New Titles Children’s July 2013 (arrived in June 2013)

• Audio Visual
• Into Reading
• Non-Fiction
• Older Fiction
• Picture Books
• Younger Fiction

Audio Visual

Barbie in pink shoes (DVD)

Dance your way to a magical adventure with Barbie as Kristyn, a ballerina with big dreams! When she tries on a pair of sparkling pink shoes, she and her best friend, Hailey, are whisked away to a fantastical ballet world. There, Kristyn discovers she must dance in her favourite ballets in order to defeat an evil Snow Queen. With performances to the legendary Giselle and Swan Lake ballets, it's a wonderful journey where if you dance with your heart, dreams come true!

Barbie. Princess charm school (DVD)

Barbie stars as Blair Willows, a kind-hearted girl who is chosen to attend Princess Charm School, a magical, modern place that teaches dancing, how to have tea parties and proper princess manners. Blair loves her classes, as well as the helpful magical spirits and her new friends, Princesses Hadley and Delancy. But when royal teacher Dame Devin discovers that Blair looks a lot like the kingdom's missing princess, she turns Blair's world upside down to stop her from claiming the throne. Now, Blair, Hadley and Delancy must find an enchanted crown to prove Blair's true identity in this charming and magic princess story.

Miffy (DVD) : the movie

It's almost 60 years since Dick Bruna first drew Miffy and now fans can delight in her first movie. Lively, colourful and fun, Miffy the Movie is an entertaining film with catchy songs for all the family to enjoy! Miffy, Melanie, Grunty and Snuffy are going on a treasure hunt in the zoo. They have to solve the five clues that Mother and Father bunny have given them one by one. Along the way Miffy and her friends meet all kinds of animals and together they experience a fun adventure.

Tad the lost explorer (DVD), directed by Enrique Gato.

Tadeo Jones has always wanted to become an adventurous and famous archaeologist but instead he spends his days daydreaming between the cranes and cement on the building site where he works. The chance to fulfil his dreams comes along when his friend, a celebrated archaeologist, receives a mysterious stone tablet: the key to the route to the Lost City of Paititi and its legendary treasure.

Wreck-It Ralph (DVD), directed by Rich Moore.

For decades, Ralph has played the bad guy in his popular video game. In a bold move, he embarks on an action-packed adventure and sets out to prove to everyone that he is a true hero with a big heart. As he explores exciting new worlds, he teams up with some unlikely new friends including feisty misfit Vanellope von Schweetz. Then, when an evil army threatens their world, Ralph realizes he holds the fate of the entire arcade in his massive hands.

Pollyanna (DVD), directed by Sarah Harding.

Orphaned Pollyanna Whittier comes to live with her Aunt Polly. Always cheerful whatever the hardship, Pollyanna spreads happiness wherever she goes. However, when tragedy strikes, even she finds it hard to feel glad.

Songs and story (sound recording) : Disney Mulan

Songs and story (sound recording) : Disney Peter Pan

Taking off! (sound recording), the Wiggles.

Dinosaur train. Time tunnel (DVD)

Join Buddy and his family as they explore all the lands while travelling on the Dinosaur Train; from one end of the Age of Dinosaurs to the other. They gather fun facts about everything from flora & fauna to how a train engine works and they meet all sorts of characters along the way. Board the wondrous Dinosaur train to travel and explore the world inhabited by these amazing creatures.

Dora the Explorer. Dora's Easter adventure (DVD)

"Get ready for an egg-citing Easter adventure as you help Dora and Boots save the Hip-Hop-Bunny's basket of eggs! Plus, a troll wedding and a trip to Troll Land!" — Container insert.

Dora the Explorer. It's haircut day! (DVD)

It's time for some big Dora 'firsts.' It is the first visit to a barbershop with Boots for a very special haircut, and the twins' first birthday is sure to be twice the fun! The fun continues as Dora, Boots, and Baby Winky take a spaceship trip to the purple planet and then hop on Pegaso, the flying horse constellation, for the ride of their life!

Fireman Sam. Choppy waters (DVD)

Time for some fun, thrills & spills with Fireman Sam! There are seaside shenanigans aplenty in Pontypandy as Norman and Penny take sailing lessons, a fire breaks out on Charlie's fishing boat and a whale becomes stranded on the beach. Back on dry land, there's even more adventures when Elvis is left in charge of the fire station.

Fireman Sam. Danger by the double (DVD)

James and Sarah are always competing with each other, but when a tree in the forest is hit by lightning, will they stop in time to realise the dangers in front of them ? Fortunately for the troublesome twosome, the Hero Next Door is on hand, with a little help from Radar, to sniff out the twins and guide them back to safety.

I'm a dinosaur (DVD)

Meet the dinosaurs as they present the world they lived in more than 65 million years ago! What better way to learn about the ancient beasts that roamed our planet than to let them introduce themselves? Each dinosaur brings their world to life in their own unique style, confiding their quirks, strengths and weaknesses. We meet a greedy young tricerotops, a brachiosaurus who's a little sensitive about her size, and many more dinosaurs - big and small - who'll tell us fun facts about themselves and their habitats. From the tiny-brained Minmi to the mighty T-Rex, a huge variety of dinosaurs finally get their chance to chat on camera.

Jake and the Neverland Pirates. Jake saves Bucky (DVD)

Yo ho, lets us go! Set sail with Jake and his crew on a full length, high speed adventure on the high seas. According to the Neverland Pirate Code, Jake and his crew must race Bucky against the Jolly Roger and the sneaky Captain Hook; and if Bucky loses he will belong to Hook forever! Of course, Hook uses every trick in the book and wins the race. But, Jake and his crew might have a way to get Bucky back. Also enjoy four more exciting Jake and the Never Land Pirates episodes! Overflowing with music, swashbuckling action and seafaring fun, Jake Saves Bucky proves that being a hero comes from teamwork, determination and friendship.

Mike the Knight. Knight in training (DVD)

Mike is a knight in training who has some very knightly missions to complete. On every adventure Mike is joined by his merry band of friends - Sparkie and Squirt, two playful dragons, and Galahad, his trusty steed. Mike's little sister, Evie, a wizard in training, casts a spell on Mike's sword which causes magical mayhem during their knightly missions.

My first Bob the Builder with Dizzy (DVD)

The most excitable machine in the yard, Dizzy the Cement Mixer is always spinning with curiosity and questions. She's eager to cement the job at hand and move onto 'brilliant' things like playing football or listening to the tunes on her headphones.

My first Bob the Builder with Muck (DVD)

Muck by name and muck by nature, Muck likes nothing more than getting thoroughly messy. On occasion, Muck gets into trouble, but is always able to get back on track. No matter what, Muck is never afraid to do the proper share of hard work.

Play school. Little Ted's big adventure (DVD)

Little Ted takes his friends Rachael and Teo on an exploration of transport and all things that move. From steam trains, to tall ships, hot air balloons, helicopters and horse and carriage. Each adventure shows exciting and unique ways of getting from one place to another.

Shaun the Sheep. Prickly heat (DVD)

Shaun, the world's favourite Sheep returns with a brand new series of rollicking misadventures. After a summer of competing in their own sporting extravaganza, Shaun and the Flock return, along with Shaun's best mate, the ever faithful Bitzer, the Farmer, and all the Mossybottom Farm favourites in these all new episodes.

The Cat in the Hat knows a lot about that! Night light and bright (DVD)

"What is the difference between day and night? Quite a lot I would say and I'd start with the light. Light is dependable and wonderfully bright. You can often play with it, even at night! So guess who discovers what light can do? No need to guess - you know just who! ... Come join the adventure with your favourite cat - The Cat in the Hat Knows a lot about that!" — Container insert.

The WotWots. Shiver me Wotties (DVD)

Waybuloo. Let's get moving Cheebies! (DVD)

Watching Waybuloo has much more than just entertainment value for your child. It also encourages children to be physically active in a calm and controlled way. In this selection of episodes we enjoy watching the Piplings and their friends the Cheebies enjoying physical, active play.

Angelina ballerina. Musical moves (DVD)

Move to the music with Angelina Ballerina and her friends as they explore the wonderful world of dance! Gracie loses herself to some disco grooves while Alice discovers the power of confidence through jazz! AZ hip-hops to a happy birthday beat, and Ms. Mimi takes her students on a modern dance journey.

Little Princess. Little princess, big attitude (DVD)

Little Princess is full of energy, charm and questions about how the world works. As with most little children she has an irrepressible curiousity and is delightfully stubborn when things don't go her way. But however demanding Little Princess gets you can't stay angry for long once she puts on her big smile and tries to make it all better. In these episodes Little Princess looks after three playful ducklings, is determined to win the castles annual pet talent contest, and goes in search of a hungry biscuit thief.

The mystery of Wickworth Manor (sound recording), Elen Caldecott.

When Curtis and Paige find themselves paired up on a school trip to Wickworth Manor, they immediately take a dislike to each other. But when Curtis discovers an 18th century portrait of a young black servant, dressed in livery, hidden away in an attic room, both are determined to solve the mystery of the painting, albeit in very different ways. Could he be the legendary Wickworth Boy, who is said to haunt the Manor? To find out the truth, Paige and Curtis must work together to unravel some long-buried secrets.

Humbug Mountain (sound recording), Sid Fleischman.

A young boy and his wandering family foil villains and rout nasty varmints as they make a home for themselves in a beached boat on the banks of the Missouri.

Mind over matter (sound recording), Ali Sparkes.

Despite the security surrounding Gideon and Luke on their family holiday, they are far from safe. Someone is coming for them. A man with the cold air of an experienced killer. Are their powers of telekinesis enough to save them, now that a brutal murderer is on their tail.

Amelia the silver sister (sound recording), Amber Castle.

Gwen and Flora set out to rescue Amelia the Silver Sister who is imprisoned in an old castle. But when Morgana attacks the castle with a hurricane the girls become trapped too! Can they escape and return Amelia to Avalon?

My super sister (sound recording), Gwyneth Rees.

Emma knows that having superpowers isn't always easy, especially when you have to keep them secret. But it's even harder when your mischievous little sister can't help using them in the naughtiest of ways. And when Saffie makes the new nosy neighbours' garden shed come to life and hop over the hedge it's up to Emma to cover its tracks before it's too late! Being a big sister has never been so heroic!

The snow bear (sound recording), Holly Webb.

