Illustrated Books | Moscow | Reconciliation | Tablet Competition

The art of storytelling This week, explore the world of picture books with our new Topic about Illustrations. These videos, games and audio clips will engage students with the creative side of their favourite books. Meet Graeme Base and check out his first drawings, discover how the Australian bush inspired May Gibbs to create “Snugglepot and Cuddlepie”, and find out why“Where the Wild Things Are”is scary. See More Indigenous history and culture In our latest Splash article, Jacinta Bender explores a way schools can engage with local indigenous community groups. She discusses how schools can benefit from having a Reconciliation Action Plan, which aims to ensure students understand and respect indigenous histories and culture. Read More Discover life in Moscow Tomorrow will mark 97 years since Moscow became the capital of Russia – following the Russian Revolution of 1917. Explore geography, place and liveability by studying Europe’s largest city, and see how Moscow is embracing art, culture and privatisation after years of economic collapse. Watch Now Win 7 tablets for your school! Our Back to School competition gives you the chance to win a tablet for yourself and 7 tablets for your nominated school. Just update your details on Splash using theentry form. Others can also enter by subscribing to any Splash newsletter, so forward this email to your friends and family! Enter Now