early childhood education

This week I received a surprise in the post that I just had to share with you. I received printed copies of 8 beginner readers, all written by me, that...

Today it is my pleasure to introduce you to Dave Atze and his hilariously delightful new picture book Belly Button Fluff which he both wrote and illustrated.  The book is...

Last month, I was invited by the Science Teachers Association of Queensland (STAQ) to present a talk about using picture books in science lessons as part of their Growing Science...

The winners of 2021 ENVIRONMENT AWARD FOR CHILDREN’S LITERATURE have been announced! Recently, I shared with you the shortlist for the Environment Award for Children’s Literature. Today it is my pleasure to...

  Note: This article was first written for and published at the Carrot Ranch Literary Community as part of a series supporting parents with children learning at home. The focus...

When I was recently approached by the Wilderness Society to Share information about this year’s Environment Award for Children’s Literature, I didn’t hesitate. I have previously interviewed two authors whose...

Today I am delighted to share with you Karen Hendriks’s recent picture book Home as part of a Books On Tour promotion. Home, published by Daisy Lane Publishing, is a...

Today. Tuesday 24 August 2021, is readilearn’s fifth birthday. Thank you for joining our journey. A birthday gift for you To help us celebrate, we have a readilearn birthday gift...

  Today it is my pleasure to introduce you to Allison Paterson and her delightful new picture book I Wonder with illustrations by Nancy Bevington and published by Big Sky...

Next week, from 14 – 22 August, is National Science Week in Australia. The theme for this year is Food: Different by Design which fits perfectly with this year being...

Today I am excited to announce that this year’s Share Your Story Anthology, Once Upon a Whoops! is available for pre-order now and will be available for sale on 1...

Today it is my pleasure to introduce you to Claudette, the beautiful new picture book written and illustrated by Helene Magisson, published by Red Paper Kite. While Helene has illustrated...