Recreation

Children’s New Titles July 2011 (arrived in June)

Audio Visual

The nation's favourite children's poems [sound recording].,
Megamind [videorecording (DVD)], directed by Tom McGrath.
Over the years, Megamind has tried to conquer Metro City in every imaginable way. Each attempt is a colossal failure thanks to the caped superhero known as 'Metro Man,' until the day Megamind actually defeats him in the throes of one of his botched evil plans. Suddenly, the fate of Metro City is threatened when a new villain arrives and chaos runs rampant, leaving everyone to wonder if the world's biggest 'mind' can actually be the one to save the day?
Tangled [videorecording (DVD)], directed by Nathan Greno, Byron Howard.
When the kingdom's most wanted--and most charming--bandit Flynn Rider hides in a mysterious tower, the last thing he expects to find is Rapunzel, a spirited teen with an unlikely superpower--70 feet of magical golden hair! Together, the unlikely duo set off on a fantastic journey filled with surprising heroes, laughter and suspense.
Tinker Bell and the great fairy rescue [videorecording (DVD)],
"Years before meeting Wendy and the Lost Boys, Tinker Bell met Lizzy, a little girl with a steadfast belief in the power of pixie dust and the magic land of fairies. During the fairies' summer visit to the flowering meadows of England, two very different worlds unite for the first time and Tink develops a special bond with a curious child in need of a friend. As her fellow fairies launch a daring rescue, Tinker Bell takes a huge risk, putting her own safety and the future of all fairykind in jeopardy"--Container insert.
Bambi [videorecording (DVD)].,
Ballet shoes [videorecording (DVD)], directed by Sandra Goldbacher.
Adopted as babies by Great Uncle Matthew, Pauline, Petrova and Posy lead a sheltered life until the money runs out, and then everybody has to do something to make some more. But what can three small schoolgirls do to help?
Back at the barnyard. Cowman, the uddered avenger [videorecording (DVD)].,
Otis becomes Cowman and, together with his trusty sidekick Ratboy, they fight to protect their animal friends. The evil Gentleman Farmer has stolen the priceless Jurassic Corn Kernel. Otis learns to hypnotize the other animals, but it backfires on him. Freddy might have given into temptation and eaten Peck. With Abby beating him in nearly every event in the Barnyard Olympics, Otis resorts to some sneaky games of his own. When Bessy sees through Otis's fake crop circle prank, he vows revenge.
Ben & Holly's little kingdom. Volume 2, The frog prince and other stories [videorecording (DVD)].,
Captain Mack. Volume five [videorecording (DVD)].,
"Captain Mack's world is truly spectacular, full of bright colours, larger-than-life characters and a generous sprinkling of CGI effects. He is always on the lookout for danger, anytime, anyplace, anywhere! And Sunshine City is where he's going to find it, thanks to naughty characters such as Tracy Trickster, Grabby Crabby and Marty Meddler"--Container insert.
Captain Mack. Volume four [videorecording (DVD)].,
"Captain Mack's world is truly spectacular, full of bright colours, larger-than-life characters and a generous sprinkling of CGI effects. He is always on the lookout for danger, anytime, anyplace, anywhere! And Sunshine City is where he's going to find it, thanks to naughty characters such as Tracy Trickster, Grabby Crabby and Marty Meddler"--Container insert.
Captain Mack. Volume three [videorecording (DVD)].,
"Captain Mack's world is truly spectacular, full of bright colours, larger-than-life characters and a generous sprinkling of CGI effects. He is always on the lookout for danger, anytime, anyplace, anywhere! And Sunshine City is where he's going to find it, thanks to naughty characters such as Tracy Trickster, Grabby Crabby and Marty Meddler"--Container insert.
Jonas. Season 1, Volume 1, Keeping it real [videorecording (DVD)].,
"Get ready to rock the house with Jonas! Kevin, Nick and Joe are three guys facing the same challenges as teenagers all around the world - the only difference is they are also internationally famous rock stars in the band Jonas! Behind the cool clothes and hot guitars, they're just three boys who are living the dream. Experience life through the eyes of the world's most popular trio in the first seven episodes of Season one"--Container insery
Jonas. Season 1, Volume 3, Ready to rock [videorecording (DVD)].,
The dream continues as Kevin, Nick and Joe navigate the halls of high school by day and tear up the stage at night. Get to know what life is really like for the pop world's most famous trio in this laugh-out-loud musical comedy series. When the boys' parents go out of town, their little brother Frankie sets off a chain reaction that results in a massive party and a colossal mess at the Jonas household! Things get even stickier when Mum and Dad decide to come back early, and the guys have to enlist the help of friends and fans alike to try to put the house back together in time.
Mickey Mouse clubhouse. Minnie's masquerade [videorecording (DVD)].,
"Be whoever you want to be! Share the fun and excitement of playing dress-up with Minnie, Daisy, and the whole Clubhouse gang! You're invited to Minnie's Masquerade, a costume party where everyone wins a prize! Help Minnie and Mickey put the finishing touches on their royal crowns, search for 'Sir Goofsalot's' missing shoe and much more. All it takes is a heaping helping of imagination and the right Mouseketools! So get up on your feet and join the costume parade at the ultimate 'mousekerade' ball!"--Container insert.
My friends Tigger & Pooh. Chasing rainbows [videorecording (DVD)].,
"Join your pals from the Hundred Acre Wood as they explore a wondrous world of color, creativity and friendship. Help Pooh and Tigger on a quest to find the tastiest pot of honey at the end of the rainbow. Team up with the Super Sleuths to solve the mystery of Piglet's disappearing crayons, and discover something amazing when you mix colors together! Packed with songs, surprises and excitement, Chasing Rainbows is a vibrant blend of fun for everyone!"--Container.
My friends Tigger & Pooh. Hundred Acre Wood haunt [videorecording (DVD)].,
It's fall, the time of year that is filled with surprises. The gang needs you to use your super-sleuthing skills to answer a few tricky questions and solve some spooky-fun mysteries. Piglet's friends help him overcome his fear of thunder and lightning by playing the Flashidy Freeze game. When a piece of the moon breaks off, Eeyore decides to take a rocket-ship trip to fix it. There's much more excitement in store, so get ready to laugh, play and sing along as you and your friends celebrate the harvest season.
Sonny with a chance. Season 1, Vol. 1, Hello Hollywood! [videorecording (DVD)].,
"Sonny gets her big break when she joins the cast of the wildly popular teen sketch comedy show So Random. Not everyone, however, is thrilled about sharing the spotlight--including Sonny's idol Tawni, and Chad Dylan Cooper, the handsome star of rival show MacKenzie Falls. While playing hilarious characters and trying to make friends with teen actors, Sonny lives her dream and faces up to every challenge with her unique sense of humour!"--Container insert.
Sonny with a chance. Season 1, Vol. 3, Star on the rise! [videorecording (DVD)].,
Maisy. Adventures [videorecording (DVD)].,
Join Maisy the colourful lovable mouse and her friends for fun and adventures. Maisy is a fun, cute mouse whose adventures teach children about everyday activities with delightful animation.
Maisy. Animals [videorecording (DVD)].,
Maisy. Bedtime and other stories [videorecording (DVD)].,
Maisy. Birthday and other stories [videorecording (DVD)].,
Join Maisy the colourful lovable mouse and her friends for fun and adventures. Today is Maisys birthday. Carley the crocodile, Cyril the squirrel and Tallulah the chick come to help her celebrate. Happy Birthday Maisy!
Maisy. Discovers [videorecording (DVD)].,
Maisy, Charley, Tallulah, Cyril and Eddie love to have fun! Join them as they dress up as pirates, do jigsaw puzzles and have an adventure on the way to the park!
Maisy. Garden [videorecording (DVD)].,
Lots of wonderful things are growing in Maisy's garden: fruits, flowers, vegetables, grass, and more!
Maisy. Helps [videorecording (DVD)].,
Maisy, Charley, Tallulah, Cyril and Eddie are always helping each other. Join them as they help Maisy paint her shed, tidy up their mess and play
Maisy. On the go [videorecording (DVD)].,
Come take a ride with Maisy, Charley, Tallulah, Cyril and Eddie as they drive trains, boats, and cars and even fly airplanes!
Maisy. Playtime [videorecording (DVD)].,
It's playtime for Maisy, Charley, Tallulah, Cyril and Eddie! Join in as they play hide and seek, tennis, follow the leader and sardines!
Grimsdon [sound recording], Deborah Abela.
The secret summer of Daniel Lyons [sound recording], Roy Apps.
Warning! Vampires are living next door! [sound recording], Dinah Capparucci.
Flyaway [sound recording], Lucy Christopher.
