Term Two, 2013
Hi, my name is Andrew Daddo!
Kick a footy or read a book?
I know which one I used to choose when I was your age.
In fact, you’d have been mad to try and get between me and my footy and my
dreams of playing for the Melbourne Footy Club. My brother and I would play kick-
to-kick from the time we got up ‘til it was too dark to see and it was great!!
That was until the doctor said I wasn’t allowed to play for a
while—at least until my broken arm healed. I’d snapped
it skating down the Big Dipper and suddenly there
wasn’t a lot I could do. A good mate gave me one of
the best presents I’d ever received. It was a book.
The perfect book, as it turned out, because it was
the one that got me reading.
I could read already, but this was the first book
that made me want to slink away under the covers
or hide up a tree and read it over and over again.
It was a magic feeling, and I’d love it if everyone
could feel that way, too.
That’s one of the reasons I started writing—to
give kids some funny reasons to read. Now
I write all kinds of books—some for little
kids, some for big kids, but hopefully
books that everyone can enjoy.
I love writing, and that’s mainly
because I was given the gift of
reading.
Get into it!
The Charitable Foundation for Books in Homes Australia • Level 13, 52 Alfred Street, Milsons Point NSW 2061 • Phone: 02 9434 2488 Fax: 02 9434 2490 • www.booksinhomesaustralia.com.au • Email [email protected]
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BOOK CATALOGUE PRIMARY PROGRAMME
Role Model Competition
Thank You to All Our Sponsors...
Please send your entries by 31st May 2013 to: Books in Homes Australia, Role Model Competition, Locked Bag 888, Milsons Point NSW 1565.
Please read the front page of your Books in Homes Book Catalogue for the answers to the following questions:
1. Who is the Books in Homes Role Model this term?
2. Did he prefer to kick a footy or read a book when he was a kid?
3. How did he break his arm?4. What did his “good mate” give him when
he broke his arm?5. Why did Andrew start writing children’s books?”
Bonus Task
6. Tell us about your “PERFECT” book! Who are the characters and what is the plot?
Write all your answers on a sheet of paper with:
1. Your name.2. The school you attend.3. The class you are in.4. How old you are.
Good Luck and Have Fun!
10. The Floatingest FrogFerdinand is a boastful frog and believes that he can outdo his brother Frankie in everything. Will Ferdinand learn an important lesson?
9. Baby Bilby’s QuestionWill Baby Bilby get an answer to his question? A beautifully illustrated book.
12. Possum in the HouseThere's a possum in the house and he's hiding in the pantry. How much chaos can one possum create?
6. Bangu the Flying FoxA traditional dreaming story from the Yuin people of Wallaga Lake. Bangu explores the importance of belonging.
3. Good Night, Sleep TightBonnie and Ben have a wonderful bedtime adventure before it's time to say good night, sleep tight!
4. 10 Green GeckosFind and count the geckos as you sing the rhyme!
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5. We’re Going on a Croc Hunt + CDJoin the gang in the croc hunt game! But beware, the gang just might find a real croc—what will they do then?!
1. Don't Let a Spoonbill in the Kitchen!What would happen if a spoonbill or a pelican got loose in your house? Fun and mayhem, that's what!
2. The Hairy OneWho's afraid of the Hairy One? A lively read-aloud story about children who love to hear the tale about the 'Hairy One'.
8. Cheeky MonkeyA delightful picture book with lovely illustrations that show a family as they move through their day.
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11. Savannah DreamsFrom Monday to Saturday, Savannah and her family go looking for bush tucker. On Sunday, Savannah finds some of the best bush tucker ever!
7. Max Meets a MonsterMax is having his first sleepover at Grandpa's house and there are some strange shapes and noises... could Max meet a monster?of belonging.will they do
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13. I Spy Super Challenger!Get ready for a super-sized challenge! With lots of things to find and riddles to solve, you'll be searching for ages!
24. Chicken BigAn hilarious BIG twist on ‘Chicken Little’ as a big chicken attempts to the save the day!
21. The Terrible SuitcaseAll the kids have a special backpack except one—she has a terrible suitcase... but could it be magical?
14. This Is Iron ManInventor Tony Stark is no ordinary billionaire—he has an amazingly powerful suit that helps him fight evil and protect people in need.
23. Old Tucker ManOld Tucker Man gives an insight into the struggles and efforts of a once proud hunter.
16. There’s a Fly Guy in My SoupFly Guy is back and causing chaos in a fancy restaurant! Will Buzz be able to get everything under control?
17. Two SummersAn tale of friendship set on a farm that is suffering the harshness of drought.
22. Ella Ella is a little ladybird with a big heart and big dreams. Will her dreams ever come true?
15. Marngrook This is the tale of the Aboriginal ball game from north-west Victoria that inspired the birth of Aussie Rules.
19. Llama DramaPamela is an easily bored llama who likes to stir up lots of drama!
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18. The Rainbow Serpent of the Hopkins RiverThe Dreaming story of the Rainbow Serpent, who turned people into birds, animals and plants.
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26. Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-BoxersGeorge and Harold have changed the course of human history—now they must work out a way to change it back!
29. Boy vs Beast: Isolus It's beginning to snow, which means that it's time for Kai to battle. Will Kai and his sub-mobile stop the ice beast?
33. Planets Take a tour of our solar system and experience it like never before!
30. Ella and Olivia: Ballet StarsElla and Olivia love to do ballet! But when it comes to dancing on stage, can they both be ballet stars?
