Recreation

New Titles Children’s February 2013 (arrived in January)

Audio Visual

Arrietty [videorecording (DVD)], directed by Hiromasa
Bananas in pyjamas. The very special jelly [videorecording,
Carnival of the animals [sound recording] : a parade of kids’,
Cartoon Network presents 8 Xmas crackers [videorecording,
Christmas for children [sound recording] : 60 sing-a-long
Christmas story. 2 [videorecording (DVD)]
Moonbeans and the shining star [sound recording]
My neighbour Totoro [videorecording (DVD)]
Precious and the mystery of Meerkat Hill [sound recording]
The five lost aunts of Harriet Bean [sound recording]
The young persons guide to the orchestra [sound recording],
We didn’t mean to, honest! [sound recording]
You’re a bad man, Mr Gum! [sound recording]
Dorothy the dinosaur’s beach party! [videorecording (DVD)].,
Kiwi Flyer [videorecording (DVD)], directed by Tony Simpson.
Raa Raa the noisy lion. Great big noise [videorecording (DVD)].,
True ghost stories [sound recording], Terry Deary.
The dog who saved the holidays,
It’s a sun soaked holiday season for the Bannister family as they travel to Southern California to stay with Aunt Barbara, who surprises them with a new puppy named Eve. Everyone is smitten with Eve, except for the Bannister’s dog, Zeus, who sees what a mischievous animal she is when no one else is around. After deciding to run away, Zeus sees Ted and Stewey, two thrifty thieves, trying to break into the family home while the Bannisters are at church. It’s up to Zeus and his newest sister Eve to join together to save the holidays for their family.
The war of the buttons [videorecording (DVD)], directed by Yann Samuell.
In this French farce, two gangs of ragamuffin boys battle it out for the buttons on their clothing until one leader gets the idea to send his boys into the fray naked. Set in post-war rural France, this comedy about friendship and betrayal shows what it takes to become a real hero.
Celebration! [sound recording], the Wiggles.
Fireman Sam. Ready for action [videorecording (DVD)].,
Merry Christmas! [videorecording (DVD)], Nickelodeon.
Cartoon Network Presents 8 Xmas Crackers (DVD)],
Deck the halls with lots of laughs and get ready to ring in thefestive season with 8 Christmas episodes of your favourite Cartoon Network shows. Your Christmas cheer-o-meter will be so cranked so high after seeing this DVD that you might want to change your first name to Rudolph!
The dotty dalmatian [sound recording], Anna Wilson.
The Sherwood hero [sound recording], Alison Prince.
The Spook’s blood [sound recording], Joseph Delaney.
Next [sound recording].,
Alexander McCall Smith.,
Well before Precious Ramotswe founded her Number One Ladies’ Detective Agency, as an eight-year-old girl she was already solving mysteries. Here in this delightful, new, enchanting tale for children, we see how the young Precious became the crafty and intuitive private investigator we all know and love!
The worst thing about my sister [sound recording], Jacqueline Wilson.
Being a sister isn’t always easy but what’s the very worst thing about your sister? Marty and her sister Melissa couldn’t be more different. Marty loves her Converse trainers, playing football, hiding in her secret den and helping her dad with his DIY. But Melissa loves Justin Bieber and all things pink, girly and pretty. The sisters can manage to live together, despite their occasional scraps but then Mum tells them they have to share a room. For Marty, having to share her bunk beds and lose her private sanctuary turns out to be the very worst thing about having a sister. But the girls soon discover that being too close for comfort can have unexpected consequences, and when an accident happens, the sisters realise they are closer than they thought.
Castle.,
Meet Jax and her magical moon cat! Jax loves being with Moonbeans, her magical moon cat. But when he announces he’s on a mission to cheer up stroppy starlet, Ruby-Rose, Jax is dismayed. Ruby-Rose behaves like she’s better than everyone else just because she goes to stage school. But Moonbeans knows Ruby-Rose is putting on an act.
Swindells.,
Froglet Pond is under attack, and The Outfit are furious. They are not the only ones who will suffer if the pond is filled in. What about all the wildlife that lives there? It’s up to The Outfit to stop the plans and save the pond, by fair means or foul!
Arrrgh! Slimosaur! [sound recording], Alan MacDonald.
Genie in training [sound recording], Ciaran Murtagh.

Into Reading

Fire in the forest!, Samantha Brooke ; illustrated by Kenny Kiernan.
Forest firefighters have many important jobs to do! Not only do they teach visitors about fire safety and prevention, they stand ready to put out a wildfire at any time! With helicopters, hoses, and all the tools of the trade, LEGO City Forest Firefighters keep the city safe.
Brickbeard’s treasure, written by Hannah Dolan.
Introduces Captain Brickbeard’s ship, his trusted crew, and his adventures to find and protect his treasure.
Stick man, Julia Donaldson ; illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
The fabulous and utterly original story of Stick Man, by the creators of ‘The Gruffalo’, is now available in this fantastic read-alone format. This Early Reader edition contains the complete classic story and pictures, but in a pocket-book format, and with a clearer typeface and layout to support children who are gaining confidence in reading.
All hands on deck!, Marilyn Easton ; illustrated by Kenny Kiernan.
The LEGO crew takes to the sea, manning harbors, ships, docks, tug boats, and cranes.