As the snow begins to fall just days before Christmas, Grandad helps Sara build an igloo in the garden, and Sara sculpts a small polar bear to watch over it. And what could be more exciting than sleeping outside under the stars? But when Sara awakes in the middle of the night, she finds the igloo is no longer in the garden but lost in a world of ice and her snow bear has transformed into a real live polar bear cub. Sara and the cub set out on an enchanted journey through the wilderness will they ever find their way home?

Into Reading

Murdoch Mole's big idea, Georgie Adams ; illustrated by Chris Fisher.

On Monday the oak tree blew down. Murdoch Mole was perfectly certain it was all his doing. On Wednesday Murdoch had a BIG idea. By Thursday Murdoch was nothing more than an ordinary mole with big ideas. By Sunday Murdoch was a somebody!

Pete at the beach, created by James Dean.

Pete is spending the day at the seashore. He has fun collecting shells and building a sand castle. But the beach is very hot. There is a whole ocean for Pete to cool off in, but it looks scary. Pete's brother, Bob, offers to teach Pete to surf. Will that be enough to help Pete get over his fear of the water?

Pete's big lunch, created by James Dean.

Pete the cat shares his big lunch with his friends.

Blood and guts and rats' tail pizza, Vivian French ; illustrated by Chris Fisher.

Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey. Hank can't work out where all his customers have gone. They usually queue for miles for a taste of his rats' tail pizza and special guts pie with blood sauce. And when he finds them all at a newly opened cake shop, sitting at tables and sipping tea, he can't believe it! He's got to find a way to win his customers back. But how?

The cat, the rat and the baseball bat, Andy Griffiths ; illustrated by Terry Denton.

That cat is back! He's back with a rat and a baseball bat. And when the cat starts to chase the rat, around and around the mat, the trouble is only just beginning. A rhyming story of mischief and mayhem that will delight everyone, especially beginner readers, accompanied by Terry Denton's energetically comic illustrations.

A whale of a tale, based on the bestselling books by Rob Scotton ; cover art by Rick Farley ; text by Amy Hsu Lin ; interior illustrations by Robert Eberz.

Splat's family is going to the beach and Splat can't wait to find a shell with the sound of the sea inside! But when all he finds are broken shells, can a friend in the ocean help save the day?

Look!, Ted Lewin.

An elephant eats, giraffes drink, a warthog digs, and a boy plays, reads, and dreams.

The golden carpet : a story from Armenia, retold by Mairi Mackinnon ; illustrated by Alida Massari ; reading consultant, Alison Kelly.

A prince convinces a peasant girl to marry him by learning to weave carpets. The couple rule as king and queen until a wicked magician kidnaps the king, forcing him to be his slave and weave carpets for the magician to sell. In order to escape, the king finds an ingenious way of getting a message to his wife.

A lion in the meadow, Margaret Mahy ; illustrated by Jenny Williams.

Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey. When the little boy tells his mother he has seen a big, roaring, yellow, whiskery lion in the meadow, she decides to make up a story for him too and gives him a matchbox with a tiny dragon inside. A brand new Early Reader edition of this beautiful classic story.

The man whose mother was a pirate, Margaret Mahy ; illustrated by Margaret Chamberlain.

Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey. Sam has an ordinary life - but his mother used to be a pirate! One day at breakfast, they decide to go to sea and an amazing adventure begins. A brand new Early Reader edition of this hilarious story.

Summer the holiday fairy, Daisy Meadows.

Rachel and Kirsty are on a trip to Rainspell Island. But Jack Frost has taken the three magical shells that make all holidays full of fun and sun! Can the girls help Summer the Holiday Fairy get them back before the Ice Lord ruins all holidays?

The Pied Piper and the wrong song, Laura North and Scoular Anderson.

The Pied Piper has been asked to rid the town of rats. But when he plays his magic pipe, very strange things start to happen. Hopscotch Twisty Tales combine carefully controlled text levels and word counts with highly entertaining and original stories, perfect for children starting to read independently.

Tulsa and the frog, written and illustrated by Tony Ross.

Tulsa dreams of a life as exciting as the girls in her story books. First she tries pretending to be Snow White, Pippi Longstocking and Rapunzel. Then one day, in an enchanted forest behind her house, she discovers a talking frog.

Algy's amazing adventures in the jungle, Kaye Umansky ; illustrated by Richard Watson.

There are lots of things Algy doesn't like top of the list is his own name. Algernon is just weird. Pugh sounds a bit like well, never mind. Other things on his list include: Girls, the Dark, and Having Adventures. So imagine Algy's surprise when he finds a jungle at the bottom of the garden of his new house! And imagine his irritation when his annoying next door neighbour, Cherry yes, a girl wants to come and explore it with him. She'll only giggle and whisper if he doesn't go with her. But will they ever make it home again?

Dick Whittington gets on his bike, Ellen Weeks and David Ouro.

In this classic fairy tale retold with a twist Dick sets off to seek his fortune on his trusty bike and Lucky the cat. But he doesn't have much luck in London until a TV producer spots the cat's star potential. Hopscotch Twisty Tales combine carefully controlled text levels and word counts with highly entertaining and original stories, perfect for children starting to read independently.

A big guy took my ball!, Mo Willems.

Piggie is upset because a whale took the ball she found, but Gerald finds a solution that pleases all of them.

Non-Fiction

Internet safety, Lisa M. Herrington; content consultant, Debra Holtzman; reading consultant, Jeanne Clidas.

An introduction to being safe on the internet.

Let's meet a librarian, Gina Bellisario ; illustrated by Ed Myer.

Students learn what a librarian does and what kind of tools they use to find information.

A book is just like you! : all about the parts of a book, Kathleen Fox ; illustrations by John Wallace.

Do you know that a book is just like you? It's true! Think about it: On the day you were born, you were given a name. A book is given a name, too it's called a title. You have a spine that helps to keep your body together. A book also has a spine, which keeps the book's body of pages together. You don't go to school naked - you wear clothes. Books wear clothes, too. A book's clothes are called a cover, or jacket, and like clothes, they keep the inside of a book protected from things like kids with sticky ice cream fingers and little baby brothers. With vibrant illustrations and hilarious comparisons, A Book is Just Like You is the perfect teaching tool for helping students understand their books inside and out.

Life below the city, illustrated by Ute Fuhr and Raoul Saufai ; created by Claude Delafosse and Gallimard Jeunesse.

Explore the hidden world below the city streets.

Back-to-school safety, Lisa M. Herrington; content consultant, Debra Holtzman; reading consultant, Jeanne Clidas.

This fact-filled Rookie read-about safety book introduces the youngest readers to back-to-school safety.

Stranger safety, Lisa M. Herrington ; content consultant, Debra Holtzman ; reading consultant, Jeanne Clidas.

With colourful photos and simple text, this book introduces the youngest readers to stranger safety one of the most important lessons young children need to learn.

Car safety, Lisa M. Herrington; content consultant, Debra Holtzman; reading consultant, Jeanne Clidas.

Simple text and photograph illustrations present basic guidelines for car safety.

Let's meet a police officer, Gina Bellisario; illustrated by Cale Atkinson.

Find out about what police do.

Disasters, David Burnie; illustrator, Tim Loughhead.

Takes a close-up look at some of nature's biggest disasters including tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, tsunamis, wildfires, and pandemics.

Let's meet a firefighter, Gina Bellisario; illustrated by Ed Myer.

Are you curious about fire trucks? Firefighting clothes? Hoses and ladders? You're in luck! Firefighter Jim works at the fire department. He knows how to handle all kinds of emergencies. He shows a group of kids how he does his job. Lets hear it for firefighters!

Meet my neighbor, the firefighter, Marc Crabtree.

In this engaging new title, readers follow firefighter Ruth Lancashire during a day at the fire station. Action-filled photographs and accessible text introduce readers to the tools firefighters use to fight fires and how firefighters help keep our communities safe.

Fire safety, Lisa M. Herrington; content consultant, Debra Holtzman.

Describes what to do to be safe around fire and to prevents fires.

Let's meet a teacher, Bridget Heos ; illustrated by Kyle Poling.

Whiteboards, computers, and stickers. What do these things have in common? They're all tools Ms. Crawford uses in her job. Ms. Crawford is a fourth grade teacher. She invites a group of students learning about community helpers to visit her classroom. She shows them the many ways she helps her students learn. Hooray for teachers!

Treasure baskets and heuristic play : ideas for children from six months to seven years, Sally Featherstone.

Is it time we stopped seeing boys as losers, with later development and a consequent certainty of failing in the current curriculum? This book will explore what boys are good at, and how we can help them to become more resilient and successful at school and in their future lives.

Improving punctuation for ages 7-8, Andrew Brodie.

Photocopiable series featuring 15 punctuation targets, which can be displayed on the whiteboard, accompanied by three differentiated worksheet one sheet at lower ability pupils, one aimed at the middle range and one for higher ability. Series covers all aspects of punctuation and sentence structure, ranging from the use of capital letters and full stops to the use of speech marks, quotation marks, apostrophes and bracketing commas.

Improving punctuation for ages 8-9, Andrew Brodie.

Photocopiable series featuring 15 punctuation targets, which can be displayed on the whiteboard, accompanied by three differentiated worksheet one sheet at lower ability pupils, one aimed at the middle range and one for higher ability. Series covers all aspects of punctuation and sentence structure, ranging from the use of capital letters and full stops to the use of speech marks, quotation marks, apostrophes and bracketing commas.

Improving punctuation for ages 9-10, Andrew Brodie.

Photocopiable series featuring 15 punctuation targets, which can be displayed on the whiteboard, accompanied by three differentiated worksheet one sheet at lower ability pupils, one aimed at the middle range and one for higher ability. Series covers all aspects of punctuation and sentence structure, ranging from the use of capital letters and full stops to the use of speech marks, quotation marks, apostrophes and bracketing commas.

Getting ready to write : exploring all the crucial development stages before children even pick up a pencil, Alistair Bryce-Clegg.

There are so many ways practitioners can get children ready for writing and Alistair explores these in this step by step practical guide. Starting with the theory this book takes practitioners through the developmental stages, looks at gender differences in mark making and then provides some innovative ideas for intervention such as Dough Gym and Jedi Writing! Alistair is convinced that once practitioners understand the developmental stages of becoming a mark maker (from palm gripping to shoulder pivot) and are given the tried and tested activities to use, they will see a significant difference in progress.

