edited by Alyson Simpson

From beginning readers - even reluctant readers - to those who are bursting to read more, Reading under the covers: helping children to choose books explains what kids want in a book, and which books they choose. Interviews with the authors and illustrators of books that kids have chosen in Australia-wide competitions throw light on the processes involved in creating these award-winning books and give voice to one consistent underlaying message: let books be the child's playground, where the imagination can road free. 

How to use the book (pdf)