A collection of ten classic Australian picture books children love to read, and read again. From first days and imaginative play to gratitude, giggles and growing up, these are the stories that have earned a place on Australian shelves for a generation.
The pack brings together some of Australia's most...
A collection of ten classic Australian picture books children love to read, and read again. From first days and imaginative play to gratitude, giggles and growing up, these are the stories that have earned a place on Australian shelves for a generation.
The pack brings together some of Australia's most celebrated picture-book creators, Alison Lester, Margaret Wild, Elizabeth Honey and Trace Balla. These are the read-alouds educators reach for again and again: warm, funny, beautifully made, and familiar to many families already.
What's inside
Magic Beach by Alison Lester
Imagine by Alison Lester
Alison Lester's ABC
My Farm by Alison Lester
Not a Nibble by Elizabeth Honey
Ten Blue Wrens by Elizabeth Honey
That's Not a Daffodil by Elizabeth Honey
The Thank You Dish by Trace Balla
First Day by Margaret Wild
Ruby Roars by Margaret Wild and Kerry Argent
Aligned to EYLF Outcome 5: children are effective communicators. For children aged 2 to 5.
Ten books for $33, RRP $170. That's $3.30 a book.
Frequently asked questions about Storytime Treasures
What books are in Storytime Treasures?
Ten titles: Magic Beach, Imagine, Alison Lester's ABC and My Farm by Alison Lester; Not a Nibble, Ten Blue Wrens and That's Not a Daffodil by Elizabeth Honey; The Thank You Dish by Trace Balla; First Day by Margaret Wild; and Ruby Roars by Margaret Wild and Kerry Argent.
Who are the authors?
Some of Australia's best-loved picture-book creators, including Alison Lester (a former Australian Children's Laureate), Margaret Wild, Elizabeth Honey and Trace Balla.
What age is this collection for?
Children aged 2 to 5. The alphabet and counting titles suit the youngest children, while stories like First Day carry through to children starting school.
What does it support?
Language and literacy, and EYLF Outcome 5 (children are effective communicators), through rich read-aloud stories that build vocabulary, narrative and a love of books.
Do these work as gifts?
Yes, and this is one of the main reasons services buy them. Because the books come as an affordable set, every child can be given their own, which suits graduation and end-of-year gifting, Book Week, and services that give each child a book a month. The books also make great, affordable party-bag or birthday ideas.
Are these Australian books?
Yes, every title is by an Australian author or illustrator, which also makes the pack a strong fit for Book Week and for celebrating Australian stories.
How much per book?
The set is $33 for ten books, which works out to $3.30 a book.
Includes
10 books
Price per book
$3.30
Age
Ages 3-5
Theme
Classic Stories
Pages
32 pages ea
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
28 x 30 cm (approx, this set has books of varying dimensions)
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The texts selected as part of the package are just the quality we were wanting to give as Xmas presents later in the year. Yes, we bought them early, but the price was just too good to pass up.
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