The three frilly goats fluff, Adam and Charlotte Guillain and Phil Littler.
Hopscotch Twisty Tales combine carefully controlled text levels and word counts with highly entertaining and original stories, perfect for children starting to read independently.
Too many tutus, Jane O’Connor ; cover illustration by Robin Preiss Glasser ; interior illustrations by Ted Enik.
When Nancy’s class hosts a swap-and-shop, Nancy finds the perfect tutu, but her mother tells her she already has too many tutus.
Doctor Foster went to Gloucester, retold by Russell Punter ; illustrated by David Semple ; reading consultant, Alison Kelly.
An extended version of a funny, traditional rhyme, enriched with delightfully quirky illustrations by David Semple. Join the amiable Doctor as he tours around England, experiencing erractic weather wherever he goes.
Rapunzel and the billy goats, written by Hilary Robinson ; illustrated by Simona Sanfilippo.
Rapunzel is trapped in a high tower by a wicked troll. The three billy goats want to help her but the troll won’t let them cross the bridge! A handsome prince rides by on his horse. Will he be able to help the trapped princess?
3, 2, 1, liftoff!, Sonia Sander ; illustrated by the Artifact Group.
Lego astronauts board the space shuttle and set to work exploring space.
All aboard!, [by Sonia Sander].
A crane, a fork lift, and other vehicles and machines load cars onto the train in preparation for a trip to Lego City.
Calling all cars!, Sonia Sander ; illustrated by Mada Design.
The bank is being robbed! Who will solve the crime?
Fire truck to the rescue!, Sonia Sander ; illustrated by MADA Design.
There’s a fire in LEGO city! The fire fighters and the fire truck are on the way. They can save the day.
Help is on the way!, Sonia Sander ; illustrated by MADA Design.
Jessie’s dog is missing. Who can help her find him?
Ready for takeoff!, Sonia Sander ; illustrated by Mada Design.
Readers discover how airplanes get ready for takeoff.
Look out below!, Michael Anthony Steele ; illustrated by Kenny Kiernan.
Workers mine for gold in Lego City.

Non-Fiction

My iPad for kids, Sam Costello.
My iPad for Kids is here to help your kids (and you!) get the most out of your iPad2, iPad 3rd or 4th generation, or iPad mini running iOS 6. Using full-colour, step-by-step tasks, My iPad for Kids walks step-by-step through learning how to use your iPad for home, school, and just for fun!
Big questions from little people and simple answers from great minds, compiled by Gemma Elwin Harris.
Many of the questions children ask in the course of growing up can stump even the best educated adult: Why can’t l tickle myself? Are we all related? Who named all the cities? Do aliens exist? What makes me me? Is it okay to eat a worm? Who invented chocolate? If the universe started from nothing, how did it become something? How do you fall in love? Who is God? How do chefs get ideas for recipes? Why are some people mean? This charming and informative collection has been compiled from schoolchildren’s actual questions, which are answered by the world’s greatest experts, including Mary Roach, Richard Dawkins, Philip Pullman, Bear Grylls, David Eagleman, Philippa Gregory, Noam Chomsky and Mario Batali.
Xtreme illusions.,
Seeing is believing. But what if you simply can’t believe your eyes? Dive into another dimension and experience the eye-boggling and brain-twisting extremes of these awesome optical illusions. This mind-bending collection of visual puzzles will amaze your friends, mystify your family and even blow your own mind!
Don’t pick on me : help for kids to stand up to & deal with bullies, Susan Eikov Green.
A collection of thirty-seven short activities to help children cope with bullying.
More improving comprehension : for ages 10-11, Andrew Brodie.
Each book features 15 comprehension passages. Each passage is accompanied by three differentiated comprehension worksheets one sheet aimed at lower ability pupils, one aimed at the middle range and one for higher ability. It is envisaged that teachers may well end up using two of the three worksheets with each child as progress is made.
More improving comprehension : for ages 5-7, Andrew Brodie.
Differentiated photocopiable worksheets at three ability levels with CD-ROM of worksheets as PDFs.
More improving comprehension : for ages 7-8, Andrew Brodie.
Each book features 15 comprehension passages. Each passage is accompanied by three differentiated comprehension worksheets one sheet aimed at lower ability pupils, one aimed at the middle range and one for higher ability. It is envisaged that teachers may well end up using two of the three worksheets with each child as progress is made.
More improving comprehension : for ages 8-9, Andrew Brodie.
Each book features 15 comprehension passages. Each passage is accompanied by three differentiated comprehension worksheets - one sheet aimed at lower ability pupils, one aimed at the middle range and one for higher ability. It is envisaged that teachers may well end up using two of the three worksheets with each child as progress is made.
More improving comprehension : for ages 9-10, Andrew Brodie.
Each book features 15 comprehension passages. Each passage is accompanied by three differentiated comprehension worksheets - one sheet aimed at lower ability pupils, one aimed at the middle range and one for higher ability. It is envisaged that teachers may well end up using two of the three worksheets with each child as progress is made.
The fairy-tale princess : seven classic stories from the enchanted forest, Su Blackwell ; retellings by Wendy Jones.
