Very Brambleberry News - August 2024
Very Brambleberry News - August 2024
Dearest Very Brambleberry supporter,
I am sorry it has taken so long to write to you and I hope all is well in your world. It has been a busy year already and there is so much to tell you since the last post in November last year.
Working with the Military Shop has been a wonderful experience. They have put much effort and love into developing, publishing, distributing and marketing the gorgeous ‘Aviator Mouse’ box set. Now my adventurous little Aviator Mouse is enjoying his adventures in the lives of many more little (and big) people.
Australia Post
Australia Post Offices around Australia stocked the box set for ANZAC Day commemoration. Here’s one I spotted at the Australia Post Office in Queanbeyan NSW.
Interviews and Fun Facts
The Military Shop organised several interviews with me about the book and how the story evolved, including one on the Military Voice blog (Baba Yaga makes an appearance) and a lovely article in the RiotAct by Dione David. They also organised ‘Fun Facts’ and ‘Did You Know’ graphics shared on social media.
Canberra Airport Open Day
In April, I happily attended the Canberra Airport Open Day for the Airforce Shop, signed books and talked to passers-by about the story and 453 Squadron. If you can attend the next Canberra Airport Open Day it’s well worth it for the interesting stalls, the plane and helicopter exhibition, aerial acrobatics displays and entertainment.
Book Reviews
The book received several lovely reviews this year, click on the links if you’re interested in reading them:
Little Darlings by Aleesah Darlison (Children’s Book Author)
David Leith - son of Russell ‘Rusty’ Leith, WII RAAF Pilot 453SQN
Book Week 2024
I was so thrilled to receive photos of a young William and his amazing aviator costume for Book Week 2024. What an amaxing effort, well done William!
Thank you to Canberra Airport and Majura Park Shopping Centre for hosting Book Week activities and inviting me to read The Adventures of William Brambleberry: Aviator Mouse. It was a lovely way to spend the morning.
Teaching Notes
I am working on a set of teaching notes and activity packs for the Aviator Mouse book, which is a useful tool for teaching from Foundation to Year 6, and particularly Years 1 to 4, across several key learning areas including English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Health and Physical Education, Technologies and the Arts.
The Teaching Notes pack will provide project ideas and activities that enhance students’ general capabilities for literacy, numeracy, digital literacy, critical and creative thinking, personal and social capability, and ethical understanding.
Once the pack has been finalised, they’ll be available as a free download on this website and through the Military Shop.
I’ll be in touch again next month with another Very Brambleberry News updated. Feel free to post a comment or get in touch about all things ‘Spitfire,’ ‘453SQN’ and ‘Aviator Mouse.’
Kind Regards,
No matter how small you feel, or how big your dreams are, with determination and practice your dreams can come true.
The Adventures of William Brambleberry: Aviator Mouse