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Royal Australian Mint Releases Commemorative Snugglepot and Cuddlepie coin

August 6, 2018

2018 $1 Coloured Frosted Uncirculated Two Coin Set To celebrate the centenary of two icons of Australian childrens’ literature, the Royal Australian Mint has released a set of two coloured $1 coins from The Tales of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie by May Gibbs, and The Magic Pudding by Norman...

Australian Literature Lesson Plans – Australian Children’s Books

August 28, 2018

There is no need to cast your eye overseas for creative, engaging books that children will respond to. Australia is, and always has been, rife with the kind of literary talent that makes little eyes shine and young hearts swell. May Gibbs has long been the stalwart of Australian children’s...

Australian Literature Lesson Plans – Homeschooling Lesson Plan

August 23, 2018

Students and carers who enjoy a homeschool learning environment are afforded incredible opportunities to meaningfully engage with literature. The world truly is their oyster and they may freely make links between curriculum and personal interests with not an awful lot standing in their way....