Golvan Arts Management: For Educators: Preschool

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Many of these 32 page, illustrated books with simple, predictable text are highly suitable for beginner readers in Junior Primary School.

Leaving by Katrina Germain illustrated by Bronwyn Bancroft (Penguin)
Saying goodbye is never easy – but there is joy in the giving and receiving of presents that are truly loved.
Big Rain Coming by Katrina Germain illustrated by Bronwyn Bancroft (Penguin)
Everyone and everything is waiting for the rain. But when will it come?
Dan’s Grandpa by Sally Morgan and Bronwyn Bancroft (Fremantle Arts Centre Press)
Dan and his grandpa had a special friendship. “Don’t worry Dan,” Grandpa said one day. “No matter what happens I’ll always be with you, looking after you.” Bronwyn’s illustrations are strong, beautiful and distinctive.

Jessica Joan by Wendy Orr (Koala “Tadpole”, 2000). Study notes available.
Jessica Joan lives all alone in a quiet and tidy house. One week, she goes shopping and things are never the same again.

Dan’s Grandpa by Sally Morgan and Bronwyn Bancroft (Fremantle Arts Centre Press)
Dan and his grandpa had a special friendship. “Don’t worry Dan,” Grandpa said one day. “No matter what happens I’ll always be with you, looking after you.” Bronwyn’s illustrations are strong, beautiful and distinctive.
Arabella by Wendy Orr (Harper Collins 1998) has been beautifully illustrated by Kim Gamble. It’s a poetic story about so many important things: the love between a child and his grandfather; the sea, its beauty and ferocity; and the joy and exhilaration of sailing that can be accessible even to a child in a wheelchair.

A Nice Walk in the Jungle by Nan Bodsworth (Picture Puffins)
A silly teacher takes her class for a walk in a beautifully illustrated jungle (wonderful detail of plants and animals).
What’s For Lunch by David Miller (Hodder Headline)
Beautiful paper sculpture illustrations of Australian animals and birds and their “lunch”.

Little Piggies by Sally Morgan and Paul Morgan (Fremantle Arts Centre Press)
Ten little piggies decide to have a party!

Carousel by David Miller (Hodder Headline 1998)
Colourful paper sculpture illustrations lead children to fantasy adventures with characters on a Merry-Go-Round.

A Nice Walk in the Jungle by Nan Bodsworth (Picture Puffins)
A silly teacher takes her class for a walk in a beautifully illustrated jungle (wonderful detail of plants and animals).
Boo to a Goose by Mem Fox and David Miller
Bold and colourful paper sculpture illustrations of a child who’d do the most amazing things rather than say “Boo” to a goose, because a goose once said “Boo” to him!

Mike’s Birthday Bulldozer by Nan Bodsworth (Picture Puffins)
Mike’s Bulldozer and the Big Flood by Nan Bodsworth (Picture Puffins)
Both these books are illustrated with detailed pictures of a large range of machines of great interest to young children.

A Nice Walk in the Jungle by Nan Bodsworth (Picture Puffins)
A silly teacher takes her class for a walk in a beautifully illustrated jungle (wonderful detail of plants and animals).
Just a Little Brown Dog by Sally Morgan and Bronwyn Bancroft (Fremantle Arts Centre Press)
The little brown dog sighed, remembering the cosy warmth of his big, furry mother. He walked quietly over to Tom and his dad. He put his paws on the bottom rung of the stool, and barked gently. Tom looked down. “It’s a little brown dog”, he sniffed.
Arabella by Wendy Orr (Harper Collins 1998) has been beautifully illustrated by Kim Gamble. It’s a poetic story about so many important things: the love between a child and his grandfather; the sea, its beauty and ferocity; and the joy and exhilaration of sailing that can be accessible even to a child in a wheelchair.

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