Schools.
Welcome to Coaldrake's Schools page. This area is designed for teachers and librarians to find out what is new and well regarded by our booksellers. It is also a great way for parents to get the heads up on what is suitable for a younger reader, in all age groups.
Joy Lawn, our Children's Literature consultant and Lyn Taylor, our Children's Literature bookseller have many years experience in this area. From time to time we will update our list of recommended titles.
The Children's Book Council has announced the 2009 winners for the Book of the Year Awards. For more information, the full shorlist and the winners for 2009 , check out their website. The shortlist is always a great source for outstanding kids' books, and Coaldrake's stocks or can order all of them
http://cbca.org.au/winners2009.htm
Older Readers Book of the Year
Tales From Outer Suburbia - Shaun Tan
Do you remember the water buffalo at the end of our street?
Or the deep-sea diver we found near the underpass?
Do you know why dogs bark in the middle of the night?
Shaun Tan, creator of The Arrival, The Lost Thing and The Red Tree, reveals the quiet mysteries of everyday life: homemade pets, dangerous weddings, stranded sea mammals, tiny exchange students and secret rooms filled with darkness and delight.
Younger Readers Book of the Year 2009
| Perry Angel's Suitcase - Glenda Millard |
It has taken Perry Angel almost seven years to find the place where he belongs.Perry arrives at the Kingdom of Silk one day on the 10.30 express, carrying only a small and shabby suitcase embossed with five golden letters. What do those letters mean? And why won t Perry let go of his case? This is a gentle and moving story about finding your place in the world.
Perry Angel s Suitcase is the third book in the multi award-winning Kingdom of Silk series.The Naming of Tishkin Silk, the first book in the series, was short listed in the CBCA Book of the Year Awards and the for the NSW Premier's Literary Awards. Layla Queen of Hearts was short listed in the CBCA Book of the Year Awards and winner of the 2007 Queensland Premier's Literary Award.
