Provocations in Print
A curated collection of powerful picture books for inquiry classrooms
Great inquiries begin with great questions and often those questions are sparked by a great story.
Provocations in Print is a curated collection of powerful picture books designed to ignite curiosity, provoke thinking and bring the curriculum to life. Each text has been carefully selected to support teachers when launching a guided inquiry, inviting students to engage both their hearts and minds with the big ideas they are exploring.
This living resource is updated each term, ensuring the collection continues to grow, evolve and respond to classroom needs and curriculum priorities.
Inside You’ll Discover
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Over 100 high-quality picture books chosen for their ability to spark wonder, conversation and deep thinking
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Texts that serve as powerful entry points for new inquiries and learning journeys
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A short summary for each text that provides context, highlights key ideas, and suggests how the book might be used to launch or enrich classroom learning
Connected Across the Curriculum
This collection intentionally weaves through key learning areas and capabilities, including:
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Civics and Citizenship
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Geography, Culture and Community
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History
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Indigenous Perspectives
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Science (Earth & Space, Chemical, Physical, Design Technologies, Biological)
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Sustainability
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Critical and Creative Thinking
Each Text Includes
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Key Learning Area alignment (Australian Curriculum / Victorian Curriculum)
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Author and Illustrator information
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Key ideas and context to support planning and inquiry design
So you can quickly locate texts that connect directly to your curriculum focus and learning intentions.
Designed To
⭐ Ignite curiosity ⭐ Provoke thinking ⭐ Activate prior knowledge ⭐ Strengthen conceptual understanding ⭐ Support meaningful, student-driven inquiry
Every Recommendation Is a Provocation
Each recommendation is an invitation to think, talk and wonder — sparking curiosity, building connections and creating strong foundations for new units of work.
These are not just books.
They are the beginning of learning journeys.
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A living collection of inquiry-rich picture books, updated each term and aligned with the Australian & Victorian Curriculum.
Each text includes:
• Key learning area alignment
• Author & illustrator details
• Key ideas and classroom context
