Mad Magpie Lap Pad

Mad Magpie Lap PadMad Magpie is the third book in this successful series of morality tales from award winning author and illustrator, Gregg Dreise. Inspired by wise sayings and the knowledge of his Elders, Mad Magpie tells the story of Guluu, an angry magpie who is being teased by a gang of butcher birds. The more he is teased, the angrier he becomes. When Guluu seeks advice, his Elders tell him to stay calm like the river, ignore the butcher birds and to be strong on

Use the magnetic whiteboard to model writing

and respect for First Nations cultures

magnetic dry eraser

Safety: No sharp edges

and explore place value

With luxuriously soft fur and a comforting weight

making it simple to move between classrooms or reading areas

simple to use and effective for daily sensory support

1 x 1–120 magnetic chart

Effective use of manipulatives

Your classroom library will have its own designated reading zone with an Elizabeth Richards classroom mat or you can place our rugs at the front of the classroom for collaboration

• Written by Senior Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Joy Murphy and illustrated by Lisa Kennedy