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Why We All Need to Read

“Education provider Gemm Learning says children who have the ability to find the words they want to use are more likely to have a strong self-image, sense of confidence and higher academic standing. Also, well-read kids are more likely to attempt to formulate their thoughts before becoming angry or demonstrative.”

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A book is a dream that you hold in your hand.

–Neil Gaiman (Author)

New Books

In our February monthly standing order from Lamont Books, there was a Primary Fiction and a Picture Story book about the 2009 Bushfires.

Bushfire by Sally Murphy

“When Amy’s Mum heads to Europe for her work in 2009 and her Dad is off fighting fires, Amy finds herself at her Gran’s house in Marysville. Amy finds a new friend there, Jackson, and together they have fun over the summer.

But no one could foresee just how quickly things could turn so devastating. Even being ‘fire ready’ didn’t prepare any of them for the events of Black Saturday and Amy finds courage and bravery that she never knew she had.

This is a very timely read for your senior primary students and highlights just how precious life is.” Lamont Books http://www.lamontbooks.com.au/books/my-australian-story-bushfire

Through the smoke by Phil Cummings (Picture Book)

“The fire awoke like a dragon. Its flames licked the sky and smoke veiled the sun. With a hungry crackle and an angry hiss, the cruel beast circled, trapping them. Until, through the smoke, knights appeared. Through the Smoke tells the story of three kids, their imagination and a frightening fire in the Australian bush.” Lamont Books http://www.lamontbooks.com.au/books/through-the-smoke

Trish Baker and Jo Oliver

The Library Team