We were very lucky today to have a visiting author come to school. Michelle Osment is well known for writing the series of books Perky the Pukeko. She has just recently written a new story called Little Owl and Morepork Little which she shared with Room 6 during their library time today.
Michelle Osment has her own website if you would like to learn more about the books that she writes. www.littlefriends.co.nz
Auroa School Library
what's happening in the library ....
Monday 8 April 2019
Monday 26 February 2018
Morris Gleitzman - just named Australian Children’s Laureate - shared his advice for parents of book-loathing little ones, who want to teach them the joy of reading... And for more advice or book recommendations, join the free #CuriouslyGoodBookClub at bookclub.geckopress.com!
Alex Scheffler - illustrator
I found this interesting news report from the BBC about the man that illustrates books for Julia Donaldson's books
Sunday 15 May 2016
Life lessons from Dr Suess
Dr Suess famously stated that he never began a story with a moral in mind. Kids can see a moral coming a mile off, he said. But, he admitted, there's an inherent moral in any story. While he may not have set out to moralize, there are countless bits of truth and life lessons to be learned from his stories.
This you tube clip captures a few of his life lessons.
This you tube clip captures a few of his life lessons.
50 New Zealand books every kid should read by age 12
This a great link to a website that promotes New Zealand authors and reading.
50 New Zealand books every child should read by age 12
50 New Zealand books every child should read by age 12
Wednesday 16 March 2016
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