Title

Oscar’s Half Birthday

Author

Graham, Bob

Illustrator

Graham, Bob

Publisher

Walker Books

Published Date

2005

Annotation

Oscar’s family in this picture book is culturally diverse. They prepare a picnic and a special celebration for Oscar’s ‘half birthday’, as he is now six months old. Once at the park, those present join in the celebration.

Key Concepts

Cross cultural relations, Cultural traditions, Family, Friendship

Audience

Early childhood

AC Links/EYLF

English, Geography, HASS, History, EYLF Outcome 1, EYLF Outcome 2, EYLF Outcome 3, EYLF Outcome 4, EYLF Outcome 5, ACELA1426, ACELT1575, ACELT1783, ACHASSK011, ACHASSK012, ACHASSK013, ACELA1443, ACELA1453, ACELT1582, ACELT1584, ACELA1460, ACELA1462, ACELT1587, ACELT1589, ACELT1591, ACELT1593, ACHASSK047, ACHASSK050, ACHASSK051