http://www.mybookcorner.com.au/ 900-1905 http://www.mybookcorner.com.au/articles/900-evans-gallipoli-giveaway.html Thanks for the email Emma re Anzac Day and your book competition. Thank you also for the review, if it wasn't for people like yourself taking the time to review books I would probably pass up most of them. ]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 02:18:20 +1000 899-1886 http://www.mybookcorner.com.au/articles/899-anzac-day-books-for-children.html Dear Book Corner, Please forgive me for suggesting one of my own books for Anzac Day - it's called "Tibby's Leaf" and is a short illustrated book for ages 8 and up, set right at the beginning of World War One. Here is a link with activities put together by the National Museum of Australia. Thank you for a great site! http://www.nma.gov.au/education-kids/classroom_learning/activities/making-tracks/tibbys-leaf ]]> Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:34:05 +1000 645-1800 http://www.mybookcorner.com.au/listings/645-crow-country.html I loved this book. I was gripped from the first time I sat down with it as was my daughter once it was her turn to read it. It is clever and engaging, doesn't give away too much too soon and is one of those books that stays with you forever. ]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 03:52:04 +1000 888-1796 http://www.mybookcorner.com.au/articles/888-cbca-award-shortlist-2013.html Jackie French is so prolific and rarely lets one down. I enjoy her books and so do all the kids I know. Pennies for Hitler is wonderful but I loved The Children of the King, it had that Narnia magic ingredient crossed with the Little Princes mystery that made it great for young and old. ]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:11:43 +1000 380-1741 http://www.mybookcorner.com.au/listings/380-the-very-hungry-caterpillar.html Happy birthday, sir. Your work isirnped me a long time ago and it is part of what is helping me to make my own dream come true. I'm starting art workshops in my home for adults--not to rediscover their inner child, but quite simply to be a kid and make a mess without some silly inner censor saying "THAT TREE IS PURPLE. Trees are NOT purple." Or "your butterfly looks like a toad." I visit the museum when I am afraid my life's run off its tracks, and I wind up looking out over the hills or simply reading six of your books in a row. THEN my life seems just fine. thank you for your joy, your silliness, your work, and your ability to inject us all with a sense of pure happiness. I can never be Eric Carle in my own art. What I CAN be is myself and bring whatever quirky happiness I can onto my own canvas. Stay with us, sir, a long time longer, if you can. ]]> Sat, 06 Apr 2013 17:42:07 +1100 839-1712 http://www.mybookcorner.com.au/listings/839-two-little-bugs.html This book is great for enticing the reader who might need even more than savvy word use and gorgeous illustrations to keep them on task. With the clever, creative and beautifully coordinated addition of cut outs, peekaboos and snippets, this book is a low-tech iPad replacement. The story gracefully tells of how we can and should rely on each other to bring out the best in ourselves. Love it! ]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2013 05:46:45 +1100 425-1688 http://www.mybookcorner.com.au/listings/425-possum-magic.html Possum Magic - a fun and enchanting Australian themed story that my 18 month old son requests to be read to him time and time again. I have no problems with this request, because I absolutely love this book. It is my favourite children's story and it really is magical! Another classic by Mem Fox... ]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2013 07:08:22 +1100 380-1687 http://www.mybookcorner.com.au/listings/380-the-very-hungry-caterpillar.html This is one of those books that I can remember from my own childhood. Simple language, lots of colour and fun pictures, this book is a timeless classic that should be enjoyed by everyone! ]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2013 07:03:06 +1100 877-1630 http://www.mybookcorner.com.au/articles/877-waterstones-childrens-book-prize-2013-winners.html "Ketchup Clouds" certainly sounds intriguing. I'll have to look out for it. Is it best to read "My Sister Lives on the Mantlepiece" first, though? I've read a number of reviews of "Wonder", so that's definitely on the reading list. ]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 06:20:26 +1100 830-1583 http://www.mybookcorner.com.au/articles/830-shamini-flint-author-interview.html I just love you! I mean it - I love you - and your books of course. Yay! And thank you forever! Carolyn of Brooklyn, New York ]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:41:28 +1100 876-1506 http://www.mybookcorner.com.au/articles/876-the-very-hungry-caterpillar-day.html These are all lovely activities and the Eric Carle museum is on my list to visit. How about the good old fashioned science project of hatching butterflies and then setting them free? ]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:57:55 +1100 818-1385 http://www.mybookcorner.com.au/listings/818-tom-and-tilly.html Tom and Tilly is just lovely - ticks all the boxes for me. Wonderful, rich, watercolour artworks, combined with crafty use of collage; a simple yet clever story which maximises the magic of a picture book well executed when art and words form the perfect match in story telling; ... and to top it all off ... a craft activity to boot. This book is coming along with me to our next playgroup, along with a stack of newspaper to make our own boats! LOVE! ]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 05:46:28 +1100 771-1326 http://www.mybookcorner.com.au/listings/771-the-children-who-loved-books.html Yes, these children love books! Sadly, their humble parents believe books are just getting in the way, and out they must go. As the saying goes “you don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone.” When a book makes it’s way back into their lives, together they appreciate how rich they can be and their small home shines brighter than any other. Peter Carnavas beautifully captures the essence of books within this one gorgeous story. Suitable for children aged 4 -8. ]]> Sat, 02 Mar 2013 03:10:13 +1100 566-1319 http://www.mybookcorner.com.au/listings/566-easter-bugs.html Fun, colourful and engaging. My two children are back and forth through the whole book. ]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:50:00 +1100 697-1192 http://www.mybookcorner.com.au/listings/697-the-day-i-swapped-my-dad-for-two-goldfish.html I love holding a book too. One thing my paentrs did when I was little was sign me up for our Library's Summer Reading club. Basically the kids pick books to read and then come back to the library and give a little oral book report to prove that they read the book. For every book you read, you got a sticker on a certificate and at the end of the summer, you could win prizes! My greatest achievement was when my little first grade self wanted to check out a book marked a few grades above mine. The librarian wouldn't let me check the book out because it was supposed to be too hard for me but my mom insisted to let me check the book out. I read the book and found it easy to read. The librarian grilled me on the book report convinced my mom read the book to me - she didn't. I got my sticker when I told that lady that the books for my grade were baby books because they were too easy to read and boring. I have my mom to thank for reading to me early for my precocious reading skillz. ]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 01:52:42 +1100 845-1175 http://www.mybookcorner.com.au/articles/845-celebrating-international-book-giving-day-2013.html Thanks again for filling in for me for the interview! You did a fantastic job. Did it feel more or less awkward to leave books in a park than in the waiting rooms? I have fun leaving books with my oldest son because he now thinks leaving books in waiting rooms is completely normal. (My daughter was more tentative.) -Amy ]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:21:13 +1100 845-1174 http://www.mybookcorner.com.au/articles/845-celebrating-international-book-giving-day-2013.html Wow, I love the way you left books in a park! ]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 08:37:49 +1100 832-1099 http://www.mybookcorner.com.au/articles/832-bronwyn-bancroft.html What a delightful interview. I look forward to read my fellow writer's book. Such talent! The interview has certainly whetted my appetite to read her work. I just love children's stories and will be happy to add her works to my library. Thank you for sharing!!! ]]> Sat, 09 Feb 2013 01:14:24 +1100 823-1023 http://www.mybookcorner.com.au/articles/823-win-fair-dinkum-war-3-copies-available.html Tagged on Facebook :) ]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 07:15:54 +1100 823-1021 http://www.mybookcorner.com.au/articles/823-win-fair-dinkum-war-3-copies-available.html Liked & shared! ]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 02:08:59 +1100