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PICTURE BOOKS
Rewa Finds His Wings
Illus Jo Thapa Raupo 2008 9781869780425 Pb $18.99 Rewa hates his job and all he can think about is being a bird so his mother sends him to see a tohunga who lets him become a bird, but he must come back to earth quickly or he will forget how to be a person. He does this three times - as a piwaiwaka (fantail), kereru and a tui, when he finally decides that this is how he is happiest. 5-10..
Torckler, Gillian
The Stuck There Forever Boat
Illus Bruce Potter Picture Puffin 2008 9780143502692 Pb $18.99 A story inspired by the effect global warming is having on Tuvalu which is slowly sinking into the ocean. Tama lives on a small island but the coral is dying and the salt water is appearing in the gardens - they will have to leave their island to survive. 4+.
Willy’s Dad
HarperCollins 2007 9781869506315 Pb $18.99 Willy has a sensible mum but his dad is not quite so normal and Willy is used to being embarrassed by his dad’s boundless enthusiasm. When Mum has to go on a business trip, Dad is in charge and things get completely out of control. Cartoon style illustrations with plenty to entertain adults as well as the children. 3-8.
Willy’s Grandpa
HarperCollins 2008 9781869507381 Pb $18.99 Willy loves his Grandpa Pop. He tells funny stories and has a cool cat. But Grandpa Pop is coming to the end of his long life and there are sad times ahead for Willy. He’s about to discover that while some sadness is inevitable, it’s no match for a lifetime of love.4-8.
Do Your Ears Hang Low?
Scholastic 2012 Pb & CD $26 A classic childhood singalong with lots of verses you might not know already, illustrated with zany animal characters and a surprise that brings the reader into the book. Illustrations in 2B pencil, watercolour and acrylic paints. Song on CD. 3-8.
There’s a Hole in my Bucket
Scholastic 2011 9781775430469 Pb & CD $19.5 An old favourite given an uproarious visual treatment and accompanied by classic Topp Twins recording. Everyone will be able to sing along and laugh at the antics of Eliza (a duck) and Henry (a goat). 3-8.
Tu’akoi, Feana
Jonah’s First Day
Illus Samantha Asri Scholastic 2010 9781869439200 Pb $19.50 Jonah is excited to be starting at kindy but when he gets there he’s scared so the next day Grandad comes too and has fun helping Jonah overcome his fear. Simple illustrations in Photoshop and Corel Painter convey the friendly environment. 3-5. Also in te reo Maori.
Lest We Forget
Illus Elspeth Alix Batt Scholastic 2011 9781869439873 Pb $19.5 Scholastic 2011 9781775430216 Hb $31 Tyson doesn’t understand why Mum and Poppa want to go to the Anzac Dawn Parade. Why would you celebrate war? But then they tell him about the soldiers in his family and he sees another side of the story. Also in te reo Maori. 6-10.
Tulloch, Scott
Moose on the Loose
HarperCollins 2013 9781869506834 Pb $19.99 If you could have any pet in the world what would it be? Willy can think of all kinds of cool pets he’d like to have but they’re all too big, too small, too smelly or too extinct! But there’s one pet Willy can’t live without and that’s the amazing Mr Moose! Mr Moose lives in Willy’s bedroom and has a special job that only Willy knows about.
Willy’s Mum
HarperCollins 2007 9781869506827 Pb $19.99 Willy thinks his mum is pretty perfect in spite of the tales his dad tells, but there’s no denying the truth when the photo album comes out and reveals the secrets of her past. 3-8.
Uncle Anzac Kapai and the Highway Robbers
Random House 1998 9781869413446 Pb $16.99 Kapai and his companion visit the glaciers where they meet some very cheeky kea and learn that crime doesn’t pay.
Kapai and the Kauri Trees
Random House 1995 9781869412630 Pb $16.99
Kapai Bungy Jumps
Random House 1995 9781869412647 Pb $16.99
Kapai Goes Whale Watching
Random House 1995 9781869412623 Pb $16.99 Kapai and his mates go whale watching and a whale gives them a ride with his water spout.
Kapai in the City of Sails
Random House 1996 9781869413088 Pb $16.99 Kapai and his mates visit Auckland where they see the boats sailing in the harbour and decide to make their own boat from their bus.
Kapai Tackles Rugby
Random House 2006 9781869417857 Pb $16.99 Learn the basic rudiments of rugby in a fun, light-hearted way with Kapai and his friends.
Kapai’s Thermal Adventure
Random House 2005 9781869416850 Pb $16.99 Kapai and his friends explore Rotorua discovering geysers, bubbling mud pools, hangi food, the native forest walking tracks and the soothing hot pools.
Kapai’s Kiwi Holiday
Random House 2005 9781869417444 Pb $19.99 A special 10th birthday edition bumper book, celebrates Kiwiana, Christmas and Kapai and his mates. It is longer than the previous books. Rhyming text. Glossary of Maori words at the back.
