BOOK WEEK; YOUNGER READERS

Primary: Grade 4 - 8

Duration: 50 minutes + question and answer time

Key Learning Areas: Drama, dance, music, SOSE.

 

In the tradition of the sell-out shows The Night Garden, Water Witcher and Irving the Magician, Tony Bones Entertainment will perform Nobody Owns the Moon, for Years Prep/Kinder to 6 and Audrey of the Outback for Years 4 to 8. The books will come to life with original music, song & dance, thrilling drama, puppetry and comedy.

 

Captivate student’s imagination by booking a performance on your day of choice today.

 

 About the book Audrey of the Outback

By Christine Harris, published by Little Hare

Audrey of the Outback is a story of identity and independence. Determined‚ mischievous‚ imaginative and inquisitive‚ Audrey will have every child in the country wishing they were a swagman.

She asks questions such as; where does the wind start? Is it better to be a cow or a sheep? Why are carrots orange? Does the sky touch the ground?

 

 

 

"Most enjoyable; great characters; simple and effective props... We all thoroughly enjoyed it - (as we have in the past!).  I viewed both shows today.  They were both fantastic and enjoyed by us all.  Both books brought to life by two very talented presenters!  They were very entertaining - we are already looking forward to next year!  I love that we can hear the author's voice through the characters.  The masks and great use of props (such as rubbish bins) was inspiring in creating our own mini productions.  The follow up discussion added extra insight... We all loved it!"

Outside Amelia's bedroom door, just within reach if you stand on top of the balustrade hangs the Peacock lamp. The lamp had been there ever since Amelia was a little girl and she believes no-one else knows the secrets the lamp's creator has hidden within the intricate details of the metalwork. Through Mr Vishwanath, the enigmatic yoga teacher who lives downstairs Amelia is introduced to Princess Parvin Kha-Douri who shares Amelia's fascination for the lamp. In solving the mystery of the origin and history of the lamp and its importance in the life of Princess Parvin Kha-Douri Amelia discovers a great deal about herself, her family, and her friends. Amelia Dee and the peacock lamp combines an interesting plot and memorable characters with the opportunity to explore philosophical and ethical questions and ideas. Thoughtful readers will find many topics to discuss and reflect upon. Although the central character is female, the issues explored will interest both boys and girls.

Useful for: philosophy, ethics, creative writing, honesty, individuality.

Target audience - 2008 Primary Fiction EA
Topical Subject - Lamps - Fiction.
Topical Subject - Princes and Princesses - Fiction.
Topical Subject - Yoga - Fiction.
CMIS Topic - 2008 CBCA Notable : Younger Readers
CMIS Topic - Values - Fiction
CMIS Topic - Thinking
Phase of Development - Early Adolescence
Learning Area - English
Outcomes - Contextual Understandings [English]
Outcomes - Reading [English]