Rebecka Sharpe Shelberg

A contemporary new series, featuring an appealing new protagonist and her modern family. Saskia Spark-Lee collects sparkles – shiny rocks, crafting gems, bits of glittery wrapping paper and even dewdrops off the leaves in her garden. Entranced with a classmate's shiny quartz stone, Saskia promises to trade her real diamond for it. The only problem is, she doesn’t have a diamond! But with the advice of her two dads – Da and Dee – and a spangly surprise, Saskia could solve her trading trouble and light the spark of a new friendship.

Saskia Spark-Lee: Trading Trouble

Robin Cowcher

Left! Left! Left! Right! Left! We make our way in the dark. A family journeys through the early morning darkness... A group of young men huddle in a cold muddy trench... Reflection is a powerful tribute to those who have served their country. Rebecka's sparse text manages to carry the weight of the subject with elegance and great emotion. ; Features beautiful ink and watercolour drawings by Robin Cowcher, illustrator of Little Dog and the Christmas Wish. ; This picture book is a great way to introduce children to the history of Australia and its role in various conflicts around the globe. Child readers will be able to connect to the story through the family depicted attending a dawn service. Teachers will find it a great tool to initiate classroom discussion.

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