Katrina Germein

- Great Goal! Marvellous Mark!
  
  Posted at 6:52 am by Admin, on May 4, 2017
  
  Illustrated by Janine Dawson & published by Ford Street Publishing
  Buy copies: here.
  
  Great Goal! Marvellous Mark! is an entertaining picture book about Australia’s most iconic sport, cleverly told as an alphabet story. Inclusive of gender and culture, the diverse characters in this story prove that Aussie Rules Football is for everyone. Footy lovers of all ages will enjoy the fun football lingo and classic junior footy antics. Janine Dawson’s illustrations are simply joyful – boys and girls having a wonderful time playing their favourite sport.
  
  Teaching Notes Here. Fun footy ideas on Pinterest here.
  
  “If your young reader is an Aussie Rules fan, this is the perfect fit… An Aussie Rules book for boys and girls that encourages alphabet awareness in a clever way, and is funny to boot! Highly recommended. For Ages 3-6. 4.5 stars“ S. Fussell, Sunday Telegraph.
  
  “This book is sure to be devoured by young AFL enthusiasts and will no doubt be in high demand in public, preschool and primary school libraries, particularly in those AFL-following regions of Australia!” Rebecca Kemble, Reading Time
  
  “Germein has created a wonderfully entertaining book that cleverly weaves in footy terminology, game process, team spirit, alphabet recognition and pure fun, all in a high action, exciting read that your little footy fans are guaranteed to love!” K Sarah Wallace, Kids’ Book Review
  
  “Katrina Germein (author of My Dad Thinks He’s Funny) continues in successfully capturing Australian culture, this time as it relates to Australian Rules Football…Great Goal! Marvellous Mark! is energetic with fast-paced action and speedy writing to satisfy those sports mad youngsters who may struggle to sit still for long. Perfect for little AFL players and fans.”
  Nicole Nelson, Read Plus
  
  “What I love about Great Goal, Marvellous Mark is that the entire alphabet is encapsulated in this book without the reader realising. Text and illustrations work in perfect harmony to ensure that this book will appeal to both readers and sport enthusiasts.” Dee White, Deescribe Writing
  
  “Capturing the joy (and lingo) of a beloved national pastime, Katrina Germein does a great job at capturing the fast-paced nature of the game.” Books and Publishing
  
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- Big Rain Coming
  
  Posted at 12:15 pm by Admin, on April 13, 2017
  
  Set in a remote Aboriginal community in outback Australia Big Rain Coming depicts life in the bush at the end of a long, dry season. Everyone is waiting for the rain. Even the dusty dogs and fat, green frogs are hot. When will the rain come?
  
  CBCA Notable Book. Featured on Play School. Published by Penguin Books Australia and Clarian Books USA. Beautifully illustrated by Bronwyn Bancroft. Buy copies here.
  
  Teaching Ideas:Reading Australia Teacher Resource, Integrated Maths & Science Unit (Australian Curriculum), Sustainablility (Curriculum Press), Walking Talking Text, Dynamic Literacy (TES Australia), Using Music, Make a Song, Ideas for creating a story sound scape, Interview with Old Stephen, Youtube News, Guided Reading/Writing, Word Search, Fun Activities on Pinterest, Rainy Day Writing Sheets, Tell Me About Australia
  
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- Thunderstorm Dancing
  
  Posted at 10:37 am by Admin, on March 17, 2017
  
  The Book of The Year: Early Childhood 2016 Notable Book
  
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  This is a vibrant, high-energy and love-filled book. You want to dive into its pages and dance alongside this fabulous family. Kids’ Book Review
  
  From the lyrical, flowing language to the gorgeous illustrations, this was a sumptuous read. Buzz Words
  Katrina Germein’s poetry makes for a great read aloud, she really captures the feeling of asummery thunderstorm. Readings
  
  Germein has gifted us with lyrical prose carefully constructed to create tension. Each word contributes to the intense drama of an approaching storm, and yet this is all language kids will understand and relate to. What fun they will have using words like “flicking and flashing – tricking and dashing – crackling zap! – sizzling snap!” Susan Stephenson, The Book Chook
  
  Illustrated by Judy Watson and published by Allen and Unwin.
  
  Printable activity sheets. Teachers’ notes. Play School Theme Notes (Monday). Fun activities on Pinterest.
  
