There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly

Boy was this book popular!!! I read this with Early Stage 1 and they wanted it read to them for weeks afterwards. Even now, they still ask that I read this to them again! When the Stage 1 students saw this book on the book stand, they also excitedly asked to have it read to them as well! I think I can safely say that this book is popular with students.

It is a nonsense tale really, all written lightheartedly and for a bit of fun. It has a consistent beat which makes it easy for the younger students to learn the worlds in the book. There are also plenty of visual keys throughout the story. It certainly is popular!!!

Are We There Yet? by Alison Lester

I have been reading 'Are We There Yet?' by Alison Lester with Stage 2 students to link in with their Maths topic of position in class. The book is great because it teaches kids all about the unique features of Australia as you read through the book. They have looked up boab trees and listened to stories about Monkey Mia to Kakadu and Mount Isa. The students have been doing a mapping exercise based on this, but there are so many great places in it to research that it could keep you occupied with craft activities at home for ages! A great and highly recommended book!