Let's go zudie-o : creative activities for dance and music, Bobbie Gargrave and Helen MacGregor with Sheena Roberts ; illustrated by Dee Shulman ; videoclips filmed by Jamie Acton-Bond.

All the activities spring from world, contemporary and historical music and dance.

Little Red Hot, Eric A. Kimmel ; illustrated by Laura Huliska-Beith.

A hot pepper pie exposes the big bad wolf in this southwestern retelling of Little Red Riding Hood.

The steadfast tin soldier, Hans Christian Andersen; retold by Cynthia Rylant; illustrated by Jen Corace.

A new version of the classic Hans Christen Andersen fairytale about a tin soldier who falls in love with a toy ballerina.

Arctic Aesop's fables : twelve retold tales, Susi Gregg Fowler ; illustrations by Jim Fowler.

The animals of Alaska's far north teach life lessons in these retold tales from the classic Aesop's fables, set in the unique landscape of Alaska's wilderness.

Give up, Gecko! : a folktale from Uganda, retold by Margaret Read MacDonald ; illustrated by Deborah Melmon.

Elephant was shouting and stomping. But could he stomp a hole deep enough to reach water for the thirsty animals? Maybe maybe not. All the animals tried until tiny Gecko took a turn. He was small but he was determined. And he was not going to give up!.

Wee rhymes : baby's first poetry book, Jane Yolen ; illustrated by Jane Dyer.

A collection of nursery rhymes, most original but some from Mother Goose, divided into sections celebrating all of the special moments in a baby's day, from wake-up time to bedtime.

Candy experiments, Loralee Leavitt.

Fun, colourful, and surprising, Candy Experiments will have kids happily pouring their sweets down the drain and learning basic science along the way.

The natural world : the world in infographics, Jon Richards and Ed Simkins.

Infographics illustrate facts about the natural world, providing information about such topics as energy production, food webs, threatened species, and record-breaking animals.

Mental maths tests for ages 5-6, Andrew Brodie.

Designed to help teachers prepare for the National Tests at the end of each year and leading up to the final test at the end of KS2. Each book contains ten photocopiable mental maths tests. The accompanying CD contains all ten tests timed to the exact specifications of the actual test with set times for pupils to answer the questions.

More mental maths tests for ages 6-7, Andrew Brodie.

Following on from the hugely successful Mental Maths Tests, this new series provides more tests to help teachers prepare for the National Tests at the end of each year and the final test at the end of KS2. Each book features ten printable mental maths tests on the accompanying CD-ROM.

Planet earth, Jon Richards and Ed Simkins.

Infographics illustrate facts about the Earth, providing information about such topics as the rock and water cycles, the world's tallest mountains, and tectonic plates.

Volcanoes, written and edited by Lisa Magloff.

In a visual reference, readers can discover the inner workings of one of Earth's most terrifying natural phenomena as well as learn about some of the most famous volcanic eruptions in history.

Seymour Simon's extreme oceans, Seymour Simon.

Imagine yourself exploring the most extreme parts of our amazing oceans-riding the tallest waves, diving to the darkest depths, and encountering the largest and most dangerous sea creatures on Earth. Join award-winning author Seymour Simon as he introduces you to the most extreme environments, animals, plants, and weather in the ocean! These mind-bending facts and stunning photographs invite you on an exciting, and sometimes unbelievable, underwater expedition.

Pterosaur trouble, Daniel Loxton ; illustrated by Daniel Loxton with Jim W.W. Smith.

Follow the pterosaur, a majestic flying reptile, as he encounters a pack of tiny but vicious dinosaurs. A unique blend of digital illustrations and landscape photography brings the ensuing battle to life. Pterosaur Trouble is book two in the Tales of Prehistoric Life series.

Dinosaurs, written and edited by Sarah Walker and Samantha Gray.

This guide takes young readers back in time to an age when dinosaurs ruled the Earth, from gentle Jurassic giants and the terrifying Tyrannosaurus Rex, to fearsome packs of Velociraptors and herds of Hadrosaurs.

Planet ark : preserving Earth's biodiversity, written by Adrienne Mason ; illustrated by Margot Thompson.

Young readers can learn how to be modern-day Noahs and protect the world's plants and animals from extinction not by building a giant boat, but by making small changes in their everyday lives from planting trees to turning off the tap to help preserve the world's biodiversity. Planet Ark is part of CitizenKid, a collection of books that inform children about the world and inspire them to be better global citizens.

Rain forest, written and edited by Elinor Greenwood.

Offering an in-depth look at the sprawling trees and dense undergrowth of the ecosystem of the rain forest, this guide welcomes young readers into the world of tigers, snakes, and chimpanzees, as well as marmosets, katydids, and sloths.

Wildlife, Paul Thurlby.

Did you know that crocodiles cry while they eat? Or that polar bears turn green if they stay hot for too long? Or that bees do a dance to speak to one another? See wildlife as you've never seen it before with Paul Thurlby's menagerie of curious animals. With unique and humorous artwork that's so stylish you'll want to remove it from the book and hang it on your wall, Paul Thurlby brings to life twenty-three animals in a way that will appeal to readers of all ages.

Stronger than steel : spider DNA and the quest for better bulletproof vests, sutures, and parachute rope, Bridget Heos with photographs by Andy Comins.

In The Spider Silk Scientists, readers enter Randy Lewis' lab where they come face to face with golden orb weaver spiders and genetically engineered goats, whose milk contains the proteins to spin spider silk — and to weave a nearly indestructible fiber. Learn how this amazing material might someday be used to repair or replace human ligaments and bones, improve body armor, strengthen parachute rope, and even tether an airplane to an aircraft carrier! Readers explore rapid advancements in the application of genetic medicine and their potential to save and improve lives while considering the crucial ethical concerns of genetic research. A timely addition to the acclaimed Scientists in the Field series.

Velvet & Elvis : a mother & son story of New Zealand's longfin eels, written and illustrated by Stephanie Bowman.

Uses a story format to describe the life cycle and migration of the New Zealand longfin eel, and the threats eels face from commercial fishing. Suggested level: junior, primary.

Reptiles, written and edited by Simon Holland.

Explores the world of reptiles, discussing lizards, snakes, tortoises, turtles, alligators, crocodiles, and tuataras.

A place for turtles, written by Melissa Stewart ; illustrated by Higgins Bond.

Describing various examples, the author provides an intriguing look at turtles, at the ecosystems that support their survival, and at the efforts of some people to save them.

About birds : a guide for children, Cathryn Sill ; illustrated by John Sill.

Text and illustrations introduce the world of birds from eggs to flight, from songs to nests.

Discovering New Zealand birds, Sandra Morris.

Wildlife artist and birdwatcher Sandra Morris introduces fourteen New Zealand birds. Looking at birds of the mountains, forest, coast and sea, Sandra tells how they got their names, how they feed, sing or call, and how they nest and raise a family. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

The long, long journey : the Godwit's amazing migration, Sandra Markle ; illustrations by Mia Posada.

A godwit hatches, evades predators, and learns to hunt and fly. Then, she sets off on her first migration 7,200 nonstop miles, from Alaska to New Zealand! Facts about godwits.

Baby carnivores, Bobbie Kalman.

Provides information about young carnivores, including anatomy, habitat, and relatives.

Baby mammals, Bobbie Kalman.

Provides information about young mammals, including anatomy, habitat, and relatives.

Baby rodents, Bobbie Kalman.

Whales and dolphins, written and edited by Caroline Stamps.

A brief introduction to the physical characteristics and behavior of various marine mammals, particularly whales and

Granny's clan : a tale of wild orcas, Sally Hodson ; illustrated by Ann Jones.

A 100 year-old orca whale named Granny leads a clan of orcas near the Pacific Northwest in hunting, teaching young whales, and establishing a friendship with humans. Back matter expands on orca life, including their language, echolocation abilities, and family relations.

Douwlina : a rhino's story, Grace Borgeson.

There are two kinds of stories in the world: those that have sad endings and those that have happy endings. Douwlina's story began with great sadness when she lost her mother to poachers, but it has a happy ending. Douwlina's journey to safety takes her to the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre in South Africa, where in addition to the dedicated staff, a lamb cares for her. This tender story shows how each animal and human who has been part of her life has helped her-first to survive, then to thrive and at last to live among her own kind as she was born to do. It highlights the bonds between people and animals and reminds us of the importance of being good stewards of the animals who share the planet with us.

Vicks : the polar bear cub, Mack.

Children love learning about baby animals, and this charming narrative tells the heartwarming, true-life story of Vicks, a polar bear cub at the Rotterdam Zoo. From his first soft growl as a baby to his first dive as a tough polar bear, it chronicles young Vicks' adventures in the year following his birth. In the pages of this book, kids can join Vicks as he takes his first steps, learns to catch fish, improves his swimming skills, and grows big enough to climb rocks that once scared him.

Baby primates, Bobbie Kalman.

Provides information about young primates, including anatomy, habitat, and relatives.

Let's meet a doctor, Bridget Heos ; illustrated by Mike Moran.

What does a doctor do? These kids have a few ideas. But to learn more, they talk to Dr. Zambil. He tells them how he helps sick or hurt kids feel better. He sees healthy kids to help keep them healthy. He even helps train new doctors. Let's hear it for doctors!

Human body, written and edited by Caroline Stamps.

With exciting new interactive material, this edition of explores the inner workings of human bodies, from how the nervous system and the circulatory system work, to the essential roles played by strong bones and agile minds.

Inside the heart, Karin Halvorson ; consulting editor, Diane Craig.

This book describes the location, parts, and functions of the heart.

Inside the lungs, Karin Halvorson ; consulting editor, Diane Craig.

Discover how your lungs work.

Inside the stomach, Karin Halvorson ; consulting editor, Diane Craig.

This fun and easy introduction to how the stomach works includes simple activities and crafts like sugar or spice and follow your food and how to make a stomach.

Yummy! : good food makes me strong, Shelley Rotner and Sheila M. Kelly ; photographs by Shelley Rotner.

Created to help inspire kids and families to have fun growing, preparing, and eating fresh and wholesome meals and snacks, the book also ensures that children make the connection between nourishing food and good health.

Inside the eyes, Karin Halvorson ; consulting editor, Diane Craig.

Explains how human eyes work, including information on the rods and cones, irises, and pupils.

