New Titles Children’s May 2013 (arrived in April)

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

Audio Visual

Daisy face [sound recording], written & produced by Anna Rugis.

101 dalmatians. II, Patch's London adventure (DVD).

Patch dreams of being a "One-of-a-kind Wonder Dog" like his TV-hero, Thunderbolt. When Patch is accidentally separated from the rest of the family, he takes the opportunity to try to meet his hero, and ends up as his sidekick as they rescue Patch's dognapped family from Cruella de Vil.

Beauty and the beast. The enchanted Christmas (DVD).

Jock, the hero dog (DVD), produced and directed by Duncan MacNeillie.

Jock the Hero Dog is a family animated adventure that tells the heart-warming, coming-of-age story of a young man and his best friend, a lovable and fearless dog named, Jock.

Scooby Doo! Mask of the Blue Falcon (DVD) : original movie.

The Mega Mondo Pop Carton-a-Con in sunny California marks the spot for mystery. When the gruesome villain Mr. Hyde unleashes monster bats, howling hounds and sinister slime upon the festivities, the super powered tag team of Shaggy and Scooby-Doo tap into their inner super heroes to prevent the entire event from being smothered in ghoulish green goo.

Feeling fine (DVD), Hi-5.

Putumayo kids presents Asian dreamland [sound recording].

Putumayo kids presents Brazilian playground [sound recording].

Putumayo kids presents Celtic dreamland [sound recording].

Putumayo kids presents European playground [sound recording].

Putumayo kids presents Hawaiian playground [sound recording].

Putumayo kids presents rock & roll playground [sound recording].

Putumayo kids presents sing along with Putumayo [sound recording].

We want everybody happy! [sound recording].

123 [sound recording] : learn to count with songs and rhymes, written by Anita Loughrey.

Sing along together! Catchy tunes help you learn to count in a fun and exciting way. Test your learning with interactive counting to show how clever you are.

Prokofiev's music for children [sound recording].

Things we love to do [sound recording], Kelvin Roy.

River songs [sound recording] : an ecological journey, words and music by Anna Rugis.

Chuggington. Chug-a-sonic! (DVD)

Trainee engines Brewster Koko and Wilson just love pretending to be Action Chugger, Chuggington's very own jet-propelled film star. So any chance to meet their real life super-hero is just the ticket! In these fantastic adventures they get to do just that as Koko and Brewster put their stunt skills to use when Action Chugger crashes on the way to the film set.

Chuggington. Clickety clack (DVD)

Clickety Clack! All the chuggers in Chuggington are working their wheels especially trainees Koko, Brewster, Wilson and the twins, Hoot and Toot. They're all eager to help out Announcer Vee, handyman Eddie and scientist, Dr Ling, but the young trainees still have a lot to learn.

Fireman Sam. Mountain rescue (DVD).

With even more action, excitement and rescues, Fireman Sam is busier than ever!

Go Diego go! Ready, set, go! (DVD).

Diego and his rescue team help Armadillo find her confidence, Roady Roadrunner practice for a big race, explore different environments to find the perfect home for Tapir, and watch Baby Jaguar become an official Animal Rescuer.

Mickey Mouse clubhouse. Mickey's message from Mars (DVD).

Three episodes of the children's animated series. In this instalment, Mickey and his friends board a rocket ship and head into outer space, and the gang look through the Clubhouse telescope as they journey to the Red Planet.

Mickey Mouse clubhouse. Space adventure (DVD).

Get set for a thrilling, full-length outer space adventure aboard the Clubhouse Rocket. Blast off with Mickey and his crew and race across the galaxy on an interplanetary quest for hidden out-of-this world treasure.

Peppa Pig. The holiday and other stories (DVD)

"Peppa is a loveable, cheeky little piggy who lives with her younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Peppa loves playing games, dressing up, visiting exciting places and making new friends, but her absolutely favourite thing is jumping up and down in muddy puddles"

Scooby Doo! Mystery Incorporated, Season one, volume 4 (DVD).

Seven new cases bring Scooby-Doo and friends more creepy clues, eerie events and seriously chilling characters, including a swarm of insects and a bunch of wild bikers with a penchant for poetry. And with the specter of the cursed treasure hanging over their heads, the mystery-solving gang may never be the same!

