Library News 

Children's Book Council of Australia 'Book of the Year' Award Winners for 2023.

Early Childhood

Where the Lyrebird Lives

By Vikki Conley and Illustrated By Max Hamilton 

High in the mountains through the sleepy clouds.

Deep in the forest past the chiming birds.

Will we see the lyrebird? I don’t know. Tip-toe, tip-toe.

The beauty of the Australian rainforest and the magic of family-time come together in this lyrical and delightful story of intergenerational connection, habitat and adventure.

Young Readers 

Runt 

By Craig Silvey and Illustrated By Sara Acton

‘You don’t have to carry the weight of the world in your tool belt.’

Annie Shearer lives in the country town of Upson Downs with her best friend, an adopted stray dog called Runt. The two share a very special bond.

After years evading capture, Runt is remarkably fast and agile, perfect for herding runaway sheep. But when a greedy local landowner puts her family’s home at risk, Annie directs Runt’s extraordinary talents towards a different pursuit - winning the Agility Course Grand Championship at the lucrative Krumpets Dog Show in London.

However, there is a curious catch: Runt will only obey Annie’s commands if nobody else is watching.

With all eyes on them, Annie and Runt must beat the odds and the fastest dogs in the world to save her farm.

Runt is a heart-warming and hilarious tale of kindness, friendship, hurdles, hoops, tunnels, see-saws, being yourself and bringing out the best in others.

Award for New Illustrator

Tiny Wonders

By Sally Soweol Han 

Bursting with colour, Tiny Wonders is the story of a small child trying to bring wonder back to her town through the language of flowers, from talented Korean-Australian artist Sally Soweol Han.   

April thinks if her town was a colour, it would be grey. Everyone is too busy to stop and look around. How can she help them slow down?   

When she remembers the happiness that dandelions brought her grandmother, April comes up with a plan…    

Bursting with colour, this is a sweet story about flowers, family and the wonders children wish for

Happy reading.

From

Mrs Earl in the Library                   

Book Week 2023

Enjoyment of books and reading is what it is all about......

Our Playgroup children absolutely loved being part of the Book Week parade last Tuesday. The children confidently paraded in front of the whole school and loved being centre of attention!

Thank you to the parents for supporting your children to be part of such a fun event.

Photo Gallery 

Here are just a few photos taken at the Book Week Parade. Everyone needs to be congratulated for making the effort to dress up. You all looked fabulous!