Inside the ears, Karin Halvorson ; consulting editor, Diane Craig.

Explains how human ears work, including the pinna, ear canal, and ear drum.

What's up with Tim? : Medikidz explain severe asthma, authors, Kim Chilman-Blair & Shawn deLoache ; peer reviewed by Andrew Bush & Rola Abou Taam.

What's up with Ashleigh? : Medikidz explain Type 1 Diabetes, written by Kim Chilman-Blair and Shawn deLoache ; peer reviewed by Yolaine St. Louis, Peter Hindmarch and John

What's up with Ryan's mum? : Medikidz explain multiple sclerosis, written by Kim Chilman-Blair & Ian Rimmer ; additional material by Shawn deLoache ; peer reviewed by Alexander Burnfield … et al.

Medikidz explain what's up with Jason?, written by Kim Chilman-Blair and Tony Lee ; peer reviewed by Ashraf Hassen Coovadia … et al..

Let's meet a dentist, Bridget Heos ; illustrated by Kyle Poling.

Healing days : a guide for kids who have experienced trauma, Susan Farber Straus ; illustrated by Maria Bogade.

This story follows a child who has had an unspecified bad thing happen that is difficult to reveal, and is causing much distress. The child is given effective ways to deal with her/his feelings (strategies based on trauma-focused cognitive behavioral approaches) and begins to recover from the experience.

Let's meet a construction worker, Bridget Heos ; illustrated by Mike Moran.

What do construction workers do? Some lucky kids are about to find out! They visit Mr. Moore, a construction worker who's helping to build a new school. He shows them machines that dig big holes. He explains how he follows the building plans. And he tells about different workers and how they stay safe. Hooray for construction workers!

Planes and helicopters, Clive Gifford.

Kids love machines that fly! This amazing book explains the basics of how planes and helicopters work. Topics include engines, wings, propellers, fuel, and flying safety. A quiz at the end tests the reader's knowledge.

Airplanes, written and edited by Caroline Stamps.

An introductory look at the fascinating world of flying from the first flight, early gliders, monoplanes and biplanes, to the high-powered jetliners, jet planes and helicopters that travel the world today. "Eye Wonder: Airplanes" explains how flying works and how it's changed our world.

Cars, Clive Gifford.

This fast-moving book about cars uses dynamic photos and interesting facts to explain the basics of how they work. Topics include the engine, steering, going fast and slow, different kinds of fuel, and driving safety. A quiz at the end tests the reader's knowledge.

Trucks, Clive Gifford.

This entertaining book about trucks explains the basics of how trucks work. Topics include big and small kinds of trucks, tires, hydraulic beds that can be raised up, different kinds of fuel, and driving safety. A quiz at the end tests the reader's knowledge..

Tractors, Clive Gifford.

Learn all about tractors, from machines that lift, load, pull and push to the latest combine harvesters. Zoom in, see them up close and discover what makes them work. Then try the quiz to see how much you've learned!

Motorbikes, Clive Gifford.

This fast-moving book about motorbikes uses dynamic photos and interesting facts to explain the basics of how they work. Topics include the motor, tyres, going fast and slow, steering and countersteering, and driving safety. A quiz at the end tests the reader's knowledge.

From iron to car, Shannon Zemlicka.

How does iron turn into a brand-new car? Follow each step in the production cycle from digging up iron ore to hitting the road.

Space academy : how to fly spacecraft step by step, Deborah Kespert & David Baker ; illustrations by Damien Weighill, Katharina Rocksien.

An astronaut training course that shows children how to pilot different kinds of space craft. Second in the series, it is divided into three types of spread that encourage the child to imagine their journey into space. It also looks at the science and technology of space and space travel.

Let's meet a veterinarian, Gina Bellisario ; illustrated by Cale Atkinson.

What does a veterinarian do? Let's find out! Dr. Kate is a veterinarian. She visits a school to give Henry, the class guinea pig, a checkup. She shows the class the tools she uses. She tells them about the many things vets do. And the students learn how to take good care of Henry. Hooray for veterinarians!

Winnie's guide to caring for your horse or pony, Anita Ganeri.

Provides simple information about caring for a horse including feeding, exercising, and mucking out a horse's

Ruff's guide to caring for your dog, Anita Ganeri.

Join Ruff the Dog as he reveals everything you need to know about caring for a new pet dog. Topics covered include how to choose a pet dog, what supplies dog owners will need, how to make a new dog feel at home, and how to care for the new arrival, including feeding, exercising, and house training.

Kitty's guide to caring for your cat, Anita Ganeri.

Join Kitty the Cat as she reveals everything you need to know about caring for a new pet cat. Topics covered include how to choose a pet cat, what supplies cat owners will need, how to make a new cat feel at home, and how to care for the new arrival, including feeding, exercising and house training.

Bunny's guide to caring for your rabbit, Anita Ganeri.

Join Bunny the Rabbit as she reveals everything you need to know about caring for a new pet rabbit. Topics covered include how to choose a pet rabbit, what supplies rabbit owners will need, how to make a new rabbit feel at home, and how to care for the new arrival, including feeding, exercising,and keeping a rabbit house clean.

Goldie's guide to caring for your goldfish, Anita Ganeri.

Join Goldie the goldfish as he reveals everything you need to know about caring for a new pet goldfish.

Eating habits

Get a taste of the world's most bizarre eating habits when you open up this book.

From cotton to T-shirt, Robin Nelson.

How does cotton turn into a soft T-shirt? Follow each step in the production cycle from growing cotton to wearing a comfy shirt — in this fascinating book!

From wax to crayon, Robin Nelson.

How does wax turn into a colourful crayon? Follow each step in the production cycle from melting wax into a liquid to colouring a fun picture in this fascinating book!

From oil to gas, Shannon Zemlicka.

How does oil turn into fuel for cars and trucks? Follow each step in the production cycle - from clearing land to filling a tank with gas.

From tree to paper, Pam Marshall.

From sheep to sweater, Robin Nelson.

How does sheep's wool turn into cozy clothing? Follow each step in the production cycle — from shearing a sheep to pulling on a warm sweater — in this fascinating book!

Art lab for little kids : 52 playful projects for preschoolers!, Susan Schwake ; photography by Rainer Schwake.

Developed for the younger set (4-6 year olds) and targeting one of the most critical developmental periods for children, Art Lab for Little Kids is the perfect book for both parents and teachers who are seeking enriching and unique experiences to offer this age group. As in Susan Schwake's first book, Art Lab for Kids, the Labs can be used as singular projects, or used to build up to a year of hands-on fine art experiences.

Illustrating children's books, Martin Ursell.

How do you go about illustrating a children's book? Where do the ideas come from? How do you illustrate a narrative? How do you get published? This book deals with these questions.

Drawing werewolves, Carter Hayn

Contains illustrated, step-by-step instructions for drawing werewolves, provides tips on tools and techniques, and includes advice on creating a scene.

Game-songs with Prof Dogg's Troupe : 44 songs and games with activities, chosen by Harriet Powell with drawings by David McKee and Cd performed by Prof Dogg's Troupe.

A collection of action songs, dances, sound effect songs and songs to act out. They are all designed to develop literacy, social and communication skills, and build young children's confidence. The songbook contains the music, words, piano accompaniments and play-along percussion ideas. The CD contains a recording of all the accompaniments to sing along with. No music reading is required.

Get set! Piano. Pieces book. 1, Karen Marshall, Heather Hammond ; illustrated by Julia Patton.

Get Set! Piano Pieces Book 1 is an exciting new collection of pieces by Heather Hammond and Karen Marshall, arranged and written specially for the twenty-first century child. Get Set! Piano Pieces Book 1 follows and supplements the tried and tested progression of Get Set! Piano Tutor Book 1. It includes favourites like Alice the camel, Little bird, Hot cross buns, We wish you a Merry Christmas and engaging new pieces from jigs to jazz featuring wriggly caterpillars and scary pirates.

Get set! Piano. Tutor book. 1, Karen Marshall, Heather Hammond ; illustrated by Julia Patton.

Get Set! Piano Tutor Book 1 is an exciting new course by Heather Hammond and Karen Marshall, written specially for the twenty-first century child. The tried and tested progression guides beginners from their very first lesson through to Prep test level. Note learning is taught alongside aural, theory and composing skills providing a holistic approach to music. Packed with favourites such as Jelly on a plate, Animal fair, Jingle bells, engaging new tunes and teacher duet parts, Get Set! Piano Tutor inspires, entertains and builds confidence from the start.

Abracadabra recorder introduction! music : 31 songs and tunes for descant recorder, musical arrangements by Dorothy Armstrong, Brian Hunt and Peter Nikol.

Abracadabra Recorder Books 1-4 is the ideal repertoire series for descant recorders. Each book includes graded solo and multi-part songs and tunes starting with five-note tunes such as Shepherds' Hey and working up to more challenging classics such as You are my Sunshine and The Wombling Song. Clear fingering diagrams and notation explanations are given at each stage. More tunes for the beginner on descant recorder can be found in Abracadabra Recorder Introduction!, a complimentary collection to book 1.

Fun face painting ideas for kids, Nick & Brian Wolfe.

This fun book is a must-have for everyone who wants to do face painting, showing you how to get started; improve your current efforts with innovative new techniques and ideas; create your own original designs; and perhaps even inspire you start your own face and/or body painting business to make some money (an interesting option in a down economy)

Ancient Egypt, Anna Nilsen ; illustrated by David Lopez.

Dive into the world of Ancient Egypt and help save Granny from an ancient curse by completing the puzzles in the book. Puzzle Heroes is an interactive series of very fun, visually-led books containing an adventure or challenge on every page.

Hide and seek things that go, written by Dawn Sirett ; illustrations by Angela Muss.

Filled with pictures to explore and study, "Hide and Seek: Things That Go" covers the exciting world of vehicles on the road, in the air, on water, and on tracks. Children will delight in hunting through the pages for cars, trucks, tractors, diggers, plains, trains, and more returning to the book time and again as they try to spot all the different images.

Can you see what I see? : out of this world, Walter Wick.

A search-and-find book that features a princess in a castle and a robot in a spaceship learning that they are not that different from one another.

Bicycle safety, Lisa M. Herrington ; content consultant, Debra Holtzman ; reading consultant, Jeanne Clidas.

How to read literature like a professor : for kids, Thomas C. Foster.