Street child [sound recording], Berlie Doherty.

When his mother dies, Jim is all alone in the workhouse and is desperate to escape. But, London in the 1860s is a dangerous and lonely place for a small boy and life is a constant battle for survival. Jim's gripping adventure is based on the true story of the orphan whose plight inspired Doctor Barnardo to set up his famous children's refuge.

Charlotte sometimes [sound recording], Penelope Farmer.

When she awakens on her second day at boarding school, a young girl finds she has gone back in time to 1918.

Trouble in Toadpool [sound recording], Anne Fine.

Bliss! A lovely, quiet, nothing-to-do and nothing-on-the-calendar Sunday. Well, that's until bossy Aunt Susan an unstoppable force is on the phone insisting that Harry and his family come down to help her a local event she's promised to organise: the Great Toadpool Show. Aunt Susan has no idea of the mayhem she's about to unleash.

Osbert the avenger [sound recording], Christopher William Hill.

Meet Osbert Brinkhoff, the unlikeliest of avengers. His is a tale of dark delights and ghastly goings-on, of injustice and revenge. The villains are vicious. The settings are sinister. And good does NOT always prevail.

A medal for Leroy [sound recording], Michael Morpurgo.

Michael does not remember his father, who died in a Spitfire over the English Channel. And his mother, heartbroken and passionate, does not like to talk about him. But then Michael's aunt gives him a medal and a photograph, which begin to reveal a hidden story.

Five children and It [sound recording], E. Nesbit.

When four brothers and sisters discover a Psammead, or sand-fairy, in the gravel pit near the country house where they are staying, they have no way of knowing all the adventures its wish-granting will bring them.

Pegasus and the origins of Olympus [sound recording], Kate O'Hearn.

A deadly plague has struck Olympus. While the Olympians fade one by one, Emily's heart breaks as she watches Pegasus slip away. Determined to save him, Emily embarks on an investigation that takes her back in time to the origins of Olympus.

The cloud hunters [sound recording], Alex Shearer.

In a world where water is scarce and deadly jellyfish swim through the sky, mollycoddled teenager Christien dreams of excitement and danger. When he meets the exotic and alluring Jenine and her family of Cloud Hunters, he becomes determined to fulfil that dream.

When Dad came back [sound recording], Gary Soto.

Ratburger [sound recording], David Walliams.

Things are not looking good for Zoe. Her stepmother Sheila is so lazy she gets Zoe to pick her nose for her. The school bully Tina Trotts makes her life a misery - mainly by flobbing on her head - and now the evil Burt from Burt's Burgers is after her pet rat!

Pugwash aloft [sound recording], John Ryan.

As Captain Pugwash and his crew strike up the music for practice, Jake and his band of rebels lurk nearby. Jake and his men board the Black Pig, capture the crew and send Pugwash scuttling up a mast for safety. Tom, the cabin boy, has a plan and the crew of the Black Pig finish their singing practice after all - with a rousing victory song.

Pugwash and the ghost ship [sound recording], John Ryan.

The famous Black Pig, home to Captain Pugwash and his crew is in desperate need of a spring clean. But what begins is a simple exercise in painting and decorating soon leads to a plot so dastardly that it looks as if the Captain's days are numbered. Luckily, young Tom, the cabin boy, has a brainwave.

Evie the swan sister [sound recording], Amber Castle.

Evie, the Swan Sister is imprisoned in an enchanted stable, but when the girls try to rescue her, they are faced with a stampede of enchanted horses.

The big bike race [sound recording] : &, Hide and seek, Tracey Corderoy

Willow Valley is a very special place. Riley the mouse, Starla the badger and Horatio the hedgehog are the best of friends. In The Big Bike Race, Riley has been challenged to a bike race by the class bully Rothwell. Can Riley win? In Hide and Seek, when Riley's sister Mimi Rose goes missing, the friends know they have to find her before it gets dark. Where can she be?

Frozen solid at Silver Street Farm [sound recording], Nicola Davies.

