Sprinkle Some Magic

The Boy with Big, Big Feelings is relatable for any child -- especially for a child experiencing anxiety, extreme emotions, a child identified as a Highly Sensitive Person, or a child on the autism spectrum. The main character has feelings so big that they glow from his cheeks, spill out of his eyes, and jump up and down on his chest. When he hears a joke, he bursts with joy. When a loud truck drives by, he cries. When his loved ones are having a hard day, he feels their emotions as if they wer

Comprehension student booklet for the book 'Finding Our Heart'. Finding Our Heart is a true story about the Uluru Statement that took place in 2017. It encourages the people of Australia to accept the First Nations people’s voice and culture as a gift. Includes 8 page comprehension booklet.

Once upon a time, a laptop arrived in Fairy Tale Land. Join Jack and his friends as they discover the ups and downs of going online. Happily ever after is just a click away….. or is it? This pack includes comprehension questions for the book ‘Once Upon a Time Online’. It also includes discussion questions about the positives and negatives of online shopping, researching, schooling and gaming. This resource is best used as a teacher guided discussion amongst students. Simply print pages 2-8 and c

CBCA Picture Book Of The Year 2025 Shortlisted BooksMegaPackIncludes Activity Packs for the following shortlisted books: A Leaf Called GreafAfloatThe Garden of Broken ThingsThe Truck CatThese Long-Loved ThingsWe Live in a Bus

We Live in a Bus - Activity PackLife is full of surprises when you live in a bus. Everywhere is your home and every day brings something new. We live in a bus. She’s called Gracie Joy Rufus Bean (we couldn’t agree on a name). Gracie Joy Rufus Bean has six wheels and a door that opens when you push a button, tic-shhh! Join one family as they enjoy life on the road – camping under the stars, listening to nature, and making new friends along the way. This pack includes activities for the book ‘We

Walk With Us is inspired by the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and invites readers to find out more about the First Nations Country where they live. From Australian of the Year Adam Goodes, former journalist Ellie Laing, and Barkindji illustrator David Hardy. Harvey and Mum are heading to their favourite park for a walk on Cammeraygal land. 'Time to awaken the ancestors,' says Uncle Boris.'Every time we sing or acknowledge Country, the ancestors are listening.' What do you know about the Cou

A great book to teach students about online safety. Goldilocks gets carried away with posting funny things online. Along the way, she gets more daring in order to obtain more ‘likes’. Will it end well for Goldilocks? This pack includes comprehension questions for the book Goldilocks - A Hashtag Cautionary Tale. Simply print pages 2-7 and collate them into student workbooks.

This pack contains the 2025 CBCA shortlisted books of the year for the early childhood category The pack includes: Don't Worry Felix- by Yohann Devezy & Katharine Alice Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About the Tooth Fairy (and some things you didn't) - by Briony Stewart How To Move A Zoo - by Kate Simpson One Little Dung Beetle - by Rhian Williams Spiro - by Anna McGregor The Wobbly Bike - by Daren McCallum

Spiro - Activity PackCBCA Early Childhood Shortlisted Book11% hunger to succeed (or actual hunger)34% trying again and again … and again!53% giving it another shotAnd 2% spider silk.A hilarious tale of one spider’s determined search for a decent meal from award winning author and illustrator Anna McGregor. This pack includes activities for the book ‘Spiro’. Simply print pages 2-10 and collate them into student workbooks or print the worksheets best suited to your purpose.

From the early 1900’s to the late 1960s, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were not ‘full blood’ were taken from their families. This was the Australian Governments policy. They believed that these children should be integrated into a white population. These children are known as the Stolen Generation. The book ‘Stolen Girl’ is about a young girl who is taken from her family and sent to a children’s home. There she longs to be reunited with her family. Stolen Girl gives readers

When Zimdalamashkermishkada starts at a new school, he is worried about his long name. ​ He tries to shrink it, fold it and crumple it, but nothing works. When his new friend Elly shrinks it to Zim, it doesn’t quite feel right. Will Zimdalamashkermishkada find the confidence to use his whole name. A beautiful book that encourages readers to embrace their unique names and to celebrate their individuality. The over arching message is that no-one should ever have to shrink themselves down to fit i

