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Kids Write About Nature

Kids Write About Nature

Gillian Candler April 20, 2020April 20, 2020 Nature, Schools, Uncategorized, Writing

Last year I ran some writing workshops with local children for Porirua Harbour Trust. I introduced the children to the idea of writing poems that could take on the shape of what they are writing about. Here are some of…

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Bookshop Day Event

Gillian Candler October 16, 2019October 16, 2019 Book news, Children's books, Nature, Non-fiction books, parents, Uncategorized

Come along on at 2pm 26 October 2019 to the wonderful Schrödinger’s Books in Petone and take part in some nature-themed craft for kids. I’ll be signing books and showing a sneak preview of “New Zealand Nature Heroes”, which will…

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Raise Your Child to Read & Write – Book Review

Raise Your Child to Read & Write – Book Review

Gillian Candler March 24, 2019March 24, 2019 parents, Reading, Schools, Uncategorized, Writing

Raise Your Child to Read & Write: a guide for New Zealand parents from birth to seven years by Frances Adlam I’ve always believed that family members need to be involved in a child’s education, but have often encountered parents…

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Summer Nature Reading – New Zealand wildlife

Summer Nature Reading – New Zealand wildlife

Gillian Candler January 22, 2019January 22, 2019 Nature, Non-fiction books, Uncategorized

My summer reading in 2018/19 included these two excellent titles. The first is the field guide of reptiles and amphibians that we’ve all been waiting for! The second is my new ‘go-to’ book about New Zealand birds. Reptiles and Amphibians of…

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3 (Updated) Top Tips on Writing Children’s Books

3 (Updated) Top Tips on Writing Children’s Books

Gillian Candler December 3, 2017 Children's books, Uncategorized, Writing

As a published children’s author I often get approached by writers or illustrators who have written or created a story, wanting to know about how to get it published. Sometimes it is their friends who approach me – writers and illustrators can…

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Writers in Schools – book now for 2018!

Writers in Schools – book now for 2018!

Gillian Candler November 22, 2017August 2, 2019 Book news, Children's books, Libraries, Non-fiction books, Schools, Uncategorized, Writing

Attention teachers, librarians and schools, you have until 15 December to book me through Writers in Schools for Term 1 2018! Are you: Planning a Book Week Wanting to give your year 4-8 students a non-fiction writing boost Keen to…

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Publishing books for children – 3 tips for would-be authors

Publishing books for children – 3 tips for would-be authors

Gillian Candler July 19, 2016July 27, 2016 Children's books, Uncategorized, Writing

As a published children’s author I often get approached by authors or illustrators who have written or created a story, wanting to know about how to get it published. Sometimes it is their friends who approach me – authors and illustrators can…

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Joining Bloglovin

Gillian Candler July 15, 2016July 15, 2016 Apps and websites, Uncategorized, Writing

Bloggers like to read other people’s blogs and I’ve been looking for a good way to bring all the blogs I like to read together into one place. I’ve tried various Apps and been frustrated by them, and also used…

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Can they read it? – quality online content for young children

Gillian Candler April 20, 2015February 6, 2017 Schools, Uncategorized

It had to happen! While I was busily writing away about the School Library service changes, a press release was doing the rounds, showing that the National Library had responded to schools concerns, and rather than suddenly stopping the service,…

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What I’m Reading

Gillian's bookshelf: nature

The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative
it was amazing
The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative
by Florence Williams
I confess I started reading The Nature Fix already a convert. I know that being in nature makes me happier and more creative, but what I didn't know was why. After reading the book, I not only have some answers for why nature can help ma...
tagged: nature and nonfiction
Birdstories: A History of the Birds of New Zealand
it was amazing
Birdstories: A History of the Birds of New Zealand
by Geoff Norman
Birdstories is my new go-to book! When I was pondering which shelf to put it on - next to the field guides or among the nature prose, it occurred to me that since this book won’t be staying on the shelf for long, it might as well stay on...
tagged: explorers-and-naturalists, nature, new-zealand-books, and nonfiction
Where Song Began: Australia's Birds and How They Changed the World
it was amazing
Where Song Began: Australia's Birds and How They Changed the World
by Tim Low
Who’d have thought a non-fiction book on birds would be a page-turner! Turns out this one is. Tim Low has a pacy style of writing, and he’s not shy about putting forward his opinions. It’s great to find serious non-fiction with a popular...
tagged: australia, nonfiction, and nature
The Meaning of Trees
it was amazing
The Meaning of Trees
by Robert Vennell
I highly recommend "The Meaning of Trees". If you thought New Zealand's native plants were boring or less interesting than our birds and lizards, this book will show you otherwise! I was delighted to receive a review copy from the publis...
tagged: nature, new-zealand-books, and nonfiction
The Outrun
it was amazing
The Outrun
by Amy Liptrot
The author, a young woman, returns to live on the Orkneys to recover from addiction. The book paints a picture of the rugged nature of these islands and how immersing herself in the cold sea, the dark nights and the barely tamed land res...
tagged: nature and nonfiction

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I've been off grid for the last week helping out on Mana Island. Volunteering to work with these cuties - white faced storm petrel chicks. From fluff balls to sleek sea birds, they are so tiny, weighing in at around 50g. They've been translocated with the hope that they'll return here to breed and a new colony will be created. Thanks Friends of Mana Island and sponsors for the wonderful opportunity to be part of helping rebuild the ecosystem on Mana Island. ...
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DOC have put together a stunning 5 hours soundscape, from the sea to the mountains.Back by popular demand, we’ve made our sea to alpine soundscape 5 hours. Pop your headphones in, breathe deeply, and immerse yourself in a virtual nature exp... ...

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  • Nature Heroes

    Nature Heroes

    January 11, 2020
  • Wellington Museum Book Reading Event

    Wellington Museum Book Reading Event

    November 17, 2019
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    Bookshop Day Event

    October 16, 2019
  • Whose Home is This? Book Awards Finalist

    Whose Home is This? Book Awards Finalist

    June 6, 2019
  • Meet the Author – Animals of Aotearoa

    Meet the Author – Animals of Aotearoa

    October 19, 2018
  • New Book Out Now – Whose Home is This?

    New Book Out Now – Whose Home is This?

    May 16, 2018
  • Writing Workshops for Children – creating powerful writing

    Writing Workshops for Children – creating powerful writing

    February 14, 2018
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    Writers in Schools – book now for 2018!

    November 22, 2017
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