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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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Graeme Base: The Waterhole Exhibition 11th March-28th August 14

You've read the books - Waterhole, The Legend of the Golden Snail, Animalia etc. now see the exhibition of Graeme Base's famed work.

'This exhibition showcases the amazing artwork from Graeme Base's renowned 2001 children's book, The Waterhole.

Let these amazing images transport you from the plains of Africa to the Amazon jungle and the deserts of outback Australia!

The display features Base's working drawings, sketches and finished artwork, drawn in watercolour, pencil and gouache.'

=> http://bit.ly/gFOmXj

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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

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Get to know Eric Carle and how he creates his books

Eric Carle talks about how a hole pucher inspired him to create The Very Hungry Caterpillar and shows us how he creates his beautiful artwork!

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Oz books make 2011 Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities list

A number of Australian books have been included in the Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities list produced by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) for the first time this year.

The Australian titles which have been chosen for the 2011 list are:  => http://bit.ly/fJKIgs

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Newbery Award winner – Moon over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool

Moon Over Manifest

by Clare Vanderpool

Winner of the 2011 Newbery Medal

The movement of the train rocked me like a lullaby. I closed my eyes to the dusty countryside and imagined the sign I’d seen only in Gideon’s stories: Manifest—A Town with a rich past and a bright future.

Read  ... more about the book, an excerpt, how to buy the book or alternative formats.