Illus Duncan West Phantom Tree House 2012 9780986457166 Pb w flaps $19.99 Sam goes to Lucy’s school. He is a bit different to the other children but Licy thinks he’s interesting and invites him to her birthday party. Sam has a good time there and Lucy learns more about him, but then he becomes unwell.
Warren, Louisa
Illus Richard Gunther
Four Bad Boys
Papawai Press 2007 9780958280631 Pb $13.99 The story of four bad boys in the school yard told in rhyming text. 4-7.
Papawai Press 2007 9780958280648 Pb $13.99 An unwanted couch finds a home and happiness. 4-7 .
Warren, Louisa & Leong, Linley Ruffystuff
Illus Richard Gunther Papawai Press 2007 9780958280600 Pb $13.99 Combined read-aloud and interactive poetry book, including the story of Ruffy and an alligator that gets stuck in an elevator. 4-7
Watson, Joy
Illus Wendy Hodder
Grandpa’s Cardigan
Scholastic 1993 9781869432263 Pb $19.50 Grandpa agrees that he needs a new cardigan but can’t find the right one. When he does find the perfect cardy Grandma’s in for a surprise. 3-7. Also in te reo Maori.
Grandpa’s Cat
Scholastic 2006 9781869437128 Pb $19.50 Grandpa’s cat is missing. They search everywhere for it but there is no sign, until they hear a miaow from way up high. 3-7. Also in te reo Maori.
Grandpa’s Shed
Scholastic 2003 9781869435622 Pb $19.50 Grandpa has decided it’s time to clean out his shed, but every day brings him a new challenge to distract him from his task. Also in te reo Maori. 3+.
Grandpa’s Shorts
Scholastic 2001 9781869435073 Pb $19.50 Grandma doesn’t want Grandpa to wear his horrible old shorts to the beach, but baggy shorts and a Hawaiian shirt turn out to be surprisingly trendy. Also in te reo Maori.
Grandpa’s Slippers
Scholastic 1989 97818643677 Pb $19.50 Grandma buys Grandpa a new pair of slippers but he refuses to part with his old comfortable pair. Also in te reo Maori.
Weakley, Emma
Jack and the Beanstalk
Random Static 2010 9780473159948 Pb $19.95 A quirky take on the classic fairytale. Pen and ink illustrations.
Webley, Kate Frank’s Goat
Illus Jenny Young Kotuku Publishing 2002 9780908947249 Pb $13.50 Based on a true story. A humorous tale set in Seatoun that features a very young entrepreneur. 6-8.
Werohia (Paewai, Candice)
Feeling Sad
Illus Vonnie Sterritt The Maketu Tuna
Waiariki, Kerehi
The Maketu Waitebait
Verroken, Sarah Walker Books 2008 9781921150692 Hb $31.99 First published in Belgium 2007. Duck is sad but his friends are encouraging. As each friend appears they bring colour to the woodcut illustrations. 3+.
Taramea Publishing 2009 9780473151171 Pb $19.99 Mr Tuna presides over Kaituna River. He’s a slimy creature who only thinks of food and his favourite food is whitebait. Our whitebait friends could be in trouble. 4+.
Where’s Koro’s Hat?
Taramea Publishing 2008 9780473134570 Pb $19.99 Whitey, Tere and Freddy are three whitebait friends from Maketu, heading for the Kaituna River. On the way they encounter an eel and have to rescue Freddy before they can lead the rest of the whanau to their destination. Painterly and colourful illustrations with anthropomorphised creatures. 4+.
Illus Brian Gunson Huia Publishers 2010 9781869693978 Pb $16 Koro wants to go fishing but can’t find his hat. He asks everyone in the household while his grandson helps him get all the fishing gear ready and eventually tells Koro that a bird has made his hat Copyright © 2013 Silvertone
Illus Phil Dron TightWriters 2006 9780473113988 Pb $19.99 A monster-under-the-bed story from the monster’s point of view. 3-8.
Mr Leong’s Little Brown Couch
Sam Pyar
HarperCollins 2009 9781869507398 Pb $19.99 Piggy Pogget wants to go outside and explore the big wide world. He wants to eat lots of yummy yummy corn. But instead poor Piggy Pogget has to stay inside and eat porridge and peas for breakfast. Yuk! Then one day Farmer Pants leaves the gate open by mistake and Piggy Pogget gets his wish. But can a little piggy have too much of a good thing? 3-7.
Little Monster and Little Boy Ugly
Papawai Press 2007 9780958280617 Pb $13.99 The story of four little girls as their friendship comes unstuck on their way to school. Rhyming text. 4-7.
Vasan, Shalesh
Piggy Pogget
Wan, Jin
Four Little Girls
Traditional
Illus Jenny Cooper Sung by Topp Twins
into a nest in the tree, but luckily Koro has a new hat. Illustrations subtly include details that identify the family as Maori. 3-8. Also available in Maori.
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