The students of Mount Mayhem Primary are on their school trip to Canberra.
Their teacher, Ms Sparks says they will visit places of National Significance and learn about Australian History and Government.
Who knew Canberra could be so interesting!
Camp Canberra by Krys Saclier and Cathy Wilcox
Being a Canberran, I’ve never done the “school trip to Canberra” so many Australians seem to do, but I sure do know my hometown well enough to appreciate this book!
Filled with information and questions, this story about a school trip to the capital city would be a good one to buy before a student goes on their trip—or to give them after they come back. It’d also a great addition to a school library.
With artwork using photographs of the real places with the students and teachers illustrated over them, it’s educational while also featuring fictional characters on their own adventures.
There are little details about each place mentioned (e.g. certain things to experience or look for at each attraction), so children will feel connected to the story—and have things to anticipate on their visit.
There’s so much in Canberra to see and do, and this book makes a good summary of some of the major things—even if it features so many attractions it would make for an exhausting excursion!
(The only thing I don’t like is the last sentence of the blurb that buys into mean stereotypes about our beautiful capital city. Canberra has more to see and do than anywhere!)