Saving Mississippi [sound recording], Cornelia Funke.
The TV time travellers [sound recording], Pete Johnson.
The house at Pooh Corner. Volume two [sound recording], A.A. Milne.
Empire of night [sound recording], Justin Somper.
Spider stampede [sound recording], Ali Sparkes.
The kingdom by the sea [sound recording], Robert Westall.
Lily alone [sound recording], Jacqueline Wilson.
Classics of childhood. Volume three, A Christmas collection [sound recording].,
Fireman Sam. Paper plane down and other stories, [sound recording].
The fairy rebel [sound recording], Lynne Reid Banks.
A circus adventure [sound recording], Emily Bearn.
Noddy helps out and other stories [sound recording], Enid Blyton.
Super Soccer Boy and the evil electronic bunnies [sound recording], Judy Brown.
Flossie Teacake's fur coat [sound recording], Hunter Davies.
A calf called Valentine [sound recording] ; &, Valentine's day, Berlie Doherty.
Madeline the mermaid [sound recording], Anna Fienberg.
Madeline the mermaid [sound recording], Anna Fienberg.
Happy Christmas, Hammy the wonder hamster [sound recording], Poppy Harris.
The adventurous snail [sound recording] ; &, The golden goose, Dick King-Smith.
Stopping for a spell [sound recording], Diana Wynne Jones.
The magic princess dress [sound recording], Gwyneth Rees.
The wizard in the woods [sound recording], Jean Ure.
The complete adventures of Blinky Bill [sound recording (MP3)], Dorothy Wall.
The complete adventures of Blinky Bill [sound recording], Dorothy Wall.
Ginger the stray kitten [sound recording], Holly Webb.

Into Reading

Dizzy dinosaurs : silly dino poems, Lee Bennett Hokins ; illustrated by Barry Gott.
Collects humorous poems about dinosaurs, both real and fictional, including the muddy Triceratops, the pilot Pterodactyl, and the dancing Sauropods.
Cats vs. dogs, Elizabeth Carney.
Ever since the first youngster in history had a pet, cats vs. dogs has been a hotly debated issue at recesses and lunch tables worldwide. Which one's better? Smarter?
Grandpa's car, Sue Graves and Garyfallia Leftheri.
Grandpa and Alfie are off to the shops in Grandpa's car, but when Alfie sees the car, he would much rather get the bus.
Baby bear, baby bear, what do you see?, Bill Martin Jr. ; pictures by Eric Carle.
Illustrations and rhyming text portray a young bear searching for its mother and meeting many North American animals along the way in this easy-reader version of the 2007 tale. Includes note to parents and teachers, as well as activities.
Brown bear, brown bear, what do you see?, Bill Martin, Jr. ; pictures by Eric Carle.
Children see a variety of animals, each one a different color, and a teacher looking at them. Includes note to parents and teachers, and related activities.
Panda bear, panda bear, what do you see?, Bill Martin Jr. ; pictures by Eric Carle.
Illustrations and rhyming text present ten different endangered animals in this easy-reader version of the 2003 tale. Includes note to parents and teachers, as well as activities.
Polar bear, polar bear, what do you hear?, Bill Martin, Jr. ; pictures by Eric Carle.
Zoo animals from polar bear to walrus make their distinctive sounds for each other, while children imitate the sounds for the zookeeper. Includes note to parents and teachers, and related activities.
Naggy Aunt Aggy, written by Liss Norton ; illustrated by Michael Garton.
The ghost train, written by Liss Norton ; illustrated by Michael Garton.
When a fair is set up next to Creepy Castle, Skelly and Bony decide to go and have a look...
The perfect pet, written by Liss Norton ; illustrated by Michael Garton.
The unwanted visitor, written by Liss Norton ; illustrated by Michael Garton.
Indiana Jones. The search for buried treasure, written by W. Rathbone.
Trains, Amy Shields.
Billy the kid goes wild, Francesca Simon ; illustrated by Emily Bolam.
Horrid Henry's car journey, Francesca Simon ; illustrated by Tony Ross.
Deadliest animals, Melissa Stewart.
I broke my trunk!, Mo Willems.
Gerald the elephant tells his best friend Piggie a long, crazy story about how he broke his trunk.
Dinosaurs, Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld.

Non-Fiction

Curioddities.,
Offers a collection of brief reports of unusual and noteworthy developments, including a twenty-seven pound rabbit, a hotel made of salt crystals, and tea parties on top of a hot-air balloon.
Enter if you dare, [text, Geoff Tibballs].
A collection of bizarre facts, stories, and photographs featuring strange creatures, places, sports, body oddities, foods, artwork, feats, and adventures around the world.
Big questions : [the answers to life's most perplexing puzzles, written by Laura Buller, Susan Kennedy, Andrea Mills ; illustrations by Tado].
Who cleans dinosaur bones? : working at a museum, Margie Markarian.
Shy spaghetti and excited eggs : a kid's menu of feelings, Marc Nemiroff and Jane Annunziata ; illustrated by Christine Battuz.
Wise at heart : children and adults share words of wisdom, [selected] by Broderick Hartman, Richard Steckel, and Michele Steckel with contributions by Desmond Tutu ... [et. al.].
Gathers statements from children around the world and twenty noteworthy adults--including Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Walter Cronkite, and Frances Moore Lappe--on behaviour, peace and interpersonal relationships, and nature and the environment.
The story of Esther : a Purim tale, retold by Eric A. Kimmel ; illustrated by Jill Weber.
Retells the biblical story of how Esther, a Jewish woman, became queen of Persia and convinced the king to change the law persecuting Jews.
The Lord's prayer, [Richard Jesse Watson ; commentary by Rick Warren].
Presents each line of the Lord's Prayer and explains the meaning behind the words with line-by-line
Prayers for a better world, Sophie Piper, Mique Moriuchi.
Collects prayers of peace and hopefulness for the planet and its people.
Human footprint : everything you will eat, use, wear, buy, and throw out in your lifetime, Ellen Kirk.
"What's your human footprint? Well, it's 13,056 pints of milk; 28,433 showers; 12,888 oranges; 14,518 candy bars; 43,371 cans of soda; and $52,972 worth of clothes, all in one lifetime. And that's just a fraction of the mountain of stuff you'll consume. Think of that times six billion other footprints. Makes you want to step more lightly on the Earth!"--P. [4] of cover.
Playground : listening to stories from country and from inside the heart, compiled by Nadia Wheatley, illustration and design, Ken Searle ; Indigenous consultant, Jackie Huggins.
The great big book of families, Mary Hoffman ; pictures by Ros Asquith.
Features illustrations and descriptions of different types of families and how their lives are similar and different.
Simpson's donkey : a wartime journey to Gallipoli and beyond, written by Peter Stanley ; illustrated by Michelle Dawson.
Based on the most famous animal in Australian history, Simpson's Donkey tells the story of his service during the Gallipoli campaign where for three weeks he was one of several donkeys that Simpson used to carry wounded men down to Anzac Cove. His life before and after Gallipoli is a mystery but Peter Stanley has beautifully imagined the rest.
Who lands planes on a ship? : working on an aircraft carrier, Linda Tagliaferro.
Gulf oil spill, Lynn Peppas.
Green kids, Neil Morris.
Gaia warriors : urgent the fight is on!, Nicola Davies with an afterword by James Lovelock.
Here is a book that takes a clear look at how and why Earth's climate is changing and the ways we can deal with it. Its style is simple and its explanations are compelling, illuminating not only hard facts but also the opinions and potential solutions of scientists all over the world.
Starting school, Caryn Jenner & Arthur Robins.
Our world : Bardi Jaawi : life at Ardiyooloon, [One Arm Point Remote Community School].
Takes readers inside the lives of the children of a remote Indigenous community - lives very different to those experienced by most Australians. The children take readers camping and fishing, share traditional stories and dances, show them how to find a waterhole, track, cook and eat bush tucker and animals such as turtles, crabs, oysters and clams, and make spears, boomerangs, bough shelters and bush brooms.
Many ways to learn : a kid's guide to LD, Judith M. Stern and Uzi Ben-Ami ; illustrated by Carl Pearce.
Provides advice and encouragement for children with learning disabilities, including tips and strategies for succeeding in school, and addresses the social issues children with learning disabilities may face in the classroom and out.
A 19th century railway station, written by Fiona Macdonald ; series created by David Salariya ; illustrated by John James.
Things that go, Anita Ganeri and Mark Bergin.
Information for young readers cocerning automobiles, ships, trains, and other transportation vehicles.
Aesop's fables : a pop-up book of classic tales, paper engineering by Kees Moerbeek ; illustrated by Chris Beatrice & Bruce Whatley.