This beautiful collection of seven classic fairytales is organized around the theme of the fairytale princess. Each fairytale emerges from the page through a series of intricate paper sculptures cut from the pages of one of seven books, one for each of the fairytales in the collection. Each fairytale has its own particular visual flavour: for example, the story of “Sleeping Beauty” is blue and dreamy, while “The Princess and the Pea̶l; is green and summery.
Little Red Riding Hood, [Lari Don, Celia Chauffrey & Imelda Staunton].
A little girl meets a wolf in the forest on her way to visit her grandmother.
Puss in Boots, Jerry Pinkney.
A clever cat wins for his master a fortune and the hand of a princess.
Robin Hood, Nicky Raven ; illustrated by Anne Yvonne Gilbert.
In this fresh interpretation of the legend of Robin Hood, venture into Sherwood Forest with a band of rebel outlaws fighting against injustice and corruption. A richly illustrated treat for those familiar with Robin Hood and newcomers to the tale alike.
Little Red Riding Hood : a pop-up book, Julia Seal ; paper engineering by Sam Ita.
Little Red Riding Hood knows about the dangers lurking in the dark woods, but she is ready for the danger awaiting her at Granny’s house? This delightful retelling of a classic fairytale offers fresh new illustrations and suprising pop-up features which will delight young and old.
Hinemoa raua ko Tutanekai/ te kaituhi ko Piatarihi Tui Yates, Aunty Bea ; ko nga pikitia ataahua na Kat Quin Merewether ; ko Rodger Cunningham te tangata tino kaha mo nga waiata.,
Presents the legend Hinemoa raua ko Tutaneka in an illustrated book with a CD inserted inside back cover. Retells the love story of Hinemoa and Tutanekai, who found a way to be together in spite of the obstacles placed in their way. Suggested level: junior, primary.
A crackle of crickets : a compilation of insect collective nouns.,
A culture of bacteria, a flock of lice, a colony of ants: these are some of the insect collective nouns you may already know. But have you heard of a loveliness of ladybirds, a clew of worms or a bike of hornets? Then turn the pages of this book to discover a collection of lesser-lnown and sometimes more fanciful ones.
A shiver of sharks : a compilation of aquatic collective nouns.,
A school of whales, a pod of dolphins: these are some of the aquatic collective nouns you may already know. But have you heard of a congregation of crocodiles or a battery of barracudas? Then turn the pages of this book to discover a collection of lesser-known and sometimes more fanciful ones.
Cool science tricks : 50 fantastic feats for kids of all ages, Daniel Tatarsky.
As we all know now, the geeks have inherited the earth and, it’s official, science is now cool! With Cool Science you can learn 50 amazing science-related tricks to impress friends at parties or down the pub or for teaching your children too! That’s 50 awesome new ways to make 50 new friends. This action-stuffed book is for action-man men who love to experiment with peculiar physics, mind-boggling biology, crazy chemistry and want to learn more fascinating factoids than you can shake a Bunsen burner at. Just some of the tricks barely contained within the book are Smoking Fingers!, Cola can-can!, Visible Sound Waves!, Disappearing Coins and the trick where you achieve the impossible with just a piece of paper! And many, many more!
Island : a story of the Galapagos, Jason Chin.
An island is about to be born. In time will become the home of plants and animals that exist nowhere else on Earth. This book is the biography of a Galapagos island from birth, through adolescence, to adulthood, and beyond.
The book of perfectly perilous math, Sean Connolly.
Uses perilious situations to inspire readers as they solve word problems using fractions, algebra, geometry, probability, expressions, and equations.
Mountains, Margaret Hynes.
Make science accessible with this essential series that will capture children’s imagination while laying the foundation for future learning. With age-appropriate language and an eye-catching design, discover science gives young readers the answers to fundamental questions about subjects from the human body and animals to planet Earth and the Solar System.
Everything you need to know about dinosaurs, Dougal Dixon.
Readers’ imaginations will be fired on every page with this wonderful single-volume dinosaur book. It is arranged chronologically, looking at amazing dinosaurs from all around the world that were alive during the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
Birds of a feather, Pittau & Gervais.
This lush, oversized book about birds features a variety of interactive guessing games and special features, including more than forty lift-the-flaps and more than fifteen pop-ups, plus intriguing facts about each bird, providing readers with hours of educational entertainment. With elegant, graphic illustrations, Birds of a Feather is a feast for the eyes as well as the mind.
Lion, Suzi Eszterhas.
With its unique focus on birth to adulthood, and stunning photographs taken on location, the Eye on the Wild series is a brilliant introduction to animals in the wild. See a lion cub chasing his mother’s tail in the den, meeting her father for the first time, taking naps and learning to hunt. Finally, at two years old, the lion cub is fully grown and ready to bring cubs of her own into the pride. A spread at the back of the book will give further conservation information, including useful websites.
Brown bear, Suzi Eszterhas.
The story of a brown bear, from birth to adulthood, photographed on location in the wild by an award-winning American photographer, who specialises in work with newborn animals.
Death : corpses, cadavers, and other grave matters, Elizabeth A. Murray.
The book discusses various kinds of death, the role of the medical examiner, and what happens to the body after death, including rigor mortis and decomposition. It also includes sidebar interviews with people who have escaped death, those who work with dead bodies, and people who have donated organs.
How to look after your pet dog : a practical guide to caring for your pet, in step-by-step photographs, David Alderton.
