What Zola Did on Monday by Melina Marchetta

Items in order will be sent via Express post as soon as they arrive in the warehouse. Order may come in multiple shipments, however you will only be charged a flat fee.Ģ-10 days after all items have arrived in the warehouse Items in order will be sent as soon as they arrive in the warehouse. Highly recommended for little readers from around six years upwards.' Sue Warren Your newly independent readers both boys and girls will just adore these stories and they would make fabulous read-alouds for either classroom teachers or teacher-librarians paired with some activities and action plans. This little series is just truly delightful and I know that little readers must love being able to make connections with their own family, friends, schools and communities. 'I don't know about you but I am getting incredibly fond of Zola and her neighbourhood. community, children will love reading of Zola and her life.' Fran Knight Full of humour and brimming with the close ties of family, and. Ĭollect all seven stories in the series - one for every day of the week! Like on Thursday, when she and the gang form a band and upset their cranky neighbour, Mr Walton.

No matter how much she tries, she can't keep out of trouble.

Zola loves living on Boomerang Street with her mum and her nonna. Fun, heartwarming stories full of mischief, humour and feeling, sure to charm and engage newly independent young readers. For ages 5+.īronte Coates is the digital content manager and the Readings Prizes manager.A wonderful children's series celebrating community, sustainability, diversity and family from the bestselling author of Looking for Alibrandi. Plus, What Zola Did on Monday is the first book in a seven-part series (each named for a day of the week), which means kids will be able to read along with Zola’s adventures as they get more and more comfortable reading independently.

I also love how this book gently promotes environmental themes, from the way Nonna uses shower water on her capsicums, to a brief DIY section showing kids how to grow their own tomatoes. Her text is simple but engaging, and nicely paired with endearing illustrations from newcomer Deb Hudson. Marchetta’s warm storytelling style really shines for this age group. This is the first children’s book from Melina Marchetta and it is an assured offering.

Nonna maintains the home’s thriving garden, but Zola cannot see what is so great about it – that is, until a neglected community patch, some special seeds, and an accident involving two lovable dogs deepens her understanding. Bright, determined Zola lives together with her mother and her nonna, and just over the fence from her cousin Alessandro. What Zola Did on Monday is a beautiful, heartwarming story for beginner readers.

What Zola Did on Monday by Melina Marchetta