“Toto Chan - The Little Girl by the Window”
written by Tetsuko Kuroyangi

A true story about Toto-Chan, a grade one student who was expelled from her elementary school for causing disturbances to her class by opening and closing her desk, sat by the window calling out to street musicians and talking to swallows.  Eventually, her mother took her to Tomoe, a school that housed its students in old railways compartments.  Tomoe was a break from the norm where the children were free to be themselves.  Their actions, curiosity and ideas were never questioned and the headmaster and teachers were full of passion. 

As I was reading the book, I find myself wishing I went to a school like Tomoe.  A book written in a light-hearted manner making it a delight to read! Highly recommended!

Review By Linda Tan - Parent, May 2006
Toto Chan is available for loan from the parent library - please see Cathy.

“Snack It Out ”
 by Donalee Halkett

"Healthy... salubrious snacks for kids that are good for them and taste amazing!" 

As a mother of four young children, Donalee chose to inspire and encourage her family and those around her with simple health and lifestyle principles. Donalee has conducted workshops for families across Australia, New Zealand and the US and has inspired many to make choices about their eating and lifestyle habits. After many requests, she has compiled some of her most sought after fresh, healthy snack ideas for delicious and nutritious school lunches, in between meals and after school snack outs into this fabulous, colourful and very user friendly book.

Snack It Out is available for $24 from Cathy. A dehydrator is also available for loan upon request if you would like to try some of the dehydrated snack ideas or purely experiement! Mmmmmm!