The town mouse & the country mouse : an Aesop fable, with pictures by Ayano Imai.
The magician's apprentice, illustrated by Alison Edgson.
An illustrated guide to mythical heroes, [written by Anita Ganeri and David West ; designed and illustrated by David West].
Grimms' fairy tales, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm ; introduced by Matt Haig ; illustrations by George Cruikshank.
An illustrated collection of fifty-two traditional tales collected by the Grimm
Rapunzel, [illustrations by] Sarah Gibb ; based on the original story by the Brothers Grimm.
A retelling of the German folktale in which a beautiful girl with long golden hair is kept imprisoned in a lonely tower by a witch.
Death and the underworld, Anthony Horowitz ; illustrated by Thomas Yeates.
Heroes and villains, Anthony Horowitz ; illustrated by Thomas Yeates.
The great big book of monsters, goblins, dragons and giants, John Malam.
Aesop's fables, retold by Fiona Waters, Fulvio Testa.
The Queen's day off, Sheila May Bird ; illustrated by Rupert Van Wyk.
Down by the river : Afro-Caribbean rhymes, games and songs for children, complied by Grace Hallworth ; illustrated by Caroline Binch.
Down by the river, Down by the sea, Johnny break a bottle An' he say is me. I tell Ma, Ma tell Pa, Johnny get a licking, An' a ha! ha! ha! Here is a fun collection of Afro-Caribbean rhymes games and songs, collected by Trinidadian author Grace Hallworth, and brought to life by Caroline Binch's bright and life-like illustrations.
Mother Goose picture puzzles, Will Hillenbrand.
Nursery rhymes are presented in the form of rebuses.
The Orchard book of nursery rhymes for your baby, illustrated by Penny Dann ; foreword by Mary Ann Hoberman.
The cat's pajamas, Wallace Edwards.
A collection of animal portraits will have you buzzing like a bee in this amusing introduction to idioms and eye-spy book. Depicts twenty-six idioms contextualized within a sentence along with illustrations that bring new meaning to each, and includes explanations of the sayings.
English picture dictionary, Catherine Bruzzone and Louise Millar ; illustrations by Louise Comfort and Steph Dix.
French-English picture dictionary, Catherine Bruzzone and Louise Millar ; illustrations by Louise Comfort and Steph Dix ; French adviser, Marie-Therese Bougard.
My first book of French words, Katy R. Kudela ; translator, translations.com.
"Simple text paired with themed photos invite the reader to learn to speak French"--Provided by publisher.
My first book of Italian words, Katy R. Kudela ; translator, Translations.com.
Spanish-English picture dictionary, Catherine Bruzzone and Louise Millar ; illustrations by Louise Comfort and Steph Dix ; Spanish advisor, Diego Blasco Vazquez.
My first book of Hindi words, Katy R. Kudela ; translator, Translations.com.
My first book of Arabic words, Katy R. Kudela ; translator, Translations.com.
"Simple text paired with themed photos invite the reader to learn to speak Arabic."
My first book of Korean words, Katy R. Kudela ; translator, Translations.com.
"Simple text paired with themed photos invite the reader to learn to speak Korean."
My first book of Vietnamese words, Katy R. Kudela ; translator, Translations.com.
Theme parks, playgrounds, and toys, Nicolas Brasch.
Science encyclopedia.,
X-treme x-ray : see the world inside out!, photographs by Nick Veasey.
Discusses how x-rays work, with photographs of x-rays of people as well as objects in nature, sports, and technology, with descriptions and informative facts.
Space, stars, and the beginning of time : what the Hubble telescope saw, Elaine Scott.
Through the eye of the Hubble, the author skillfully guides readers along the evolution of our universe, investigating a question that was once unanswerable: "Where did we come from?"
The night sky : month by month, Will Gater with Giles Sparrow.
13 planets : the latest view of the solar system, David A. Aguilar.
Profiles each of the planets in Earth's solar system, including Pluto, Ceres, Eris, Haumea, MakeMake, the sun, the Oort cloud, comets, and more.
Forces and motion : the perfect exam revision guide, Gerard Cheshire.
Earth matters.,
Volcano alert!, Paul Challen.
Earthquake alert!, Shilpa Mehta-Jones.
All the water in the world, George Ella Lyon and Katherine Tillotson.
Introduces young children to the water cycle with simple text and illustrations.
Flood and monsoon alert!, Rachel Eagen.
Features the science behind these destructive natural disasters and tells how societies around the world cope with their ferocity, covering such topics as the making of a monsoon, famous floods, and types of damage.
Hurricane and typhoon alert!, Paul Challen.
Dinosaurs, Judy Allen and Tudor Humphries.
Flip-o-storic, Sara Ball.
Dinosaur, written by John Woodward ; consultant, Darren Naish.
Evolution, nature and stuff, Glenn Murphy ; illustrated by Mike Phillips.
Rainforests, Andrew Langley.
Presents a heavily illustrated introduction to the rainforests of the world and the plants, animals, resources, and people that are found there, as well as how these valuable areas are threatened by human activity.
The mangrove tree : planting trees to feed families, Susan L. Roth & Cindy Trumbore ; collages by Susan L. Roth.
"A cumulative verse, alternating with additional narrative, describes the ecological and social transformation resulting from the work of Dr. Gordon Sato, a Japanese American cell biologist who made saltwater and desert land productive through the planting of mangrove trees in the tiny African country of Eritrea. Includes afterword, photographs, glossary, and author's sources"--Provided by publisher.
Seashore, Hannah Wilson and Simon Mendez.
An introduction for young readers to plants and animals found near seashores throughout the world.
Animals alive.,
What will life on Earth be like in one hundred years? Which species will be extinct and what new species will we discover? Could Jurassic Park really be created? This title provides the answers to these questions and more as it takes you on a journey through the animal kingdom. Meet endangered species, learn about conservation, and discover what you can do to help keep Animals Alive.
Celebritrees : historic & famous trees of the world, Margi Preus ; illustrated by Rebecca Gibbon.
The 14 trees in this book have earned the title "Celebritrees" for their global fame and significance. Both in fact and in legend, these fascinating trees remind us not only how much pleasure trees bring, but what they can tell us about history.
Everything you need to know about animals, Nicola Davies.
Presents a brief overview of animal life, including types of animals and the ways their bodies are different, their means of locomotion, their food and how they find it, their senses, and how they reproduce themselves.
Orangutans are ticklish : fun facts from an animal photographer, Steve Grubman with Jill Davis.
Presents photographs to fascinate young animal lovers, from the kangaroo's inability to walk backward to the aardvark's voracious appetite for termites.
Animals, Mitchell Symons.
More top trivia in this new series from Mitch Symons! This title includes cool Top Trumps cards to collect with your mates. It's a jungle out there...make yourself a brainbox with funny animal facts such as...why porcupines are so pongy why angry monkeys fling their poo at each other why ostriches pee on their own legs and how many hearts a squid has.
Who scoops elephant poo? : working at a zoo, Margie Markarian.
If you like to be around animals large and small, then a job at a zoo might be right for you. Read this book to discover what types of fun and messy jobs are found at a zoo, including zoo keeper, animal handler, and stall mucker.
Animal eggs : an amazing clutch of mysteries & marvels!, Dawn Cusick & Joanne O'Sullivan.
Explores the different types of animal eggs, from insects to reptiles, fish, and birds, and describes how different adult animals care for their eggs and the strange places they place them.
Lizards in the sky : animals where you least expect them, Claire Eamer.
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Color-changing animals, Valerie Yaw.
Can we save the tiger?, Martin Jenkins ; illustrated by Vicky White.
The tiger is just one of thousands of animals -- including the ground iguana, the white-rumped vulture, and the partula snail -- currently in danger of becoming extinct, joining the dodo, the marsupial wolf, the great auk, and countless others we will never see again.
Life-size aquarium : dolphin, orca, clownfish, sea otter, and more : an all-new actual size animal encyclopedia, editorial supervisor of Japanese edition, Teruyuki Komiya ; photographer, Toshimitsu Matsuhashi ; Japanese translation by Junko Miyakoshi ; English language adaptation by Barbara Hauley Kempe.
Introduces young readers to nineteen different marine animals including a leafy sea dragon, a luna lionfish, a humphead wrasse, two different varieties of penguins, a sea turtle, a jellyfish, and more.
African animal alphabet, Beverly Joubert and Dereck Joubert.
Presents alphabetically arranged entries describing animals that live in Africa, including cheetahs, elephants, lions, and
Spiders, Sally Morgan.
"Discusses the life of spiders and profiles different species, along with providing facts about habitat, diet, hunting practices, and more."
