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Ninni Yabini by Professor Cheryl Kickett-Tucker, Ill. by Tyrown Waigana.
This is the tale of a much-loved and adventurous young cygnet who was given the name Ninni Yabini, little star, because she was born on a night when a small star shone brightly in the night sky. This is a dual language picture book told in both Noongar and English. Ninni Yabini is an enchanting new addition to the small, but growing collection of dual language stories that highlight the incredible culture and history of storytelling of our First Nations Peoples. Recommended for ages 2 - 5. |
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The Bravest Word by Kate Foster.
Matty has everything going for him - a loving family, great friends, great skills on the soccer field and pretty good grades at school - which should add up to a great life right? Well they did, until recently. When soccer season started this year Matty found he couldn't get himself onto the pitch without sweaty palms, a racing heartbeat and a mind that kept telling him he wasn't good enough. The author's own experience with depression has given her an invaluable, first hand insight into this illness. This is an important, must have, highly recommended novel for ages 9 - 13. |
Latest Original Stories and Poems
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A Perfect Pair One partridge in a pear tree is a lonesome sight to see, and though the bird can fly away he sits and stares at me. |
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The Spell Watch out for the witch who is standing nearby with wand at the ready! Make sure you don’t try to stop and to chat. She does not like this! |
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In Tune With The Infinite
It's amazing when you reconnect with a group of people who are talented, enthusiastic and willing to try new things. I'm now back in the library at a local school in a part time position and have been relishing the conversations and connections with my teacher librarian networks. 'WithThisBookWeCan' was an idea that emerged from a recent PD day. This series of podcasts will be about discovering and sharing some creative ways with technology and thinking routines to bring literature to life in the classroom. Keep a look out for posts starting in a few weeks here and on Instagram from ideator and fellow TL Lynette Barker and myself.
It's amazing when you reconnect with a group of people who are talented, enthusiastic and willing to try new things. I'm now back in the library at a local school in a part time position and have been relishing the conversations and connections with my teacher librarian networks. 'WithThisBookWeCan' was an idea that emerged from a recent PD day. This series of podcasts will be about discovering and sharing some creative ways with technology and thinking routines to bring literature to life in the classroom. Keep a look out for posts starting in a few weeks here and on Instagram from ideator and fellow TL Lynette Barker and myself.
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“That’s the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet.”
-Jhumpa Lahiri
I acknowledge the Awabakal People, the traditional owners of the land we are on, and pay my respects to their elders past and present.