#iwonder #bookcampaign #booksontourpr I Wonder whimsically explores the themes of pollution, sustainability, and environmental care, as a little wooden boat wonders and worries whether it too, has become litter or waste like the floating objects that pass it by into the ocean. Allison Paterson and Nancy Bevington have brought these inanimate objects and marine sea […]
#carlymillspioneergirl #theladywiththelamp #bookcampaign #booksontourpr In The Lady with the Lamp, Carly Mills and her friends are thrust back in time to the mid 1800s, where they meet the inspirational founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale. Travelling through London and the Crimea in Turkey, they discover what life was like for women, and how healthcare and sanitation […]
#rolloswetsurprise #bookcampaign #booksontourpr In Rollo’s Wet Surprise, Rollo the dog discovers that his inquisitive nature leads him to a rather unexpected, wet surprise in the pool. Unknowingly putting himself in danger, Rollo learns a valuable lesson when it comes to being aware of boundaries in and around unfamiliar territory. Being responsible for our pets and understanding […]
#rolloswetsurprise #bookcampaign #booksontourpr Whenever dogs fall in a pool, they always seem to be able to swim even though they have never had lessons. ‘Doggy paddle’ seems to be a swimming stroke many children can master very early on when they learn to swim. This swimming stroke uses the same technique as dogs do […]
There’s so much to learn and engage in with the themes delivered in The Post Office Pup by Marg Gibbs and Alicia Rogerson. For children, how often do they participate in local postal services, such as sending and receiving letters and parcels, and visiting the Post Office? What do they know about different delivery options, […]
#oceandevotion #bookcampaign #booksontourpr In Ocean Devotion, Kalea and Hiapo discover the unsettling truth about the shimmering mountain on the ocean surface, and are dismayed to find the beautiful waters in Hawaii polluted with plastic. Determined to save the marine life and restore the sea’s health, the pair have some ideas on what to do to reduce […]
Did you know, plastic pollution, including plastic, glass, oil, and chemicals, makes up around 60–95% of all the debris found in the ocean? The bulk of this pollution stems from single-use items. Plastic is one of the least biodegradable materials in the world, and can seriously endanger marine life, and even affect our health. This is […]
#maxboothfuturesleuth #maptrap #bookcampaign #booksontourpr In Map Trap, Max Booth and Oscar discover an ancient 400-year-old GPS navigational unit from 2015, and are shocked to find it still works. Using their mapping and orientation skills, they navigate their way through the suburbs way out of Bluggsville. Today, students can have the opportunity to explore orienteering and […]
Ahead of our campaign later this month, today we are celebrating World Ocean Day; an international day to raise awareness of the impact of human actions on our oceans, and to unite everybody in managing the sustainability of our world’s oceans. Passionate and devoted author, Elizabeth Mary Cummings, together with illustrator Melissa Salvarani, have created […]
There’s nothing more important than our children’s future, and what’s the world without a thriving, flourishing and beautiful planet. To make a difference on this Earth, it starts with YOU. One person. One child. So, it is with delight that our children’s book industry has LOTS of empowering, stunning picture books to raise awareness and […]