What to expect when you're expecting larvae : a guide for insect parents (and curious kids), Bridget Heos ; illustrated by Stephane Jorisch.
An introduction to how insects give birth and care for their young.
Creepy crawlies, Mitchell Symons.
Bugs by the numbers : facts and figures for multiple types of bugbeasties, Sharon Werner and Sarah Forss.
Provides readers with facts about bugs and other creepy-crawlers while introducing the concept of numbers and counting.
How bees make honey, Louise Spilsbury.
Introduces bees, describing the different types of bees that live in a hive, how they make honey, and how the honey is collected by beekeepers.
Amazing aquarium, Terry Jennings.
Sharks, Jen Green.
"Discusses the life of sharks and profiles different types of sharks, along with providing facts about habitat, diet, hunting practices, and more. Also includes records on
Mysteries of the Komodo dragon : the biggest, deadliest lizard gives up its secrets, Marty Crump.
Describes how scientists tracked, studied, and escaped the Komodo dragon and tells the true story of the world's deadliest lizard.
Snakes, Jen Green.
"Discusses the life of snakes and profiles different species, along with providing facts about habitat, diet, hunting practices, and more."
Alligators and crocodiles, Sally Morgan.
"Discusses the life of alligators and crocodiles and profiles different types of each, along with providing facts about food, shelter, habitat, and more. Also includes records on alligators and crocodiles"--Provided by publisher.
Olivia's birds : saving the Gulf, Olivia Bouler.
Eleven-year-old Olivia Bouler has dran and illustrated a brief guide to endangered birds in an effort use book sales to contribute to the clean-up expenses for the oil contamination of the Gulf of Mexico.
Bird paradise, Terry Jennings.
Hatch!, Roxie Munro.
Read about several types of birds and their different eggs and nests.
Eagles, Sally Morgan.
"Discusses the life of eagles and profiles different types of eagles, along with providing facts about food, shelter, habitat, and more. Also includes records on eagles."
Mammal kingdom, Terry Jennings.
You just can't help it! : your guide to the wild and wacky world of human behaviour, Jeff Szpirglas ; [Josh Holinaty, illustrator].
Relates tips and facts about human behaviour, including the five senses, emotional reactions, verbal and nonverbal communication, and the intricacies of human interaction.
Whales and dolphins, Judy Allen and Mike Bostock.
The secret world of whales, Charles Siebert ; illustrated by Molly Baker.
Tigers, Sally Morgan.
"Discusses the life of tigers and profiles different types of tigers, along with providing facts about habitat, hunting practices, diet, and more. Also includes records on
Wolves, Jen Green.
"Discusses the life of wolves and profiles different species of wolves, including where they live, what they eat, and more. Provides facts and records on wolves."
Bears, Jen Green.
"Discusses the life of bears and profiles different types of bears, along with providing facts and records on bears."
Polar bears, Mark Newman.
Explores the world of the polar bear.
Ollie the orangutan : come on a great adventure with me and learn about me and my family, Jan Latta.
A true-to-life story about the endangered Orangutan, "Man of the forest". Discover where they live, what they eat, and how they survive. Jan Latta is the author and photographer of True to Life Books. To create the books she follows animals every day, taking photographs and writing about them in their natural habitats in Africa, China, Borneo, India, and Australia. With true-to-life photos and a simple text, Jan has captured amazing moments of endangered animals in the wild. You can also read about her adventures in the Diary of a Wildlife Photographer book.
Human body, [created by Basher ; written by Dan Green].
From armpits to zits : the book of youcky body bits, written by Paul Mason ; illustrated by Mike Gordon.
Human body, Mitchell Symons.
Human Body, written by Richard Walker.
Interactive 3-D animations bring this fact-packed book to life to show you how the human body. Make a skeleton run, watch the heart beat, and see a mouthful of food move through the digestive system.
The puberty book, Wendy Darvill & Kelsey Powell.
Survivor kid : a practical guide to wilderness survival, Denise Long.
It hurts when I poop! : a story for children who are scared to use the potty, written by Howard J. Bennett ; illustrated by M.S. Weber.
A young boy with a stomach ache visits the doctor and learns about how the body digests food and gets rid of waste, which makes him more comfortable with using the toilet.
Russell's world : a story for kids about autism, Charles A. Amenta III ; illustrated by Monika Pollak.
Build your own mini golf course, lemonade stand, and other things to do, Tammy Enz.
"Provides children with instructions and tips on how to build structures for a variety of activities"--Provided by publisher.
Build your own periscope, flashlight, and other useful stuff, Tammy Enz.
Get all tied up : tying knots, Carla Mooney.
"A fun look at the knot's place in history, sailing, fishing and sports. Illustrations and instructions provided to learn how to tie ten different types of knots and what the knots can be used for. Glossary, additional resources and index"--Provided by publisher.
Build your own fort, igloo, and other hangouts, Tammy Enz.
Build your own car, rocket, and other things that go, Tammy Enz.
Flight, written by Andrew Nahum.
Traces the history and development of aircraft from hot-air balloons to jetliners, and includes information on the principles of flight and the inner workings of various flying machines.
Who walks in space? : working in space, Linda Tagliaferro.
How to build a prize-winning robot, Joel Chaffee.
This book introduces robotics competitions that involve robots competing against one another, performing designated tasks to win a prize and explains that competitions are won by simple ideas that work and by skills that go beyond engineering and science such as teamwork and ability for testing.
Robots through history, Jeri Freedman.
Learn about the history of robotics, from the earliest machines of ancient Greece to modern humanoid robots used by NASA.
Watch me grow! : a down-to-earth look at growing food in the city, written by Deborah Hodge ; photographed by Brian Harris.
Examines gardens in the city and other places to grow food, herbs and to raise animals.
Ready, steady, grow!,
Stable, Ted Lewin.
The history of Kensington Stables in Brooklyn, New York City.
Fire dog heroes, Linda Bozzo.
"The text opens with a true story of an arson dog, and then it explains the history of the arson K-9 team and the training methods used to transform an ordinary dog into a canine hero."
Guide dog heroes, Linda Bozzo.
"The text opens with a true story of a guide dog, and then it explains the history of guide dogs and the training methods used to transform an ordinary dog into a canine hero"--Provided by publisher.
Police dog heroes, Linda Bozzo.
"The text opens with a true story of a police dog, and then it explains the history of the K-9 unit and the training methods used to transform an ordinary dog into a canine hero"--Provided by publisher.
Search and rescue dog heroes, Linda Bozzo.
"The text opens with a true story of a search and rescue (SAR) dog, and then it explains the history of the SAR K-9 team and the training methods used to transform an ordinary dog into a canine hero"--Provided by publisher.
Service dog heroes, Linda Bozzo.
"The text opens with a true story of a service dog, and then it explains the history of service dogs and the training methods used to transform an ordinary dog into a canine hero"--Provided by publisher.
Therapy dog heroes, Linda Bozzo.
"The text opens with a true story of a therapy dog, and then it explains the history of the therapy dog and the training methods used to transform an ordinary dog into a canine hero"--Provided by publisher.
Amazing dog facts and trivia : a canine compendium of tail-wagging trivia, Ryan O'Meara.
Doggy whys, Lila Prap.
Humorous answers to questions about dogs plus factual information about dog behaviour and dog breeds.
How did that get in my lunchbox? : the story of food, Chris Butterworth ; illustrated by Lucia Gaggiotti.
The best part of a young child's day is often opening a lunchbox and diving in. But how did all that delicious food get there? Who made the bread for the sandwich? What about the cheese inside? Who plucked the fruit? And where did the chocolate in that cookie get its start? From planting wheat to mixing flour into dough, climbing trees to machine-squeezing fruit, picking cocoa pods to stirring a vat of melted bliss, here is a clear, engaging look at the steps involved in producing some common foods. Healthy tips and a peek at basic food groups complete the menu.
The Usborne little book of chocolate, Sarah Khan ; illustrated by Stephen Lambert ; designed by Kate Rimmer ; digital manipulation by Keith Furnival ; consultant, Amelia Rope ; edited by Kirsteen Rogers.
Kids' first cook book, Helen Drew and Angela Wilkes.
Junior MasterChef Australia : the cookbook. Volume 1.,
A monster cookbook : simple recipes for kids, Sarah L. Schuette.
"Provides instructions and close-up photos for making a variety of simple snacks and drinks with a monster theme"-- Provided by publisher.
A pirate cookbook : simple recipes for kids, Sarah L. Schuette.
"Provides instructions and close-up photos for making a variety of simple snacks and drinks with a pirate theme"-- Provided by publisher.
A princess cookbook : simple recipes for kids, Sarah L. Schuette.