It's winter and the residents of Lonchester are struggling against the Big Freeze. School is closed, and Meera, Karl and Gemma are delighted but there's no time to play: many people in Lonchester find themselves stuck without food. However, with the help of a stranded Russian Ballet company, their sled dog, Boris, and some friendly police dogs, the Silver Street kids come to the rescue of all those in trouble!

The last polar bears [sound recording] ; &, The last cowboys, Harry Horse.

The last polar bears. The story of Grandfather's unorthodox expedition to the North Pole, using a golf-bag in lieu of a sledge as told in his letters home.

Teacher trouble [sound recording] : &, Dinosaur disaster, Timothy Knapman.

Wally just wants to be an ordinary, normal boy living an ordinary, normal life - then his uncle Foulpest comes to look after him. Foulpest is an ogre. He means well, but he just can't help causing chaos.

Shrinking Violet [sound recording], Lou Kuenzler.

It's the biggest day in Violet Potts's life. She's finally tall enough to ride Plunger!, the scariest rollercoaster around. Then, when she's least expecting it, Violet shrinks! Suddenly, she's as small as a fish finger.

The Knights' tales collection [sound recording], Gerald Morris.

Relates the adventures of the knights of King Arthur's court.

Opal Moonbaby [sound recording], Maudie Smith.

Martha's decided friends are stupid. She never wants another one. Ever. So when Opal Moonbaby comes along, with her mad hair and huge violet eyes, claiming to be an alien and wanting to be friends, Martha is definitely not interested. But Opal isn't the kind of alien who takes no for an answer.

Mr Gum and the power crystals [sound recording], Andy Stanton.

Can it really be true that there's an ancient curse on the town of Lamonic Bibber? And you guessed it, that old roo-de-lally Mr Gum and his trusty sidekick Billy William the Third have something to do with it. But our favourite heroes Polly and Friday and the gingerbread biscuit Alan Taylor (only 15.24 cm tall) are determined to save the town!

The ghosts of Givenham Keep [sound recording], Robert Swindells.

A stranger has bought Givenham Keep and something strange is going on.

The strange tale of Ragger Bill [sound recording], Robert Swindells.

A little girl's gone missing in Lenton - just disappeared from right outside the school! And everyone's blaming Ragger Bill, the ragged man who lives in the school boiler. The Outfit have to find the girl in order to prove that Ragger Bill is innocent.

Cat magic [sound recording], Ruth Symes.

Bella Donna's favourite cat has always been Pegatha, who loves to sleep on her bed and follow Bella around like a little shadow. But then Pegatha begins to behave very strangely, and soon Bella realises that someone has cast a spell on her! But why would anyone bewitch a cat?

Too many spells [sound recording], Ruth Symes.

Bella Donna appears to be a regular girl at a regular school with her regular friends, but she has a secret - she is really a young witch. But when strange things start happening at school, Bella begins to wonder if she can really control her magic...

Into Reading

Noah's ark, Georgie Adams ; illustrated by Anna Cynthia Leplar.

Georgie Adams' retelling of the story of Noah and the flood is written with delightful simplicity, and illustrated with charming soft watercolours in this full colour book, perfect for Early Readers.

The lovely duckling, Penny Dolan and David Boyle.

A fabulous retelling of the Ugly Duckling by respected children's author Penny Dolan in which a family of ducklings are all born a little bit strange except for one called Beauty! Hopscotch Twisty Tales are inventive and amusing new twists on the classic fairy tales told by top authors.

The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson ; illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

Step into the deep dark wood and discover what happens when a quick-thinking mouse comes face to face with a fox, an owl, a snake and a hungry gruffalo.

The princess and the wizard, Julia Donaldson ; illustrated by Lydia Monks.

When a wicked wizard captures Princess Eliza, she is given seven chances to escape by changing her colour and shape. Will she ever outwit him?

The snail and the whale, Julia Donaldson ; illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

Enjoy the story of a tiny snail who longs to see the world. How will she travel? By hitching a lift on the tail of a whale of course!

Tyrannosaurus drip, Julia Donaldson ; illustrated by David Roberts.

When Tyrannosaurus Drip lands in the wrong nest, don't be fooled by his size. This little dinosaur is brave, and very clever.

