Term Two, 2013

Hi, my name is Andrew Daddo!

Kick a footy or read a book?

I know which one I used to choose when I was your age.

In fact, you’d have been mad to try and get between me and my footy and my

dreams of playing for the Melbourne Footy Club. My brother and I would play kick-

to-kick from the time we got up ‘til it was too dark to see and it was great!!

That was until the doctor said I wasn’t allowed to play for a

while—at least until my broken arm healed. I’d snapped

it skating down the Big Dipper and suddenly there

wasn’t a lot I could do. A good mate gave me one of

the best presents I’d ever received. It was a book.

The perfect book, as it turned out, because it was

the one that got me reading.

I could read already, but this was the first book

that made me want to slink away under the covers

or hide up a tree and read it over and over again.

It was a magic feeling, and I’d love it if everyone

could feel that way, too.

That’s one of the reasons I started writing—to

give kids some funny reasons to read. Now

I write all kinds of books—some for little

kids, some for big kids, but hopefully

books that everyone can enjoy.

I love writing, and that’s mainly

because I was given the gift of

reading.

Get into it!

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BOOK CATALOGUE PRIMARY PROGRAMME

Role Model Competition

Thank You to All Our Sponsors...

Please send your entries by 31st May 2013 to: Books in Homes Australia, Role Model Competition, Locked Bag 888, Milsons Point NSW 1565.

Please read the front page of your Books in Homes Book Catalogue for the answers to the following questions:

1. Who is the Books in Homes Role Model this term?

2. Did he prefer to kick a footy or read a book when he was a kid?

3. How did he break his arm?4. What did his “good mate” give him when

he broke his arm?5. Why did Andrew start writing children’s books?”

Bonus Task

6. Tell us about your “PERFECT” book! Who are the characters and what is the plot?

Write all your answers on a sheet of paper with:

1. Your name.2. The school you attend.3. The class you are in.4. How old you are.

Good Luck and Have Fun!

10. The Floatingest FrogFerdinand is a boastful frog and believes that he can outdo his brother Frankie in everything. Will Ferdinand learn an important lesson?

9. Baby Bilby’s QuestionWill Baby Bilby get an answer to his question? A beautifully illustrated book.

12. Possum in the HouseThere's a possum in the house and he's hiding in the pantry. How much chaos can one possum create?

6. Bangu the Flying FoxA traditional dreaming story from the Yuin people of Wallaga Lake. Bangu explores the importance of belonging.

3. Good Night, Sleep TightBonnie and Ben have a wonderful bedtime adventure before it's time to say good night, sleep tight!

4. 10 Green GeckosFind and count the geckos as you sing the rhyme!

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5. We’re Going on a Croc Hunt + CDJoin the gang in the croc hunt game! But beware, the gang just might find a real croc—what will they do then?!

1. Don't Let a Spoonbill in the Kitchen!What would happen if a spoonbill or a pelican got loose in your house? Fun and mayhem, that's what!

2. The Hairy OneWho's afraid of the Hairy One? A lively read-aloud story about children who love to hear the tale about the 'Hairy One'.

8. Cheeky MonkeyA delightful picture book with lovely illustrations that show a family as they move through their day.

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11. Savannah DreamsFrom Monday to Saturday, Savannah and her family go looking for bush tucker. On Sunday, Savannah finds some of the best bush tucker ever!

7. Max Meets a MonsterMax is having his first sleepover at Grandpa's house and there are some strange shapes and noises... could Max meet a monster?of belonging.will they do

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13. I Spy Super Challenger!Get ready for a super-sized challenge! With lots of things to find and riddles to solve, you'll be searching for ages!

24. Chicken BigAn hilarious BIG twist on ‘Chicken Little’ as a big chicken attempts to the save the day!

21. The Terrible SuitcaseAll the kids have a special backpack except one—she has a terrible suitcase... but could it be magical?

14. This Is Iron ManInventor Tony Stark is no ordinary billionaire—he has an amazingly powerful suit that helps him fight evil and protect people in need.

23. Old Tucker ManOld Tucker Man gives an insight into the struggles and efforts of a once proud hunter.

16. There’s a Fly Guy in My SoupFly Guy is back and causing chaos in a fancy restaurant! Will Buzz be able to get everything under control?

17. Two SummersAn tale of friendship set on a farm that is suffering the harshness of drought.

22. Ella Ella is a little ladybird with a big heart and big dreams. Will her dreams ever come true?

15. Marngrook This is the tale of the Aboriginal ball game from north-west Victoria that inspired the birth of Aussie Rules.

19. Llama DramaPamela is an easily bored llama who likes to stir up lots of drama!

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26. Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-BoxersGeorge and Harold have changed the course of human history—now they must work out a way to change it back!

29. Boy vs Beast: Isolus It's beginning to snow, which means that it's time for Kai to battle. Will Kai and his sub-mobile stop the ice beast?

33. Planets Take a tour of our solar system and experience it like never before!

30. Ella and Olivia: Ballet StarsElla and Olivia love to do ballet! But when it comes to dancing on stage, can they both be ballet stars?

34. Dingo’s TreeThis is the story of Dingo, Wombat, Crow and their friends as they struggle to come to terms with their homes being ruined.

