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Excited or fearful? Starting school, managing feelings - here's the research on facing the unknown, some recommendations and a few picture books to alleviate fears @byronbiblio #firstday https://t.co/5zCLyUrH41
Great news! 16 stunning, much-loved classics illustrated by Robert Ingpen (Hans Christian Anderson winner) will be available from British publisher, Welbeck https://t.co/Hds5hTs31k
Recent Aussie nonfiction features storytelling qualities, prods deep thinking, features striking visual images, and offers appealing topics - can't get better than that! Consider autobiographies like Shirley Purdie's too! @AllenAndUnwin @MagabalaBooks @BigSkyPub @WalkerBooksAus
Stories matter-reading may be about bushfires or any trauma allowing children to ask questions/ stimulate conversation @byronbibli @jackie_french_ @MagabalaBooks https://t.co/zzNw46YaO0
One of my favourite publishers - @EnchantedLion and loved creators, Beatrice Alemagna, produce a remarkable picture book about the challanges of a girl of glass born transparent - life is fragile https://t.co/Svn0XWEsAC
Mesmerised by children's books? Maurice Sendak, Tolkien & Neil Gaiman all said, 'there is no such thing as writing “for children.” Here's how and why with stunning illustrations chosen by M Popova https://t.co/4hNajuTycI
We know children feel deeply about the world and all within it. Nicole Godwin aims to inspire youth with her children's books, saying “I want to encourage children to be moved, but also feel hope and take action.” Includes tips for writers https://t.co/VHKC55rWTV
Have just been on a binge reading Bruce Pascoe's earlier books for primary school kids - his descriptions are so sensory, stories so heart-felt & his writing grabs & mesmerises you - 3 favourites so far & teaching resources are available at @ReadinAustralia & @MagabalaBooks
Research suggests books help develop empathy - there is a surge of #youngadult books re racism - here are 5 https://t.co/2mbRmyJgPY
Holidays, feasts and beliefs are shared through Aussie children's books here showcasing diversity and special times of the year @chrischengaus https://t.co/3xzFnY1QIm