Articles written by Jodie Wells-Slowgrove

This season's two most popular movies for children both revolve around alien themes. One is a high tech remake of a Disney classic and the other a humorous animated film.

May 9, 2009 - Jodie Wells-Slowgrove

Australian author, Sandy Fussell has created the perfect action series for elementary students. Full of humor, with characters that truly live up to the term 'heroic'.

May 8, 2009 - Jodie Wells-Slowgrove

A wickedly entertaining tale about a boy, his dad and a giant, pink raspberry-loving imaginary friend. Sure to delight any reader from eager 4 year old to adult.

May 6, 2009 - Jodie Wells-Slowgrove

In her first foray into both adult fiction and sci-fi, Stephenie Meyers proves her versatility and that her status as a literary phenomenon is set to continue.

Feb 27, 2009 - Jodie Wells-Slowgrove

Everyone loves an underdog. Especially one with a big heart. Cameron Wolfe is a fighter. He wants love, acceptance and to be somebody. He just needs to find the words.

Feb 25, 2009 - Jodie Wells-Slowgrove

Once again J.K. Rowling illustrates the depth of the Harry Potter universe in this collection of fairy tales in support of her charity, the Children's High Level Group.

Feb 21, 2009 - Jodie Wells-Slowgrove

Modern students gather information from a variety of media. The Information Process provides a framework in which they can examine and organize information on any topic.

Feb 20, 2009 - Jodie Wells-Slowgrove

Counting and one to one correspondence are the foundations of early maths concepts. Providing hands on activities will develop these skills and enhance school readiness.

Feb 19, 2009 - Jodie Wells-Slowgrove

From Nancy Drew to Scooby-Doo, there are Christmas mysteries for both ardent and reluctant readers. So give your kids a challenging reading experience this Christmas.

Nov 18, 2008 - Jodie Wells-Slowgrove

Christmas novels come in many genres from romance to fantasy to humour. So whether you want to laugh or sigh, there is a Christmas-themed novel just for you.

Nov 15, 2008 - Jodie Wells-Slowgrove

Get your kids into the holiday spirit and encourage reading for pleasure with these fun Christmas-themed novels for 8-12 year olds.

Nov 15, 2008 - Jodie Wells-Slowgrove

Losing a loved one is a traumatic, and often confusing, experience. Sharing books about death and dying can provide solace and support young children while they grieve.

Nov 3, 2008 - Jodie Wells-Slowgrove

Christmas is a time to slow down and spend special moments with your family. Sharing a story creates cherished memories and brings the magic of Christmas to life.

Oct 22, 2008 - Jodie Wells-Slowgrove

Margaret Wild is Australia's most talented and prolific picture book author. Her books are emotionally honest and universally appealing. They will make you laugh and cry.

Oct 5, 2008 - Jodie Wells-Slowgrove

The 6th book in the Artemis Fowl series. Artemis and Holly must travel through time, save an endangered lemur and bring back the cure for a deadly, magical disease.

Sep 11, 2008 - Jodie Wells-Slowgrove

Gifted students use the Fibonacci Sequence in simple equations to discover unexpected connections and explore the relationship between numbers and the natural world.

Aug 31, 2008 - Jodie Wells-Slowgrove

Whether you're looking for a delicious and healthy dinner party dessert or a fun birthday party treat you can't go wrong with Chocolate Ice-Cream Cups.

Aug 22, 2008 - Jodie Wells-Slowgrove

Who first discovered the existence of perfect numbers? Is there a limit to how many will be found? Nobody knows. Perfect numbers are a mystery still waiting to be solved.

Aug 15, 2008 - Jodie Wells-Slowgrove

A handy tool for teaching phonics, a Picture File has a section for each letter of the alphabet and is filled with pictures that represent the sounds for each letter.

Aug 14, 2008 - Jodie Wells-Slowgrove