2011+Library+Links

=WELCOME BACK EVERYONE= I hope everyone had a relaxing holiday. We have a very exciting term ahead.

Links to some exciting books where authors and illustrators have added fun activities and games to their sites.

=**TERM 1**=

> > The library has a number of his books. Why not do a Library search to read some of his books and enjoy the characters, illustrations and the humor?
 * Mo Willems (author/illustrator) has a collection of wonderful websites starring his characters including my favorite, the Pigeon. On the Pigeon Presentswebsite, your students will find fun games starring their favorite characters. They can learn more about Mo Willem’s books, meet the characters he has created, and even watch video interviews where he talks about his love of writing and illustrating on the main page. Click Here or (@http://www.mowillems.com/).


 * Roald Dahl was a British novelist, short story writer, ﻿﻿fighter pilot﻿ and screenwriter. Some of his better-known works include //﻿﻿James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantasic Mr Fox, Matilda, The Witches and the The Big Friendly Giant//. Vistit the Roald Dahl official website..

Seen the movie, Read the book!
We have the follow books available in the Library. Read and discover what was added, what was left out, compare characters and settings in the movie and the book. How did the author position the reader compared to the movie.
 * * How to Train your Dragon

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 * * James and the Giant Peach

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PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE 2011 (PRC)
Rydalmere Public School will be participating in the PRC. For information on how it works visit the website

** EASTER READING **
Check out the Easter Reading in both the fiction and non-fiction sections of the library. Remember to use the 'Inquiry Terminal' in the library or log on to your DET student website and click on 'My Library' type in the word Easter to see the list of books.