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Reading to your Children

Wonderful New Australian Kids Books for 2008 PDF Document (PDF 176.1 KB)
Wonderful New Australian Kids Books for 2008 RTF (RFT 4.3 MB) 
Chosen by National Literacy and Numeracy Week Ambassador Christopher Cheng

New Kids Books in OzYou are now leaving the DEST website National Literacy and Numeracy Week Ambassador Christopher Cheng is spreading the news about new Australian children's books. Visit his blog to see reviews of the latest books.

55 Australian Picture Books PDF Document (PDF 25.7 KB) 
55 Australian Picture Books RTF (RTF 276.8 KB)
For 0-5's Children’s author and NLNW Ambassador Christopher Cheng has provided a list of books that you can read with your children.

Read Aloud Hints for Parents and Caregivers PDF Document (PDF 125.2 KB)
Read Aloud Hints for Parents and Caregivers RTF (RTF 984.0 KB)
Christopher Cheng provides hints for parents to encourage their children's love of reading.

Great Aussie Reads for Aussie Kids PDF Document (PDF 301.9 KB)
Great Aussie Reads for Aussie Kids  RTF (RTF 720.6 KB)
A list of Australian kids’ books compiled by children’s author Christopher Cheng.