This is a practical guide to caring for your pet, in step-by-step photographs. It is packed with essential information and advice, from how to choose a dog, to feeding and healthcare. Ideal for 5- to 9-year-olds, this book will enable children to make friends with their puppy or dog and show them how to get the most out of being a responsible and thoughtful pet owner. The practical guidance is complemented by 60 wonderful photographs that highlight the many different varieties and capture the appeal of mankind’s best friend.
The great British street party cookbook, Nancy Lambert.
Celebrate good times with over 50 street party recipes!
Oscar’s lunchbox, Pam Houssenloge ; illustrated by Ana Hanson.
It’s hard having food intolerances and Oscar finds lunchtime at school especially tough. But when he discovers the secret to finding his own special racing car formula, Oscar realises that he’s not missing out at all. His lunchbox is just right for him.
Little cakes and cookies to bake, Abigail Wheatley ; designed by Helen Edmonds & Emma Latham ; illustrated by Francesca Carabelli ; photography by Howard Allman ; recipe consultant, Catherine Atkinson ; food preparation by Maud Eden.
A simple, jargon-free cookbook packed with delicious recipes for cakes and cookies, ranging from iced fancies, cakepops and mini eclairs to yoyo cookies, mini macaroons and chocolate-dipped shortbread fingers. Each recipe is fully illustrated with mouth-watering colour photographs and clear step-by-step diagrams. Spiral binding makes the book practical and easy to use in the kitchen.
Do it now! crafts : cool art projects & tasty snacks, Sarah Hines Stephens and Bethany Mann.
Includes forty-one craft projects and twenty-eight recipes for snacks.
Show me a story : 40 craft projects and activities to spark children’s storytelling, Emily K. Neuburger.
Children love to make up stories, and these 40 creative projects and activities encourage them to free their storytelling instincts. Younger children will love making story stones and a storytelling jar, and then will love using them to create stories of their own, while older kids will enjoy word grab bags, story walks, and journaling exercises. For everyone ages 5 to 12, whatever their reading level, this book has everything needed to spark an infinite number of child-created stories.
The stick book : loads of things you can make or do with a stick, Jo Schofield and Fiona Danks.
Shows how to use sticks found outdoors to make such objects as slingshots, hobby animals, and magic wands and to do such activities as cook over a fire, play capture the flag, and fish.
Magic skills, Steph Turnbull.
Colourful and exciting introductions to popular activities that children love to pursue.
Read me another one, please! : New Zealand stories and poems for children, stories selected by Belynda Smith and Dorothy Dudek Vinicombe.
Rickety rackety rhymes : fun poems for fun people, Brian Allen.
This collection of 34 fun verses for the young at heart is for all ages and is a delightful cross-section of light-hearted, funny rhymes - mostly in the form of rhyming couplets. The rhymes often tell about people and animals in a mess, and how the problem is resolved.
The Kingfisher history encyclopedia, [contributors, Teresa Chris ... et al.].
The Kingfisher history encyclopedia is full of information about the people, places and events that have shaped our history.
The endless steppe, Esther Hautzig.
In 1941 Esther and her family are arrested by Soviet troops because they were capitalists and were taken away from their home in Vilna, Poland and transported to Siberia in Russia. On arrival, Esther’s mother and father are forced to work in a gypsum mine, and Esther and her grandmother must work in the fields. Eventually Esther and her family get a hut of their own, and Esther attends a local school in Rubtsovsk, but they still have to face the cold of the Siberian winter, summer heat, constant hunger, and the conscription of Esther’s father into the Red Army. There are some similarities between this work and The Diary of a Young Girl (Anne Frank’s Diary), as both are non-fiction books dealing with the horror of World War II, each told through the perspective of an adolescent Jewish girl; however, the background of The Endless Steppe is much less well known, and it has a far happier outcome.
One Direction, Anne M Raso.
Boy bands are back in a very big way, and One Direction (1D) is at the top of the charts! Hand-picked by Simon Cowell from a group of hopefuls competing on Britain’s X Factor, 1D amassed millions of fans via social media before releasing their first single in the U.S., which landed at the top of the Billboard 200 and makes them the first British band to hit the number one spot with their debut record. This keepsake biography tells the story of One Direction and is packed with swoon-worthy full-colour photos throughout the book.
If persistence was a person : the story of Professor Swee Tan, [by Hana Olds].
Professor Swee Tan was born in a poor Malaysian village, but dreamed of training as a doctor. Tan’s persistence led him to medical training in Australia, then to New Zealand where he is now a leading surgeon and medical researcher.
Children of Manzanar, Heather C. Lindquist ; foreword by Mary Daniel ; epilogue by Alisa Lynch.
Captures the experiences of some of the nearly four thousand children and young adults held at Manzanar during World War II under Executive Order 9066, an act that authorized the U.S. Army to undertake the rapid removal of more than one hundred thousand Japanese and Japanese Americans from the West Coast.
Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, Hazel Maskell & Abigail Wheatley ; illustrated by Ian McNee & Giacinto Gaudenzi ; designed by Tom Lalonde ; edited by Ruth Brocklehurst & Jane Chisholm ; consultant, Ryan Lavelle.
A stylish new editon in the History of Britain series. Covering British history from the Early Middle Ages, children are introduced to the Anglo-Saxon society, through the invasion of the Vikings and right up to the Battle of Hastings. Illustrated with a combination of cartoons, artwork from the period and photographs of cultural artifacts and reconstructions. Also featured are internet links recommending websites for further reading about the period.
