Hello . Searching for Cicadas is one of my favourite non-fic picture books. What made you choose Cicadas? Did you know much about them when you started writing it

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A favourite picture book I’ve rediscovered is Margaret Wild’s, Old Pig. A master class in beautiful language. So important to read great picture books if you want to write them. This is one of my favourites.

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A1. So many wonderful choices! One of my favourites is Sometimes Cake by and Pure joy!!

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Q1 Let’s not forget the Christmas books. Loving Sophie Masson’s picture book Santagram. Can Santa use social media? Funny with a twist.

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Horray! Our favourite part of the chat - question time with

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A3. Adore the Nature Storybooks series by written by and illustrated by various wonderful talents

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A2. Grug!!! Such genius from Ted Prior. A series that continues to be loved and adored ❤️

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is on for 8pm.

Jobs list:
Put out the cat.
Make a brew.
Grab your graphic novel stash.
*Dress as a superhero.



*Optional

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got in early with my favourite of all (Saga). Very much enjoyed these:
Colin Thompson, Scott McCloud and Chris Ware do sweeping, emotion-driven epics incredibly well.
Also, love everything that has come out of the mind of Brian K Vaughan!

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The Haunted Lake has been teased on Twitter for a while and it was well worth the wait. has created a stunning piece of work that would be a superb text for Y6 to explore. The illustrations are mesmerising.

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Congratulations to 🎉 you have won this wonderful book pack thanks to

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1 hour until we are celebrating garden themed picture books with ! Don't forget by participating in the chat you have the chance to win this book pack! Thank you

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We adore this book! You could win a copy thanks to at our garden party this Thursday night 8pm AEST with special guest author 🌿💚📖🎉

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Thanks all for the chat.

Next Month we are going to to look at Graphic Novels that work in primary schools.

and will bring their knowledge and expertise to help us explore them.

The chat will be on Sunday October 11th

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This is stunning. Will leave you with many questions - still not sure I’m clear what happened despite numerous ideas. It’s haunting, full of mystery and will provoke discussion. Girl From the Sea by Australian duo Margaret Wild & Jane Tanner is very special.

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As chosen by our guest 😃 the winner of the book pack is 🎉😃 thank you

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A1.Have to mention this one by and . So much information , paired with amazing illustrations , it is absolutely exquisite ❤️

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