Monthly Archives: July 2012

Teachers’ Notes for Things A Map Won’t Show You – Pam MacIntyre & Susan LaMarca

Posted on July 31, 2012 by PTC

An unforgettable collection of short fiction, poetry and comic art from Australia and beyond . . . A boy who tries to fly, a cricket game in a refugee centre, a government guide to kissing, the perils of hunting goannas, … Continue reading →

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New Books for School – July/August 2012

Posted on July 30, 2012 by PTC

Books for Early Years / Middle Years Too Many Elephants in this House – Ursula Dubosarsky and Andrew Joyner In Eric’s house there were too many elephants – in the living room, in the kitchen, in the bathroom, even in his bedroom! … Continue reading →

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Student Reviews – After by Morris Gleitzman and The Rumpelgeist by Fiona McIntosh

Posted on July 29, 2012 by PTC

After – Morris Gleitzman Felix is a thirteen year old Jew in World War II. His parents and best friend Zelda have been murdered by the Nazis. Now he hides in a barn, looked after by a man called Gabriek. When … Continue reading →

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The great eBook debate – A remarkable collection of essays.

Posted on July 28, 2012 by PTC

In our visits to schools and conferences, we are always inevitably asked questions about eBooks. What is happening with them? How many of our titles are available? When will picture books be available as eBooks? How do we see them affecting … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 24, 2012 by PTC

When We Were Two had been brewing in my head for a while. I’d always liked the idea of a road trip story. I liked the idea of the journey itself lending a certain pace or tempo to the narrative,…

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A Forest – Marc Martin

Posted on July 18, 2012 by PTC

With Sustainability being an important cross curricula priority for the new Australian Curriculum, we will be highlighting here at Penguin Teachers’ Corner Blog, titles in our list that lend themselves to teaching and learning activities for these priorities. A Forest … Continue reading →

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Have you met Boris yet?

Posted on July 17, 2012 by PTC

All teachers’ will testify to having a student just like Boris in their classrooms. He is the student who means well and tries hard but sometimes gets the message a little confused in the delivery… Andrew Joyner has managed to … Continue reading →

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Aaron Blabey visit to Richmond West Primary School – NLNW2012

Posted on July 16, 2012 by PTC

Schools across Australia celebrate National Literacy and Numeracy Week. On May 16th 2012, students at Richmond West Primary School in Melbourne, met literacy ambassador Aaron Blabey, who reminded them how important literacy and numeracy skills are.  Aaron is the author … Continue reading →

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Too Many Elephants in This House – Book Launch Invitation and Colouring In Sheet!

Posted on July 13, 2012 by PTC

In Eric’s house there were too many elephants – in the living room, in the kitchen, in the bathroom, even in his bedroom! The elephants take up a lot of space, but Eric loves every one of them. So when … Continue reading →

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After – Morris Gleitzman

Posted on July 11, 2012 by PTC

After the Nazis took my parents I was scared After they killed my best friend I was angry After they ruined my thirteenth birthday I was determined To get to the forest To join forces with Gabriek and Yuli To … Continue reading →

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