Book of the Week

Searching for Cicadas written by Lesley Gibbes and illustrated Judy Watson is another book that has been shortlisted for the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) 2020 awards. This book is nominated for the Eve Pownell Award for Information Books. Entries in this category have the prime intention of documenting factual material with imaginative presentation, interpretation and style.

It is a beautifully presented introduction into the world of the cicada, which engages and informs young readers through its unique melding of fact and storytelling. Each page contains a myriad of interesting facts about the cicada, presented in handwritten passages that mimic those of a naturalist’s notebook. Key information about different species, their lifecycles, calls and colours are intertwined with the gentle storyline. As both an exploration of science and nature, and a celebration of the bond between grandparent and grandchild, this is an information book to be shared and treasured. 

Premier’s Reading Challenge Competition

There is less than one week left for students to hand in their completed PRC form to go in the draw to win a $25 gift card to use at QBD Books. Every student who has completed the challenge and handed in their form has been entered into the competition and next Monday June 29th one name will be drawn and the winner will receive their prize just in time to use during the school holidays! There is still time, so get reading! Remember that this year ANY book can be counted towards the PRC.