At kinder we use books to extend children’s learning and play. This often leads to many questions and discussions which are always welcome. We believe a literacy enriched environment always helps to foster further knowledge in children.
Here is a list of some of the new books we have been reading this year and recommend for home to read with the whole family:
Family Tree by Josh Pyke
A heartfelt celebration of family, community and the seasons of life, to cherish and to share.
The official story chosen for ALIA National Simultaneous Storytime 2022, to be celebrated all across Australia and New Zealand!
From my head to my toes, I say what goes by Charlotte Barkla
This book discusses consent and control for a young audience, through a story that is bold and beautiful, loud and proud.
With the feel-good factor turned up to eleven, it also celebrates individualism, inclusivity and empathy.
A Hundred Thousand Welcomes by Mary Lee Donovan
Welcome friend, welcome.
Journey around the globe as A Hundred Thousand Welcomes introduces the word for “welcome” in fourteen languages to illuminate a universal message of hope and acceptance.
Remember the Rainbows by Samantha Turnbull
As you look back, Don’t worry, don’t dwell, Remember the joy This time brought as well The Coronavirus pandemic transformed the lives of all of us in small and enormous ways. Among the panic, the sadness and the challenging moments, buds of human resilience grew and flourished.
Nature’s tiny miracle Bee by Britta Teckentrup
A wonder of nature is about to unfold…
Turn the pages to follow the miraculous little bee and its journey from flower to flower in this delightful peep-through picture book.
Questions and Answers about Recycling and Rubbish by Usborne
A fabulous overview of what happens to our waste, from stinking problems and hi tech sorting systems to the importance of make less rubbish in the first place. Includes top tips on how we can reduce and re-use.
All about Families by Usborne
Families come in all shapes and sizes and from all sorts of backgrounds. They speak various languages, eat different sorts of food, live in different kinds of homes and celebrate special occasions in a variety of ways. This book lets children explore questions such as ‘What is a family?’, ‘What different sorts of families are there?’ and more.
Greta and the Giants by Zoe Tucker
Greta is a little girl who lives in a beautiful forest threatened by Giants. When the Giants first came to the forest, they chopped down trees to make houses. Then they chopped down more trees and made even bigger homes. The houses grew into towns and the towns grew into cities, until now there is hardly any forest left. Greta knows she has to help the animals who live in the forest, but how? Luckily, Greta has an idea…
Ava and the Rainbow (who stayed) by Ged Adamson
The rain had stopped and the sun was coming out. And Ava knew that meant one thing . . . A RAINBOW! And not just any rainbow-this was the most beautiful rainbow Ava had ever seen. And when the rainbow was still there the next day, and the next day, Ava realised it was true, the rainbow had decided to stay! But when people start to lose interest in the rainbow, Ava learns that sometimes the rare and special things in life are the most precious of all.