A tasty breakfast, Rita Storey.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Eating a good breakfast will give you the energy to concentrate throughout the morning. 'Plan, prepare and Cook: A Tasty Breakfast' is full of great recipes to help you start the day in the right way. They include a fruit smoothie, real porridge, your very own muesli, the perfect boiled egg and fruit pancakes. The 'Plan Prepare and Cook' series has brilliant step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions so that you will soon be creating your very own delicious food. Learn basic techniques, find out about the equipment you need, and pick up lots of helpful hints and tips along the way.
A tasty main meal, Rita Storey.
What shall we cook today? : more than 70 fun and easy recipes for kids to make, with recipes by Linda Collister ... [et al.].
Kids love to get messy and help out when you're whipping up a cake. Next time the children are at a loose end, turn to this book and help them pick out one of the fun and easy recipes to make. The book is divided into seasons, with all sorts of snacks, main courses, desserts and, of course, sweet treats to put a smile on everyone's face. Spring lends itself to snacks and light mains, like Salmon filo parcels and Creamy spinach pasta, as well as bakes like Sticky cinnamon buns - perfect for the school lunchbox. Summer is all about celebrating fresh beans, juicy berries and the warm weather, so the kids will enjoy making their own Pea and parmesan risotto, Raspberry shortcake and Sweet plum focaccia. When autumn comes and there is more time to spend indoors, it's the perfect season to have fun making pasta - children will delight in making different pasta shapes. Help them make Tuna ravioli and Belly button pasta parcels stuffed with pumpkin, or get the baking tins out and bake a scrumptious Lemon drizzle loaf. When the nights draw in, comfort food, indulgent bakes and festive treats are often on the menu. Cheesy grissini and Christmas spice cookies will keep the kids busy and happy, and make them forget all about the television! With more than 70 delicious recipes for children up to ten to make, it won't be long before they wake up asking: 'what shall we cook today?'.
A tasty lunch, Rita Storey.
By lunchtime your body has used up the food you ate for breakfast. Lunch refuels your body until it is time for your evening meal. But planning a variety of lunches is not always easy. This book gives you lots of ideas for hot and cold home and packed lunches. Recipes include tasty tortilla wraps, omelette slices, vegetable soup and lunch box puddlings such as crispy chocolate cakes. The 'Plan Prepare and Cook' series has brilliant step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions so that you will soon be creating your very own delicious food. Learn basic techniques, find out about the equipment you need, and pick up lots of helpful hints and tips along the way.
Tasty drinks and snacks, Rita Storey.
Wardrobe, Laura Torres.
Become an explorer : make and use a compass, Dana Meachen Rau.
"Includes the history of the development of navigational tools including the compass. Sections include a step-by-step project of making a functioning compass at home and then using the compass for orienteering activities. Glossary, additional resources and index"--Provided by publisher.
Lego Harry Potter : building the magical world, written by Elizabeth Dowsett.
Playing the shape game, Anthony Browne with Joe Browne.
How to draw princesses, written by Catherine McCafferty.
Explains how to draw the princesses from Disney movies.
Drawing dragons and other cold-blooded creatures, Steve Beaumont.
Drawing griffins and other winged wonders, Steve Beaumont.
Drawing Kraken and other sea monsters, Steve Beaumont.
Drawing the minotaur and other demihumans, Steve Beaumont.
Drawing unicorns and other mythical beasts, Steve Beaumont.
Drawing werewolves and other gothic ghouls, Steve Beaumont.
Learn to draw your favourite Disney Pixar characters.,
ReMake it! : recycling projects from the stuff you usually scrap, Tiffany Threadgould.
Room, Laura Torres.
Crafty projects for your bedroom.
Recyclo-gami : 40 crafts to make your friends green with envy!, crafts by Laurie Goldrich Wolf ; photos by Bruce Wolf.
What can you make out of your old bits of paper, leftover pieces of yarn, or not-so- brand-new cartons and containers? Craft your own purse out of playing cards, whip up a scrapbook made of cereal boxes, or a dollhouse from an empty juice carton! Tweens and teens can start crafting using the easy to follow instructions and photographic directions the smart way. All crafts are made out of materials that many of us find just lying around the house or sitting on the curb waiting to be tossed in a landfill. Overpriced decor, fashion, and gifts are out, and recyclable crafts are in!
365 things to do with paper and cardboard, Fiona Watt ; designed and illustrated by Erica Harrison & Antonia Miller ; additional designs and illustrations by Emily Beevers.
Paper airplanes. Level 3, Pilot, Christopher L. Harbo.
Fun & funky knits, Betty Junor.
Knitting for children : 35 simple knits kids will love to make, Claire Montgomerie.
Teach your children all the basics of knitting with this easy-to-follow guide. Claire Montgomerie shares the secrets of her successful knitting classes that show little ones how to create their own toys, accessories and clothes.
The Sing! book 2011.,
Cars 2 : the essential guide, written by Steve Bynghall.
Who rolls through fire? : working on a movie set, Mary Meinking.
Spot it again! : find more hidden creatures, Delphine Chedru ; [translated from the French by Scott Auerbach].
"A seek-and-find book with cutouts and flaps to lift"--Cover.
Hide and seek animals, [written by Sarah Davis and Dawn Sirett].
Thousands of things to spot, Gillian Doherty ; illustrated by Teri Gower.
This is a bumper, fun-packed puzzle book bursting with over 8,000 things to spot. It combines "1001 Monster Things to Spot", "1001 Wizard Things to Spot", "1001 Things to Spot in Fairyland", "1001 Pirate Things to Spot", "1001 Things to Spot in the Sea", "1001 Bugs to Spot", "1001 Things to Spot on the Farm" and "1001 Things to Spot in the Town". Bright, busy scenes provide plenty of material for both readers and pre-readers to talk about. Simple text and eye-catching illustrations combine to help children develop skills in reading, counting, matching and identification.
Adventures in Puzzleworld, Susannah Leigh ; illustrated by Brenda Haw.
I spy an egg in a nest, riddles by Jean Marzollo ; photographs by Walter Wick.
Epic climbs : Eiger, K2, Everest, McKinley, Matterhorn, John Cleare.
Presents stories of epic climbs and the pioneers that found the way to high-altitude summits.
Wheels of change : how women rode the bicycle to freedom (with a few flat tires along the way), Sue Macy.
Explore the role the bicycle played in the women's liberation movement.
Humphrey's ha-ha-ha joke book, [Betty G. Birney].
Doctor jokes, compiled by Pam Rosenberg ; illustrated by Mernie Gallagher-Cole.
Holiday jokes, compiled by Pam Rosenberg ; illustrated by Mernie Gallagher-Cole.
Simple jokes and riddles about common holidays.
Space jokes, compiled by Pam Rosenberg ; illustrated by Mernie Gallagher-Cole.
Around the world on eighty legs, Amy Gibson ; illustrated by Daniel Salmieri.
Learn about various animals found in different parts of the world.
The great migration : journey to the North, Eloise Greenfield ; illustrated by Jan Spivey Gilchrist.
Describes the period of the 20th century when many African Americans left the South to make better lives for themselves in the northern states.
Oh, how Sylvester can pester! : and other poems more or less about manners, Robert Kinerk ; pictures by Drazen Kozjan.
Wacky characters introduce the idea of simple etiquette in a collection of poems.
Birds of a feather, poems by Jane Yolen ; photgraphs by Jason Stemple ; foreword by Donald Kroodsma.
Poetry about birds plus facts about and photographs of birds.
Sharing the seasons : a book of poems, selected by Lee Bennett Hopkins ; illustrated by David Diaz.
A collection of 48 poems, 12 for each of the seasons.
A child's book of poems : all through the year, illustrations by Fran Evans.
Phil Carradice, Gillian Clarke, Catherine Fisher, Francesca Kay, Christine Kinsey, Frances Thomas are the six stylish poets who conspire with magical illustrator Fran Evans to highlight those special moments all through the year--from January to Christmas.
History, Mitchell Symons.
Medieval life, written by Andrew Langley ; photographed by Geoff Brightling & Geoff Dann.
An illustrated look at various aspects of life in medieval Europe, covering everyday life, religion, royalty, and more.
First geography encyclopedia, written and edited by Wendy Horobin and Caroline Stamps.
The Titanic disaster, Peter Benoit.
Describes the ill-fated maiden voyage of the Titanic, a luxury liner claimed to be "unsinkable" that was destroyed after colliding with an iceberg, killing over one thousand passengers onboard.
Epic voyages : Magellan, Cook, Shackleton, Heyerdahl, Chichester, Robyn Mundy, Nigel Rigby.
Recounts the stories of five epic mariners who set off on some of the greatest ocean journeys ever undertaken and introduces the challenges of life at sea.
