BOOK OF THE MONTH

SEPTEMBER 2020

THE BISCUIT MAKER by Sue Lawson

This is an inspiring, feel good story that celebrates connecting to our neighbours and community.

In Mavin Rd, people are always in a hurry to get around. There is no time to chat or say hello. Then one day, lonely old Benedict Stanley secretly begins making biscuits to acknowledge moments within his community and of his neighbours.

People start talking. Who is the mysterious biscuit maker?

When Benedict falls ill, the neighbours gather and bring acts of kindness to his door.

The Biscuit Maker by Sue Lawson shows you why it is important to be kind to each other, even to people you may not know very well.

There is also Benedict Stanley’s simple biscuit recipe.

Happy reading and happy baking!

From

The Library

Diana Farfalla

BOOK REVIEWS

Abbey M

Year 3

Walliams, David

Bad Dad

Bad Dad was so exciting! I didn't want to put it down. I loved it. It was so adventurous! I would recommend it for 3,4 and 5.

Khushboo A

Year 1

Murray, Kirsty.

When Billy was a dog

Billy really wants a dog but his parents don't trust him. So he pretends to be a dog. Then one day once he got home he had a big surprise..... HE GOT A PUPPY!

Jack Beaumont

Year 2

Larry, H.I

Zac's bank bust

"Zac Power. 7, Test drive"

This is my favourite Zac Power book because Zac got to test drive a really cool car, the coolest car ever. The car had a TV console where Zac could watch all the latest movies, a popcorn maker and a drinks maker. It was top secret. From the outside, the car was a bashed up heap. The doors were dented, the wheels looked like they were about to fall off and it was covered in rust. It was a perfect disguise.

Summer T

Year 4

Dahl, Roald

Danny: the champion of the world

"When you grow up and have children of your own do please remember something important a stodgy parent is no fun at all, what a child wants and deserves is a parent who is...SPARKY" -Roald DalhAfter reading this book I learned that every child needs a happy parent, not a dull one.If the parent is happy and supportive the child will grow up to be a great and kind person and make the world a better place!

Stella B

Prep

Bland, Nicholas.

The very super bear

Very cranky bear.

I love this book because bear goes on an adventure to save the jungle.

Jackson R

Year 6

Spiegelman, Art

Maus: a survivor's tale

This was very sad. I liked the way the author used animals to represent the different kinds of people.

Krista B

Year 5

Russell, Rachel Renee

Party time

"Dork diaries "

This book was super funny. It was interesting with all the things that Nikki [she is the main character] got into. I liked how it was basically reflecting on a persons life which this person Nikki had a super wild life.

HAPPY Indigenous Literacy Day!

TELL 'EM!

KATRINA GERMEIN, ROSEMARY SULLIVAN & KAREN BRIGGS (ILLUSTRATOR)

A bright and cheerful picture book about life in a remote community. Tell 'em how us kids like to play. We got bikes and give each other rides. Tell 'em about the dancing and singing, and all the stories the old people know. In this book, written in conjunction with children from Manyallaluk School in the Roper River region in the Northern Territory, the voices of Indigenous children sing out across the land to retell us about their lives in their remote community.

The children from Manyallaluk were asked what would they like other children to know about their life in their remote community. This is their story to YOU!This new book is in the BPS Library.Next time you are in the library ask me where to find this book and other great Indigenous stories.Happy Indigenous Literacy Day!You can watch The 10th Anniversary of Literacy Day Celebrations on the YouTube Channel.

From

The Library

Diana Farfalla

BOOK TALK

Reading with your child is a valuable activity to do.

Having a discussion about the book is just as important. It helps your child to reflect on the content and understanding of their reading.

Have a chat about the book before, during and after reading.

Here are some questions you can ask before, during and after reading a book with your child.

Look at the front cover. What do you think this book will be about?
Can you describe the characters of the book?
Who is your favourite character in the book? Why?
What was your favourite part of the book? Why?
Where is the book set?
Can you predict what may happen next?
Can you retell the story in your own words?
What is the message in the story?
What is your opinion about the book?
Can you make a connection with the story to a real life situation?
Can you think of a different title for the book? Make a list of other possibilities.
Can you change the ending of the book? What would it be?

Happy reading and talking about books!

From

The Library

Diana Farfalla

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