There is Something Weird in Santa's Beard

Year 2 and I really enjoyed this book. I hope you do too!


Santa brings joy and gifts to children around the world. He loves snacking on the treats children leave for him on Christmas Eve, but he isn't quite as interested in washing his face and combing his beard. 

This year, the result isn't just gross - it grows into something so monstrous that it destroys all the toys in Santa's workshop. Will it become the blob that ate Christmas? Or will the reindeer's secret talent save the day?

Have fun reading this book! 

Pig the Elf

 For Aaron Blabey Fans!

No one loves Christmas more than Pig.

And the world's greediest Pug will stay up all night to get his presents!

Pig will definitely make you laugh out loud!  

Holiday Reading :)

I love the holidays, especially because there's extra time to catch up on my reading.

What will you be reading this break?

Mr Chicken's Latest Adventure!

One of our favourite authors, Leigh Hobbs has just published his latest book, Mr Chicken Arriva a Roma! 

I can't wait to see you reading Mr Chicken's adventures in the land of pasta.

Piranhas don't eat bananas

Hilarious and cheeky!

I think this is Aaron Blabey's funniest story ever. 

What do you think?

CBCA - Winning Books

Among the Winners for the CBCA Awards this year are:

Mr Huff by Anna Walker 

and 

Flight by Nadia Wheatley and Armin Greder 

Did you enjoy them in class?

Let me know what you thought - are they your winners too?

Happy Book Week 2016

Happy Book Week everyone!

I hope you spend it reading your favourite stories!

Join in the fun and dress up as your favourite book character this Friday. You might even like to take a selfie with your favourite book to display in our library. There will also be a colouring competition for you to join in during Break 2.

PRC - LAST DAYS!!

The 2016 Premier's Reading Challenge closes on August 19th, 2016 for students Complete your online reading records before this date to receive your PRC Certificate in December.

Good luck!!

Flight

Tonight is the night.The family has to flee.They've been tipped off that the authorities are after their blood.
As the fugitives set off in search of a new home, an ancient story becomes a fable of our times.

Click the link to read more about this brilliant picture book on Nadia Wheatley's website. 

http://nadiawheatley.com/flight/

One step at a time - a heart warming picture book

Sortlisted for the Picture Book of the Year 2016. 

One Step at a Time is a beautiful picture book which tells a story about the relationship between a young boy, Luk, and his elephant, Mali. On the border of Thailand and Burma, Mali steps on a landmine. Luk supports her during her recovery. Mali is eventually fitted with a prosthesic leg and gets a second chance at life. 

It is a story about love and friendship that I hope you will touch your heart as much as it did mine. 

Let me know what you think. 

Winter Warmer

Here is a fantastic new book that will warm you up with laughter.

Weirdo 6: Crazy Weird!

by Anh Do

WeirDo's been to the dentist and has come back with braces! What will everyone think of his new look?

Can Weir hide his braces from Bella and his mates during their big trip to the Fun fair?

It won't be easy ...  but it will be hilarious!

Counting Down

Are you a Geronimo fan? Well here's another great book in the series!

Geronimo just doesn't understand why everyone is so excited about the Olympics starting in three days, since he's not exactly a sports fan. Nevertheless, he finds he has to head  to Athens to write an article and host a daily television program about the Olympics. While he's there he helps investigate strange goings-on at the Olympics...

This is another great Geronimo adventure and includes heaps of  interesting facts about the Olympics, including history, traditions, participating countries' flags and much more.

Let me know what you think! 

More Olympics Books

Here's our latest Olympic Games book.

In this adventure the athletes of the ancient world assemble in Athens for the Olympic Games. Asterix and the Gauls enter too, but they're due for a real setback...

Asterix at the Olympic Games is the 12th comic book album in the Asterix series.

Pop in to borrow or reserve this great book. 

Olympic Games Books

Flaming Olympics

For our sports fans - in our library and ready for you to borrow - This guide tells you everything they need to know, from the torture of Olympic training, to some of the best performances dating back as far as 776 BC.

Snuggle up with a great book this Winter

June is the official start of winter so it's time for snuggling up with a good book. Here's a couple I've read and think you might enjoy.

Fizz and the Police Dog Tryouts

Book 1 of a funny, action-packed sereis about a wanna-be Police Dog. 

The Snow Wombat 

This story will warm your heart. It's about an adventurous young wombat who finds his way around the winter landscape of the Australian High Country before snuggling back into his own cosy burrow.

Premier's Reading Challenge

20 awesome students have crossed the PRC finish line and recorded their reading records online!

Well done!!

So .... How close are you to finishing?

Don't forget you can pop up to the Library during Break 2 if you need help or if you'd like to enter your books online.

I got this hat

Kindy - Year 4 ... What an awesome book!!

Click this link to watch the book trailer and to find out about the authors and illustrator. 

http://igotthishat.com/

I think I'll download the app too!! Looks like great fun :)

Are you an Alice-Miranda fan?

