They are trapped in their great grandfather’s museum and are visited by the restless ghosts of warriors past. Suitable for ages 10+.

 

 

 

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dead or alive

For ages 9+

You will find magic, the supernatural, storm chasers and mystery all rolled into the one book in ‘The Book of Storms’ by Ruth Hatfield.

‘Gladiator Boy’ is a great adventure series. Decimus Rex and his friends find themselves involved in many adventures as they take on the might of Rome.

 

tiger tale

rise and fall

For Ages 8+

‘A Tiger Tale’: Kate loves her Granddad and her toy tiger, Amos, a present from her Granddad. Find out how Amos turns into a real tiger and helps Kate feel closer to her Granddad after her Granddad dies.

Book 6 ‘Rise and Fall’ is another in the popular series ‘Spirit Animals’

 

world domination ghostly galleonFor ages 6+

‘World Domination’ is from a new series called ‘Glenn Maxwell’. The series is about an up and coming cricketer who is mentored by Glen Maxwell.

Join Matilda and Jim Lad in The Jolley-Rogers and the Ghostly Galleon’ as they go on an adventure to try and retrieve a stolen booty from a mysterious ship before the moon fades. Will they be stuck on board with ghostly pirates until the next full moon?

 

brainiac darkseidtenNew books for Junior Fiction readers. Superman Family Adventures are action packed super adventures. There are 12 in the series so if you like Superman watch this space.

Ten Unlucky Pirates. The ten unlucky pirates are invading Andy and Terry’s treehouse! But not for long …..

 

 

New Book

Each week new books that have been added to our collection are displayed. Follow the links to read the review and come into the library to look at the books on display. You can reserve the books by searching the NetOpac. This can be accessed on any computer, laptop or iPad and is located on the side bar on the library blog.

Picture Fiction

Where Is Rusty?

Noni the Pony Goes to the Beach

The Wombats at the Zoo

Thelma the Unicorn

Alfie's Lost Sharkle

Henry's Map




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Junior Fiction

Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. The Jurassic Jackrabbits From Jupiter

Katie Woo and Friends (Katie Woo

Stolen Stash

The Case of the Fractured Fairy Tale

Ferret Attack

Hey Jack: The Party Invite




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Fiction

Farm Rescue

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library

Ethan's Voice

Valentine Joe

Nowhere Boys

Clementine Rose and the Treasure Box




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Easter

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Easter this year will be during the school holidays from Friday 15th April through to Monday 17th April. It is a time for celebration, holidays, fun with family and friends and chocolate. We have many Easter stories, Easter craft activities and information books for your enjoyment. There are many online activities for you to explore as well.

I wish you and your loved one a Happy and Safe Easter

Burra Nimu, The Easter Story – This is an Australian Easter Story by Jeni Bright designed to be read aloud to young children. It contain details about the lifestyle, eating habits and behaviour of bilbies and other animals that appear in the story.

Blackdog’s Easter Celebrations – contains online and printable games, puzzles and colouring

Easter for kids and Teachers

Activity Village

Easter Facts

Billy Bear 4 Kids – online games

Easter Bilby – online games, craft activities and printables. requires a login

TopMarks – Contains facts, customs, activities and recipes.

Easter – Contains the history of Easter and how the date is decided.

Hoppy Easter – contains stories of Easter traditions, the origins of the Easter Eggs and Easter Bunny plus craft activities.

How Easter Works – Explains the origin and significance of the Easter holiday and many of the traditions associated with it.