27. Thea Stilton and the Dragon’s Code Join the Thea Sisters as they set out to solve the mystery of the Dragon's Code!

32. Ghost Buddy: Zero to HeroBilly Broccoli is a boy with questions... Hoover Porterhouse is a ghost with all the answers!

28. Wandihnu and the Old DugongAs a young girl goes to sleep, she dreams of a journey to Badu Island and playing with a very special friend.

35. The Chocolate DogWhen times are tough for Amy and Laura, Choc the Dog always make them feel better!

36. Hubert & the Magic GlassesHubert loves to play soccer but is a little clumsy... could magic glasses be the answer?

31. The WhalersThis is the story of the orca and its relationship with the Aboriginal whalers of Twofold Bay.

25. The Jungle BookMowgli was raised by wolves in the jungle, so why isn't he welcome there anymore?

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41. Diary of a Parent TrainerKatie is an expert on how to handle grown-ups. So she has decided to help kids all over the world by writing this parent training guide!

38. Junior Chef: Sweet TreatsIncludes 25 mouth-watering ideas. Treat the whole family to a homemade dessert!

46. My Australian Story: Who Am I?Mary lives with the Burkes. They're not her real family. She wants to find out who she is and where she really belongs.

39. Fashion FraudEJ12 must become a model spy when great works of art disappear from a Paris museum!

47. Fog a Dox Albert Cutts and his dingo-dog Brim live quiet lives until a simple act of kindness changes everything.

43. The False Prince Sage has been kidnapped and may be chosen to impersonate a missing prince. Can he prevent a war and stay alive?

48. The Flying EmuA collection of stories based around a different characters: humans, animals, spirits, planets, the Sun and the Moon.

42. Professor Fred HollowsThis is the story of the inspiring eye doctor, Professor Fred Hollows, who worked in remote and Aboriginal communities.

37. One Dog and His BoyFleck arrives on Hal's birthday, but when Hal discovers that his dog must be returned, he runs away.

44. Ned Kelly’s SecretHugo befriends a boy from the bush with a dark and dangerous secret... his name is Ned Kelly!

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45. Conspiracy 365: OctoberCal is stranded in a hostile desert. The clock is ticking and he has only 92 days... Can he make it back to the city?

40. Eric Vale, Epic FailEver had an awful nickname or a rotten run of bad luck? Eric is heading for the epic-est of all epic fails!

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Majella Catholic Primary SchoolPerth, Western Australia

Number of Students: 202

Location: Balga, in the northern suburbs of

Perth, Western Australia

About us:

Wherever you’re from, whatever language

you speak, Majella is the place to be! We

have kids from all around the world, from here

in Australia and from countries so far away

you can hardly imagine. One thing we all

have in common is that we love our school.

We sing, we dance, we put on concerts and

play games, we go to swimming lessons and

we learn amazing things. Every day there’s

something fun to do. The best thing about

school at the moment is that we get books as

gifts – it’s so exciting seeing which one is going

to be yours!

Thank you, Mainfreight!

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Book Order FormName: M: F: Class:

School: Teacher:

How to complete your Book Order FormWhat a fantastic selection of books you have to choose from! You will receive three new books from this catalogue, but in case we are unable to supply one of these books, we ask you to choose four.

In the boxes below, write the number 1 against your first book choice, then 2 against your second choice, 3 against your third choice and 4 against your fourth choice.

Once you have selected all four books and have completed your details above, please hand your Book Order Form to your teacher.

Don’t forget to keep a record of the four books you have chosen by circling the books in your book catalogue, and remember to enter our competition on page 2 for your chance to win some fantastic prizes donated by Australia Post.

We hope you enjoy reading your new books, and remember:

It’s Cool to Read and Succeed!

Orange1. Don’t Let a Spoonbill in the Kitchen!

2. The Hairy One

3. Good Night, Sleep Tight

4. 10 Green Geckos

5. We’re Going on a Croc Hunt + CD

6. Bangu the Flying Fox

7. Max Meets a Monster

8. Cheeky Monkey

9. Baby Bilby’s Question

10. The Floatingest Frog

11. Savannah Dreams

12. Possum in the House

Blue13. I Spy Super Challenger!

14. This Is Iron Man

15. Marngrook

16. There’s a Fly Guy in My Soup

17. Two Summers

18. The Rainbow Serpent of the Hopkins River

19. Llama Drama

20. Jacko and the Beanstalk

21. The Terrible Suitcase

22. Ella

23. Old Tucker Man

24. Chicken Big

Purple25. The Jungle Book

26. Captain Underpants and the ... Robo-Boxers

27. Thea Stilton and the Dragon’s Code

28. Wandihnu and the Old Dugong

29. Boy vs Beast: Isolus

30. Ella and Olivia: Ballet Stars

31. The Whalers

32. Ghost Buddy: Zero to Hero

33. Planets

34. Dingo’s Tree

35. The Chocolate Dog

36. Hubert & the Magic Glasses

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38. Junior Chef: Sweet Treats

39. Fashion Fraud

40. Eric Vale, Epic Fail

41. Diary of a Parent Trainer

42. Professor Fred Hollows

43. The False Prince

44. Ned Kelly’s Secret

45. Conspiracy 365: October

46. My Australian Story: Who Am I?

47. Fog on a Dox

48. The Flying Emu