Look how many books we've issued this year so far!

Hi everyone.

I am so impressed by the number of books that Woodlands Park children read. I know that not every book that is taken home actually gets read, but many of them do. I have just done a statistical report on our library software and it tells me that Woodlands Park Library has issued ...

11145 books so far this year!

Keep reading guys. 

Have a happy holiday.

I am almost finished with a display for early next term called "Don't judge a book by its movie" which should be fun. See you in term 4.

Kate

Reflecting on a stellar visit from Mark Sommerset

Mark Sommerset doesn’t often do school visits these days, so we were very privileged that he spent the day at Woodlands Park School with our junior and middle school children. He entertained children with songs, performed readings of his laugh-out-loud, hilarious books (“Baa Baa Smart Sheep” and the sequel, “I Love Lemonade”) and shared a delightful movie that helped children to connect the idea of writing, design, illustrating and publishing while demonstrating that dreams are possible. 

Mark also delved deeper into his personal journey as a writer which is reflected in his book “The Boy and the Cherry Tree” – asking children to look for symbolism and deeper meaning. One of the children said that the tree symbolised “destiny”. We all felt very motivated and inspired after Mark’s visit and are extremely grateful for his time!

Thank-you Mark!

Mark Sommerset is visiting our school tomorrow!

 We are so excited that we are going to meet Mark Sommerset tomorrow! He is hopping on the ferry from his home in Waiheke Island where he and his wife Rowan create a wonderful array of award-winning picture books!

Mark's books have been available in the library and many of you will have giggled yourself silly over "Baa Baa Smart Sheep" and the sequel, "I love lemonade" -  Did you know that "Baa Baa Smart Sheep" was the recipient of the 2011 Children's Choice award in the New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards?

"Two little bugs", a delightful tale about finding your wings, was the Book of the Year and won Best Children's Book in the PANZ New Zealand Book Design Awards.

The delightful rhyming "Cork in the ocean" was given a FIVE STAR rating by the Herald on Sunday and is a dreamy ocean adventure that can be enjoyed over and over again.

 I personally am really interested to hear the story behind Mark and Rowan's new book, "The Boy and the Cherry Tree" which seems to me to have hidden depths to it.

All of Mark and Rowan's books are on sale at the school office this week at special rates. Come and see me (Kate) from 3-3.30pm.

Mark will be signing books at 3pm on Thursday 11th September.

Gobble, gobble!

Kensukes Kingdom Trailer - gathering ideas for our Y6 book club!

Kensuke's Kingdom Booktrailer

Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo

A group of Y6 children are doing their book trailer on Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo. Hopefully this short film will add some theatrical inspiration for your pics Team Kensuke!