Belle the birthday fairy, Daisy Meadows.

Belle the Birthday Fairy uses her magical objects to make sure that all birthdays are filled with joy and laughter! But nasty Jack Frost has stolen these magical items. Can best friends Kirsty and Rachel help Belle find them?

Hansel and Gretel and the green witch, Laura North and Chris Jevons.

In this classic fairy tale retold with a twist Hansel and Gretel are greedy and unfit. Their father, the woodcutter plans a trip to the woods, but they soon get lost and discover a hungry, health-conscious witch!

Hamilton's hats, Martine Oborne ; illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

The story of an extraordinary little pig and lots of extraordinary hats!

Wendel's workshop, Chris Riddell.

Wendel is far too busy inventing things to tidy up. But then he invents the Wendelbot a magnificent tidying robot that just won't stop. Soon Wendel even finds himself tidied up! Will he be able to win back his workshop?

Cafe at the edge of the moon, Francesca Simon ; illustrated by Pete Williamson.

Janey is fed up of being told what to do by her mum and dad. So she jets off to the cafe at the edge of the moon where she can do anything she likes - eating pudding first, splashing in puddles and racing a dinosaur.

Horrid Henry and the demon dinner lady, Francesca Simon ; illustrated by Tony Ross.

Horrid Henry is furious! No way will Greasy Greta, the dinner lady, snatch his delicious sweets and crisps again. He tries hiding his food. He tries eating his desserts secretly. But it is no use. So Horrid Henry starts to plan his revenge.

Non-Fiction

The quick expert's guide to building a website, Chris Martin.

This series offers a shortcut to instant expertise! Quick Expert's Guides are aimed at teens and 'tweens who are keen to know more about a popular topic but who may be put off the idea of having to read wordy or technical guides.

Information everywhere : the world explained in facts, stats, and graphics, [senior editor, Jenny Finch].

An illustrated overview of the physical world that uses infographics and provides facts and information on the connections between the Earth, people, power, and industry.

Bum-believable! : a mind-bending collection of facts, Ian Locke.

A fabulous bumper book of facts containing everything you ever wanted to know about sport, medicine, space, ghosts, inventions and much, much more!

Horrid Henry's kings and queens : a Horrid factbook, Francesca Simon ; illustrated by Tony Ross.

Packed with freaky facts and random trivia, this is the perfect guide to everything you ever wanted to know (and lots of things you might never have wanted to know) about Kings and queens Horrid Henry style!

Don't wipe your bum with a hedgehog, Mitchell Symons.

From the marvellous mind of Mitchell Symons comes such gems of wisdom as: you can't trust a dog to watch your food. If getting even doesn't work, just get odd!

What's where in the world.

Take a unique tour of Planet Earth and find out what goes where in the world. "Where on Earth?" is a unique visual encyclopedia of what's where in this world of ours. The state-of-the-art 3D maps bring each and every page to life and you'll never be left wondering "Where on Earth?" again.

Optical illusions.

Be warned: everything is not as it seems. From moving pictures to spectacular pop-ups and a 3D sculpture that follows you around the room; get ready to open to doors of perception with "Optical Illusions".

The first Christmas, Lois Rock ; illustrated by Sophie Allsopp.

This book tells the story of the birth of Jesus, from the angel's visit to Mary to the flight to Egypt.

The first Easter, Lois Rock ; illustrated by Sophie Allsop.

This book tells the story of the last week of Jesus's life, simply and straightforwardly faithful to the biblical accounts of his death and resurrection. The charming illustrations by Sophie Allsopp respectfully complement the great story, adding detail and warmth that will be appreciated by adult and child alike.

My school, our world : incredible and unusual schools around the world, Susan Hughes.

From schools in caves or on boats to mobile schools and even schools than 'un-school', this book celebrates the people and places that work to ensure that even children living in the most challenging or unusual of circumstances can get an education.

Once upon a slime, Andy Griffiths ; illustrated by Terry Denton.

