Sun on the Stubble is an Australian classic first published in 1961 and later adapted for television and was written by a prolific Australian author, Colin Thiele (1920-2006). We’ve read a number of his books, mainly for the younger set, and I’d heard of this book but didn’t get to read it until my eldest … Continue reading Sun on the Stubble by Colin Thiele
The Bight is one of seven titles in the Australian Conservation Series. Three other books in the series were also written by Colin Thiele: Coroong, Range Without Man, and The Little Desert. It is is a unique book that was published in 1976, just after the new highway across the Nullarbor was completed, and it … Continue reading AmblesideOnline Year 8, Term 1, Australian Geography: The Bight by Colin Thiele & Mike McKelvey
This is the third year that I’ve particiapted in Brona’s Books November AusRead Month link-up – it’s not too late to join in. This year I’ll be focussing mostly on children’s books. November is our month long celebration of all things Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! Join us as we read, review and blog about Australian books … Continue reading AusRead Month 2016: Magpie Island by Colin Thiele; Illustrated by Roger Haldane
Brona’s AusReading Challenge is happening this month. The main aim of this challenge is to read Australian fiction, non-fiction and poetry. I have a Nevil Shute title I’ve just started (Beyond the Black Stump) as well as a few other books I’m considering if I have time. Some others: No Moon Tonight by Don Charlwood … Continue reading AusReading Month 2022
My Pinterest Boards – It has links to books I’ve reviewed including those for AmblesideOnline books and other homeschooling books. If you are looking for specific book, author, or subject, try the search option on the sidebar. Reviews by Author Surname (in progress) Jane Austen Agatha Christie A.J. Cronin Charles Dickens A. Conan Doyle George … Continue reading Book Reviews
This is a page in progress with ideas for living books, related to Australia in some way, that we’ve used. I’ll link to any reviews I’ve written and give a recommended age or an Ambleside Online year if you’re looking for Australian substitutes. Ambleside Online Year 11 Picture Books … Continue reading Towards an Australian Charlotte Mason Curriculum
In a previous post I mentioned that we were planning to do a combination of Years 8 & 9 over 18 months. This is the Year 7, 8, & 9 in Two Years plan at AO that I’m modifying – we started at Week 25. As we were finishing up Year 7 when I decided … Continue reading Plans for Combining Ambleside Online Years 8 & 9 Over 18 Months
A growing list of chapter books I’ve read aloud over the past twenty odd years to my children (in no particular order). You’ll probably notice certain authors cropping up regularly – I’ve listed books by the same author together. The books I’ve read were in most cases listened to by everyone who was present … Continue reading 20+ years of Family Read Aloud Chapter Books
Hans Heysen (1877-1968) is said to have been the first Australian painter to have recognised the beauty of the Australian eucalypts, or gum trees and has been called \’the portrait painter of the Australian gum tree.\’ Heysen was born in Germany and came to Australia when he was six years old. He eventually made his … Continue reading Picture Study – Hans Heysen
I’d Be Your Princess: A Royal Tale of Godly Character by Kathryn O’Brien, ill. by Michael Garland. “If you were a king, I’d be your princess,” said the little girl to her father. This is a lovely book for a Dad to read to his little girl and it was one of Moozle’s favourites for … Continue reading 11 Great Books for Dads to Read Aloud to all Ages
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