LINDY
BATCHELOR
Lindy's experiences as a librarian at Taronga
Zoo, and her involvement with the Zoo's education program was
the inspiration for her picture book ZOOming in on Taronga.
Her book is designed to enhance a child's experiences at the
zoo, and the clever, crazy story of the animal photographs
provides an entertaining introduction to the magical world
of Taronga Zoo. As Lindy says, 'it highlights the zoo's unique
harbourside location, its fabulous animals and promotes the
work going on there by dedicated staff. It encourages children,
and adults, to better understand the role of zoos, especially
the behavioural enrichment of animals in zoos.'
Lindy lives
in the northern beaches area of Sydney with her family. She has
many years experience as a teacher and librarian and her school
presentations centre around a range of activities related to
her picture book. Lindy loves to visit schools and community
organizations to share her ‘behind the scenes’ experiences
at Taronga Zoo.
A visit by
Lindy can be arranged to enrich your plans before or after your
excursion to Taronga Zoo. Lindy enjoys involving the students
using animal masks and hats in dramatic play, explaining the
ideas behind her book and encouraging students to use their ideas
and imagination to create their own picture book.
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Rugby
Facts and Fun for Kids (written with Rugby Union
legend John Eales), was released in September 2003. Lindy
comes from a rugby family and she has a range of interesting
activities to help students understand the history and
traditions of the game and to broaden everyone’s
knowledge about this worldwide and Australian sport.
Lindy has also recently completed three Focus magazines
for Scholastic that support current curriculum topics
- Shelter, Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games and Insects.
Some
comments about her presentations include:
'Lindy has a wonderful way with the children. Great interaction and attention
to detail.'
'It was an absolute pleasure having Lindy at our school'
More
information is available at her
website.
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