All Through the Year
A personal almanac of a little girl and her family that opens a window onto each month of her year. Each spread is devoted to one month and we are taken on a journey through the Australian seasons as well as this girl's loves and family traditions. It's everything that's fun about being a kid - all year round. I absolutely adore this book. It is everything that is true and good about growing up in Australia. For many children the beautiful verses and pictures cherishes the everyday and the ordinary and for many parents it is a nostalgic reminder of why every season is different and beautiful here in Australia. When I read this book with my kids, I love how the author evokes such beautiful pictures and asks us to slow down and revel in all that is good with each season with our children.
About The Author
Jane Godwin is the Publisher, Books for Children and Young Adults, at Penguin Books Australia. She is also a highly acclaimed author of many books for children. Her work is published internationally and she has received many commendations. The Family Tree won the 2000 Queensland Premier's Award (Children's Books)Sebby, Stee, the Garbos and Me was shortlisted for the 1999 New South Wales State Literary Award (Patricia Wrightson Prize) and was a YABBA finalist and The True Story of Mary was shortlisted for the 2006 CBC Book of the Year Awards, Younger Readers. Jane's most recent novel is Falling From Grace, and her most recent picture book is Little Cat and the Big Red Bus, illustrated by Anna Walker and published in November 2008.
About The Author
Jane Godwin is the Publisher, Books for Children and Young Adults, at Penguin Books Australia. She is also a highly acclaimed author of many books for children. Her work is published internationally and she has received many commendations. The Family Tree won the 2000 Queensland Premier's Award (Children's Books)Sebby, Stee, the Garbos and Me was shortlisted for the 1999 New South Wales State Literary Award (Patricia Wrightson Prize) and was a YABBA finalist and The True Story of Mary was shortlisted for the 2006 CBC Book of the Year Awards, Younger Readers. Jane's most recent novel is Falling From Grace, and her most recent picture book is Little Cat and the Big Red Bus, illustrated by Anna Walker and published in November 2008.