The bumper book of London, Becky Jones & Clare Lewis.
The bumper book of London has it all: fun facts, haunting history, coulorful characters, and London’s greatest landmarks. It is bursting with stories, recipes, sayings, folklore, food, sport, artists, and much, much more.
India, Don Nardo.
An introduction to the geography, history, culture, and people of India.
Die gemmerkoekmannetjie, illustrasies deur Stephen Holmes ; [Afrikaanse vertaling deur Elmarie Botes].
Gouelokkies en die drie bere, illustrasies deur Moira Maclean ; [Afrikaanse vertaling deur Elmarie Botes].
Na nun ppokkugi ta, Kim Hye-yon kul ; Chang Yon-ju kurim.

Older Fiction

Love, Lucie x, Marita Conlon-McKenna.
After her mother dies of cancer, Lucie finds her grief overwhelming and her family falling apart, so she writes a series of letters to mum, telling of the family’s trials.
Candy smash, Jacqueline Davies.
Explores the distinctive power of poetry and love fourth grade style.
The bell bandit, Jacqueline Davies.
Siblings Evan and Jessie must solve the mystery of a missing cherished family treasure while coming to terms with their beloved grandmother’s unsettling behavior.
Signed by Zelda, Kate Feiffer.
An eleven-year-old aspiring handwriting analyst, a solitary boy, and a talking pigeon solve the mystery of Nicky’s missing grandmother.
The wind in the willows, written by Kenneth Grahame ; illustrated by David Roberts.
This timeless story opens with Mole leaving his spring-cleaning and going above ground to explore the world beyond his burrow. Making friends with Ratty, the two become inseparable and together they spend long summer days enjoying the delights of the river and its banks. Then they meet the impetuous Toad and the distinguished though slightly stern Mr Badger and find themselves caught up in a series of adventures to rescue Toad from his own reckless behaviour and return him safely to Toad Hall. This is a sumptuous and contemporary gift edition, with stunning illustrations from David Roberts.
The seeing, Diana Hendry.
When wild, dangerous, break-all-the-rules Natalie arrives in the quiet town of Norton, thirteen-year-old Lizzie is drawn irresistibly to the new girl from the wrong side of the tracks. Desperate for Natalie’s friendship and respect, Lizzie soon discovers a side of the town and of herself that she had never imagined. As the girls grow closer, Natalie and her strange, eerie brother, Philip, reveal a shocking secret. For Philip has a second sight, and all around them he sees evil ‘left-over Nazis’ lying in wait until the time is right for revenge. Natalie and Philip believe it’s up to them to root these people out of Norton. Lizzie is swept up in what starts as a thrilling game but the consequences of Philip’s ’gift’ quickly spiral into disaster. This is a chilling, powerful tale from Whitbread Award-winner Diana Hendry.
The perfect enemy, F. E. Higgins ; non-fiction section by Christopher Edge.
When Ralph Bennett’s life seems it can get no worse, in walks a man with a box that clearly is worth its weigh in gold. Ralph can’t help but steal it, desperate for money and any way out of his life as a servant. He ignores the box’s warning and opens it, unwittingly releasing his Doppelganger his perfect double. Evil double, that is. The Doppelganger unleashes havoc throughout the city, and soon Ralph finds himself accused of murder. With the Doppelganger and the police always close behind, Ralph and his friend Myrtle desperately try to find a way to defeat the supernatural embodiment of evil and while staying out of the gallows. When they finally confront the Doppelganger in the ultimate showdown, only one can emerge victorious. But which Ralph will survive?
River of lost bears, Erin Hunter.
As the four bears head toward warmer territories, polar bears Kallik and Yakone wonder if they’ve made a mistake leaving their natural home, while Toklo, desperate to leave the struggles of their journey behind, thinks about leaving the group and starting a new life on his own.
Star wolf, Kathryn Lasky.
The Ring of Sacred Volcanoes has been destroyed and Faolan is leading his small band of wolves across the ice bridge to the hoped for safety of the Distant Blue but his old enemy Heep is pursuing him and the icy path ahead is filled with danger.
Small medium at large, Joanne Levy.
After being hit by lightning, twelve-year-old Lilah, who has a crush on classmate Andrew Finkel, discovers that she can communicate with dead people, including her grandmother who wants Lilah to find a new wife for Lilah’s divorced father.
The candy shop war, Brandon Mull.
When fifth-graders Nate, Summer, Trevor, and Pigeon meet the owner of the new candy store in town and are given a magical candy that endows them with super powers, they find that along with its benefits there are also dangerous consequences.
Road trip, Jim and Gary Paulsen.
A father and son embark on a road trip to a distant animal shelter to save a homeless border collie puppy.
The dragonet prophecy, Tui T. Sutherland.
Clay has lived his whole life under the mountain. The MudWing dragonet knows war is raging between the dragon tribes in the world outside a war that he and four other dragonets are destined to end, according to the mysterious prophecy they have been taught. The five “chosen” dragonets were stolen from their homes while they were still in their eggs and hidden away for years - all to fulfill the prophecy. But not every dragonet wants a destiny. And when danger threatens one of their own, Clay and his friends may choose freedom over fate leave the mountain and set the dragon world on a course that no one could have predicted.