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- My Dad Thinks He’s Funny
  
  Posted at 11:02 am by Admin, on March 10, 2017
  Warmly told, cleverly illustrated and packed full of everyone’s favourite ‘dadisms’.
  - Highly Commended 2011 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards; Short-listed REAL Awards; Short-listed Koala Awards; Short-listed Yabba Awards; Short-listed Cool Awards; Highly Commended Australian Book Design Awards.
  Purchase My Dad Thinks He’s Funny (Oz)/Purchase My Dad Thinks He’s Funny (US)
  
  Published by Walker Books Australia & UK and Candlewick Press USA. Illustrated by Tom Jellett.
  Activity Time Make Dad’s Face. Learning Time Lesson Ideas. Dad Jokes Wall Display.
  More lesson Ideas from A Year of Reading. Fathers’ Day fun on Pinterest.
  Featured on Story Box Library.
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- My Mum Says The Strangest Things
  
  Posted at 3:45 am by Admin, on January 12, 2017
  
  Affectionate, sweet and fun, this is the perfect book to share with Mum.
  
  Shortlisted in the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards!
  
  Buy copies here (Australia). Buy Copies here (UK).
  
  “My personal favourite for the year is ‘My Mum Says the Strangest Things’ – probably because I see some of myself, my mother and my grandmother in this book!… Tom Jellett’s illustrations are always a delight – he and Katrina really do make a fabulous picture book team.” Children’s Books Daily
  
  Illustrated by Tom Jellett. Published by Black Dog Books (an imprint of Walker Books).
  Activity ideas on Pinterest.
  Teaching Ideas: Make a class book. Draw a portrait with Mum. Learning Time ideas for libraries and preschools.
  Featured on Story Box Library.
  
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- Baby Dance
  
  Posted at 11:34 am by Admin, on May 20, 2015
  - Little Big Book Club Baby Reading Back Title 2017
  - Shortlisted for the Speech Pathology Book of the Year Awards!
  Baby Dance is a beautiful and versatile board book. It will appeal to little ears ready for bed as well as little bodies ready to shake and move. Kids’ Book Review
  
  I love that Germein’s text is rhythmic and rhyming, but also chooses action words that human babies will proudly have in their own repertoires. Highly recommended for families and new parents! The Book Chook
  
  Purchase copies here.
  
  Illustrated by Doris Chang.
  Published by the Little Big Book Club.
  Story Time Activity Ideas on Pinterest
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- My Dad Still Thinks He’s Funny
  
  Posted at 6:25 am by Admin, on May 9, 2015
  
  Dad’s back! This heartwarming book applauds funny dads everywhere and celebrates lighthearted family silliness.
  
  Shortlisted in the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards!
  
  Purchase My Dad STILL Thinks He’s Funny
  
  Published by Walker Books Australia & UK. Illustrated by Tom Jellett.
  Fathers’ Day fun on Pinterest. Teaching notes from My Little Story Corner.
  
  | 0 Comments Tagged Children's picture book, dad jokes, Fathers' Day, Katrina Germein, My Dad STILL Thinks He's Funny, Tom Jellett
- Somebody’s House
  
  Posted at 1:31 pm by Admin, on May 11, 2014
  
  Purchase copies here.
  
  Happy and fun, Somebody’s House is a lively rhyming tale that embraces unusual friendships and quirky families. Perfect for Early Childhood, Somebody’s House has appeared on Play School. Vibrant illustrations by Anthea Stead. Published by Walker Books Australia. Read a full analysis: The Picture Book Place. Read a review.
  
  Classroom ideas & colouring sheet from Walker Books. Classroom ideas from Children’s Books Daily. Pinterest Activities. Play School Theme Notes (episode 3)
  
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- Littledog
  
  Posted at 2:22 am by Admin, on May 3, 2013
  
  Littledog finds Sam and his family during their summer holiday at the beach. Sam loves Littledog. Sam’s sister loves Littledog. Mum loves Littledog. Dad is not so sure. Full of fun and mischief Littledog quickly makes himself at home. But where did Littledog come from? How long will he stay?Illustrations by Tamsin Ainslie. Purchase copies here.
  
  “Littledog is one of those everyday-family-life stories told in pitch-perfect prose.“ Leanne Hall.
  
  Play School Theme Notes (Wednesday), Colour Littledog ,Pinterest Activities,
  
  | 0 Comments Tagged Children's picture book, Littledog
- Tell Em
  
  Posted at 3:03 am by Admin, on February 11, 2011
  
  A new picture book, co-written by Rosemary Sullivan and the children of Manyallaluk School. Tell ‘Em will be published by Working Title Press.
  
  | 0 Comments Tagged Katrina Germein, Picture Book, rosemary sullivan
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