Selected by a master storyteller and beloved New York Times best-selling author, the 16 stories in this menagerie will introduce teen readers to a host of strange, wondrous beings that have never existed anyplace but in the richness of the imagination.

Poems to learn by heart, selected by Caroline Kennedy ; paintings by Jon J Muth.

For this companion to her "New York Times"-bestselling collection "A Family of Poems," Kennedy has hand-selected more than 100 of her favourite poems that lend themselves to memorization.

My book of knock knocks, illustrated by Christina Bollenbach.

Knock! Knock! Who's there? Ice-cream. Ice-cream who? Ice-cream if you don't let me in! A laugh-out-loud collection of classic knock knock jokes for the whole family to enjoy.

Beast friends forever! : animal lovers in rhyme, Robert L. Forbes ; drawings by Ronald Searle.

With delicious poems by Robert Forbes and zany illustrations of each poem by master artist Ronald Searle, these wildly playful rhymes and charmingly intricate illustrations will keep readers seven to seventy coming back again and again.

Cat talk, Patricia MacLachlan and Emily MacLachlan Charest ; illustrated by Barry Moser.

Authors Patricia MacLachlan and Emily MacLachlan Charest and illustrator Barry Moser give voice to and celebrate our most opinionated furry friends in this spirited collection of feline poetry. Full of curiosity, mischief, and some secrets, too, Cat Talk is sure to make readers wonder what their own four-legged friends have to say.

The pet project : cute and cuddly vicious verses, written by Lisa Wheeler ; illustrated by Zachariah OHora.

The child of two scientists sets out to do research into what sort of an animal would make the best pet and reaches a surprising conclusion.

Grumbles from the forest : fairy-tale voices with a twist : poems, Jane Yolen and Rebecca Kai Dotlich ; illustrations by Matt Mahurin.

What were all those fairy-tale characters thinking? Jane Yolen and Rebecca Kai Dotlich answer this question in paired poems, with sometimes startling results.

Dare to dream — change the world, Jill Corcoran ; illustrated by J. Beth Jepson.

Pairs biographical and inspirational poems focusing on people who changed their own lives and the lives of people all over the world.

I saw a peacock with a fiery tail, illustrated by Ramsingh Urveti.

Presents a folk poem from the seventeenth century, featuring die-cut pages that reveal its nuanced meaning.

Jungle jingles : and other animal poems, Dick King-Smith ; illustrated by Jonathan Allen.

What happens if you fall into a river full of piranha fish? And do man-eating tigers only eat men? This book deals with these questions.

War dogs, Kathryn Selbert.

Winston Churchill might have been known as the British Bulldog, but in truth he was best friends with a miniature poodle named Rufus. When WWII comes crashing down on London, the small dog bears witness to Churchill's efforts as prime minister.

Gandhi : a march to the sea, Alice B. McGinty ; illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez.

Recreates Mohandas Gandhi's 24-day March to the Sea, from March 12 to April 5, 1930, which became a pivotal moment in India's quest to become an independent country no longer ruled by Great Britain.

Judith Kerr's creatures

A lavishly illustrated retrospective in celebration of the 90th birthday of Judith Kerr, author of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and many other iconic books.

Magical Margaret Mahy, Betty Gilderdale ; illustrated by Alan Gilderdale.

Margaret Mahy was a wizard of words and a spinner of magical stories. She was New Zealand's best known writer for children and during her lifetime she wrote more than 200 books. She won some of the world's most prestigious writing awards, including the Carnegie medal and the Hans Christian Anderson award, and she often appeared in a purple wig or a penguin suit while she delighted audiences with vivacious readings of her stories. But who was Margaret Mahy? What was she like as a child? How did she become a writer? Where did her weird and wonderful ideas come from? In these pages we meet the woman behind the name on the book covers. Step into the world of he magical Margaret Mahy. First published in 1987, Betty Gilderdale's biography of Margaret Mahy has been fully revised and updated.

Verdi for kids : his life and music with 21 activities, Helen Bauer ; foreword by Deborah Voigt.

Along with learning about various opera jobs, opera production, what takes place at rehearsals, and opera house history, inquisitive kids will gain a fuller understanding of the influential 19th century composer's life, times, and music and how Verdi intersected with the great musicians and events of his lifetime.

World War II, Sean Callery.

A visual guide to the epic conflict in which millions gave their lives in the cause of freedom. Includes cutaway illustrations, maps, time lines, and infographics.

Poland, Christine Zuchora-Walske ; content consultant, Padraic Kenney.

Provides information about Poland, with emphasis on its geography, culture, history, economy, and government.

Spain, Marcia Amidon Lusted ; content consultant, Luis Alvarez-Castro.

Provides information about Spain, with emphasis on its ancient history, geography, culture, economy, and government.

Russia, Andrea Pelleschi.

A look at the history, natural world, economics, people, and culture of Russia.

Norway, Carol Hand ; content consultant, Margaret Hayford.

Provides information about Norway, with emphasis on its geography, culture, history, economy, and government.

Switzerland, Rebecca Rowell ; content consultant, Clive Church.

Provides information about Switzerland, with emphasis on its geography, culture, history, economy, and government.

Greece, Marcia Amidon Lusted ; content consultant, Gonda Van Steen.

Provides information about present-day Greece, with emphasis on its ancient history, geography, culture, economy, and government.

North Korea, Racquel Foran ; content consultant, Balbina Hwang.

Provides information about North Korea, with emphasis on its geography, culture, history, economy, and government.

South Korea, Racquel Foran ; content consultant, Balbina Hwang.

Provides information about South Korea, with emphasis on its ancient history, geography, culture, economy, and government.

Syria, Dale Evva Gelfand ; content consultant, Elizabeth Shakman Hurd.

Provides information about Syria, with emphasis on its geography, culture, history, economy, and government.

Israel, Lisa Owings ; content consultant, Sanford Silverberg.

Provides information about present-day Israel, with emphasis on its ancient history, geography, culture, economy, and government.

Afghanistan, Erika Wittekind ; content consultant, Austin Long.

A look at the geography, culture, history, and people of Afghanistan.

Canada, Karen Latchana Kenney ; content consultant, James W. Endersby.

Provides information about Canada, with emphasis on its geography, culture, history, economy, and government.

United States, Robert Grayson ; content consultant, Katrina Lacher.

Provides information about the United States, with emphasis on its geography, culture, history, people, economy, and government.

Colombia, Carol Hand ; content consultant, Jairo Arcila.

Provides information about the Colombia, with emphasis on its geography, culture, history, people, economy, and government.

New Zealand, Rebecca Hirsch ; content consultant, Alan C. Tidwell.

Provides information about New Zealand, with emphasis on its geography, culture, history, economy, and government.

Australia, Susan Hamen ; content consultant, Alan C. Tidwell.

This book examines the geography, culture, history, and people of Australia.

Older Fiction

Joshua Dread, Lee Bacon.

Besides being bullied, Joshua faces one more obstacle in middle school, trying to hide his identity as the son of supervillains, the Dread Duo.

Cup magic : Auckland/San Diego 1995, Susan Battye.

"Fictionalised diary of Mike Lucas whose parents are involved in Team New Zealand's 1995 America's Cup challenge in San Diego, where Peter Blake's Black Magic boat wins the cup. Mike is sent to live with his grandparents in Takapuna, where he learns to sail, and eventually he travels to San Diego to support Team New Zealand" — Publisher's information.

Doll bones, Holly Black with illustrations by Eliza Wheeler.

Twelve-year-old Zach is too old to play with toys. But even though he stops hanging out with Poppy and Alice, stops playing with his action figures, it's no good. There's one toy that still wants to play with him. A doll that's made from the bones of a dead girl. The only way to end the game is to lay the doll to rest forever. It's time for a journey to Spring Grove cemetery. It's time to grow up.

Coco Caramel, Cathy Cassidy.

Another delicious book in the Chocolate Box Girls series, a sequel to Cherry Crush, Marshmallow Skye and Summer's Dream, from bestselling girls' favourite, Cathy Cassidy. Coco is crazy about animals and loves her riding lessons. When her favourite pony at the stables is sold, Coco scopes out the new owner and she's not happy about what she discovers. Can Coco save Caramel alone or will a new friend help her?

Cloneward bound, M.E. Castle.

After his clone escapes to Hollywood and becomes an actor, Fisher Bas goes on a school trip to get him back before their secret is discovered.

Spook's. Alice, Joseph Delaney ; interior illustrations by David Wyatt.

Over the years, Alice has fought evil side by side with the Spook and his apprentice, Thomas Ward. But now Alice is alone in the realm of the dark. And the creatures she has helped to banish there, now have the chance to take their revenge. Alice must seek the final weapon needed to destroy the Fiend for good. If she fails, the world will fall into despair and darkness. If she succeeds, it means facing her own death at the hands of her dearest friend. But can she prevent the darkness from overtaking her over completely? The penultimate instalment of the Wardstone Chronicles follows Alice, Thomas Ward's loyal companion, to the most terrifying place of all.

Bully bait, Michael Fry.

When his school counsellor insists that he needs better socialization skills after being stuffed into a locker by a bully, middle-schooler Nick finds himself, along with two other misfits, joining the school's lamest club: Safety Patrol.

Spy camp, Stuart Gibbs.

As almost thirteen-year-old Ben, a student at the CIA's academy for future intelligence agents, prepares to go to spy summer camp, he receives a death threat from the evil organization SPYDER.

A tangle of knots, Lisa Graff.

Destiny leads 11-year-old Cady to a peanut butter factory, a family of children searching for their own Talents, and a Talent Thief who will alter her life forever.

A hidden enemy, Erin Hunter.

Lucky and the rest of the Leashed Dogs have settled in the forest but a vicious Pack has claimed the land, and will stop at nothing to ensure that it is theirs

The thing about luck, Cynthia Kadohata ; illustrated by Julia Kuo.

Just when twelve-year-old Summer thinks nothing else can possibly go wrong in a year of bad luck, an emergency takes her parents to Japan, leaving Summer to care for her little brother while helping her grandmother cook and do laundry for harvest workers.

The adventures of a South Pole pig, Chris Kurtz ; illustrations by Jennifer Black Reinhardt.

Flora the pig ditches the sedentary life on the farm for an adventure in Antarctica, where she escapes the knife and lives her dream of pulling a sled with a team of dogs.

