The Tomorrow Book Jackie French
Environmental issues are constantly in the news at the moment which can have the effect of making kids feel helpless.
This picture book is the story of a little prince whose parents leave him in charge and take off in their royal campervan. While they are gone he starts introducing sustainable practices and the future looks a little more hopeful.
The Surfing Scientist series Ruben Meerman
ABC’s Surfing Scientist turns kids on to science on the small screen, and his books are just as engaging. 40 Cool Science Tricks is guaranteed to amaze their friends with easy to complete tricks while 40 DIY Science Gizmos teaches them how to make things like juggling balls or lava lamps.
Are these my basombas I see before me? Louise Rennison
This is the tenth installment in Georgia’s diary and I can’t say I understand a word of it, but tweens and early teens love Georgia’s irreverent writing, made up words and adventures and apparently Georgia has built quite a following. Make sure you check your child’s comprehension before buying this one!
Edie Amelia and the Monkey Shoe Mystery Sophie Lee
Edie is a neat girl with very messy parents. As her ninth birthday approaches her favourite red shoe is missing. With the help of her unusual dog, and best friend, Edie follows the trail of the missing shoe. Written by someone known more for her acting skill (The Castle, Muriel’s Wedding) this is a debut story and the first in a series. It suits those from seven up.
The Long Way Home Andrew Klavan
A year ago, Charlie West went to sleep a normal schoolboy. He woke a convicted criminal with amnesia. Now he’s on the run and heading back to Spring Hill in an attempt to clear his name. The problem is getting home might be more difficult than he imagined. The author is the winner of two Edgar awards and also wrote True Crime which Clint Eastwood adapted for the screen.
The Great Australian Songbook Volume 1 and 2
Every possible Australian song is represented here, from Road to Gundagai to the song Men at Work ripped off… If you ever wanted to know the words to I’ve Been Everywhere (of Big Pond fame) the accompanying song book is just the ticket. Arrangements are simple and clear. Volumes 1 and 2 are available and sometimes sold together. Songs on the first volume (as you might expect) are more common, but if you desperately need Jake the Peg, go for both!
www.family.go.com This extensive website offers parents and children a one-stop entertainment and information site. Parenting articles cover subjects like food, travel, pregnancy and sleep. Family fun includes recipes, crafts and print outs perfect for wet days and the computer games section has free games suitable for all ages. This website was voted the Webby (website Oscar’s) award winner in 2009 but I have to say the annoying pop up survey put me off.
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