More Reading Ideas
- If you have a favourite book from last year go back to
the books from National Reading Day 2009 for more
ideas. http://nationalreadingday.nlnw.edu.au/Reading-Day-Books
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A Rose for the ANZAC boys by Jackie French is a
CBC Honour Book in the Older Readers category.
It provides its readers with a unique perspective on the
First World War – the story of the women and their
tireless and heartbreaking work tending to the soldiers.
The activities selected for this book centre on the
sharing of story and understanding the perspectives of
those involved in war. They are intended as a springboard
for the sharing of story that is appropriate to your
individual school and community.
- Polar Boy by Sandy Fussell is a great book for upper primary exploring some familiar themes in a setting that may be unfamiliar to many students. This engaging book is set in a 14th century polar community. You will meet Iluak as a frightened child who becomes a courageous hero as he follows his destiny within his small community. It is a fascinating novel that is brilliantly researched.
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How to Heal a Broken Wing by Bob
Graham is the CBC Winner in the Early Childhood
category. It will appeal to many ages because of
the themes and beautiful illustrations. The ideas here
are focused on the younger reader but they can be adapted
and widened if this is the book you would choose as a
springboard for your story sharing.
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The Big Little Book of Happy Sadness by Colin
Thompson is a CBC Honour Book in the Picture Book
category. It is another picture book with wide
appeal. It explores loneliness, friendship and fulfilment
through the life of George, his grandmother and his dog
Jeremy. The ideas for this book are designed for children
in the lower to middle to primary years, but again could
be adapted to suit an older audience.