Student world atlas.,
Lost boy : the story of the man who created Peter Pan, Jane Yolen ; illustrated by Steve Adams.
Brief biography of the Scottish writer who created the story of Peter Pan, as well as other works of literature.
Night flight : Amelia Earhart crosses the Atlantic, Robert Burleigh ; paintings by Wendell Minor.
An account of Amelia Earhart's dangerous 1932 flight across the Atlantic Ocean from Newfoundland to Ireland, in which she survived bad weather and a malfunctioning airplane. Includes a brief biography of the aviator.
Amelia lost : the life and disappearance of Amelia Earhart, Candace Fleming ; lettering by Jessica Hische.
Tells the story of Amelia Earhart's life - as a child, a woman, and a pilot - and describes the search for her missing plane.
Elizabeth I : the people's queen : her life and times : 21 activities, Kerrie Logan Hollihan.
The watcher : Jane Goodall's life with the chimps, Jeanette Winter.
This book traces out the life and career of Jane Goodall as a watcher of English fauna to her adult work as scholar of animal behaviour in Africa.
Marco Polo : history's great adventurer : being an account of his travels, 1270-1295, written by Clint Twist.
Travel along the Silk Road to medieval China with Marco Polo as your guide. Meet the warlord Kublai Khan and sail through pirate-infested seas in search of riches beyond measure. Including booklets, foldouts, and maps, as well as excerpts from The Travels of Marco Polo, this beautifully illustrated volume illuminates the adventures of history's greatest storyteller.
Who do you think you are? : be a family tree detective, Dan Waddell.
Who are you and where did you come from? These are just two of the questions that this deluxe novelty book will help you to answer. Find out all about your family history - how to start your research, questions to ask, how to decipher old photographs and how to read a census. Packed with facts, tips and internet links.
An Egyptian pyramid, written by Jacqueline Morley ; series created by David Salariya ; illustrated by John James and Mark Bergin.
Ancient Egypt, Miranda Smith ; [illustrations by Roger Stuart, Steve Weston, Peter Bull Art Studio].
Presents a heavily illustrated introduction to the people, culture, history, and religion of ancient Egypt, as well as the artifacts and structures that they left behind.
Digging for Troy : from Homer to Hisarlik, Jill Rubalcaba and Eric H. Cline with illustrations by Sarah S. Brannen.
Recounts the lost city of Troy and the efforts it took to rediscover it.
On a medieval day : story voyages around the world, Rona Arato ; illustrated by Peter Ferguson.
Collects nine stories of children living in the Middle Ages, including a Chinese bride's wedding day, an English squire's experiences at a tournament, and a Spanish apprentice to a Jewish carpenter during the Inquisition.
The Normandy beaches, Brian Williams.
The story of Britain, Patrick Dillon ; illustrations by P.J. Lynch.
The history of Britain is a story of kings and queens, battles and truces, discoveries and inventions, expansion and diplomacy. From William the Conqueror's arrival in 1066 to the end of the twentieth century, The Story of Britain celebrates the rich diversity of a people and culture, as well as the events, good and bad, that have shaped Britain, and the world, over the past thousand years. Royals, commoners, warriors, and scientists have all had parts to play, and each of their stories is told here for a young audience. Timelines summarize each era in a quick-view format between each section, while bite-size chapters and full-color plates make this history easy to pick up and hard to put down.
Booms, busts and bushfires : 1973-, Jackie French ; illustrations and cartoons by Peter Sheehan.
Who reached the South Pole first?, Sheila Griffin Llanas.
Follows the stories of Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott, as they race across Antarctica toward the South Pole.
Frozen secrets : Antarctica revealed, Sally M. Walker.
Introduces Antarctica, presenting the history of its exploration and the current research efforts underway to investigate its geography, climate, and fossils of the past, and monitor the effects of global warming on its glaciers.

Older Fiction

I, Emma Freke, Elizabeth Atkinson.
Growing up near Boston with her free-spirited mother and old-world grandfather, twelve-year-old Emma has always felt out of place but when she attends the family reunion her father's family holds annually in Wisconsin, she is in for some surprises.
Love potions, written by Gilson ; illustrated by Clarke ; colour work, Cerise ; [translator, Jerome Saincantin].
Riding star, Stacy Gregg.
There's more backstabbing and drama as loyalties are tested to the limit in the third episode of the high life at elite riding school, Blainford Academy. Georgie tests her skills on the polo field in the latest from the author of the Uk's bestselling pony series 'Pony Club Secrets'. Georgie Parker has come out on top after her first term at Blainford 'All-Stars' Academy. But after excelling in the showjumping ring can Georgie outclass her rivals on the polo pitch too? And is Kennedy Kirkwood out to cause trouble again? Find out in the latest instalment of Blainford gossip, drama and horse-riding hijinks!.
The trouble with May Amelia, Jennifer L. Holm ; illustrated by Adam Gustavson.
Living with seven brothers and her father, who thinks girls are useless, a thirteen-year-old Finnish American farm girl is determined to prove her worth when a enterprising gentleman tries to purchase their cash-strapped family settlement in Washington State in 1900.
One dog and his boy, Eva Ibbotson ; illustrated by Sharon Rentta.
When lonely, ten-year-old Hal learns that his wealthy but neglectful parents only rented Fleck, the dog he always wanted, he and new friend Pippa take Fleck and four other dogs from the rental agency on a trek from London to Scotland, where Hal's grandparents live.
The Rogue Crew, Brian Jacques ; illustrated by Sean Rubin.
The murderous and evil Razzid Wearat and his crew of vermin are on a mission to seize Redwall Abbey for themselves, and Abbot Thibb and his Redwallers must defend their home with the help of the hares of the Longpatrol and the Rogue Crew of sea otters.
Inside out & back again, Thanhha Lai.
Through a series of poems, a young girl chronicles the life-changing year of 1975, when she, her mother, and her brothers leave Vietnam and resettle in Alabama.
Wild wings, Gill Lewis ; illustrated by Yuta Onoda.
Callum becomes friends with Iona, a practically feral classmate who has discovered an osprey, thought to be gone from Scotland, on Callum's family farm, and they eventually share the secret with others, including Jeneba who encounters the same bird at her home in Gambia.
Caddy's world, Hilary McKay.
Hilary McKay revisits the Casson family, but this time with a difference ...Go back in time ...Caddy is 12, grappling with school, best friends, first boyfriends, younger siblings and the unexpected arrival of one baby Permanent Rose who has arrived in the world a little sooner than expected. While baby Rose lies in critical condition in hospital, life goes on in the unpredictable, colourful Casson household ...
The Dalton cousins, Morris & Goscinny ; [translator, Luke Spear].
The throne of fire, Rick Riordan.
Carter Kane and his sister must prevent the chaos snake Apophis from breaking free in a few days' time or the world will come to an end. To have any chance of battling these Forces of Chaos, the Kanes must revive the sun god Ra.
The dragon's apprentice, Dugald A. Steer ; illustrations by Nick Harris.
The Romeo and Juliet code, Phoebe Stone.
During World War II, eleven-year-old Felicity is sent from London to Bottlebay, Maine, to live with her grandmother, aunt, uncle, and a reclusive boy who helps her decode mysterious letters that contain the truth about her missing parents.
Lost and found : 3, Shaun Tan.
Three stories explore how we lose and find what matters most to us, as a girl finds a bright spot in a dark world, a boy leads a strange, lost being home, and a group of peaceful creatures loses its home to cruel invaders.
The case of the terrible T. rex : (and other super-scientific cases), Michele Torrey ; illustrated by Barbara Johansen Newman.
Fifth-grade sleuths and science experts Drake and Nell solve four challenging cases involving a werewolf at a campsite, a faked Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, a talking oven, and a polluted stream full of dead fish.
The door in the forest, Roderick Townley.
While trying to outwit the soldiers who are occupying their small town, fourteen-year-old Daniel, who cannot lie, and Emily, who discovers she has magical powers, are inexplicably drawn to a mysterious island in the heart of the forest where townsfolk have been warned never to go.

Picture Books

At night.,
Focuses on baby night-time animals. This book lets you discover who loves to burrow underground, who has enormous ears and who is very smelly.
Baby's first bedtime.,
Bouncy baby : a first lift-the-flap book.,
This is a fun interactive lift-the-flap book. Begin Smart[trademark] is an outstanding developmental read-and-play programme for babies aged six to twelve months. Each book in the series includes a list of skills aided by the book & the different abilities at each age level. It is aimed at children aged up to 1 year old. Baby loves more! More tickles, more kisses, more peek-a-boo, more bouncing...more read to me! Parents and children will have a great time sharing more of everything with this fun interactive board book and the fun 'lift-the-flaps'. Underneath are all the fun things that babies like to do, encouraging them to explore and learn for themselves.
