If winners are grinners, then we are a sad and sorry bunch at Aldinga. Following the announcement of the Children's Book of the Year Awards many groans of disappointment and exclamations of "What the ...?!" were heard around the workroom.

Doodledum dancing, waltzed nowhere
Ella Kazoo, may as well not had hair
the Foundling, is forever lost
and Leaf Litter is definitely compost.

Michael Wagner ...what a wag!

Author, sports lover and engaging storyteller. Mrs Ross' and Miss Welch's classes were guffawing at the antics of Michael's football prowess and modified sports and games. Crab soccer? Must be a game for nippers.

We were treated to an unpublished story based around the Undys. A story that involved a toddler, a loaded nappy and a foot race. It was gross, disgusting, disturbing, putrid, a real stinker ... and an absolute winner.

Anyone who shares stories about frisbeeing nappies, self-gratuitous football commentary and conducts a game of corridor cricket in a library is a genius. See much more of Michael's work at his webpage: http://www.michaelwagner.com.au

Thanks for sharing your stories with us, Michael. You're a champion!

Super Quilts.

Staff and customers were spoilt by the Friends of the Library on Thursday afternoon. A scrumptious lunch was provided in the Community Room. Many feasted on the cheese platter, assortment of soups and accompanying crusty bread. A delectable selection of sweets rounded things off.

This was followed by an engaging and informative talk about quilts by our branch co-ordinator Raelene Draheim. The history of quilts and the various methods of quilting were shared with the audience. Sew, some would say it was a souper afternoon ...