Storylines: Children’s Literature Foundation of New Zealand Notable New Zealand Books 2009

Christchurch City Libraries lists literary prize winners and links to catalogue searches, but we may not hold copies of all titles mentioned.

The list of Notable Books was established in 1999 to reflect the wide-ranging achievements of New Zealand authors and illustrators. It appears in February each year. The CLFNZ Notable Books list allows for the inclusion of picture books with offshore illustrators as well as anthologies.

2009

Picture books

Herbert, the Brave Sea Dog: Robyn Belton. Craig Potton Publishing
The Apple: Ben Brown, illustrated by Tracy Duncan. Puffin
Kei te Pehea Koe? How Do You Feel?: Tracy Duncan. Puffin
Every Second Friday: Kiri Lightfoot, illustrated by Ben Galbraith. Hodder Children’s Books
Piggity-Wiggity Jiggity Jig: Diana Neild, illustrated by Philip Webb. Scholastic
The Seven Stars of Matariki: Toni Rolleston-Cummins, illustrated by Nikki Slade-Robinson. Huia
Roadworks: Sally Sutton, illustrated by Brian Lovelock. Walker Books
The Were-Nana: (Not a Bedtime Story): Melinda Szymanik, illustrated by Sarah Nelisiwe Anderson. Scholastic

The judging panel also made special mention of Bubble Trouble by Margaret Mahy, illustrated by Polly Dunbar (Frances Lincoln Children’s Books). Margaret’s poem has been in print for many years and therefore not eligible for inclusion in the list. However the panel considers “Bubble Trouble” to be a treasure for New Zealand children.

Jack by Mike and Esther Fitzpatrick, illustrated by Bruce Madden (JacksBooks) also received a special mention for its design and production values.

Junior fiction

Five (and a Bit) Days in the Life of Ozzie Kingsford: Val Bird, illustrated by Rebecca Cundy. Random House
Night Hunting: Deborah Burnside, illustrated by Jeff Fowler. Puffin
Big Fish, Little Fish: Melanie Drewery. Raupo
Payback: Michelle Kelly. Scholastic
Old Drumble: Jack Lasenby. HarperCollins
Thornspell: Helen Lowe. Alfred A. Knopf
Land of Promise: The Diary of William Donahue, Gravesend to Wellington, 1839-40 Lorraine Orman. Scholastic: Why I Hate School by Michael Fatarsky
Kris Stanhope. Scholastic: Freaky Fish
Feana Tu’akoi, illustrated by Eleanor Meecham. Puffin

Young adult fiction

Juno of Taris: Fleur Beale. Random House
The 10 PM Question: Kate De Goldi. Longacre Press
The Tomorrow Code: Brian Falkner. Walker Books
Scorched Bone (Chronicles of Stone, book 1): Vince Ford. Scholastic
Gool: Maurice Gee. Puffin Books
Shadow of the Mountain: Anna Mackenzie. Longacre Press

Non-fiction

Piano Rock: A 1950s Childhood: Gavin Bishop. Random House
High-tech Legs of Everest: Mark Inglis with Sarah Ell. Random House
Let’s Get Art: Children Look at Contemporary New Zealand Art: Brad Irwin, illustrated by John Ward Knox. Random House
Juicy Writing: Inspiration and Techniques for Young Writers: Brigid Lowry. Allen and Unwin
Atoms, Dinosaurs & DNA: 68 Great New Zealand Scientists: Veronika Meduna & Rebecca Priestley. Random House
Back and Beyond: New Zealand Painting for the Young and Curious: Gregory O’Brien. Auckland University Press
Learn to Skateboard with Luka - Ko te Akonga ki te Papa Retireti i te Taha o Luka Lee and Errol Petra, translation by Tokikapu Peta. Raupo: How to Make a Piupiu
Leilani Rickard. Raupo