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Children express ideas and make meaning using a range of media

Using art, movement, drama and technology to share ideas

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Beautiful Oops!

by Barney Saltzberg

Ages 2-6 years

An interactive book that shows how mistakes can become beautiful opportunities for creativity and learning. Every oops is a chance to make something beautiful. A delightful celebration of creativity that teaches children to embrace imperfection and find joy in unexpected outcomes.

Growth Mindset Creativity
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Colours of Australia

by Bronwyn Bancroft

Ages 3-8 years

An exploration of the vibrant colors found in Australian landscapes, wildlife, and culture. This book celebrates the rich visual heritage of Australia while teaching about colors and cultural appreciation.

Indigenous Themes, Authors and Illustrators Australia Creativity
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Extra Yarn

by Mac Barnett Illustrated by Jon Klassen

Ages 4-8 years

Annabelle finds a box of colourful yarn and begins knitting sweaters for everyone in her gray town. This magical story celebrates creativity, generosity, and how one person's actions can transform an entire community.

Empathy and Kindness Creativity Family and Community
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Jungle Drums

by Graeme Base

Ages 4-8 years

Ngiri the warthog feels different from the other animals and wishes he could be like them. When he discovers his own special talent for drumming, he learns to appreciate his unique qualities and brings the jungle together through music. A heartwarming story about self-acceptance, celebrating differences, and the unifying power of music.

Friendship Self Identity Creativity Animals
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Let's Play

by Hervé Tullet

Ages 2-6 years

An interactive book that invites readers to play along by following simple instructions that create magical transformations on each page. Hervé Tullet creates an engaging experience that celebrates the joy of interactive play and imagination.

Creativity
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Mix it Up

by Hervé Tullet

Ages 2-6 years

An interactive exploration of color mixing where readers help create new colors by following simple instructions. This hands-on book teaches color theory while encouraging participation and experimentation with magical results.

Creativity
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Not a Box

by Antoinette Portis

Ages 2-6 years

A simple story about a rabbit who insists that a cardboard box is not just a box - it's a race car, a mountain, a robot, and much more. This celebration of imagination shows how creativity can transform ordinary objects into extraordinary adventures.

Creativity Growth Mindset
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Not a Stick

by Antoinette Portis

Ages 2-6 years

The companion to 'Not a Box,' this story follows a pig who insists that a stick is never just a stick - it's a sword, a fishing pole, a horse, and countless other imaginative possibilities. Another celebration of creative play and boundless imagination.

Creativity Growth Mindset
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Press Here

by Hervé Tullet

Ages 2-6 years

A groundbreaking interactive book that responds to the reader's touch, creating magical transformations through simple actions. This innovative picture book turns reading into an active, engaging experience that delights and amazes.

Creativity
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Rosie's Walk

by Pat Hutchins

Ages 2-6 years

Rosie the hen goes for a walk around the farmyard, unaware that a fox is following her. This classic wordless picture book tells a story of adventure and humour through illustrations while teaching about farm environments.

Animals Adventure and Exploration
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Stuck

by Oliver Jeffers

Ages 3-8 years

When Floyd's kite gets stuck in a tree, he's determined to get it out. But how? Well, by knocking it down with his shoe, of course. But strangely enough, it too gets stuck. And the only logical course of action is to throw his other shoe. Only now it's stuck, too! A hilariously absurd story about problem-solving gone wonderfully wrong.

STEAM Problem Solving Creativity
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The Day the Crayons Came Home

by Drew Daywalt Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers

Ages 3-8 years

The sequel to the beloved 'The Day the Crayons Quit,' this story follows Duncan as he receives postcards from his lost crayons who want to come home. Each crayon has had its own adventure and needs Duncan's help to return safely. A delightful continuation that combines humour with problem-solving and empathy.

Emotions Creativity Problem Solving Literacy Friendship Adventure and Exploration
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The Day the Crayons Quit

by Drew Daywalt Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers

Ages 3-7 years

Duncan just wants to color. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only letters, all saying the same thing: His crayons have had enough! They quit! What can Duncan possibly do to appease all of the crayons and get them back to doing what they do best? A clever and humourous story that gives personality to everyday objects while exploring fairness.

Emotions Creativity Problem Solving Literacy
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The Dot

by Peter H. Reynolds

Ages 4-8 years

When Vashti says she can't draw, her teacher encourages her to just make a mark and see where it takes her. A powerful story about the courage to begin and the transformative power of believing in yourself.

Growth Mindset Creativity Self Identity Persistence
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Window

by Jeannie Baker

Ages 5-12 years

A wordless picture book that shows the view from a window over 20 years, documenting how a natural landscape gradually transforms into an urban environment. A powerful story about environmental change and development.

Environment and Sustainability