Designed for teachers, students and young aspiring writers, 'Once upon a slime' contains 45 fun writing and storytelling activities, such as lists, instructions, cartoons, personal stories, poems and pocket books. Examples from Andy and Terry's books are used throughout to demonstrate techniques and to inspire readers to have as much fun playing with ideas, words and pictures as Andy and Terry do when they get together to create their crazy books.

Valentine be mine, Jacqueline Farmer ; illustrated by Megan Halsey and Sean Addy.

Presents the history of Valentine's Day as well as its past and present traditions.

Tales from the Brothers Grimm, [Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm] ; selected and illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger ; [translated by Anthea Bell].

A handsome edition from the well-known collection of fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm containing eleven popular stories.

The wrath of the gods, Anthony Horowitz ; illustrated by Thomas Yeates.

It does not pay to anger the gods. If you're lucky, you might just end up being transformed into a spider, falling hopelessly in love with your reflection or being hunted by your own hounds. And if you're unlucky? Well read on.

Tricks and transformations, Anthony Horowitz ; illustrated by Thomas Yeates.

Don't mess with the gods. And if they mess with you? Run like hell.

Nga atua, words and pictures by Robyn Kahukiwa.

Simple language and illustrations introduce some of the atua Māori o Aotearoa - the traditional guardians of Te Ao Māori. Explains the significance of Tane, Hine-te-iwa-iwa, Tangaroa, Mahuika, Tawhiri-matea, Muri-ranga-whenua, Tumatauenga, Maui, Hine-ti-tama, Hine-nui-te-po, Ru-aumoko, and Uenuku.

The O'Brien book of Irish fairy tales and legends, retold by Una Leavy ; illustrated by Susan Field.

Irish fairy tales and legends are full of enchantment, brave deeds and lost loves. Told from generation to generation, they are as fascinating now as they were to their original listeners. This wonderfully rich and varied collection are ten of the best-loved traditional Irish stories, retold by author and poet Una Leavy.

Rabbit's snow dance : a traditional Iroquois story, as told by James & Joseph Bruchac ; illustrated by Jeff Newman.

A long-tailed rabbit who wants a nibble of the highest, tastiest leaves uses his special snow song in the summertime, despite the protests of the other animals.

Nursery rhyme comics, introduction by Leonard S. Marcus ; illustrated by Patrick McDonnell ... [et al.] ; edited by Chris Duffy.

Presents fifty traditional nursery rhymes in comic book format, with illustrations by well-known cartoonists.

Easy French, Katie Daynes and Nicole Irving ; designed by Katarina Dragoslavic ; illustrated by Ann Johns ; edited by Jane Chisholm ; series designer, Russell Punter ; language consultant, Annie Turner.

An introduction to French for English speakers of all ages. Easy phrases, useful vocabulary and simple grammar, accompanied by lively illustrations. A helpful back-up for language learning at school.

French club. Book 1, Rosi McNab.

A refreshingly fun, activity-based approach to French for 7-9 year olds. Collins French Club is the ideal way to ensure that young learners not only excel in French at school but also have great fun doing it.

French club. Book 2, Rosi McNab.

A refreshingly fun, activity-based approach to French for 9 to 11 year olds. Collins French Club 2 is the ideal way to ensure that young learners continue to excel in French at school and have great fun doing it.

Spanish club. Book 1, Ruth Sharp & Rosi McNab.

A refreshingly fun, activity-based approach to Spanish for 7 to 9 year olds. Collins Spanish Club is the ideal way to ensure that young learners not only excel in Spanish at school but also have great fun doing it.

Sorting through spring, written by Lizann Flatt ; illustrated by Ashley Barron.

Introduces basic concepts in mathematics through the plants, animals, and natural phenomena associated

Teddy bear patterns, Barbara Barbieri McGrath ; illustrated by Tim Nihoff.

The teddy bears are back in a playful introduction to patterns.

Space in 30 seconds, Clive Gifford ; consultant, Dr Mike Goldsmith.

Perfect for inquisitive cosmic kids aged 8-12, this succinct, entertaining look at what really happens in space takes a rapid-fire approach, offering 30 key topics, each one explained in neat 30-second sound bites and supported by 3-second flash summaries and cool, cartoon-style artwork. The attention-grabbing format is perfect for space.