In the wild.,
Discover who loves munching on tasty bamboo, who uses their ears to keep cool, and who stays hidden in the water, in this adorable book on baby wild animals.
Spring : touch and feel.,
Presents vocabulary of objects typically found during springtime with full-color photographs representing each object.
Summer.,
Textured pictures and simple text introduce the concept of summer, including such things as beaches, sun hats, and swimming.
Itsy Mitsy runs away, Elanna Allen.
When a little girl decides to run away, her father helps her pack.
We love bears, Catherine and Laurence Anholt.
Everyone loves bears! Come on a fun-filled trip to Teddy Bear Town in this fabulous rhyming adventure all little one will love.
No sleep for the sheep!, written by Karen Beaumont ; illustrated by Jackie Urbanovic.
A sheep wants nothing but to go to sleep in the big red barn on the farm, but each time he closes his eyes, another animal moos or neighs or peeps to come in.
Gypsy day on the farm, Jennifer Beck ; [illustrated by] Lisa Allen.
Gypsy day marks an important date in the New Zealand farming calendar where many farming families (and their stock) move from one property to another. In this story a young boy describes what it is like to move house and a whole herd of cows on the same day. First person recount. Includes brief factual information. Suggested level: Junior, primary.
Are you awake?, Sophie Blackall.
Persistent young Edward has many questions for his sleepy mother, many of which are answered, "Because it's night time."
Octopus opposites, written by Stella Blackstone ; illustrated by Stephanie Bauer.
Creatures big and small introduce pairs of opposites.
Such a beautiful orange!, Nadine Brun-Cosme ; Oliver Tallec ; translated by Claudia Bedrick.
When Little Wolf does not return after chasing an orange that Big Wolf has tossed to him, Big Wolf begins to worry about all the things that might have happened to his friend.
This book belongs to Aye-Aye, Richard Byrne.
I can help, David Hyde Costello.
When a duck gets lost and a monkey helps him find his way, it starts a chain reaction in which all the young animals help each other solve their problems.
The cloud, Hannah Cumming.
Everyone has fun in art class except for one little girl who doesn't draw anything until a classmate figures out a way to make her smile.
Big rig bugs, Kurt Cyrus.
Insects resemble heavy equipment as they clean up some litter.
The voyage of turtle Rex, Kurt Cyrus.
Follows the life of a giant prehistoric sea turtle.
Cat secrets, Jef Czekaj.
Hip & Hop, don't stop!, Jef Czekaj.
A rabbit and a turtle defy convention when they team up to win a rap music contest in spite of their differences.
Little Chicken's big day, Katie Davis and Jerry Davis.
Little Chicken is tired of being told what to do by Big Chicken, but when they become separated he misses all of the clucking.
1 baby, 2 cats, 3 trucks : my counting book, David Diehl.
Illustrates the concept of numbers by showing the appropriate number of objects, from one baby to ten toes.
Animal actions, Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler.
Colours, Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler.
Freddie and the fairy, Julia Donaldson, Karen George.
Numbers, Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler.
Opposites, Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler.
Rrralph, Lois Ehlert.
The narrator describes discovering how Ralph the dog can talk, appropriately saying words such as "roof," "rough," "bark," and "wolf."
Shout! Shout it out!, Denise Fleming.
Mouse invites the reader to shout out what he or she knows as they review numbers, letters, and easy words.
Bee & Bird, Craig Frazier.
In this wordless picture book, a bumblebee and a bird embark on a travel adventure.
Mudkin, Stephen Gammell.
While playing outside on a rainy day, a little girl peers into a puddle and sees Mudkin, who invites her to become his queen.
Little bee, Edward Gibbs.
A new series of picture books to launch the brand new imprint from Templar Publishing: Brubaker, Ford and Friends. Edward Gibbs is an exciting new artist for Templar with a bold, colourful illustration style. This title features a large gatefold flap on the final spread. The chase is on! Follow Little Bee as he flees from the hungry frog, who in turn flees from the scary snake, who in turn flees from the mean mongoose, and so on until a whole host of creatures are running around in one big circle. The surprise ending brings you right back to the beginning when you realise that a hunter is fleeing from the little bee.
Ant and grasshopper, written by Luli Gray ; illustrated by Giuliano Ferri.
In this variation of the old tale of the ant who gathers food for winter, and the grasshopper who does not prepare, there is an unexpected ending.
Hamilton's handstand, Dave Hackett.
Holly and her amazing handstanding dog, Hamilton, are due to appear at the big talent show at Holly's school. Holly has told EVERYBODY about it. Only one problem, what if Hamilton doesn't do handstands? Ages 4+. Holly and her amazing handstanding dog, Hamilton, are due to appear at the big talent show at Holly's school. Holly has told EVERYBODY about it. Only one problem, what if Hamilton doesn't do handstands?
Perfect square, Michael Hall.
A perfect square that's perfectly happy is torn into pieces, punched with holes, crumpled, and otherwise changed, but finds in each transformation that it can be something new, and just as happy.
Trucks, [text by Paula Hannigan ; illustrations by Shannon Chandler ; animation created by Jeffrey Charles Cole and Shannon Chandler].
Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to different trucks and what they do, in a book with movable pictures.
ABC dinosaurs, American Museum of Natural History ; [written and illustrated by Scott Hartman].
From Apatosaurus to Zupaysaurus, the 26 dinosaurs in this board book will help preschoolers learn their ABCs. Developed in conjunction with paleontologists at the American Museum of Natural History, it features extra-large letters and bright, detailed illustrations of the dinosaurs (many on display in the Museum)
The wicked big toddlah goes to New York, Kevin Hawkes.
A Maine couple and their gigantic toddler take a trip to New York City, where despite his size, the "wicked big toddlah" becomes
Warduff and the corncob caper, Mat Head.
Warduff the cat helps the animals of Corncob Farm outwit a wily fox.
Spring is here, Will Hillenbrand.
Excited that spring has finally arrived, Mole tries--unsuccessfully--to wake up Bear, but then he comes up with the perfect plan.
Puffin Peter, Petr Horacek.
Hooray for summer!, Kazuo Iwamura.
Mick, Mack, and Molly get caught in a sudden summer thunderstorm, and when they run for cover to a safe, dry cave, they meet new friends.
Rain and shine : touch & feel, [illustration by Alison Jay ; edited by Emma Goldhawk].
Wheels and wings : touch & feel, [illustration by Alison Jay ; edited by Emma Goldhawk].
This is the next title in touch and feel series using Alison Jay's trademark crackle-glazed artwork. It explores the theme of transport through hands-on interaction with a texture on every spread and on the cover. Transport of all kinds zooms to life beneath readers' fingertips in Touch and Feel: Wheels and Wings. Readers can prod a squishy hot-air balloon, feel the rough wood of a rowing boat or the smooth wings of an aeroplane, stroke a galloping horse's mane or a racing car's bonnet and touch a yacht's sail. This is the next in a series of touch and feel books that present Alison Jay's perenially popular artwork in an exciting new format.
Bear with me, Max Kornell.
A boy at first is angry when his parents suddenly welcome a giant bear named Gary into their family, but eventually he and Gary learn to get along.
Tell me the day backwards, Albert Lamb ; illustrated by David McPhail.
As he gets into bed, Timmy Bear asks his mother to play a game with him in which they remember everything he did during the day, but in reverse order.
The secret box, Barbara Lehman.
A young schoolboy from the early twentieth century hides a candy box with secret instructions in the floorboards of his boarding school for future generations of schoolchildren to find and follow to a mysterious hidden place. Story without words.
Red wagon, Renata Liwska.
When Lucy gets a new red wagon she wants to play with it immediately, but first she must use it to bring vegetables home from the market for her mother.
Pepi sings a new song, Laura Ljungkvist.
Pepi the parrot goes exploring and discovers a whole wide world of new words to sing about.
Chamelia, Ethan Long.
Chamelia loves to stand out and often wears outrageous outfits, but eventually she learns to shine in other ways.
The croaky pokey, Ethan Long.
Frogs sing and do their own version of the Hokey Pokey.
The pirate of kindergarten, George Ella Lyon ; illustrated by Lynne Avril.
Ginny's eyes play tricks on her, making her see everything double, but when she goes to vision screening at school and discovers that not everyone sees this way, she learns that her double vision can be cured.
Baby says "moo!", written by JoAnn Early Macken ; illustrated by David Walker.
A cumulative, rhyming tale of a baby who sees many animals while out with her family, only one of which makes her favourite sound.
When I woke up I was a hippopotamus, Tom MacRae, Ross Collins.