34. Dingo’s TreeThis is the story of Dingo, Wombat, Crow and their friends as they struggle to come to terms with their homes being ruined.
27. Thea Stilton and the Dragon’s Code Join the Thea Sisters as they set out to solve the mystery of the Dragon's Code!
32. Ghost Buddy: Zero to HeroBilly Broccoli is a boy with questions... Hoover Porterhouse is a ghost with all the answers!
28. Wandihnu and the Old DugongAs a young girl goes to sleep, she dreams of a journey to Badu Island and playing with a very special friend.
35. The Chocolate DogWhen times are tough for Amy and Laura, Choc the Dog always make them feel better!
36. Hubert & the Magic GlassesHubert loves to play soccer but is a little clumsy... could magic glasses be the answer?
31. The WhalersThis is the story of the orca and its relationship with the Aboriginal whalers of Twofold Bay.
25. The Jungle BookMowgli was raised by wolves in the jungle, so why isn't he welcome there anymore?
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41. Diary of a Parent TrainerKatie is an expert on how to handle grown-ups. So she has decided to help kids all over the world by writing this parent training guide!
38. Junior Chef: Sweet TreatsIncludes 25 mouth-watering ideas. Treat the whole family to a homemade dessert!
46. My Australian Story: Who Am I?Mary lives with the Burkes. They're not her real family. She wants to find out who she is and where she really belongs.
39. Fashion FraudEJ12 must become a model spy when great works of art disappear from a Paris museum!
47. Fog a Dox Albert Cutts and his dingo-dog Brim live quiet lives until a simple act of kindness changes everything.
43. The False Prince Sage has been kidnapped and may be chosen to impersonate a missing prince. Can he prevent a war and stay alive?
48. The Flying EmuA collection of stories based around a different characters: humans, animals, spirits, planets, the Sun and the Moon.
42. Professor Fred HollowsThis is the story of the inspiring eye doctor, Professor Fred Hollows, who worked in remote and Aboriginal communities.
37. One Dog and His BoyFleck arrives on Hal's birthday, but when Hal discovers that his dog must be returned, he runs away.
44. Ned Kelly’s SecretHugo befriends a boy from the bush with a dark and dangerous secret... his name is Ned Kelly!
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45. Conspiracy 365: OctoberCal is stranded in a hostile desert. The clock is ticking and he has only 92 days... Can he make it back to the city?
40. Eric Vale, Epic FailEver had an awful nickname or a rotten run of bad luck? Eric is heading for the epic-est of all epic fails!
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Majella Catholic Primary SchoolPerth, Western Australia
Number of Students: 202
Location: Balga, in the northern suburbs of
Perth, Western Australia
About us:
Wherever you’re from, whatever language
you speak, Majella is the place to be! We
have kids from all around the world, from here
in Australia and from countries so far away
you can hardly imagine. One thing we all
have in common is that we love our school.
We sing, we dance, we put on concerts and
play games, we go to swimming lessons and
we learn amazing things. Every day there’s
something fun to do. The best thing about
school at the moment is that we get books as
gifts – it’s so exciting seeing which one is going
to be yours!
Thank you, Mainfreight!
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How to complete your Book Order FormWhat a fantastic selection of books you have to choose from! You will receive three new books from this catalogue, but in case we are unable to supply one of these books, we ask you to choose four.
In the boxes below, write the number 1 against your first book choice, then 2 against your second choice, 3 against your third choice and 4 against your fourth choice.
Once you have selected all four books and have completed your details above, please hand your Book Order Form to your teacher.
Don’t forget to keep a record of the four books you have chosen by circling the books in your book catalogue, and remember to enter our competition on page 2 for your chance to win some fantastic prizes donated by Australia Post.
We hope you enjoy reading your new books, and remember:
It’s Cool to Read and Succeed!
Orange1. Don’t Let a Spoonbill in the Kitchen!
2. The Hairy One
3. Good Night, Sleep Tight
4. 10 Green Geckos
5. We’re Going on a Croc Hunt + CD
6. Bangu the Flying Fox
7. Max Meets a Monster
8. Cheeky Monkey
9. Baby Bilby’s Question
10. The Floatingest Frog
11. Savannah Dreams
12. Possum in the House
Blue13. I Spy Super Challenger!
14. This Is Iron Man
15. Marngrook
16. There’s a Fly Guy in My Soup
17. Two Summers
18. The Rainbow Serpent of the Hopkins River
19. Llama Drama
20. Jacko and the Beanstalk
21. The Terrible Suitcase
22. Ella
23. Old Tucker Man
24. Chicken Big
Purple25. The Jungle Book
26. Captain Underpants and the ... Robo-Boxers
27. Thea Stilton and the Dragon’s Code
28. Wandihnu and the Old Dugong
29. Boy vs Beast: Isolus
30. Ella and Olivia: Ballet Stars
31. The Whalers
32. Ghost Buddy: Zero to Hero
33. Planets
34. Dingo’s Tree
35. The Chocolate Dog
36. Hubert & the Magic Glasses
Green 37. One Dog and His Boy
38. Junior Chef: Sweet Treats
39. Fashion Fraud
40. Eric Vale, Epic Fail
41. Diary of a Parent Trainer
42. Professor Fred Hollows
43. The False Prince
44. Ned Kelly’s Secret
45. Conspiracy 365: October
46. My Australian Story: Who Am I?
47. Fog on a Dox
48. The Flying Emu