The lost heir, Tui T. Sutherland.
Overjoyed to be reunited with her fellow ocean-dwelling dragons, Tsunami the SeaWing continues efforts to end the war for Pyrrhia in spite of a dangerous assassin who is threatening all their lives.
Sammy Keyes and the showdown in Sin City, Wendelin Van Draanen.
When youth sleuth Sammy Keyes travels to Las Vegas to stop her mom from marrying her boyfriend’s dad, she never expects she’ll learn the identity of her absent father in the process.

Picture Books

Animals.,
With sturdy pages and colourful pictures, this book for the very young is perfect for sharing and learning first animal words.
I absolutely love animals, characters created by Lauren Child.
Two especially good stories about animals including “I Completely Know About Guinea Pigs” and a brand new story, the poignant and heartwarming “I Will Not Ever Never Forget You Nibbles”, published in this collection for the very first time.
I love you, Giles Andreae & Emma Dodd.
I love you doggies, with your funny waggy tails. I love you beetles and bugs and snails. I love you, Moon and stars up above. Oh, the world is full Of love, love, love! A warm and joyful look at a child’s day, from the food they love to eat, to their grandparents, to the sky outside their window when they get tucked into bed at night. From the bestselling author Giles Andreae, who captures the happiness without the sentimentality, and the award- winning Emma Dodd, whose cheerful colours and irrepressible illustrations delight children and their parents everywhere.
Catching fish, written by Tanya Batt ; illustrated by Natalia Vasquez.
“When Jake loses the five red fish off his shirt, he finds them in the sky, ducking and diving in and out of the clouds. Jake can’t catch his fish with a crooked copper nail, or tempt them down with food , or grab them in his hands. Then Jake learns the magical power of words”.
My dad’s a dragon catcher, written by Tanya Batt ; illustrated by Helen Bacon.
“Toby’s dad is a dragon catcher. He wears a dragon-protection suit and even his undies are fireproof - at least, that’s what Toby tells his friends. But when Ms Deards announces Father’s Day at school, Toby panics. Will his friends find out the truth?”
Noodle loves bedtime, Marion Billet.
Noodle loves getting ready for bed and then snuggling down under the covers, in this book full of gentle touch and feel fun.
Noodle loves the beach, Marion Billet.
It’s sparkly, it’s scratchy it’s even sticky there’s so much to explore in this cute little Noodle book!
Noodle loves the farm, Marion Billet.
Noodle is off for a visit to the farm and there’s so much to see and do! A busy little touch and feel board book.
Noodle loves the park, Marion Billet.
Noodle is out for a walk in the park. It is a lovely sunny day and Noodle loves to see the birds, trees and flowers.
Noodle loves the zoo, Marion Billet.
Noodle loves to visit the animals in the zoo. He gets to see the furry tigers, the cheeky monkeys, the fluffy bear, the giraffes and more. With a ‘ROARing’ ending toddlers will love to join in.
Noodle loves to cuddle, Marion Billet.
Noodle loves to play with lots of things a fluffy duck, a cosy blanket, a bumpy ball but most of all Noodle loves to cuddle with mummy! A cute, colourful and utterly irresistible touch and feel book to share with babies and toddlers.
Noodle loves to drive, Marion Billet.
From playing with his noisy digger to peddling his tricycle, Noodle just loves things that go! A busy little touch and feel board book.
Noodle loves to eat, Marion Billet.
Noodle loves to eat all sorts of things! Another delicious touch and feel book in the Noodle series. With spongy bread, squidgy cheese, and a shiny mirror ending, this gorgeous little board book is sure to encourage even the fussiest of eaters.
Te anuhe tino hiakai, na Eric Carle ; na Brian Morris i whakamaori.
Follows the progress of a hungry little caterpillar as he eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep. Suggested level: junior.
Peter Catalanotto presents Question Boy meets Little Miss Know-It-All,
A curious boy with non-stop questions meets a girl who seems to know all the answers.
Sizzles, where are you?, [text and illustrations by Lauren Child].
Lola is dog-sitting her very most favorite dog in the whole wide world Sizzles! But when Sizzles disappears, it’s up to Charlie and Lola to find him.
The red boat, Hannah Cumming.
Posy feels lonely in her new house. She doesn’t know anyone, and worries about making friends. One day, while exploring the garden, she come across a red boat. Posy and her dog George have lots of fun in the red boat. They decide to visit it one night when they can’t sleep, and that’s when something magical happens.
Next stop Zanzibar Road!, story and pictures by Niki Daly.
In Africa, Mama Jumbo puts on a jazzy dress, struggles to get her hat straight with no mirror, then jumps in Mr. Motiki’s taxi to go to the market, where she finds everything she needs and more.
Baby first words!, [written by Sarah Davis].
Help your baby learn their first words with this chunky board book. Your baby will love getting to grips with their first words in “Chunky Baby First Words!” Help them find collections of first-word objects a pair of shoes, a hat hiding under a coat, a dog, a cat and a duck all are here, ready to be discovered! Read them together as you lift flaps and explore the shape and texture of the tactile tabs. Perfect for reading aloud and encouraging early word recognition, your baby will love the playful images and bold type. Babies and toddlers will want to investigate and explore each one again and again.