Kitty Cat, Kitty Cat, are you going to sleep?, Bill Martin Jr. and Michael Sampson ; illustrated by Laura J. Bryant.
A young cat is distracted by many things while getting ready for bed at night.
Waiting for later, Tina Matthews.
Even though Nancy is big, one day she feels small. She asks her mum, brother, cousin, aunt and grandfather to play with her. They?re all busy and inevitably reply, ?Later.? So Nancy climbs a tree in her backyard to wait for later, and imagines playing the games her family doesn?t have time for. When later arrives, it?s her family who wonder where Nancy?s got to.
Me Jane, Patrick McDonnell.
Holding her stuffed toy chimpanzee, young Jane Goodall observes nature, reads Tarzan books, and dreams of living in Africa and helping animals. Includes biographical information on the prominent zoologist.
Bulldog's big day, Kate McMullan ; pictures by Pascal Lemaitre.
While looking for a job, Bulldog tries being a firefighter, a window washer, a sign painter, and a bookseller before finding just the right job for himself.
The things I love about family, Tracey Moroney.
There are so many things to love about family. Feeling nurtured, loved, accepted and safe... makes me feel good about being me!
Things I love about friends, Trace Moroney.
Presents a celebration of things children love to do with friends. Sharing ideas, interests, feelings, fun times and learning how to be a good friend. Includes notes for parents and caregivers. Suggested level: junior.
Whose house?, [written by Fiona Munro ; illustrated by Jo Garden].
One two that's my shoe, Alison Murray.
The honeybee man, Lela Nargi ; pictures by Kyrsten Brooker.
Fred, a beekeeper whose hives are on the roof of his Brooklyn, New York, apartment building, tends his bees and distributes their honey to his neighbours. Includes facts about bees and beekeepers.
Wow! Ocean!, Robert Neubecker.
When Izzy and her sister Jo travel from the mountains to the ocean they find a wealth of things to be excited about.
That's how!, Christoph Niemann.
A very imaginative boy answers a girl's questions about how different kinds of vehicles work.
Goldie and the three hares, Margie Palatini ; illustrated by Jack E. Davis.
When Goldilocks, running from the three bears, falls down a rabbit hole and hurts her foot, a family of hares tries to help but she proves to be a very loud, demanding, and tenacious guest.
Shiny touch animals, Debbie Powell.
Colours, [Roger Priddy & Robert Tainsh].
Numbers, [Roger Priddy & Robert Tainsh].
Good night, sleep tight : a book about bedtime, Emma Quay, Anna Walker.
When Panda, Owl, and Sheep go camping, they find that only one has a comfortable sleeping bag.
Seven fathers, retold by Ashley Ramsden ; illustrated by Ed Young.
A lone traveler, tired, hungry, and cold, finds a house and asks for a room for the night, but the old man to whom he speaks refers him to his father, and that man to his father, until he is finally rewarded for his efforts by the eldest.
A ball for Daisy, Chris Raschka.
A wordless picture book about all the fun a dog can have with her ball.
A day with the animal doctors, Sharon Rentta.
Windows with birds, Karen Ritz.
A cat adjusts to its new home in an apartment, high above the ground, after living in a house.
Fox and hen together, Beatrice Rodriguez.
In this sequel to The chicken thief, the chicken goes on an adventure when the refrigerator is empty and finds a surprise when returning home. A story without words.
This plus that : life's little equations, Amy + Krouse + Rosenthal = writer ; Jen + Corace = artist.
Simple arithmetical equations show how big and small moments add up in life.
Peekaboo Moo, [written by Mandy Ross] ; illustrated by Kate Merritt.
"Peekaboo Moo!" is a lovely first lift-the-flap book for babies and young toddlers. Turn each page to find a farmyard animal hidden under a flap. Read the funny, rhyming text and try to guess which animal is hidden! There is a mirror on the last page, so baby can have the excitement of finding themselves in the picture! The classic game of peekaboo is brought to life in this gorgeous book, perfect as a gift for babies and young children.
Tony Baloney, Pam Munoz Ryan & illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham.
Tony, a macaroni penguin, is a middle child with very exasperating siblings, and although he never looks for trouble, it often finds him.
Animals, [graphics and text by David Salariya].
Where's Walrus?, Stephen Savage.
In this wordless picture book, follow Walrus on a happy-go-lucky spree through the big city, as he tries on different hats to disguise himself from the chasing zookeeper.
The little puddle, Axel Scheffler.
The super scooter, Axel Scheffler.
City numbers, words by Joanne Schwartz ; pictures by Matt Beam.
Do you know which ones will grow?, Susan A. Shea ; paintings by Tom Slaughter.
Farm, [written by Dawn Sirett and Sarah Davis].
I'm not, not drawn by Pam Smallcomb ; not written by Robert Weinstock.
A young girl discovers that best friends can enjoy and do well at different things as long as they are good at being
Icky little duckling, Steve Smallman ; Tim Warnes.
One day, Mr Rabbit finds a smooth, speckly, perfect thing in the woods, and takes it back to his neat, tidy burrow. But this perfect thing is not quite what he thinks ... Suddenly, CRACK! out hatches an icky, sticky duckling! Mr Rabbit does not want something icky and sticky in his lovely burrow, but the little duckling has other ideas ...
The inside tree, Linda Smith ; illustrated by David Parkins.
When Mr. Potter decides to bring both his dog and a tree inside to share his cozy house, there are unexpected repercussions.
The little red pen, written by Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel ; illustrated by Janet Stevens.
When a little red pen accidentally falls into the waste basket while trying to correct papers all by herself, the other classroom supplies must cooperate to rescue her.
Silly doggy!, Adam Stower.
Charming, funny, beautifully illustrated this is an hilarious picture book that will resonate with dog lovers, both adults and children, as they read it together. It is full of visual jokes and it comes complete with a fold-out poster When Lily looks out of her bedroom window, she gets the best surprise ever - a doggy! But this is no normal doggy, this is actually an escaped bear. Lily's adventure with doggy is told through a poster Lily has made, advertising that she's found a lost dog. Sadly a zookeeper comes to collect Doggy. But the next day, Lily has another fantastic surprise and Lily's sadness turns to joy as she sees'kitty' an escaped tiger in her garden.
Come to me, my chickadee!, Carol Thompson.
Bedtime for monsters, Ed Vere.
Baby's first year!, Rick Walton ; pictures by Caroline Jayne Church.
In rhyming text, the milestones of Baby's first year are celebrated.
The naughty fairy's naughty surprise, Nick Ward.
In a quiet corner of the palace garderns - POP! - a little tadpole is born. But what will be be when he grows up? This fun and brightly illustrated fable won't fail to raise a smile! The perfect bedtime treat!
Bedtime bunnies, words and pictures by Wendy Watson.
Bunnies scamper, scurry, splash, zip, and snuggle as they get ready for bed.
Hooray for Amanda & her alligator!, words and pictures by Mo Willems.
Amanda and her alligator have lots of fun together, but when Amanda's grandfather buys her a panda, Alligator must learn to make new friends.
Button boy, Rebecca Young, Sue deGennaro.
Banjo loves collecting buttons. Some he finds way up high, and others he finds low and buried beneath leaves and twigs. It's amazing how many buttons you can find when you're looking! A book about a boy and his buttons, and how the search for one thing can lead to the delightful discovery of another.

Younger Fiction

Van Gogh and the sunflowers : a story about Vincent van Gogh, Laurence Anholt.
Despite the derision of their neighbours, a young French boy, Camille, and his family befriend the lonely painter, Vincent Van Gogh, who comes to their town, and begin to admire his unusual paintings.
Cheeky Chimpanzees!, written by Sally Grindley ; illustrated by Alex Paterson.
Hungry bears!, written by Sally Grindley ; illustrated by Alex Paterson.
Emma Dilemma, the nanny, and the best horse ever, Patricia Hermes.
Emma's happy summer of soccer camp with best friend Luisa and visits to Rooney, the beloved old horse at the nearby stables where Annie the nanny helps out, changes when she discovers that Rooney is being sold and Luisa has some unhappy news.
In trouble with PC Poodle, written by Rose Impey ; illustrated by Melanie Williamson.
In trouble with Susie Soapsuds, written by Rose Impey ; illustrated by Melanie Williamson.
The cat that walked by himself : and other stories, Rudyard Kipling.
That's dangerous!, Pittau & Gervais ; [translated by Laura Ross].
Shows many of the things that are dangerous to do.
That's disgusting!, Pittau, Gervais ; [translated by Laura Ross].
That's mean!, Pittau, Gervais.
Shows many of the ways that kids are mean to others.
Death Valley, Shoo Rayner.