#BookReview: Neil, the (Boring) Amazing Sea Cucumber by Amelia McInerney and Lucinda Gifford

#BookReview: Neil, the Boring Amazing Sea Cucumber, Amelia McInerney (author), Lucinda Gifford (illus.), Affirm Press, April 2023. Look! I’ve found Neil! Oh wait, it might be Sandra. The identity of this little cucumber may be unknown, but we’re here to explore the identity of the real Neil – the star of the bottom of the […]

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The Quick Six Interview with Debra Tidball

Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Debra Tidball! It is with HUGE excitement to feature one of Just Write For Kids’ very own – the dedicated and passionate kidlit advocate and award-winning author of When I see Grandma and The Scared Book – Debra Tidball is here to talk about her stunning new picture book release, Anchored! […]

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The Quick Six Interview with Cristy Burne

Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Cristy Burne! Today we have another exciting interview with a fabulous writer who loves to make learning (and life) fun! It’s the incredible, award-winning author and STEM creative, Cristy Burne with her latest title in the Aussie STEM Stars series, Suzy Urbaniak; Volcano hunter and STEAM warrior. ‘Geologist Suzy Urbaniak is […]

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The Quick Six Interview with Julianne Negri

Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Julianne Negri! We’re thrilled to feature another wonderful author from the Aussie STEM Stars series for ages nine to twelve, because today, February 11, is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. We gladly welcome author Julianne Negri (The Secret Library of Hummingbird House) to discuss her fascinating research and […]

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The Quick Six Interview with Dee White

Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Dee White! It’s a pleasure to welcome back Dee White, author of many, many books for children including Beyond Belief, the Eddy Popcorn series and more! The Aussie STEM Stars series are real-life stories of Australia’s pioneers in science and engineering, each book written by different award-winning children’s authors. Dee White has […]

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Magic and the Moon: Teaching Notes for The Rabbit’s Magician

#therabbitsmagician #bookcampaign #booksontourpr The Rabbit’s Magician is a beautiful, poignant story of comfort during a time of loss. Author, Shae Millward, was inspired by The Law of Conservation of Energy –a fundamental law of nature. This law states: energy cannot be created or destroyed, but it can change from one form into another. It is a […]

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Behind the Scenes: Illustration Process of The Rabbit’s Magician

#therabbitsmagician #bookcampaign #booksontourpr Are you ready for a show? We have a special presentation to show you! The supremely talented illustrator and film maker, Andy Fackrell (along with the beautiful language from Shae Millward), has put together a ‘making of’ video showing early illustration sketches and the transformative magic that went into this enlightening book […]

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Blooming Paper Flowers – Magical Science Experiment by Shae Millward

#therabbitsmagician #bookcampaign #booksontourpr This fun and easy experiment is a STEM/STEAM activity. The Rabbit’s Magician contains themes of science and magic, so here we have a science demonstration that looks like magic! In the story, flowers remind Ziggy of his beloved magician, The Amazing Albertino, who would make beautiful bouquets magically appear, surprising and delighting […]

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In Conversation with the Spectacular Shae Millward and the Amazing Andy Fackrell

#therabbitsmagician #bookcampaign #booksontourpr It is with great delight to welcome back Shae Millward and Andy Fackrell to provide more insights into the making of their moving picture book, The Rabbit’s Magician! Thank you! Shae and Andy, congratulations on the release of your heart-rending, yet heart-warmingly comforting picture book, The Rabbit’s Magician! Where did the inspiration […]

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#BookReview: The Rabbit’s Magician by Shae Millward and Andy Fackrell

#therabbitsmagician #bookcampaign #booksontourpr #BookReview: The Rabbit’s Magician, Shae Millward (author), Andy Fackrell (illus.), Ford Street Publishing, August 2022, ISBN 9781922696076 Blurb: Ziggy’s beloved magician has performed an amazing disappearing trick. But just where is The Amazing Albertino? Ziggy waits. And waits some more. Has something gone wrong with the trick? Review: How can a book […]

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