Books and Reading

Free Digital Reading resources

SCBWI Connects
A collection of remote learning resources based around books, collated by The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). Includes activities, audiobooks, ebooks, podcasts and art lessons.
www.scbwi.org/digital-directory-for-remote-learning-resources/

Oliver Jeffers
The wonderful Oliver Jeffers, author/illustrator of many classic picture books, is reading one of his books every week, and talking about it.
www.oliverjeffers.com/abookaday/

Kinderling Radio
A radio station just for kids (and their grown-ups) which includes books readings. Click on the Stories tab to listen to books.
www.kinderling.com.au

Kylie Howarth — Draw with Kylie Howarth: How to draw sea creature charactersKids can draw along with author-illustrator, Kylie Howarth, as she demonstrates step-by-step instructions on how to draw the sea creatures featured in her FISH KID chapter book series.

THIS WEEK'S FEATURE

FEATURE PODCAST

Short and Curly
A fun, ethical podcast for kids.

AUDIO CLASSIC

Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne
Enjoy the adventure and wisdom of Pooh and friends.

AUDIOBOOK - PRIMARY

Kid Normal by Greg James and Chris Smith
Murph starts at a new school for superheroes… except he has no superpowers.

AUDIOBOOK -SECONDARY

Impossible Music by Sean Williams
When a music-obsessed teen goes deaf, he sets out to create an entirely new form of music.

Author spotlight

This week’s author spotlight: Mem Fox reading her classic book Possum Magic.

memfox.com/books/possum-magic/

Story time with our teacher librarians

Each week we bring to you Story Time with our incredible Teacher Librarian Teacher Carnavas.

This week Ms Christine Sharp reads The Magic Beach by Alison Lester, with permission by Publishers Allen & Unwin.

Discover eBooks

Sunshine Coast Library eBook collection

Noosa Library eBook collection

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