Wow! Dinosaur, written by Douglas Palmer.

Explore a visually amazing encyclopedia in Wow! Dinosaur. Crammed full of incredible stuff to dip into, from the skeleton of a Stegosaurus, giant ocean reptiles as they might have looked in their natural habitat and how they might have died: it's like a paleontologist's dig, a search engine and a trip back in time all rolled into one.

What if you had animal teeth?, Sandra Markle ; illustrated by Howard McWilliam.

What if an animal's teeth grew into the space where you lost your two front teeth?

Seashore, Hannah Wilson and Simon Mendez.

The questions uncover essential and extraordinary facts about the wonderful things that live in and around the seashore, from penguins diving into the sea to turtles burrowing in the sand.

Usborne world of animals, Susanna Davidson and Mike Unwin.

An internet-linked introduction to the vast variety of the animals that share our world. This book is enhanced by hundreds of carefully selected websites which, accessed through Usborne Quicklinks, allow readers to see incredible pictures, read the field notes of a wildlife photographer, watch videos of animals in their natural habitats and much more.

Funny bums, Mark Norman.

From the bombardier beetle's exploding backside to the sticky bottom of the sea cucumber, this collection presents a variety of fascinating rear ends in a funny, straightforward way, and introduces children to the concepts of survival, camouflage, environment and evolution.

Animal homes, Judy Allen and Simon Mendez.

From watery places to deep, dark caves, flip the flaps to uncover animal homes both expected and unexpected. Discover which animal lives in a lodge and watch a tailorbird construct an elaborate nest. Roll over stones to see the creepy-crawly residents underneath and carefully peer into a pond to see where frogs begin their lives.

Deadly factbook. Reptiles and amphibians, [compiled by Jinny Johnson].

Packed with fascinating facts and drawing on Steve's own amazing experiences, this is the third deadly factbook for Steve Backshall fans everywhere.

Look up! : bird-watching in your own backyard, Annette LeBlanc Cate.

A conversational, humourous introduction to bird-watching featuring quirky full-color illustrations portray dozens of birds chatting about their distinctive characteristics, including colour, shape, plumage, and beak and foot types.

Polar bears, Melissa Keil.

Take a closer look at polar bears, and discover the secrets of these amazing giant predators!

Too hot? Too cold? : keeping body temperature just right, Caroline Arnold ; illustrated by Annie Patterson.

Explains how people and animals living in different parts of the world survive in hotter and colder climates using remarkable adaptive strategies and behaviors.

Me, myself and I : all about sex and puberty, written by Louise Spilsbury ; illustrated by Mike Gordon.

This book aims to answer all the questions teenagers want to ask about growing up, their changing bodies and what sex is that they are too embarrassed to ask.

Have you started yet? : you and your period : getting the facts straight, Ruth Thomson with Chloe Thomson ; illustrated by Jane Eccles.

Starting to have periods is something every girl faces and is one sign of growing up, but the subject is often clouded by rumours and embarrassment. This book explains exactly what periods are, why they happen and how they will affect you. It asks the questions and gives the answers simply and openly, with plenty of practical advice.

Healthy kids, Maya Ajmera, Victoria Dunning, Cynthia Pon with a foreword by Melinda French Gates.

Shows how children around the world stay healthy by eating good food, having access to clean water, living in safe homes, and sharing a loving community.

The care & keeping of you. 2 : the body book for older girls, Dr. Cara Natterson ; illustrated by Josee Masse.

This thoughtful advice book will guide you through the next steps of growing up. With illustrations and expert contributors, this book covers new questions about periods, your growing body, peer pressure, personal care, and more! Written by Dr. Cara Natterson for girls 10 and up.

The care & keeping of you : the body book for younger girls, Valorie Schaefer ; Cara Natterson, medical consultant ; illustrated by Josee Masse.

Our best-selling body book for girls just got even better! With all-new illustrations and updated content for girls ages 8 and up, it features tips, how-tos, and facts from the experts. You'll find answers to questions about your changing body, from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to bras, periods to pimples, and everything in between.

Bomb : the race to build and steal the world's most dangerous weapon, Steve Sheinkin.

