Holiday Reading 2003

New Zealand Information Books, including Poetry and Folktales

Beale, Fleur Red dog in bandit country, a true story as told by Bill Redding to Fleur Beale
Bill Redding, known as Red Dog, worked on construction sites and with explosives in a variety of countries. This book describes a short period in his life when he was working on a dam site in remote Colombia in the 1950s. After flying in the payroll delivery and only losing half of it to bandits, Red Dog takes on explosives work with the construction company where 'safety last' seems to be the motto.
Calman, Ross The Treaty of Waitangi
Cooper, Charles Fiji
A title in the Pasifika series for younger readers.
Cooper, Charles Fiji/Viti
Cooper, Charles Niue
A title in the Pasifika series for younger readers.
Crowe, Andrew The life-size guide to New Zealand wildflowers
Going to hospital: a book for children = Haere ana ki te hohipera: he pukapuka mā ngā tamariki
Gossage, Peter Pania of the reef
Retelling of the well-known story in which Pania, a creature of the sea, falls in love with a young chief.
Hunt, Janet A bird in the hand: keeping New Zealand wildlife safe
Looks at a number of New Zealand's unique creatures, the places where they are safe and some of the people who are working to keep them that way. It includes many endangered species and others that are ancient and/or interesting.
Inglis, Mark To the max
Mark Inglis is a man who lives life 'to the max'. When he was 23 he was trapped in an ice cave near the summit of Mt Cook with fellow climber, Phil Doole for 13 days. Despite both legs needing to be amputated below the knee Mark Inglis has set himself many goals and succeeded.
MacIntyre, Lesieli I. Kupu Tonga
A title in the Pasifika series for younger readers.
Marriott, Janice Yates gardening for kids
A simple introductory book for children aged 6-9, showing them how to plant and grow from seeds.
Olsen, Keith Pick up a pack: a guide to tramping and camping the New Zealand way
Pollard, Simon I am an insect
Riddell, Ae Aorere Toroa: the Royal Albatross
Torckler, Gillian What am I?
Readers are challenged to guess the identity of each animal as they read the rhyming poem that gives clues about the mystery creature. This is followed by interesting facts and a question page to test memory skills.
Trafford, Ian Skateboarding
Trafford, Jan Mountain biking
Trafford, Jan Snowboarding