By Tanya Steele
Book Week is in full swing across the Yarra Valley and schools are celebrating with all things literary.
A few students from Heaslevile Primary caught up with Star Mail to chat about books ahead of the festivities.
Students joined us for a chat in the library to cover off on what the kids are reading at the moment.
Roni from grade three said she likes the Hotdog series by Anh Do and the Owly series by Andy Runton.
“They have really fun adventures,” she said.
Roni said she likes reading because the stories take her on little adventures and the characters always tend to get into a bit of trouble
Cooper said he doesn’t have a favourite at the moment but enjoys the Book Week celebrations and how much reading he gets to do during the event.
Penny from grade three is an avid reader said she liked “Seven Wherewithal Way” by Samantha Ellen-Bound – which is a book about magical realms, flying buses and portals.
Penny said she is also looking forward to dressing up and has floated the idea of Cleopatra with her parents.
“We practised a braid this morning, but Mum said that was too hard,” she said.
Roni said she and a mate have explored some options at the shops and Cooper has not settled on a costume idea yet.
Book Week has been celebrated across Australia since 1945 and the theme this year is “Read, Grow, Inspire”.
The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) presents annual awards to Australian books of literary merit and for outstanding contributions to Australian children’s literature.
Schools will participate nationwide and celebrate reading and books from 19 August to 25 August.