Recounts the scientific discoveries that enabled atom splitting, the military intelligence operations that occurred in rival countries, and the work of brilliant scientists hidden at Los Alamos.

A-10 Thunderbolt II, John Hamilton.

This title explores the development and use of the A-10 Thunderbolt II, the first US Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. Readers will follow the history of the aircraft, and learn its military and performance specifications, as well as its features and advantages in the field.

AC-130-H/U gunship, John Hamilton.

Presents information about AC-130-H/U gunships, covering how they are used, their history, and their specifications.

B-52 Stratofortress, John Hamilton.

This title explores the development and use of the B-52 Stratofortress. Readers will follow the history of this long-range, heavy bomber and learn about its military and performance specifications.

F-22 Raptor, John Hamilton.

This title explores the development and use of the F-22 Raptor. Readers will follow the history of this stealth fighter aircraft, and learn about its military and performance specifications.

V-22 Osprey, John Hamilton.

This title explores the development and use of the V-22 Osprey. Readers will follow the history of this tiltrotor vertical/short takeoff and landing aircraft, and learn about its military and performance specifications.

Uh-60 black hawk, John Hamilton.

Introduces the features and capabilities of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, describing their key components, the role they play in combat, and their uses in the twenty-first century.

Portly potbellied pigs, Alex Kuskowski, author ; C.A. Nobens, illustrator ; Diane Craig, consulting editor.

The first part of this book uses photographs and text to describe the care potbellied pigs need. The second part is a rhyming story with custom illustrations that depicts a young boy who enters his pet potbellied pig in a talent show. Interesting animal facts and a quick quiz provide additional reading and learning fun!

Magnificent macaws, Alex Kuskowski, author ; C.A. Nobens, illustrator ; Diane Craig, consulting editor.

The first part of this book uses photographs and text to describe the care macaws need. The second part is a rhyming story with custom illustrations that depicts a young boy who finds a pet macaw. Interesting animal facts and a quick quiz provide additional reading and learning fun!

Cheeky chinchillas, Kelly Doudna, author ; C.A. Nobens, illustrator ; consulting editor, Diane Craig.

The first part of this book uses photographs and text to describe the care chinchillas need. The second part is a rhyming story with custom illustrations that depicts a young girl who takes care of her chinchilla. Interesting animal facts and a quick quiz provide additional reading and learning fun!

Hilarious hedgehogs, Kelly Doudna, author ; C.A. Nobens, illustrator ; Diane Craig, consulting editor.

The first part of this book uses photographs and text to describe the care hedgehogs need. The second part is a rhyming story with custom illustrations that depicts a young girl and boy who play with their pet hedgehog. Interesting animal facts and a quick quiz provide additional reading and learning fun!

Cook it step by step.

An introduction to cookery for kids. It includes 100 easy and delicious dishes to make, bake and create.

Half-hour hungries : 36 awesome dishes for kids to make when time is short!, Sabrina Parrini.

Designed to get children cooking, Half-Hour Hungries is full of delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes that will take no more than 30 minutes to get from the book to the bowl. This book is a must-have for parents who want to offer up nutritious home-cooked food within minutes and encourage their children into the kitchen at the same time.

Little kitchen around the world : delicious international recipes that kids can really make, Sabrina Parrini ; photography by John Laurie.

Take the budding chef in your family on a tour of the most delicious world food with Around the World with Little Kitchen. Featuring 36 recipes from Morocco, Thailand, Italy, Mexico, England, Australia and many other countries, this second book from Sabrina Parrini is one that you and your child will love to cook from. The food is simple, fresh and full of interesting flavours.

Cool dairy-free recipes : delicious & fun foods without dairy, Nancy Tuminelly.

Learn how to cook dairy-free recipes.

Cool meat-free recipes : delicious & fun foods without meat, Nancy Tuminelly.

Learn how to cook without meat.

Cool raw food recipes : delicious & fun foods without cooking, Nancy Tuminelly.

Learn how to cook with raw foods.

Cool sugar-free recipes : delicious & fun foods without refined sugar, Nancy Tuminelly.

