{"id":4104,"date":"2023-04-01T06:39:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T19:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastfamilies\/?p=4104"},"modified":"2023-03-02T23:42:33","modified_gmt":"2023-03-02T12:42:33","slug":"the-reading-corner-back-to-school-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastfamilies\/the-reading-corner-back-to-school-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"The Reading Corner – Back to School 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Jessica Sanford<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The freshness of a new school year is exciting (sometimes scary) and filled with possibility. Here\u2019s a list of stories and books to energise, entertain, encourage and support. All the best for the year ahead, friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A confident start <\/strong>
Starting School, by Jane Godwin, illustrated by Anna Walker<\/strong>
Come with Tim, Hannah, Sunita, Joe and Polly on their first day at school as they pack their bags, meet their teacher and classmates, play and discover a new routine.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Stories to inspire
The Isabelle Stories, by Jane Godwin, illustrated by Robin Cowcher<\/strong>
Six year old Isabelle lives with her dad and her cat Steve and enjoys looking after her baby cousin, Bibi. In these stories she navigates friendships, family and meeting the new girl at school.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Love to learn
How We Came to Be: Surprising Sea Creatures, by
Sami Bayly<\/strong>
Discover the fascinating evolution stories of unique underwater animals. How they\u2019ve survived and changed over millions of years and why.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Stuff to Know When You Start School, by DK
<\/strong>A colourful book about life skills, such as washing our hands, being polite and understanding emotions.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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New Kid, by Jerry Craft
<\/strong>Jordan Banks is in the seventh grade and loves to draw. When his parents enrol him in a private school across town, instead of the art school of his dreams, he must fit into two different worlds \u2013 navigating his new school, while staying true to himself and old friends in his neighbourhood.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Children\u2019s Book of Birdwatching, by Dan Rouse
<\/strong>Look, a bird! With this guide you and your child can learn the names of all your favourite feathered friends. Also includes activities on how to attract them and create a safe place in the garden where they can thrive.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Old Friends, New Friends, by Andrew Daddo, illustrated by Jonathan Bentley
<\/strong>A new class and new classmates can be daunting, especially for kindy leavers venturing into year 1. Read about the excitement of making even more friends in a brand\u2013new class and catching up with old friends in the playground.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Amelia Gray is Almost Okay, by Jessica Brody
<\/strong>Twelve year old Amelia Gray has moved around her whole life because of her dad\u2019s job. When her dad decides to stay put, Amelia must think about what she\u2019s never had to before \u2013 fitting in, making friends and carving out a place for herself.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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The Berenstain Bears\u2019 School Days, by Jan and Stan Berenstain<\/strong>
Get ready for the year ahead with the Berenstain Bears. This 6\u2013in\u20131 collection features stories, activities, stickers and lunchbox friendly recipes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The NSW Government has put together an eBook with practical information and guides to getting ready for primary school. Find it here: https:\/\/education.nsw.gov.au\/parents-and-carers\/going-to-school\/preparing\/starting-primary-school\/e-book-getting-ready-for-primary-school<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessica Sanford<\/strong> is a librarian and writer living on the Central Coast. She has a passion for literature and writes fiction and non\u2013fiction. Jessica was the winner of the Wyong Writers\u2019 2021 Short Story Competition and has also been long listed for the Furious Fiction prize. She\u2019s currently working on a novel set in rural NSW. https:\/\/jessicasanfordwriter.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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The Reading Corner – Back to School 2023<\/a><\/blockquote>