29/04/2026
📚 Our Room Book Picks 📚
Each room has selected a special book that is developmentally appropriate and meaningful for their age group. Here’s why they are such great choices:
👶 Nursery 1
📖 Wombat Stew (Board Book Version)
This classic Australian story has been selected in a durable board book format, perfect for babies as it supports safe, independent exploration. The repetitive text and rhythmic, song-like storytelling engage infants, supporting early listening skills and familiarity with language. The bright illustrations and predictable patterns help build early engagement and connection to books.
👶 Nursery 2
📖 Never Touch a Koala’s Ear
This sensory book is a fantastic choice for toddlers, featuring touch-and-feel elements that support sensory exploration. It introduces Australian animals while building vocabulary through descriptive language. The interactive nature of the book encourages curiosity, engagement, and early language development.
🚶 Senior Toddlers
📖 National Geographic Kids: Baby Animals First Facts
This book supports children’s growing curiosity about the world, providing real-life images and simple factual information. It encourages early inquiry, observation, and discussion, helping children begin to understand animals and their environments while building vocabulary and knowledge.
🌱 Pre-Kindergarten
📖 Beyond the Shore – Kirli Saunders
This beautiful story explores themes of nature, connection to Country, and imagination. It encourages children to think about the world beyond their immediate environment, sparking curiosity, creativity, and respect for the natural world. The storytelling supports deeper conversations and reflective thinking.
🎓 Kindergarten
📖 The Unicorn Who Came to School
This fun and engaging story supports children transitioning to school by exploring new experiences, routines, and feelings. It promotes confidence, resilience, and excitement about starting school, helping children relate to change in a positive and supportive way.