Childrens's Books of the Century
Stephen Matthews
ISBN 0 9586825 4 2
Paperback, A4, comb-bound
Second edition
$12.00
A unique annotated record of every book to have won, from their inception to
1996, the major literary awards for children's books - the Newbery, Caldecott,
Carnegie and Greenaway medals and the Children's Book Council of Australia
awards.
See The Book Lovers' Bookshelf for a complete list of award winners.
Writing for Children
Stephen Matthews
ISBN 0 9586825 2 6
Paperback, A4, comb-bound
$16.00
More than two dozen popular children's writers from Australia and overseas talk
about their work.
Stirring the Imagination 1
Stirring the Imagination 2
Stephen Matthews
ISBN (1) 0 9586825 0 X
ISBN (2) 0 9586825 1 8
(set) 0 9586825 5 0
Paperback, A4, comb-bound
$16.00
Two informal guides to some of the best contemporary children's books. Each
volume contains perceptive and informative reviews of over 100 books.
Reading: the Future
- read excerpts
Stephen Matthews
ISBN 0 9586825 3 4
Paperback, A5
$10.00
Stimulating and provocative essays and reviews focusing on why we should all be
concerned about the future of print media and reading.
The Test of Education
by Mary Weaven
- read an extract
ISBN 1 876259 24 8
paperback, A5, 36pp
$10.00 post free
The Test of Education is a collection of essays in which a practising English teacher gives passionate expression to some challenging views on the vital importance of introducing high school students to the best of books.
This timely and valuable publication is of vital interest not only to serious teachers of English but also to anyone who cares about literature.
Dear Author
ISBN 1 876259 15 9
paperback, 36 pages
$7.50 post free
A book of letters by 33 primary school and high school students to the authors of their favourite books, giving a fascinating insight into why certain books have had lasting effects on the attitudes and beliefs of their readers.
Growing Readers
Stephen Matthews
ISBN 1 876259 28 0
paperback, A5, 32 pages
$10.00 post free
A concise guide to the importance of reading and to choosing the best Australian books for young children. Second ed.