As Lisa Bu adjusted to a new life in the United States she turned to books to expand her mind and create a new path for herself. She shares her unique approach to reading in this lovely, personal talk about the magic of books.
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Celebrating Children’s Books with Booko: The Very Super Bear
He’s back! The Very Super Bear and his sidekick Bruce the Goose are saving the jungle from the cranky, yellow monster. Click the link to add this to your bookshelf today.
Celebrating Children’s Books with Booko: How Did I Get Here?
How Did I Get Here? takes us on a journey back to the start of time and is a hilarious, and beautifully illustrated book, designed to raise more questions than it answers.
Celebrating Children’s Books with Booko: Don’t Worry Little Crab
Don’t Worry Little Crab is a book about taking the time you need to overcome your fears. In the rockpool above the sea, live two crabs: Big Crab and Little Crab are going for a dip in the sea.
Celebrating Children’s Books with Booko: Chatterpuss
This is Chatterpuss. And this is Glenn. One’s a noisy cat. One’s a quiet hen. Although they’re different, they’re best friends…but even friends can drive you round the bend! Chatterpuss is a joyful new picture book about friendship (and non-stop blabbering) by award-winning singer/songwriter, Josh Pyke.
Celebrating Children’s Books with Booko: All Dogs Bark
All around the world dogs bark. Jappe, Gav, Woof. Travel the world and join in this noisy celebration of the different barks that dogs make around the world in this delightful book All Dogs Bark.
Celebrating Children’s Books with Booko: Bedtime Sorted by Jimmy Rees
Jimmy Rees has offered fabulous light relief for many throughout Australian’s various lockdowns and now with Bedtime Sorted he’s sharing a laugh with the children about the bedtime excuses.
Celebrating Children’s Books with Booko: Back To Sleep
Back to Sleep by Zoe Foster Blake is a clever, playful, laugh-out-loud story that celebrates the ups and downs of family life. Kids and parents will enjoy sharing.
Reading a Prize Winner with Booko: The Vanishing Half
Looking beyond issues of race, The Vanishing Half considers the lasting influence of the past as it shapes a person’s decisions, desires, and expectations.
Reading a Prize Winner with Booko: The Happiest Man on Earth
Life can be beautiful if you make it beautiful. Filled with insights on friendship, family, health and ethics The Happiest Man on Earth offers timeless lessons for readers of all ages.