Library

Library Notes

This week we have been fortunate enough to have a model railway set in the library.  A huge thank you to Callum, Presley and Mrs Eastwood who spent time setting it up on Tuesday.  It has been a great hit with students from both primary and secondary spending time in the library during lunch times enjoying the exhibit.  Callum was in charge of the trains and Presley was the conductor with her whistle that blew for anyone touching the trains, leaning on the tables or notifying Callum of any derailments. It has been so popular that we have extended the exhibit until next Tuesday.

Students were also participating in a colouring competition relating to trains.

Thanks again to Callum and Presley for giving their time each lunch break to keep the library visitors entertained. It has been much appreciated by us all.

New Library Books

The Invisible String - Patrice Karst -  Picture Book

With over 1.5 million copies sold, this bestselling picture book phenomenon about the unbreakable connections between loved ones has healed generations of children and adults alike. 

Parents, educators, therapists, and social workers alike have declared The Invisible String the perfect tool for coping with all kinds of separation anxiety, loss, and grief. In this relatable and reassuring contemporary classic, a mother tells her two children that they're all connected by an invisible string. "That's impossible!" the children insist, but still, they want to know more: "What kind of string?" The answer is the simple truth that binds us all: An Invisible String made of love. Even though you can't see it with your eyes, you can feel it deep in your heart, and know that you are always connected to the ones you love. Does everybody have an Invisible String? How far does it reach? Does it ever go away? This heart warming picture book for all ages explores questions about the intangible yet unbreakable connections between us and opens up deeper conversations about love.

Recommended and adopted by parenting blogs, bereavement support groups, hospice centres, foster care and social service agencies, military library services, church groups, and educators, The Invisible String offers a very simple approach to overcoming loneliness, separation, or loss with an imaginative twist that children easily understand and embrace and delivers a particularly compelling message in today's uncertain times. This special paperback edition includes vibrant new illustrations and an introduction from the author.

"This book is a beautiful way to begin to try, as parents, to instil in children the impenetrable power of the heart, the energy of love, and the flow that can be felt from the grace in every moment." - Tony Robbins

Wrong, Wrong, Wrong - Drew Daywalt - Picture Book

Bicycles say Cock-a-doodle-Dooo

Firefighters shout Ding-Dong before they put out a fire!

And flowers go Chugga Chugga Choooo Choooo!

Right?  Right?

WRONG!

La-La-Llama - Matilda Rose - Picture Book

Meet La-La-Llama.

She’s cute, fluffy and she loves to sing,

Unlike shy Prince Leo, who would do ANYTHING to avoid being noticed! Can Leo’s noisy new pet show him how to find his voice and make friends along the way.

A fun-filled story about finding your own way to shine

Kitticorn - Matilda Rose - Picture Book

Meet Kitticorn. She’s cute, she’s fluffy and she loves to explore! But Prince Miles doesn’t have time for adventures when he has the perfect picnic to organize and a strict schedule to follow.  Can Kitticorn show him that sometimes the best kind of fun is unplanned?

A fun-filled story about looking on the bright side when the unexpected happens!

Room on the Broom- Julia Donaldson - Picture Book

"How the cat purred and how the witch grinned, As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind."

The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand. Luckily, they are retrieved by a dog, a bird and a frog, who are all keen for a ride on the broom. It's a case of the more, the merrier, but the broomstick isn't used to such a heavy load and it's not long before SNAP! It breaks in two! And with a greedy dragon looking for a snack, the witch's animal pals better think fast. A very funny story of quick wits and friendship, The Room on the Broom is another smash hit from the unparalleled picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. This edition features the captivating classic story with a stunning, redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans - big and small!

Little Llama’s Big Question - Rachael Robertson - Picture Book

What do you know about little animal names? Maybe you’ve met a Pup or a Joey, but have you ever heard of a Puggle? What about a Whelp? What about a Cheaper, a Stot or a Fry? Learn along with Little Llama and her Llamama in this beautiful bedtime story about the special little names of all your favourite animals.

Be delighted with bright, bold collage illustrations with over fifty animals to explore.  This book is sure to delight, educate and have you reading it over and over again.