We hope you enjoy reading about Canberra and what it's like to live here.

Kids from Canberra (ACT, Australia) and Livingston (New Jersey, USA) can post comments on this blog to share what it's like living in those cities and what their favourite things are. Everyone will be able to read the posts.

Kids in Canberra can also learn about Livingston by visiting the special page at
Livingston Public Library (where they ask questions you can answer): livingston.bccls.org/test-australia2.html




Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Canberra kids said ...

My favourite book is...


  • Harry Potter - Robert (age 10)
  • Star Wars books - Ryan (age 6)
  • Superman stories - Rajbir (age 5 1/2)
  • Fairy tales - Parneet (age 8)
  • The Tooth - Phoebe (age 6)
  • Star Wars Clone Wars - Lincoln (age 5)
  • Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Ella (age 7)
  • Scott Pilgrim - Ben (age 12)
  • Colourful Bibles - Jaden (age 6)


In July (winter in Canberra), I like to...

  • Go to the zoo - Alexandra (age 6)
  • Keep warm with the heater, do puzzles, borrow books to read, rug up and go in the sandpit, listen to music and stories - Phoebe (age 6)
  • Go on play dates - Lincoln (age 5)
  • Read, play dates with friends - Ella (age 7)
  • Read, play lego, bike ride, visit the coast, play games - Robert (age 10)
  • Play Australian Football League (AFL) Football - Ben (age 12)
  • Play inside - Jaden (age 6)


The thing I like best about where I live is...

  • I have a trampoline in my backyard - Ryan (age 6)
  • That there are lots of parks to play in - Alexandra (age 6)
  • To attend the programs in the libraries - Rajbir (age 5 1/2)
  • Lots of places to go - Ella (age 7)
  • All of the interesting stuff in Canberra - Ben (age 12)
  • The local libraries - Jaden (age 6)



My favourite food is...

  • Lasagne and chocolate pudding - Robert (age 10)
  • Pizza - Ryan (age 6)
  • Watermelon and strawberries - Alexandra (age 6)
  • Indian food - Parneet (age 8)
  • Spaghetti, ice cream cookies, pizza, sushi - Phoebe (age 6)
  • Ice cream - Ella (age 7)
  • Meat pies - Ben (age 12)
  • Cupcakes and fruit - Jaden (age 6)

Post a comment and let us know your answer to these questions:
  • What is your favourite book?
  • What do you like to do in winter?
  • What do you like best about where you live?
  • What is your favourite food?

Then visit http://livingston.bccls.org/virtualexchange-canberra.html and compare your answers!

1 comment:

  1. What is your favourite book?
    Ginger series by Voake, Charlotte.
    What do you like to do in winter?
    Ice skating
    What do you like best about where you live?
    It has safe roads.
    What is your favourite food?
    Potato chips

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