Susan Stephenson is an Australian reader, writer and teacher who is passionate about children's literature and literacy. Her Book Chook blog 
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Hunwick's Egg (Harcourt 2005) would make a great Easter gift for a child. It could spark a discussion about unusual friendships, or provide a rich resource for children studying Australia.
With its environmental theme, I Am Dodo would make a great resource for a discussion about biodiversity. Other themes are about finding a place where you belong, individual differences, freedom and friendship. Lots to discuss, lots to enjoy – my kind of picture book!
Author, Margaret Mahy
Illustrator, Margaret Chamberlain
Publisher, Puffin
ISBN: 9780140554304
If you’ve ever wanted to be a pirate, to dance
“hippy-hoppy-happy hornpipes up and down the beach”, if you love
the sea, the glory of salt spray and the drum of the breakers, then
this book is for you. It’s a masterpiece of a picture book.
Author, Mem Fox
Publisher: Omnibus, 1989
ISBN: 9781862910799
Author: Janeen Brian: Stephen Michael King, Illustrator
ISBN: 1 876289 52 X
Where does Thursday go? is a lovely story to read
aloud. Emergent readers will have fun reading the refrain while you
read the rest of the story.
