Create and Craft - Australiana

April 2022

 

Dreaming of Australia A to Z by Jess Racklyeft  

Dreaming of Australia A to Z

by Jess Racklyeft

A delightful Australian alphabet that travels the country highlighting the expected and unexpected.

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Possum magic by Mem Fox and Julie Vivas  

Possum magic 

by Mem Fox and Julie Vivas

Two Australian possums go in search of the magic that will make the invisible one of them visible.

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Mopoke by Philip Bunting  

Mopoke

by Philip Bunting

This is a Mopoke. Mopoke loves peace and quiet. He is about to find out that you can't always get what your want.

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The art in animals by Bronwyn Bancroft  

The art in animals : a numbers and words treasury 

by Bronwyn Bancroft

In this collection of four beautiful books, Bronwyn Bancroft pairs numbers and words with the remarkably unique animals of Australia. From seven turtles plodding to twelve emus running, this treasury is a celebration of country that is perfect for young Australians.

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We have a craft to compliment these books.

Lamington craft

For this craft you will need:

 

Directions:

  • Cut out the template. If you were unable to print on brown card, colour one side of the card brown.
  • Fold along the lines into a cube. Secure with glue.
  • Using the white and red paper, cut out shapes for jam, cream and coconut. Decorate your lamington.
  • Perfect for a play afternoon tea!

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