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What’s a chook? Here in Australia, it’s what lots of us call a hen. It rhymes with book. As a Kindergarten teacher, I was a real mother hen, who loved reading aloud to my chicks. My Book Chook blog shares snippets from the wonderful world and wor
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Book Review, I Spy Dad
The more I read picture books, and I read a LOT of picture books, the more I realize that the most successful picture books are those where the writer and illustrator complement each other perfectly. I Spy Dad is such a book. Written by Janeen Brian...
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Book Review, Wishbone
Are you a Reader? (Note the capital R for Really - truly - reader - who - loves - books.) Do you recognize this feeling? You finish a book, close the covers, sigh, and stare into space. Probably your face wears a slightly goofy smile. You've grinned,...
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Bed Time Goes Better with Books
Most kids go through a stage when they don't want to go to bed. Why? Maybe it's that monster casting shadows on their wall; maybe it's separation anxiety; maybe it's just that they really, really need sixty glasses of water before sleep. Whatever the...
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Book Review, Silly Galah
Silly Galah! is one of those bright, colourful books that just begs for a child to pick it up. When they do, I can almost guarantee they won't be disappointed. This Book Chook's smile widened with every page!Written by Janeen Brian, and illustrated b...
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Book Review, Too Tight Benito
Too Tight, Benito! by Janeen Brian (Little Hare, 2008) is a charming picture book for two to share, cuddled up in a snug place just like its main character wants to be. You see, Benito Bear has a problem - it's nearly time for his winter sleep and h...
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Book Review, By Jingo an alphabet of animals
By Jingo! an alphabet of animals is an alphabet book, a picture book, and a poetry book - what a happy combination! It's written by Janeen Brian, illustrated by Dee Huxley, and published by ABC books in 2005. I've reviewed several books from this pro...

