''Our village sits above the great river, nestled in the Himalayan mountains. This is what we do on summer days when school is closed for holiday time, in our village in the sky.'
Janeen Brian's evocative poems, beautifully illustrated by Anne Spudvilas, reveal how the vital work of children in a remote village can be transformed through imagination into joyful play.' (Publication summary)
Unit Suitable ForAC: Year 2 (NSW Stage 1)
DurationThree to four weeks
Themes
childhood, connection to place, family, play, poetry
General Capabilities
Critical and creative thinking, Information and communication technology, Intercultural understanding, Literacy
Cross-curriculum Priorities
Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia
Teachers' notes from publisher’s website.
