pleasant heights public school book masterpieces

One of the very best things about writing children's books, is inspiring kids to read and write and create adventures of their own.

The kids from 3P at Pleasant Heights Public School in Wollongong have completely stunned me with their interpretation of the Riley book format.

Teacher Annabel Wood says, "3P have been enjoying Tania McCartney’s Riley Series and studying China. 3P used Tania’s books to inspire a narrative travelogue set in China using photos and illustrations to tell the story."

I'm so impressed with the results of this study. What a talented bunch these kids are - I mean, just look at the use of photos and hand-drawn images, and the highly imaginative stories.

Please enjoy just three of these glorious books - I hope you adore them and take as much pleasure in them as I have (you can click on the pages to enlarge).

Thanks, kids and thanks, Mrs Wood! I hope to come and visit you soon.

Chen and Hong's Search for Noodles by Kiya

Sally and the Invisible Panda, Billy by Daniel and Bryce

Koong-Se, Chang and the Hidden Treasure by Imogen and Charlotte

I'm looking forward to the continuation of this story!!