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'I Can't Wait to Play' by Dannika Patterson
The light is soft. A brand new day. And I just cannot wait to PLAY! All children have the right to play - it's the work they need to do! It's how they learn, develop, and grow!
'I Can't Wait to Play' is an enriching book for families with young children that celebrates the world of play. Every child has the right to play, and Dannika Patterson's 'I Can't Wait to Play' captures the joy and accidental play parents, carers, and grandparents can bring into everyday life.
The Author
Dannika Patterson is a children's author, presenter and freelance writer with degrees in Journalism and Psychology. For 20 years, Dannika used her wordsmithing skills to help businesses around the world tell their stories more effectively. In 2017, she discovered that writing books for kids is WAY more fun and soul-rewarding. Now, she's committed to creating Kid Lit for life.
With 14 published titles to date, Dannika continues to write and share stories that delight, spark curiosity and open relatable conversations. Her aim is to uplift, educate and inspire the next generation.
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Book Launch Event
Come along as we celebrate 'I Can't Wait to Play'. Join us for the launch of this brand new picture book for children aged 0-5 that's all about play! Join us for play activities, book signing, a read along, colouring in sheets and a chance to meet the author.
When
11:00am AEST
Monday
23 October
Where
The Parlour, State Library of QueenslandStanley Place
South Brisbane, QLD 4101
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Book giveaway!
Children's Rights Queensland is gifting FREE copies of our two recently released children's books: 'I Can't Wait to Play' and 'Let's Play' to groups and organisations in Queensland.
All you have to do is hold a celebration in Queensland during Children's Week 2023!
Celebrations could include holding a special reading of the books during playgroup, exploring some of the fun play ideas from the story, or even printing colouring in sheets.
Colouring in Activity
Download and print the colouring in sheet for 'I Can't Wait to Play'. Whether with pencils, crayons, paints or collage, experimenting with colour is a great way to play.
Sing&Grow
Play Matters is the home of Sing&Grow Australia. Sing&Grow is a national evidence-based music therapy program providing services for young children and their families. Group programs focus on strengthening family relationships, building capacity in parents to support their children’s development in the early years of life, and supporting children’s transition to school. Sing&Grow is delivered exclusively by registered music therapists.
Sing&Grow and Play Matters Australia comissioned the creation and publication of Dannika Patterson's 'I Can't Wait to Play', with support from Children's Rights Queensland.
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Play Matters Australia
Operating for almost 50 years, Play Matters Australia aims to provide children with the best start to life by empowering parents and carers with the skills and confidence to guide and support their children's development through the fundamental act of play. All children have the right to play as stated in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, Article 31.
Play Matters Australia has proudly supported this endeavor, alongside Sing&Grow, to see 'I Can't Wait to Play' brought to families.
Children's Rights Queensland
Children’s Rights Queensland was founded in 1971 and has a rich history of promoting the rights of children and supporting communities.
Children’s Rights Queensland is focused on ensuring awareness of children’s rights under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child.
Children's Rights Queensland has proudly supported the distribution of the picture books.