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- Over 100 quality picture story books
- Fiction and non-fiction
- Organised by year level and genre
- Includes teaching suggestions for reading (comprehension strategies) and writing (6+1 traits).
Who is Riss Leung
Hey there! I'm a literacy consultant in Australia and I love all things reading and writing. I'm passionate about helping to make sure every child gets access to the highest quality literacy instruction because I believe that literacy opens doors.
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