Speech Pathology Australia has announced it
shortlist for the 2013 book of the year. I am happy to say that Saurus Street
(book1) a Tyrannosairis in the Veggie Patch has been short listed. Below is an
extract from Speech Pathology Australia’s website;
We are very proud to
announce our shortlist for our 2013 awards. The judging process is now underway
and we look forward to officially announcing the winners of this year's awards
at a ceremony in Melbourne in October.
Each year, Speech Pathology Australia awards
three Australian authors the “Best Book for Language Development” in the
categories – Young Children, Lower Primary and Upper Primary.
Each award is based on the book’s appeal to children, interactive quality and
ability to assist speech pathologists and parents in communication and literacy
development.
The intention of Speech Pathology Australia’s
Book of the Year Awards is to:
•
Enhance people’s awareness
of the role speech pathologists play in literacy development.
•
Gradually develop a nationally
recognised pool of books that speech pathologists can recommend for the
development of oral language and speech and/or sound awareness.
Promote the Association with the Book of the
Year Awards ceremony.
Lower Primary
Saurus St 1: Tyrannosaurs in the Veggie Patch
Nick Falk and Tony Flowers
The narrative is longer and the story more complex however the structure is solid. The story has a captivating start yet the plot is not too outrageous so is plausible to the small reader. Characters are appealing and relevant to the age group where friendship is important. The layout is appealing with an engaging use of text and illustrations. And of course small children love dinsosaurs!
