Literacy, families and learning

Practical, timely & sound advice on literacy, learning, families & education for parents, media, teachers & students

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Three Exciting Books for Children Aged 4-12 Years

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Walker Books have published many fine books. You won't be disappointed by this lovely collection. 1. 'Going Home' Written &...
Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Some Wonderful New Picture Books

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1. ' Powerful Like a Dragon ' by Christopher Cheng & Illustrated by Jacqeline Tam "A dragon is proud, strong, kind. Be pow...
Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Four Children's Books That Children Aged 5-12 Will Love!

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  1. 'Imagine' by Alison Lester This is a special 35th Anniversary Edition of this timeless picture book for readers aged. Alison L...
Thursday, October 30, 2025

Three Picture Books that Children Will Love

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In this post I focus on just three picture books. Two are from Canada and the other from New Zealand. After just returning from New Zealand ...
Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Nine Great New Books for Children Aged 5 to 13 Years

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Australia's 2015 Book Week has just finished with the celebration of the many fine books submitted. But they keep on coming. Here are an...
Sunday, August 17, 2025

The 2025 Book of the Year Award Winners Announced!

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Book of the Year: Older Readers WINNER 'I’m Not Really Here ' – Gary Lonesborough ( A&U Books for Children and Young Adults). ...
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Trevor Cairney
I am a Professor of Education at The University of Sydney, Australia. I have spent a large part of my adult life as a teacher, academic, researcher and senior university administrator. My interests are varied, including how children learn language and literacy, the nature and construction of meaning, curriculum, pedagogy, and adult learning.
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