The case of the pistol-packing widows, Caroline Lawrence.

When P.K. is suddenly abducted, he fears he's going to be thrown in the river and drowned. In fact it turns out that he's about to get a new case! Soon he's on his way to Carson City to shadow his friend and mentor, Poker Face Jace. But it isn't easy. P.K.'s disguise proves uncomfortable and it seems as though somebody's trying to kill him. Can P.K. survive amidst the gun-slingers, gamblers and desperados?

Elvis and the underdogs, Jenny Lee ; illustrations by Kelly Light.

All his life Benji, now ten, has been sickly and he has long been targeted by the school bully, but after a seizure Benji gets a therapy dog that is not only big enough to protect him, it can also talk.

The fate in the box, Michelle Lovric.

Fogfinger rules Venice. His Fog Squad and spies are everywhere. The Venetians fear him and obey him. Every year one of their children is lost in a grisly Lambing ceremony. The child must climb the bell tower and let the Fate in the Box decide their destiny. Most end their days in the jaws of the primeval Crocodile that lurks in the lagoon. Or so Fogfinger tells them. But a chance meeting by a green apricot tree between Amneris and Tockle may be the beginning of the end for Fogfinger. Silk and sewing, a magical glass kaleidoscope, mermaids and misunderstood Sea-Saurs, talking statues and winged cats, blue glass sea-horses, a spoiled rich girl and a secret society are just some of the ingredients in Michelle Lovric's exquisitely imagined and superbly plotted fourth fantasy set in Venice.

Pi in the sky, Wendy Mass.

Joss, the seventh son of the Supreme Overlord of the Universe, must team up with a human girl to re-create Earth, when the planet is accidentally erased from existence.

Below, Meg McKinlay.

On the day Cassie was born, the mayor flipped a lever and everyone cheered as Old Lower Grange was submerged beneath five thousand swimming pools' worth of water and now, twelve years later, Cassie is drawn to the mysterious manmade lake and is joined by her scarred classmate, Liam, in forbidden daily swims while uncovering her town's dark secrets.

The boy with 2 heads, Andy Mulligan.

Two heads are always better than one isn't that how the saying goes? Well that's not how Richard feels, when he wakes up to discover he's grown a second head. It wouldn't be so bad if the second head was as calm and reasonable as Richard, but he isn't. Rude, rebellious and difficult, Rikki makes Richard's life impossible. On the football pitch, they're brilliant, working together to score goal after goal. But at home and at school they're in constant opposition and when Rikki sabotages the school debate on live television, he launches them on a rollercoaster journey to self destruction. On the run from the sinister Dr Warren, the two heads are forced to work together. Fleeing to the mountains of Wales, they're pursued to the top of the highest peak by a crack team of commandoes. Only a miracle can save them.

Felix and the red rats : a fantasy novel, James Norcliffe.

"When David's uncle comes to visit he sets off a bizarre series of events. Things become complicated when the pet rats turn bright red. David senses that somehow the red rats are connected to the story he is reading, and he becomes more convinced when the colour red becomes contagious. The parallel story sees Felix and his friend Bella inadvertently shifted into a strange land where they must solve a riddle. But this puts them into great danger. How will they escape and find their way home?" — Publisher information. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

Vote : the theory, practice, and destructive properties of politics, Gary Paulsen.

Fourteen-year-old Kevin impetuously announces that he will run for student body president, mainly to impress his girlfriend Tina, but soon gets excited about making a positive difference in his school and community.

Curse of the ancients, Matt de la Pena.

Sera has seen the future, and it is terrifying. Unfortunately, she can't do anything to prevent the Cataclysm while stranded with Dak and Riq thousands of years in the past. Their only hope lies with the ancient Maya, a mysterious people who claim to know a great deal about the future. Is there more to these ancients than meets the eye?

The Wells Bequest, Polly Shulman.

Two teenagers use H. G. Wells's famous time machine to race through time and stop a dangerous enemy.

The hidden kingdom, Tui T. Sutherland.

The five dragonets of the prophecy are hoping to hide in safety in the RainWing kingdom, and Glory is hoping to learn more about her own identity, but when tribe members start disappearing and the old queen does nothing, it is up to Glory and her friends to uncover the lurking evil.

Paperboy, Vince Vawter.

When an eleven-year-old boy takes over a friend's newspaper route in July, 1959, in Memphis, his debilitating stutter makes for a memorable month.

P.S. Be eleven, Rita Williams-Garcia.

The Gaither sisters are back in Brooklyn, where changes large and small come to their household as they grow up during the turbulent 1960s.

Picture Books

Colors

A book designed to teach early learners colour recognition with a variety of toys, vegetables, fruits, and many more.

Opposites!

Introduces the concept of opposites, including big and little, soft and hard, and hot and cold, with colourful illustrations. On board pages.

Patterns!

Through photography, colourful designs, and simple text children are able to learn quickly with this exciting and approachable tool. Parents are also able to become involved within the learning process as they guide their toddlers through the book, and proudly watch them absorb new concepts.

People!

Through photography, colourful designs, and simple text children are able to learn quickly with this exciting and approachable tool.

Same and different

A book designed for early learners which teaches the concepts of similarity and difference.

Shapes!

Introduces shapes, including circles, squares, rectangles, triangles, and stars, with colourful illustrations.

Hold on tight, Sara Acton.

Hold on tight to my hand today. You wouldn't want to blow away. Would you? A young girl and her teddy get swept up in a story of imagination and adventure.

The book of dreams, Shirin Adl.

A colourful and imaginative journey through the night, with lots of different kinds of dreams, funny, fantastic, wish-fulfilling, exciting.

The importance of green, Leonie Agnew ; illustrated by Trevor Pye.

"Liam Loveday could not and would not paint without green. He painted aliens and alligators, seasick sailors and grasshoppers sipping green tea on pea-coloured couches. But one day Liam runs out of green paint. How can he paint without his favourite colour? After all, without green lights the traffic won't go, without green grass the cows aren't keen on their food and something funny happens to the colour of milk, too. Liam has to find a way to paint in green again, or he will never be able to sort out the chaos" — Publisher information.

The royal nappy, Nicholas Allan.

Meet the Royal Baby and of course, Nanny, who looks after the Royal Baby and the all-important Royal Nappy Cabinet! A funny, warm look at the royal nappy through history from Henry VIII to the present day and a very special new arrival.

Bertie, Pamela Allen.

With all Pam's trademark simplicity of line and characterisation, this is the perfect book to share with the littleies in your life. Together you can choose… are you happy or grumpy? Will you cry or will you sing? Straightforward comparative text about feelings with clean, clear art.

Crankee Doodle, Tom Angleberger ; pictures by Cece Bell.

A pony tries to convince his cranky owner to take a ride into town.

Digger dog, illustrated by Cecilia Johansson ; written by William Bee.

Digger Dog loves to dig up bones - the bigger the better. But for the biggest bone in the world, what will Digger Dog need? The biggest digger in the world, of course!

Dustbin dad, Peter Bently and Russell Ayto.

An infectious rhyming story about a Dad whose penchant for eating leftover food soon lands him in trouble.

Blue bus, red balloon : a book of colors, Brian Biggs.

Follows a red balloon's journey past various modes of transportation, each displaying a different colour.

King pig, written and illustrated by Nick Bland.

Because he was the king, he could make the sheep do whatever he wanted, whenever he pleased. But he just couldn't make them like him. A royal romp about a little pig with a lot to learn, from best-selling picture book creator Nick Bland.

Night light, Nicholas Blechman.

Count the lights and, through die-cut pages, find out which vehicle they belong to.

Under the sea, illustrated by Emily Bolam.

Mummy, why am I still so tiny? Soon, little fish, you'll be big and shiny! Join these underwater animals as they ask their mummies and daddies all sorts of questions about getting bigger then lift the fun, scene-changing flap to find out the answers! With shiny foiled covers, colourful artwork and large flaps that are easy for small hands to lift.

Melvin the luckiest monkey in the world, Claudia Bolt.

Melvin is certain he's the unluckiest monkey in the world. He's run out of bananas, thinks he has a terrible disease, and decides nobody can help, not even his best friend Pete! What ensues is a tale of true friendship and the importance of making your own luck.

I dare you not to yawn, Helene Boudreau ; illustrated by Serge Bloch.

A comical cautionary tale for bedtime–resistant youngsters which challenges them to avoid yawning, from a dozing dog and a cuddly blanket to endearing baby orangutans who stretch out long arms for a nighttime hug.

The world belongs to you, Riccardo Bozzi ; illustrated by Olimpia Zagnoli.

You belong to the world, and the world belongs to you; inspiring words for graduating students and anyone experiencing a time of change in their life. This beautifully crafted book is an uplifting gift for people of any age. Stylish graphic art paired with a deceptively simple text make this a book to be read over and again.

Bad Astrid, story by Eileen Brennan ; pictures by Regan Dunnick.

Bad Astrid has been terrorizing everyone and everything on her block ever since her family moved in. But when an accident befalls the bully, it's up to a new neighbour to teach Astrid how to be a friend.

If you meet a dinosaur, Paul Bright, Hannah George.

Meg Mummisaurus has laid an egg! But how can she keep it safe from a whopping Wagosaurus, a stomping Clomposuarus and a bumbling, stumbling Dozysaurus? Maybe you could help? Children will love roaring along with this romping, rhyming tale.

My zoo, Rod Campbell.

Come on in and meet all the animals! From the large grey elephant and the stripy zebra, to the bouncy kangaroo and the big friendly hippo, this great-value board book contains sixteen popular zoo animals. You can learn their names and then discover their different shapes and sizes as you turn the chunky die-cut pages.

Marco goes to school, Roz Chast.

Marco the bird is eager to start school because he wants to learn how to reach the moon, and although he does not accomplish that on his first day, he does make a new friend.

Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam, Tracey Corderoy ; illustrated by Steven Lenton.

Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam are two hapless robber dogs who decide on career change after one bungled burglary too many proving that crime doesn't pay, but cupcakes certainly do!

The book boat's in, Cynthia Cotten ; illustrated by Frane Lessac.

On a book boat on the Erie Canal in the 1800s, Jessie spots a used copy of The Swiss Family Robinson, then works very hard all week to earn the money he needs to buy it. Includes historical note.

Maisy learns to swim, Lucy Cousins.

