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HOLIDAY READING
I always find time to read but during the holidays we get the chance to relax and enjoy some reading just for the sheer enjoyment of reading. Here are a few new books we have at Rowville Primary School that you might enjoy.
The Wonders of Never Giving Up by Maddy Mara
I really enjoyed this book with its inspiring message to never give up.
My grandmother's favourite word was ‘grit’ and this book written in rhyme looks at various people who have found some true grit and determination and succeeded in their chosen field.
Success isn’t easy, and though it sounds cheesy
Clear paths to great heights are quite rare.
Just flip through this book – go ahead, take a look!
Even champions started somewhere.
Monty’s Island: Scary Mary and the Stripe Spell by Emily Rodda
This is book 1 in a new series written by award winning author
Emily Rodda for junior students. Monty never knows what is going to happen on his island. “On a tiny island far away, in a sea that ripples with magic.” Scary Mary and her pirate crew have landed and Monty and his friends need to think of some good ideas to save their home.
We Won An Island by Charlotte Lo
The blurb for this novel says “There is no way I am moving to an island" said Margot. I folded my arms. "We’ll see about that….” And so starts a fantastic adventure filled with goats, secrets, bat poo, a big storm, family and laughter.
Eyes That Speak to the Stars by Joanna Ho
This wonderful picture book gives us an insight into cultural diversity, relationships and respect, gaining strength, acceptance and power from within yourself. We might look different but we can come to understand that our eyes “rise to the skies and speak to the stars, shine like sunlit rays and glimpse trails of light from those who came before.” Highly recommended.
We also have the ebook companion to this story Eyes That Kiss in the Corners (a book that has been on the New York Best Sellers lists). You can download it from Oliver V5 via Compass -- School Favourites.
Monkey’s Tail by Alex Rance
Richmond Football Club’s ex-player Alex Rance has become a children’s book author. He has written Tiger’s Roar, Taming a Tiger and Rabbit’s Hop and his latest book Monkey’s Tail is inspirational. The story is about how he got through a season-ending injury. He says that it’s also about “family, self-belief, sharing worries, staying positive and caring for others.”
OLIVER V5
It is important that books on loan are returned on a regular basis. If you have some spare time over the holidays please login to Oliver V5 (our school library catalogue system) to check your library book loans. If you are looking for an ebook or audiobook to read over the holidays please also login to Oliver V5 and download one of your favourite books or better still try something new.
MISSING BOOKS
Occasionally we have our resources returned to the incorrect library. At present we have two books one at the Springvale Library and one at the Dandenong Library. Please check for the school barcode and Rowville Primary School stamps before you return your books to any library. Thank you.
EASTERN REGIONAL LIBRARIES
For your information the Eastern Regional Libraries have some fantastic digital content online that library members can access from home. They have eBooks, eMagazines, digital newspapers, movie streaming, eAudiobooks, online research and learning, digital story times, health and wellness, children’s educational platforms, learn a language and much more! You do need to be a member however once membership is complete these services are free. The friendly Eastern Regional Library staff are there to assist you.
You can also visit your local library and participate in a variety of school holiday activities.
Visit the website Eastern Regional Libraries at yourlibrary.com.au, call 1300 737 277 or contact Rowville Public Library (Stud Park Shopping Centre) phone 9800 6443.
Enjoy your holiday reading!
Jackie Hicks
21st Century Learning Space Manager