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Book of the Year for Younger Children in the 2010 Australian Book Industry Awards

Baby Wombat's Week

by Jackie French

He sleeps. He eats. He gets bored.

He creates havoc wherever he goes!

He's Mothball's baby - and he's even cuter, naughtier and more determined than his mum.

Created by writer Jackie French and illustrator Bruce Whatley, Baby Wombat?s Week is an irresistible new picture book by the award-winning duo of the international bestseller Diary of a Wombat.

The very long awaited follow up to Diary of a Wombat - the illustrations are as beautiful as ever and the simple story will be adored by young children. Best of all, Mothball herself features in the story. Adults with an appreciation of Australian wildlife and children's literature will cherish these books as well. Weaver has the obstinate behaviour of wombats down pat but her affection for the animals is very obvious.

Teachers Notes => bit.ly/er2ur5

Buy the book => http://bit.ly/gLXAkj target="_blank"

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what to say when your kids ask why they should read!

Why Should I Read?

Excellent question! Why should you? Why should anyone? You could be doing hundreds of other things instead – watching a movie, preparing dinner, going for a run, or spending time with your family. But when your kids ask you the same question, you’d better have an answer prepared. “Because I told you to” probably won’t cut it. “Because it’s good for you” isn’t going to work either. At least not if you don’t have some solid evidence to back it up. => http://bit.ly/i0rufA

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Harry Potter and the electronic book set to net JK Rowling £100m

He is more comfortable with platform 9¾ than the electronic devices of the muggle world, but, despite that, Harry Potter is about to go digital - and potentially earn JK Rowling a further £100 million.  => http://bit.ly/hjb5Ua

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Puffin To Publish Brand New Eoin Colfer Series

Puffin Books today announced plans to publish a major new series by Eoin Colfer, the bestselling author of Artemis Fowl. WARP, an acronym for Witness Anonymous Relocation Program, used by the FBI to hide important witnesses in the past, is a high concept series described by the author as 'Oliver Twist meets The Matrix'.

The first book features a Victorian boy, Riley, who goes on the run in 21st century London pursued by a ruthless assassin from his own time. Riley must rely on his wits and the help of a young FBI agent if he is to survive.
http://bit.ly/eDwCet

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Beautiful book from Australian children’s illustrator – All Through the Night

"All Through The Night" takes us on a magical journey of awe and wonder through the dreamland of a young boy and his favourite toy train on their way to the morning.

THE BOOK:

All Through the Night
by Dean Jones

Darkness is falling, and weary children everywhere are snuggling under their sheets. A small boy lays his head against his pillow and wakes to find himself rocking and rolling along through the night, onwards towards the morning. Soar with him beneath the stars in a magical journey on the midnight express.

Read more here => http://bit.ly/ecTAVO

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May the odds be ever in Jennifer Lawrence’s favor

Rumors have been swirling all day, but we wanted to wait for the official word. Well, it’s here! Lionsgate has confirmed that Oscar-nominated actress Jennifer Lawrence has signed on to play Katniss Everdeen in the much-anticipated big-screen adaptation of the bestselling trilogy from Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games.

=> http://bit.ly/gf2Hlb

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The wonders of science

The Wonders Of Science Movie was created by Mariela Kleiner, the author of the new children's book "Meet Einstein" check it out at http://bit.ly/hmpKs1

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For your children’s book club – a new slant on an old fairy tale

The Goose Girl

by Shannon Hale

She can whisper to horses and communicate with birds, but the crown princess Ani has a difficult time finding her place in the royal family and measuring up to her imperial mother.

More about the book, discussion notes, excerpt, and where to buy the book => http://bit.ly/e321wJ

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Artemis Fowl as you’ve never seen him before

Puffin are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the bestselling Artemis Fowl series with new look book covers!

Today on London's Piccadilly Circus, the jaw-dropping new covers for Eoin Colfer's ARTEMIS FOWL books were premiered in front of eager fans.

This is the moment the covers were unveiled on the giant screen! Puffin are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the bestselling series with a packed year, so find out more at www.artemisfowl.co.uk

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Your next book club book … The Goose Girl

The Goose Girl

by Shannon Hale

She can whisper to horses and communicate with birds, but the crown princess Ani has a difficult time finding her place in the royal family and measuring up to her imperial mother.

More about the book, discussion notes, excerpt, and where to buy the book => http://bit.ly/e321wJ