Daisy lives in inland Australia with her dad and her grandparents. It’s home, and she loves the red dirt land around her. But when her dad realises that she’s never seen the beach and thinks the Australian anthem is about a country ‘dirt by sea’, he sets off to show her the ocean in a once-in-a-lifetime father-daughter trip along the Australian coast, inspired by the first holiday he took with Daisy's mum. Along the way they will learn about Australia and much, much more... This pack includes a

The Garden of Broken Things - Activity PackOne day, curious Sadie follows a cat into the tangled vines behind the lonely house at Number 9, Ardent Street. Deep in the undergrowth, past all the twisted, rusted things, Sadie finds the cat sitting on the lap of a woman, bent with time and weariness. Sadie has found the Garden of Broken Things. This pack includes activities for the book ‘The Garden of Broken Things’. Simply print pages 2-32 and collate them into student workbooks or print the worksh

When Bill has a bad day, Mr Huff follows him around everywhere and gets bigger and bigger. Bill tries his best to make Mr Huff go away, but he doesn’t have any luck. When Bill takes Mr Huff by the hand, something begins to change. A great book to teach children about the clouds and sunshine in their life.. This pack includes comprehension questions for the book ‘Mr Huff’. Simply print pages 2-13 and collate them into student workbooks or choose the worksheets to best suit your purpose.

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About The Tooth Fairy (And Some Things You Didn't)Briony Stewart Every single minute, of every single day, a child somewhere loses a baby tooth. But what happens to all those teeth? They are collected by the tooth fairy, of course! Or the tooth  fairies - because there is more than just one tooth fairy. In fact, there are millions! Like us, they are all different. And now there is an informative and fully illustrated guide that's jam-packed with answers to ever

Somebody’s Land is a powerful story that invites you to explore Australia’s past and the richness of our First Nation’s history. Go on a journey to find out what ‘Welcome to Country’ really means and why our country was never Terra Nullius . This pack includes comprehension questions for the book ‘Somebody’s Land’. Simply print pages 2-6 and collate them into student workbooks. Page 7 is an optional extra for early finishers or those wishing to find out more.

Popcorn is the friendliest chicken at Fiddlesticks Farm. When Popcorn finds a Fabulous Friend Machine, she sets out to make lots of new friends. Will her new friends be genuine? Or perhaps they are not friendly at all. A great book that teaches children about the dangers of online ‘friends’. This pack includes comprehension questions for the book ‘The Fabulous Friend Machine’. Simply print pages 2-9 and collate them into student workbooks or print the worksheets best suited to your purpose.

Gorgeously MeAuthor :Jonathan Van Ness Illustrator: Kamala NairA celebration of all the things that make you extraordinary, unique and gorgeously YOU. I won't be afraid to stand out or show the world what I'm all about. I am exactly who I'm meant to be. Perfectly, happily, gorgeously me! Being true to yourself and showing the world who you are isn't always easy. Gorgeously Me! assures young readers that they are loved and cherished, exactly as they are. A joyful story of pride, self-acceptan

Tiwi In Paris Author Glen Farmer IllortaminniCBCA 2026 - Picture Book Of The Year - ShortlistedActivity PackMy name is Glen Farmer Illortaminni and I'm telling my story. Once I went to Paris as an interpreter for the old fella, the famous artist named Timothy Cook. It was October ... When Glen travels from his remote Tiwi Island home all the way to Paris, his trip takes an unexpected turn when he gets lost on his first night there. What follows is an epic journey through famous French landm

Goodjagah, little one, walk with me ... I want to tell you our Dreaming as the Elders told it to me. Award-winning storytellers, Gunai woman Kirli Saunders and Bigambul man Dub Leffler, explore a deep love and respect for Country and all her spirits ... past, present and beyond. This pack includes comprehension questions and activities for the book ‘Our Dreaming’. Simply print pages 2-22 Collate them into student workbooks or choose according to ability level.