by Dr Lisa Dunbar Solas | Jul 1, 2021 | Book, Education Resources Reviews, Nature Play, Reviews of Educational Resources
Our July Book of the Month, Backyard Magic, encourages us to discover the magic of our backyards. The picture book was written by Brisbane-based author Wenda Shurety and illustrated by UK illustratorHarriet Hobday. I simply adore this book! Read on to learn more about...
by Dr Lisa Dunbar Solas | Jun 1, 2021 | Book
This month we will explore beasts with the help of our June Book of the Month, The Big Book of Beasts by Yuval Zommer. This large picture book is a wonderful and imaginative introduction to the animals and reptiles that evoke both fear and awe. Read on to learn more...
by Dr Lisa Dunbar Solas | May 4, 2021 | Book
Just in time for Mother’s Day, I am delighted to share that our May Book of the Month is the picture book, Wild about Mums by Philip Bunting. Philip Bunting is an Australian author and illustrator, based in Queensland. Wild about Mums is a celebration of the mums of...
by Dr Lisa Dunbar Solas | Apr 16, 2021 | Book, Education Resources Reviews
Over the past six months, I have been exploring the classical world with the help of Asterix and his side-kick, Obelix. In fact, I have been reading and analysing some of Asterix’ adventures as part of the Our Mythical Childhood Project. This international...
by Dr Lisa Dunbar Solas | Apr 1, 2021 | Book, Education Resources Reviews
Our April Book of the Month is Dear Earth. It is written by Isabel Otter and illustrated by Clara Anganuzzi. Caterpillar Books Ltd, which is an imprint of Little Tiger Press, is the book’s publisher. Read on to learn more about the book and why I have selected it as...
by Dr Lisa Dunbar Solas | Mar 11, 2021 | Book, Education Resources Reviews
Our March Book of the Month is Tree Beings. This special picture book is by Raymond Huber, a New Zealand author, and Sandra Severgnini, an illustrator based in Melbourne, Australia. It includes a foreword penned by Dr Jane Goodall, a world-renowned English...
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