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Writing the Australian Child
This collection of essays redresses the paucity of literary critical material explicitly theorising text created for children. Drawing on Australian children's books and a range of theoretical perspectives, the essays consider a variety of topics, from clothed animals as metafictional markers to post-modern versions of Peter Pan.
30 Australian Stories for Children
30 AUSTRALIAN STORIES FOR CHILDREN samples some of the best stories for children that Australia has to offer uaa combination of old favourites and contemporary classics in one collection aimed at upper primary school readers (7 to 11 year olds). This collection has a lively, up-beat tone that will have both children and adults chuckling. Children can read the stories themselves, while teachers and parents will find them excellent for reading aloud. Entertaining black and white illustrations from Gregory Rogers add to the enjoyment of each story. This is a collection to inspire the imaginations of Australian children and reflect what is special about growing up in Australia. 100 AUSTRALIAN POEMS FOR CHILDREN was extremely well received by teachers, librarians, booksellers and parents, and was seen to fill a gap in the market for high-quality anthologies of Australian literature for children. With 30 AUSTRALIAN STORIES FOR CHILDREN, Random House Australia will continue to meet that need.
A Mother's Offering to Her Children
"Written when our ancestors had a strong faith in the worth of facts as educative agents, and many educators believed that children's books should not only be morally improving, but should also set an example by offering only plain truth rather than mendacious flights of fancy. It gives a rare and authentic glimpse of life in the early years of Australia using the "catechism" technique which was much used for most of the nineteenth century, particularly in works aiming to disseminate knowledge. Within its limitations, the book does repesent a real attempt to communicate to children some of qualities of the Australian scene, and, within the self-imposed constraints of "truth", to offer relevant stories of high adventure." -- Introduction.
This is Australia
Like the other Sasek classics, these are facsimile editions of his original books. The brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved, remaining true to his vision more than forty years later and, where applicable, facts have been updated for the twenty-first century, appearing on a "This is . . . Today" page at the back of each book. The stylish, charming illustrations, coupled with Sasek’s witty, playful narrative, make these books a perfect souvenir that will delight both children and their parents, many of whom will remember them from their own childhood. In This is Australia, first published in 1970, Sasek swings down under, winging his readers into Sydney, with its famous bridge and space-age Opera House; bustling, modern Melbourne; colonial Adelaide; semitropical Brisbane; the garden city of Canberra; mineral-rich Perth; and Alice Springs, Australia’s most famous outback town.
An Aussie Year
Winner of the ACT Writing & Publishing Award for Best Children’s Book and now in paperback. Meet Ned, Lily, Zoe, Kirra and Matilda — Australian children representing a multicultural blend of culture and race that typifies our beautiful country. They are taking you through a year in the life of Australian kids, from celebrations to traditions to events, to our everyday way of life. They are Australia. An Aussie Year is a picture book bursting with national pride. It is a snapshot of who we are as a nation, and covers our modern day culture, lifestyle and traditions. Its pages feature trailing, meandering text, dates and gorgeous illustrations showing our five Aussie children at play, at school, at home, and enjoying their parts of Australia — from the tropical north out to our rugged west and beautiful Tassie.