Baby surprises!, [written by Sarah Davis].
Make playtime fun with this chunky board book. Your baby will love finding their favourite toys in “Chunky Baby Surprises!” Help them lift the colourful flaps to discover what’s underneath. Where’s the teddy? He’s hiding behind a ballloon, but where are the three toy chicks? All are here, ready to be discovered! Read together with your baby and explore the shape and texture of the tactile tabs. Perfect for reading aloud and encouraging early word recognition, your baby will love the playful images and bold type. Babies and toddlers will want to investigate and explore each one again and again.
Emma Dodd presents Cinderelephant,
Prince Trunky is on the lookout for a bride and the whole kingdom is invited to a ball. The Warty Sisters are determined to keep Cinderella at home and snag the handsome bachelor for themselves, but the Furry Godmouse has other ideas. The moment Cinderelephant trips into his arms, Prince Trunky knows that she is his one true love, but can he track down the lady who fits her dainty (well almost dainty) slipper? Emma Dodd is on rip-roaring form with this hilarious take on a well-loved fairy tale.
All the awake animals are almost asleep, written by Crescent Dragonwagon ; illustrated by David McPhail.
Illustrations and rhyming text portray an alphabet of animals as they prepare to go to sleep.
Chu’s day, Neil Gaiman ; illustrated by Adam Rex.
Meet Chu. Chu is a small panda with a very big sneeze. When Chu sneezes, you REALLY don’t want to get in the way. But a whole day of adventure will test Chu’s sneeze-resisting powers to the limit there’s the library (dusty books!), the diner (pepper!), and then the circus (all those animals!). How big can a sneeze really be? Just wait and see.
My first playtime : let’s get busy!, [written by Charlie Gardner].
The toddler-tough tabbed pages of My First Playtime: Let’s Make Learning Fun! are filled with familiar playthings that little ones love to look at. Inviting picture tabs lead children to 13 fun-filled, activity-themed spreads. The spreads include categories such as soft toys and things that go, and feature stuffed bunnies, dinosaurs, and pigs, as well as trains, fire engines, and dump trucks. Each spread offers a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities that promote early reading and writing skills.
Nuddy Ned, Kes Gray and Garry Parsons.
He didn’t! He hasn’t! He wouldn’t! He isn’t! Yes, he really is. Ned is running riot in the nuddy! Skipping down the garden path, cartwheeling along the high street, spinning into the pizzeria Ned just can’t be stopped! I’m Nuddy Ned, I’m Nuddy Ned, jimjams aren’t for me! I’m never wearing clothes again, the nuddy life’s for me! Can anyone convince Ned to put his clothes back on? A laugh-out-loud riotous romp with an energetic rhyming text, and strategically placed flaps to protect Ned’s modesty.
Spot’s opposites, Eric Hill.
Suitable for reading with your child and helping them to learn about opposites, this book is filled with colourful illustrations of Spot in different scenes that can be familiar to toddlers.
Goose needs a hug, Tad Hills.
Goose is feeling sad and really needs something, but what? A game of tag? A splash in a puddle? Or maybe just a big hug?
Cook Islands Maori alphabet book, Jahri Jah Jah.
Simple illustrations and text introduce the Cook Islands Maori alphabet. Suggested level: junior.
Counting in Cook Islands Maori, Jahri Jah Jah.
Simple illustrations and text introduce the numbers from 1 to 15 in Cook Islands Maori language. Suggested level: junior.
Little Bub!, Jahri Jah Jah.
Presents colourful illustrations labeled with parallel text in English and Maori. Suggested level: junior.
1-2-3 dinosaurs bite! : a prehistoric counting book, American Museum of Natural History ; illustrated by Steve Jenkins.
Realistic illustrations of various kinds of dinosaurs teach counting from one to ten, as well as interesting facts about dinosaurs.
I love my white shoes, story by Eric Litwin ; created and illustrated by James Dean.
As he walks down the street, Pete the cat sings about his brand new white shoes as they change from red to blue to brown to wet.
Panda Bear, Panda Bear, what do you see?, Bill Martin Jr., Eric Carle.
Illustrations and rhyming text present ten different endangered animals.
Colours, Sam McBratney ; illustrated by Anita Jeram.
This is a warm, engaging introduction to colours by the author and illustrator of Guess How Much I Love You. Little Nutbrown Hare is learning all about colours.
Counting, Sam McBratney ; illustrated by Anita Jeram.
This is a winsome introduction to counting by the author and illustrator of Guess How Much I Love You. Count from one to five with curious Little Nutbrown Hare as he explores the world around him with wise Big Nutbrown Hare.
Here, there and everywhere, Sam McBratney ; [illustrations, Anita Jeram].
This title features four new Guess How Much I Love You stories in one volume.
Open very carefully, Nicola O’Byrne with words by Nick Bromley.
What would you do if you were settling down for a quiet bedtime story and you realised that a crocodile had fallen into your storybook and was not to put too fine a point on it furious? Would you slam that book shut, cram it in the bookshelf for evermore or would you be brave enough to peek?
Huggy kissy, Leslie Patricelli.
Oh, baby! Leslie Patricelli’s one-haired wonder returns to share the love. When you’re an adorable bald baby, your family finds lots of ways to show you how much they love you: Mummy lifts you uppy, Daddy kisses you on the tummy, and everyone wants to snuggle. What’s not to love? With comedy and warmth, Leslie Patricelli offers a universal tribute to love and affection in a board book full of instant appeal for little valentines everywhere.
