All Through the Year by Jane Godwin and Anna Walker

This is a lovely picture book focusing on all of the events and activities partaken during one year, and 12 seasons. The book focuses on the Australian seasons (e.g. Summer in December, January and February) and on activities and events enjoyed by all Australian children in each month of the year. Some examples include the beach, Easter, Mother’s day, AFL grand final day, Royal Show day, Christmas concert practices at school, etc. This ensures that the book is relevant for Australian children and it is likely to be meaningful to them at a greater level.

The narrative is written using rhyme which makes it easier for children to remember and gives the story a rhythm that makes it more pleasant to the ear. It would be most appropriate for students in the early/primary years between years R-3. This book can lead to an investigation on more simple concepts such as the months of the year or the four seasons for younger students or it can get the primary age students to reflect upon the events that they look most forward to throughout the year.

Kirsty

PS.

The author doesn't have a website so I have provided a link to her Puffin Australia page which consists of a short biography and lists her achievements and books written to date.

http://www.puffin.com.au/contributors/jane-godwin

Here is the 'January' page from the book. The illustrations are equisite!