Goggles and swimsuit at the ready it's Maisy's first swimming lesson! Maisy's a little nervous today she is going on her very first swimming lesson. Luckily, Eddie and Tallulah have come along too and they all have a great swimming teacher called Poppy, the hippo. Everyone has lots to learn, including floating, kicking and blowing bubbles, but it's a lot of fun! The perfect read for little children venturing on their very first swimming lesson, encouraging them to enjoy the water and have fun in an accessible and typically delightful Maisy way!

I love you, nose! I love you, toes!, Linda Davick.

In rhyming verse, a child celebrates each body part.

Let's go, Hugo!, Angela Dominguez.

After conquering his fear of flying, talented artist Hugo the bird makes a new friend and explores his beloved city of Paris.

Stick man's first words, Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler.

This sturdy, colourful board book is the perfect way for Stick Man's youngest fans to learn their first words with numbers, colours, animal sounds and more!

Kate and Nate are running late!, Kate Egan ; illustrated by Dan Yaccarino.

After waking up late, Kate, Nate, and Maddie hurry to get ready while dealing with the many things that can derail a morning routine.

If you want to see a whale, words by Julie Fogliano ; pictures by Erin E. Stead.

Advises the reader about what to do, and not do, in order to successfully spot a whale, such as wrapping up in a not-too-cozy blanket, ignoring the roses, and especially, being patient.

Who's for dinner?, Claire Freedman, Nick East.

It's City Fox's first time in the country and he's super-duper hungry! "Who's for dinner?" he growls, licking his lips. Scared out of their wits, the farm animals come up with a wild and crazy plan to fool him. But can they outfox that City Fox?

What's wrong with the wobbegong?, Phillip Gwynne ; illustrated by Gregory Rogers.

What is wrong with the wobbegong? Anything? Nothing? Who can tell, when he never says a word.

Te papangarua a Piwakawaka, he mea tuhi na Gay Hay ; ko nga whakaahua na Margaret Tolland ; he mea whakamaori na Piripi Walker.

Mother Fantail builds a nest for her eggs to keep them safe, but hungry Rat is out on the prowl. Includes factual information about fantails and a key to the plants and animals that live in the fantail's forest.

Honk, Honk! Baa, baa! : flip-flap fun, Petr Horacek.

This is a colourful baby board book from a beloved author/illustrator with charming animals and a novelty surprise. "Heehaw," says the donkey. "Miaow," says the cat. Turn the pages and learn all the animal sounds in this fun and lively board book from multi-award-winning author/illustrator Petr Horacek.

Time for bed : flip-flap fun, Petr Horacek.

Snuggle in, turn the pages and follow the timeless rituals of getting ready for bed in this adorable board book from multi-award-winning author/illustrator Petr Horacek.

Dig, dogs, dig : a construction tail, James Horvath.

Top dog Duke leads a busy work crew to a new construction site. All sorts of dogs have plenty to do before the day is out. These clever dogs will dig, haul, push, plow, and even bring in a crane to build a new park. But what happens when they find something unexpected buried deep in the ground?

Dig those dinosaurs, Lori Haskins Houran ; illustrated by Francisca Marquez.

Rhythmic text and illustrations follow a paleontologist and his crew as they dig, assemble and exhibit dinosaur bones.

Water in the park : a book about water & the times of the day, written by Emily Jenkins ; illustrated by Stephanie Graegin.

Relates how the water in a park is used in different ways by the human and animal inhabitants of a neighbourhood.

Where do you look?, Marthe Jocelyn & Nell Jocelyn.

A playful exploration of homonyms reveals how preschoolers can have fun with language, posing such questions as whether to find glasses on a shelf or a face and whether to find a wave at the beach or a train station.

Cousin Irv from Mars, Bruce Eric Kaplan.

Teddy is not looking forward to a visit from Cousin Irv, who comes from Mars and likes to vapourise things.

Florentine and Pig and the lost pirate treasure, Eva Katzler ; illustrated by Jess Mikhail ; recipes and crafts by Laura and Jess Tilli.

Florentine and Pig are stuck in the house on a terribly gloomy day, but they're not gloomy they're brimming with inspiration for entertaining things to do. Soon they're sailing the high seas of their imaginations in a pirate ship, and it seems that Pig is very, very good at finding hidden treasure. With recipes and a craft activity for families to enjoy together, these books encourage creative play and a love of reading. Join in the fun with Florentine and Pig!

999 frogs wake up, Ken Kimura ; illustrated by Yasunari Murakami.

It's spring and 999 frogs wake up, they decide to awaken a still sleeping turtle, lizard, ladybugs, and a big snake.

Eleanor's eyebrows, Timothy Knapman ; illustrated by David Tazzyman.

When Eleanor's eyebrows disappear, she doesn't care one bit. After all what's the point of eyebrows they're just two silly, scruffy, hairy little bits of fluff! This hilarious and surreal book follows the eyebrows' adventures as extra legs for an ant pretending to be a spider, a twirly moustache for a magician and a furry exclamation mark.

Mrs Vickers' knickers, Kara Lebihan, Deborah Allwright.

Mrs Vickers is just pegging out her favourite knickers when whoosh they are caught in a gust of wind and fly away. That's the end of them, thinks Mrs Vickers. But she is wrong. This is just the beginning. A pair of frilly knickers make a hilarious journey in this exhilarating story!

20 big trucks in the middle of the street, Mark Lee ; illustrated by Kurt Cyrus.

Count the trucks getting stuck in a traffic jam.

Hoot, Alison Lester.

I see a snowy owl against the inky blue. What do you say, snowy owl? Hoot, hoot, hoot! Hoot is part of a delightful series by bestselling author-illustrator Alison Lester, designed especially for 0-3 year olds. Babies will respond to the rhyming text and the simple, colourful images, while toddlers will love joining in to make their own animal sounds.

Snore, Alison Lester.

I see a grey koala with gum leaves in her paw. What do you say, grey koala? Snore, snore, snore! Snore is part of a delightful series by bestselling author-illustrator Alison Lester, designed especially for 0-3 year olds. Babies will respond to the rhyming text and the simple, colourful images, while toddlers will love joining in to make their own animal sounds.

Splash, Alison Lester.

I see a pretty penguin sliding like a flash. What do you say, pretty penguin? Splash, splash, splash! Splash is part of a delightful series by bestselling author- illustrator Alison Lester, designed especially for 0-3 year olds. Babies will respond to the rhyming text and the simple, colourful images, while toddlers will love joining in to make their own animal sounds.

Happy birdday, Tacky!, written by Helen Lester ; illustrated by Lynn Munsinger.

Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly, and Perfect have spent weeks planning the perfect party to celebrate Tacky's hatchday, and while nothing turns out quite as they expected, the penguins and their special guest have a wonderful time.

Queen Alice's palaces, Juliette MacIver & illustrated by Lucia Masciullo.

Queen Alice's palace was gilded and grand… Lovely Queen Alice has the finest palace in the land. So fine, in fact, that cunning Sir Hugh tries to trick her into building one for him too! But has he met his match in the whimsical, good-hearted Alice?

The boy who cried Bigfoot!, Scott Magoon.

Ben has so often tried to convince people he has seen Bigfoot that when a real yeti arrives and borrows his bicycle, no one comes to see if Ben is telling the truth.

Blue moon bird, Sabrina Malcolm.

"Theodore Cubb lives in Turtleduck's Toy Factory, in a building that had once been a Home for Lost Children. One night there's a blue moon, and the toy machines spring to life, creating the blue moon bird" — Publisher information.

Which is round? Which is bigger?, Mineko Mamada.

This deceptively simple concept book prompts the reader to compare pairs of objects and then choose which one has a particular attribute. At first the answer seems obvious until the page is turned to reveal a delightful twist! The thoughtful format and witty illustrations give away the answer to the question, Which is a hit book?

Windblown, Edouard Manceau ; translated by Sarah Quinn.

Colourful and oddly shaped scraps of paper blow in the wind. One by one, they take shape, transforming into animals each one with its own story to tell.

Peep and Ducky, David Martin ; illustrated by David Walker.

Illustrations and rhyming text follows two animal friends as they play pretend games, fly down a slide, flop in a puddle, and run around a tree.

There, there, Sam McBratney ; illustrated by Ivan Bates.

A soothing read with gentle, warm art. This is an ideal book for bedtime reading.

Melric and the sorcerer, David McKee.

"More power," demands the king. But Melric the magician thinks that the king has quite enough power already. A sinister visitor called Sondrak boasts that he can easily grant the king's wish. But when Melric discovers that Sondrak is an evil sorcerer and up to no good, a dramatic battle follows.

Bella loves Bunny, David McPhail.

The friendship between a little girl and her favourite stuffed animal makes each day special, from morning until night.

Luther and the cloud-makers, Kyle Mewburn ; illustrated by Sarah Nelisiwe Anderson.

"Story about a pristine village that one day experiences the impact of an old tractor, burning tyres and filterless chimneys on a factory. One of the villagers, Luther, goes to find the cause of these 'clouds' that have descended on the village, and convinces all of the 'cloud-makers' to clean up the way they do things" — Publisher information.

If you were a penguin, Wendell and Florence Minor.

Pictures and rhyming text present some of the many extraordinary things penguins can do. Includes facts about penguins as well as related websites.

The jelly that wouldn't wobble, Angela Mitchell ; illustrated by Sarah Horne.

It is Princess Lolly's 89th birthday and jelly is on the menu. However there is one problem the jelly refuses to wobble!. It is Princess Lolly's 89th birthday and the cook has made her a special birthday jelly. There is one problem the jelly refuses to wobble! All the guests try to make it wobble but in the end it is the smallest guest that comes up with a tasty soloution.

The light, Jo Oliver.

In a lighthouse on an island in the sea, love and music holds a family close and creates a safe haven for others.

Don't let a spoonbill in the kitchen!, written and illustrated by Narelle Oliver.

What would happen if a spoonbill or a pelican or even an osprey came to your house? Fun and mayhem, that's what!

The wheels on the bus, Jan Ormerod, Lindsey Gardiner.

Everyone knows that the wheels on the bus go round and round. But what happens when the bus trundles into a wildlife park? Forget 'the wipers on the bus go swish, swish, swish', this rhyme has far more excitement to offer: bouncing baboons, happy hippos, leaping lemurs and more are here to entertain a bus-load of children in this riotous romp!

The boy and the airplane, Mark Pett.

