Thursday, October 11, 2012

Please Nominate

Who is the LITERACY CHAMPION of our school?
Please nominate a teacher, teacher librarian, English teacher from our school. The school with the most nominations win a book for every child in that school! Nominations close end of Term 4, 2012. A Literacy Champion can be someone who: * Appreciates children's books and connects kids to books that inspire and delight them. * Can bring tears, laughter or stunned silence to their students through a great book. * Broadens their students' world through the imaginary and real worlds of books. * Immerses their children in inspiring literature displays. All you have to do is email Scholastic (readeveryday@scholastic.com.au) and tell them who is our school's Literacy Champion and why. Please Nominate today.

Scholastic Book Club is back!

Primary Students at Bethel are being given the opportunity to order from Scholastic Book Club this term. Book orders are due back at school by 19th October. Any questions - Please see Mrs Palmer.

Friday, October 5, 2012

Soul Surfer

Soul Surfer - Written by Jeremy and Janna Jones.
Soul Surfer will both encourage and challenge teenagers and pre-teens through the incredible example of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton.

Heaven is for Real for kids

Heaven is for Real for kids as told by Colton Burpo to his parents Todd & Sonja Burpo and Illustrated by Wilson Ong.
The astounding story of a young boy's trip to Heaven and back.

The Book of the King - The Wormling Book 1

The Book of the King - Written by Jerry.B.Jenkins and Chris Fabry.
This is the First book in the Wormling series. When a stranger visits his Father's bookstore, Owen's ordinary life spirals out of control and right into a world he didn't even know existed. Begin the adventure!

The Changeling - (The Wormling Book 3)

The Changeling - Written by Jerry Jenkins and Chris Fabry.
The Changeling is the Third book in the series of the Wormling. As Owen and Watcher continue their search for the King's Son, they encounter the Changeling - a creature able to change into anything, even people.

The Sword of the Wormling (The Wormling Book 2)

The Sword of the Wormling - Written by Jerry.B Jenkins and Chris Fabry
Owen and Watcher encounter harrowing danger as they continue their search for the King's Son in this Second book in the series of The Wormling.

Yeshua - Written by G.P. Taylor & Paula.K.Parker

Yeshua is full with vivid descriptions and historic details. The scenes and settings paint the ancient world with the grit and dust of Palestine alongside the opulance and decadence of the Roman Empire.

The Action Bible

The Action Bible - God's redemptive story.
The Action Bible includes over 200 narratives in chronological order - making it easy to follow the historical flow of the Bible. Internationally recognised artist, Sergio Cariello, has created wonderfully, encapsulating illustrations. ECPA Medalliion of excellence - Christian Book Award.

Monday, October 1, 2012

The Shoe Box - A Christmas Story

The Shoe Box (A Christmas Story) by Francine Rivers.
This tender Christmas novella tells the story of Timmy O'Neil, a foster child who arrives at his new home with a very mysterious shoe box.

I believe by Jo Anne Simmons

I believe - the true Meaning of Christmas and the baby who started it all.
Discover the true meaning of Christmas - how the Christ child fulfilled prophecy, details of the Nativity, stories behind your favourite Christmas Carols, and more. Celebrate the baby named Jesus, the One who started it all.