Trucks, [written by Sarah Powell ; illustrated by Dan Green and Nicola Friggens].
With flaps to lift and tabbed pages that are easy to turn, this book is ideal for all little fans of big
First numbers, [written by Ruth Redford ; illustrated by Maria Maddocks].
Ladybird Toddler Touch First Numbers is perfect for young children who are starting to explore the world around them. It shows the numbers one to ten illustrated with pictures that are familiar to toddlers, along with big, textured numbers to touch and feel.
First words, [written by Ruth Redford ; illustrated by Maria Maddocks].
Ladybird Toddler Touch First Words is perfect for young children who are starting to explore the world around them. It is full of interesting new words and pictures that are familiar to toddlers, along with interesting finger trails on every page, flaps to lift, and plenty of things to touch and feel.
A patch of black, Rachel Rooney, Deborah Allwright.
What can you do with a patch of black, a moon and a silver star? From a magical wish-granting cloak to a hammock rocked by jungle animal friends, there’s nothing that a patch of night-time sky can’t become with a bit of imagination, and certainly no need to be afraid of the dark. Rachel Rooney’s charming text is accompanied by beautiful, evocative illustrations from Deborah Allwright.
Andrew drew and drew, [Barney Saltzberg].
When Andrew gets hold of a pencil, anything can and does happen in this innovative and artistic book. The story literally unfolds step by step as readers are invited to follow Andrew through flaps and gatefolds. This lighthearted depiction of artistic inspiration is sure to engage doodlers of all ages.
Think big, Liz Garton Scanlon ; illustrated by Vanessa Brantley Newton.
A classroom of exuberant youngsters explores art in its most varied forms, from painting, music, and writing to cooking and performing.
Jangles : a big fish story, David Shannon.
A father relates to his son the tale of his encounter and friendship with a gigantic trout whose enormous jaw is covered with so many lures and fish hooks that he jangles when he swims, but who has never been caught.
The diggers are coming!, Susan Steggall.
The diggers are coming! The diggers are coming, with massive metal mouths. Their teeth are tearing at the ground and their tracks trudge round and round and round. Follow all the people and vehicles involved in building a house from the wreckers coming to clear the ground, through planners, bulldozers, diggers, tippers, mixers, trucks, builders, cranes, rollers and vans, to the people coming to move into the new houses. A lively and colourful new book by Susan Steggall, the successful author-illustrator of Life of a Car, On the Road, Rattle and Rap and Busy Boats, who uses her trademark vivid collage illustrations to bring a busy building site to life for young readers.
The game of red, yellow and blue, Herve Tullet.
Learn about what happens when red, yellow and blue get mixed up.
Baby Bear sees blue, Ashley Wolff.
Leaving the den as the weather warms, Baby Bear discovers blue birds, red strawberries, orange butterflies, and other colorful things.

Younger Fiction

The Quentin Blake treasury.,
“The Quentin Blake Treasury” contains: All Join In; Quentin Blake’s Nursery Rhyme Book; Patrick; Angelica Sprocket’s Pockets; Mister Magnolia; Quentin Blake’s ABC; Cockatoos; Angel Pavement; and Mrs Armitage Queen of the Road. Meet Mister Magnolia, with only one boot! From Quentin’s very first picture book to his most recent adventures, this collection spans and celebrates his astonishing career. There’s inspiration and exuberance, wit and wonder, joy and jollity to be found within these pages; we can’t wait for you to explore them.
Bad Kitty school daze, Nick Bruel.
When Kitty’s owners have finally had enough of her bad behavior, it’s time to ship her off to obedience school.
Classic tales of Babar, Jean de Brunhoff.
This is a beautifully bound gift edition of these charming and delightful stories. “If you love elephants, you will love Babar and Celeste,” writes A. A. Milne in his preface. This is the story of Babar the Elephant and his travels. When his mother dies, Babar decides to seek his fortune in the big city. This charming classic of children’s literature has entertained children and adults for over 80 years.
Unspoken : a story from the Underground Railroad, Henry Cole.
In this wordless picture book, a young Southern farm girl discovers a runaway slave hiding behind the corn crib in the barn and decides to help him.
The cats of Copenhagen, James Joyce.
The Cats of Copenhagen “was first written for James Joyce’s most beloved audience, his only grandson, Stephen James Joyce, and sent in a letter dated September 5, 1936. Cats were clearly a common currency between Joyce and his grandson. In early August 1936, Joyce sent Stephen “a little cat filled with sweets” a kind of Trojan cat meant to outwit grown-ups. A few weeks later, Joyce penned a letter from Copenhagen that begins “Alas! I cannot send you a Copenhagen cat because there are no cats in Copenhagen.” The letter reveals the modernist master at his most playful, yet Joyce’s Copenhagen has a keen, anti-authoritarian quality that transcends the mere whimsy of a children’s story. Only recently rediscovered, this marks the inaugural U.S. publication of The Cats of Copenhagen.
H.O.R.S.E.: a game of basketball and imagination, Christopher Myers.
Two friends try to outdo each other on the basketball court in an out-of-this-world game of H.O.R.S.E.