A wordless picture book in which a boy comes up with an inventive solution for getting his toy airplane down from the roof.

Monkey nut, Simon Rickerty.

Is it a hat? Or a boat? Or a drum? Whatever it is, everyone wants it and they don't want to share! One little monkey nut causes big trouble in this bright, funny and original book.

I scream, ice cream! : a book of wordles?, Amy Krouse Rosenthal & Serge Bloch.

At the zoo, Jeanette Rowe.

Board book.

Whose bottom?, Jeannette Rowe.

Whose bottom can you see? Whose bottom can it be? A Flip the Flap Book!

Bear and Bee, Sergio Ruzzier.

A hungry bear discovers that bees are not terrible monsters who never share their honey.

Happy Punks 1 2 3 : a counting story, John & Jana.

Welcome to New Flip City, a busytown for a new era and home of the Happy Punks, twelve colourful, fun-loving and creatively exciting friends. Award-winning team John Seven and Jana Christy making learning to count cool in this bright and hip picture book. Readers will meet each of the punks as they go through their day, explore the city, meet up with their friends and have a big party with music and dancing.

Daisy & the puppy, Lisa Shanahan, Sara Acton.

Daisy wants a puppy so much she wears a scruffy tail and sleeps in an old cane washing basket. When a fire engine screeches down the highway, she lifts her head, 'AROOOOO-OOOOOOOOOOH!' Then one Saturday, Daisy and her mum spot Ollie, sitting in the window of Mrs Arkwright's pet shop.

The three triceratops Tuff, Stephen Shaskan.

On a mission to find some grub, three triceratops brothers must first find a way to outsmart a tyrannosaurus rex with his own dinner plans.

The best, best baby!, Anthea Simmons, Georgie Birkett.

A big sister learns that although her baby brother can be very annoying and there are lots of things that he can't do yet, he's still the best, best baby that a sister ever had!

Woof! woof!, written by Dawn Sirett.

Can you find the cuddly doggies hiding under the flaps? Watch out they might jump out at you!

Katie's day with Grandma, Liesbet Slegers ; translated from the Dutch by Clavis Publishing.

Katie spent the day with grandma making pancakes and a necklace.

Home, Alex T. Smith.

"Once there was a house, a house that was a home." When four best friends decide they want to try living somewhere new, their differences drive them to go their separate ways, and they each take a piece of the house with them. But soon they learn just what makes a house a home. With a clever and reassuring resolution, this warm, witty tale about breaking up and making up will charm children and adults alike.

Dino-baby, Mark Sperring ; illustrated by Sam Lloyd.

It's not easy being a big sister especially when your new baby brother is a roaring dino baby. There are just SO many things to remember. Be quiet in the morning, when you first get up. Because crashes, bangs and thuds will wake our dino pup. Shhhhhhhh! Don't play rough and tumble with a little thing like this. Instead be soft and gentle. We all love a dino kiss. Mwaah! But, before long, this big sister grows to love teaching her brother all the grown-up things she knows and, very quickly, life in the dino family is as fun (and chaotic!) as ever.

Octopus alone, Divya Srinivasan.

Octopus leaves her cave in a lively reef because she is shy and the seahorses there find her fascinating, but when she finds a quieter, more peaceful spot she misses her home and friends.

The swing, Robert Louis Stevenson ; illustrated by Julie Morstad.

Delightful images by Julie Morstad bring to life Robert Louis Stevenson's classic poem The Swing.

Stripes of all types, written and illustrated by Susan Stockdale.

Why kinds of animals have stripes? And why do they have them? To hide more easily? To recognize one another? To warn enemies to stay away? In this book you'll learn that animals have stripes for all these reasons and more.

Round is a tortilla : a book of shapes, Roseanne Greenfield Thong ; illustrated by John Parra.

A little girl discovers things that are round, square, and rectangular in her Hispanic American neighbourhood.

Bang!, Leo Timmers.

"An almost wordless picture book for preschoolers, filled with bright colours, quirky details, car prangs, and animal mix-ups. It's a big happy accident" — Publisher's information.

Another night at the museum, Milan Trenc.

When the night guard arrives at the Ocean room at the Museum of Natural History, he wonders if he left the bathtub faucet on at home.

Part-time princess, Deborah Underwood ; illustrated by Cambria Evans.

A girl escapes her annoying little brother and the drudgery of school and home life when she travels to a magical kingdom each night and embarks on a series of adventures.

That is not a good idea!, Mo Willems.

A surprising lesson about the importance of listening to one's inner gosling ensues when a very hungry fox issues a dinner invitation to a very plump goose.

Monkey found a baby, Jeanne Willis ; illustrated by Jane Chapman.

Monkey found a baby, an itsy bitsy baby. Monkey found a baby beneath the banyan tree. When baby monkey spots a lion the trouble really starts. This title is suitable for sharing with little monkeys everywhere.

Penguin on vacation, Salina Yoon.

Penguin's tired of the snow and cold so he decides to go on vacation! But where should he go? And what new friends will he meet along the way?

Younger Fiction

Mouse, bird, snake, wolf, David Almond ; illustrated by Dave McKean.

The dream team of David Almond and Dave McKean bring us a complete story set in an incomplete world. The gods have created a world they've built mountains, a sea and a sky and now their days are filled with long naps in the clouds (and tea and cake). That's until Harry, Sue and little Ben begin to fill the gaps of the world: with a mousy thing, a chirpy thing and a twisty legless thing. As the children's ideas take shape, the power of their visions proves to be greater than they, or the gods, could ever have imagined. It is a genius retelling of creation from an award-winning duo.

The year of the baby, Andrea Cheng ; illustrated by Patrice Barton.

Fifth-grader Anna is concerned that her baby sister Kaylee, adopted from China three months ago, is not thriving so she and her best friends, Laura and Camille, create a science project that may save the day.

The king of space, Jonny Duddle.

Rex may look like an average six-year-old, living on his parents' moog farm and going to mini intergalactic citizen school, but he knows he's destined to become the King of Space! With the help of his unsuspecting friends, Rex begins his conquest of the known worlds. And when he goes too far, only one person can save him from the wrath of the Galactic Alliance Mom!

Papa's mechanical fish, Candace Fleming ; pictures by Boris Kulikov.

In the summer of 1851, with encouragement and ideas provided by his family, an inventor builds a working submarine and takes his family for a ride. Includes notes about Lodner Phillips, the real inventor on whom the story is based.

Dog on trial, Vince Ford.

"Scrap shows that he has talent when it comes to herding sheep and goes to the dog trials. There, he has an unfortunate encounter with his father and meets his match with the young Kelpie, Jess, and together, they must save the day in their most challenging situation yet!" — Publisher information.

A good trade, Alma Fullerton ; illustrations by Karen Patkau.

Early morning in Uganda see a small boy struggle with jerry cans filled with the day's supply of water. At the village square he spies an aid truck fill with something amazing, what can a such a small barefoot boy to earn the treasure inside that truck?

Thunderstorm, Arthur Geisert.

Presents an illustrated account of a storm that moves through a Midwestern farming region over the course of several hours that is documented by a timeline and images of atmospheric changes and human response.

Just Grace and the trouble with cupcakes, written and illustrated by Charise Mericle Harper.

Count on third-grader Grace to cook up a creative compromise just in time to save the day at the cupcake-themed school fair.

Alice-Miranda takes the stage, Jacqueline Harvey.

There's loads of drama in store for Alice-Miranda and her friends at boarding school.

Swimmy, Leo Lionni.

A little black fish in a school of red fish figures out a way of protecting them all from their natural enemies.

Allergic to babies, burglars, and other bumps in the night, Lenore Look ; pictures by LeUyen Pham.

When fearful seven-year-old Alvin Ho learns that his mother is expecting a baby, he develops a sympathetic pregnancy — adding to his worry about the burglar who is targeting Concord, Massachusetts.

White fur flying, Patricia MacLachlan.

A sad and silent nine-year-old boy finds his voice when he moves next to a family that rescues dogs.

Megasaurus mash-up. 1, Kyle Mewburn & Donovan Bixley.

A reissuing in one volume of the first four stories in the Dinosaur Rescue series.

Megasaurus mash-up. 2, Kyle Mewburn & Donovan Bixley.

This mash-up contains books 5-8 of the much acclaimed Dinosaur Rescue series by award-winning author Kyle Mewburn, with hilarious text and side-splittingly funny illustrations throughout.

The mighty Lalouche, written by Matthew Olshan ; illustrated by Sophie Blackall.

In Paris, France, more than a hundred years ago, a small man named Lalouche is let go from his job as a mail carrier and discovers that he has great skill as a fighter.

Amelia Bedelia means business, Herman Parish ; pictures by Lynne Avril.

Young Amelia Bedelia will do almost anything for a shiny new bicycle. Her parents say they'll split the cost with her, and that means Amelia Bedelia needs to put the pedal to the metal and earn some dough! With Amelia Bedelia anything can happen, and it usually does.

Amelia Bedelia unleashed, Herman Parish ; pictures by Lynne Avril.

Amelia Bedelia's request for a sibling takes her parents by surprise, but she is soon distracted by the possibility of finding the perfect puppy, instead.

The favorite daughter, Allen Say.

Yuriko, teased at school for her unusual name and Japanese ancestry, yearns to be more ordinary until her father reminds her of how special she is.

Penelope Crumb, Shawn K. Stout with art by Valeria Docampo.

Fourth-grader Penelope Crumb's large nose leads to a family discovery.

Penelope Crumb never forgets, Shawn Stout with art by Valeria Docampo.

During a fourth-grade field trip to Portwaller History Museum, Penelope fears that she is losing her best friend, Patsy Cline Roberta Watson, and decides to start her own secret museum so that she will never forget anyone important to her.

Diary of a frog, Sally Sutton ; with illustrations by Dave Gunson.

"The hilarious diary of a young frog desperate to win the role of human princess in her school production of The Frog Prince. She's sure she's pretty enough (she has more warts than any other girls in class), but will she ever overcome her terrifying case of stage fright?" — Back cover.

Diary of a sea lion, Sally Sutton ; with illustrations by Dave Gunson.

"When you're a sea lion too scared to swim, you get a fair bit of teasing. So instead, the Wuss of the Waves makes up exciting stories of sealers, shipwrecks and castaways. But when she finds herself in real danger, will she be brave enough to escape?" — Back cover.