Create and Craft - Australiana

April 2022

	Dreaming of Australia A to Z by Jess Racklyeft A delightful Australian alphabet that travels the country highlighting the expected and unexpected. Request a copy via our catalogue
	Possum magic  by Mem Fox and Julie Vivas Two Australian possums go in search of the magic that will make the invisible one of them visible. Request a copy via our catalogue
	Mopoke by Philip Bunting This is a Mopoke. Mopoke loves peace and quiet. He is about to find out that you can't always get what your want. Request a copy via our catalogue  Have it read to you on Storybox  (You will need to login using your library card number. Login at the top right. Choose Library, Find 'The City of Unley' and enter your library card number.)
	The art in animals : a numbers and words treasury  by Bronwyn Bancroft In this collection of four beautiful books, Bronwyn Bancroft pairs numbers and words with the remarkably unique animals of Australia. From seven turtles plodding to twelve emus running, this treasury is a celebration of country that is perfect for young Australians. Request a copy via our catalogue

We have a craft to compliment these books.

For this craft you will need:

• 1 x copy of the template, printed on card - template to download and print(PDF, 378KB)  
• White and red paper
• 1 x paper plate
• Glue, textas, scissors

Directions:

• Cut out the template. If you were unable to print on brown card, colour one side of the card brown.
• Fold along the lines into a cube. Secure with glue.
• Using the white and red paper, cut out shapes for jam, cream and coconut. Decorate your lamington.
• Perfect for a play afternoon tea!

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