If you're an Alice-Miranda fan, here's a link to Jacqueline Harvey's website:

http://jacquelineharvey.com.au/


Find out about the author, her books, blog, trailers and other fun stuff.

The Frog Olympics

While we're enjoying the lead up to Rio 2016, here's another great book about the Olympics. This funny story is about frogs coming together from around the world to participate in and celebrate their 'Frog Olympics'. The illustrations are hilarious and I'm sure you'll enjoy it too.

Koala Lou

This week we share a favourite book and author of mine. 

As Koala Lou tries to win the gum-tree climbing event at the Bush Olympics, we learn about feelings and finding solutions to problems. 

Koala Lou also teaches us that knowing we've done our best is more important than winning. 

It's a beautiful story and one I hope you love too. 

Anzac Day Stories

Anzac Ted is the beautiful tale of a teddy bear who goes to war. It is told through the eyes of a young boy. It is about his love for his bear who was passed down to him from his grandpa. 

This story is about the Anzac spirit, courage, loyalty and love. I hope you enjoy listening to Anzac Ted this week. 

Another touching Anzac day story is Anzac Biscuits by Phil Cummings. This story brings together life on the front line with the tenderness of life at home. 

Click here to watch the author talk about his inspiration for the book: 

https://philcummings.com/2013/02/12/watch-phil-talk-about-anzac-biscuits/

Here's one more moving story, told completely in dialog about a young Australian soldier in the Battle of the Somme. It made me feel both happy and sad. Let me know your thoughts on it.   

Premier's Reading Challenge

How are you going with your Challenge?

How many books have you read so far?

Keep reading and adding the books you read over the holidays.

Don't forget you can visit your local library and borrow PRC books from there.

Click here for the PRC website:

https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html

The Easter Story

Once, a long time ago, a little donkey was brought to Jesus. The little donkey had never been ridden before, but Jesus spoke gently to him, and soon he stopped being afraid. Jesus climbed onto the donkey's back, and they set off for Jerusalem. . . 

I love the words of this book and the shining gold-toned paintings. Author & illustrator Brian Wildsmith creates this stunning book of the greatest story ever told. 

I hope you will all love it too as we share it this week. 

Our Monster Book Fair

I hope you're all enjoying our Book Fair!

So happy to see you all excited about the books :D It's still on this week, so if you missed out today you'll get a chance on Tuesday and Wednesday too.

Most popular books so far?

 

Have a guess...

Pig the Winner!

If you're a Pig fan like me, you're going to LOVE Aaron Blabey's latest book.

This one's a WINNER!!

Now Pig the world's greediest dog won't play fair. He'll do anything to win!

Will Pig ever learn?!

This book will have you laughing again and again...

Another favourite!

Hear comes The Big Fish ...  Another fun picture book from the brilliant author Pamela Allen. 

I can't wait to share it with you. 

Once upon a time

a little old man, a little old woman,

a small boy and a small girl

went to spend the day by the river.

The little old man wanted to catch a big fish

and soon there was a tug-tug-tug on his line . . .

Find out what happens next?

World Book Online

World Book Online Kids / World Book Online Student

Got research or an assignment to do?

Try this link!

http://worldbookonline.com/wb/Login?ed=wb

LUCY ESTELA (Author)

Lucy Estela's love of writing began around the age of 7 when she began writing and illustrating storybooks for her family. 

After studying at university Lucy became a developer of websites and games for the kids.

Suri's Wall, illustrated by the talented Matt Ottley, is Lucy's first published book. She lives in Sydney with her husband and three children.

Song becomes picture book

Can a song become a children’s picture book?

The answer is yes. 

John Schumann, songwriter, poet, singer and musician wrote about the Vietnam War in his song I Was Only 19.  

The very talented Craig Smith has illustrated John Schumann’s lyrics to create a moving picture book for children aged 8+, and adults that adore picture books (like me!). 

I hope it helps you better understand and reflect on the Vietnam War. 

Year 5 and 6 Library Activities

Mrs LeMerle’s Library Activities for Years 5 and 6:

Students can look at recent lessons and follow up with research activities.

http://mchfprimarylibrary.wix.com/primary

Christopher Cheng's NEW Book

NEW YEAR SURPRISE!

Christopher Cheng's NEW picture book New Year Surprise! Illustrated by Di Wu.

Di travelled to Guangzhou in China to paint the pictures for this book. They were created in a traditional way – by using Chinese brushes and the colours of traditional Chinese painting, as well as by painting on rice paper.

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Set in snowy Northern China this book is about the coming Chinese New Year and one little boy who is  told that he’s too small to help out. Read the story to discover his special job for the Spring Festival. 

I hope you enjoy reading the story.  

Welcome Back

'LET'S READ' IN 2016!

New Year, New Start, New Books

What books did you read in the holidays and would love to see in our library? 

We want to know!

Write the titles on a  sticker and out them on the board outside the library.

Help us build a great library!

2016 Premier's Reading Challenge

The 2016 Premier's Reading Challenge will open on the 7th March 2016. It closes on the 19th August for students. 

For rules and privacy infromation, please see https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html.