Using outstanding picture books as a springboard for discussion, this Australian film examines the importance of literature in children’s educational, artistic and intellectual growth. Children, parents, teachers, librarians and childcare personnel discuss their opinions. Noni Hazlehurst is featured reading from “John Brown, Rose and the Midnight Cat”.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
017728
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Reading
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Reading
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Child development
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Child development
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)