Presents kid-friendly recipes for sugar-free dishes such as paradise smoothies and fierce chocolate fudge, and covers basic baking techniques, tools, and ingredients.

Cool wheat-free recipes : delicious & fun foods without gluten, Nancy Tuminelly.

Learn how to cook wheat-free recipes.

My cookbook of baking, Laura and Jess Tilli.

Budding chefs can get to grips with the ins and outs of cooking simple but creative recipes with this inspiring cookery series. From tray-bake pizzas to share with friends to decorating cupcakes, each recipe will encourage children to cook and learn.

Sewing for kids, Alice Butcher and Ginny Farquhar.

Introduces the craft of sewing and provides instructions for creating such toys and gifts as juggling balls, a yo-yo necklace, dolls, and a handbag.

Braiding hair : beyond the basics, Jen Jones.

A do-it-yourself crafts book for children and pre-teens on braids and other hairstyles.

Let's talk about my new baby, Stella Gurney & Fiona Freund.

In My new baby we meet Jack. He's 2, and soon he'll be having a new baby brother or sister. While Jack narrates what is going on around him, simple, funny cartoons show his perceptions of how his mummy will 'have' the baby; how he will share his mummy with the baby; his real feelings about the baby when it finally arrives and much more.

Let's talk about big beds and bedtime, Stella Gurney ; photographed by Fiona Freund.

In Bedtime we meet Layla. She's 2 and Mum and Dad say it's time for her to move to a Big Bed. We share this important ritual in any child's life, as Layla prepares for her first night; banishes monsters; attempts some late-night wanderings, and finally wakes, jubilant (if a bit too early).

Origami : paper folding for special secrets, Nick Robinson and Susan Behar.

An introduction to origami provides instructions for a variety of projects to hide secrets or to make gifts for

You can draw birds!, Katie Dicker.

Including the multicolored lovebird and the brightly hued canary, this book features fun and easy-to-follow instructions on how to draw birds.

You can draw cats!, Katie Dicker.

Readers follow step-by-step drawing instructions to create a Maine Coon and many other cat breeds with accessible written instructions and picture guides. Photographs of cute-and-cuddly kittens accompany helpful information about caring for a pet cat, too.

You can draw dogs!, Katie Dicker.

Easy-to-follow directions with picture guides help readers sketch, shade, and add colour to each dog drawing. Colorful photographs accompany interesting facts, introducing readers to details about owning a dog as well as caring for them.

You can draw exotic pets!, Katie Dicker.

Readers will explore owning exciting pets while learning how to draw them. Close-up photographs of amazing, exotic animals will encourage readers to sketch, shade, and colour their drawings.

You can draw fish!, Katie Dicker.

Fish might seem like easy pets to care for, but these superswimmers sometimes need special food or a friend to keep them company in the tank. Readers will learn all about caring for a variety of fish and how to draw each unique kind.

You can draw horses!, Katie Dicker.

From the super-smart Arabian to the ancient Appaloosa, all horse breeds need attention and care. This book not only gives readers essential knowledge about caring for pet horses, it also teaches how to draw them.

Learn to draw Angry Birds.

Presents step-by-step instructions for drawing characters from the Angry Birds video game.

Dinosaurs, written by Maggie Rosier ; illustrated by Steve Porter.

Information accompanies step-by-step instructions on how to draw dinosaurs.

Sharks, written by Maggie Rosier ; illustrated by Steve Porter.

Information accompanies step-by-step instructions on how to draw sharks.

Aliens, written by Maggie Rosier ; concepts and illustrations by Steve Porter.

Information accompanies step-by-step instructions on how to draw aliens.

Robots, written by Maggie Rosier ; concepts and illustrations by Steve Porter.

Information accompanies step-by-step instructions on how to draw robots.

The big book of crafts & activities, [editor, James Mitchem].

With fun ideas for sleepovers and get-togethers, tea parties and outdoor games, "The Book of Crafts and Activities" provides tips and instructions on more than 150 things to see, make and do, whether kids have 10 minutes, a few hours, or all day.

Junk art, Jeanette Ryall.

See household items in a new, creative way and follow the step-by-step instructions to turn trash into treasure in no time.

Knights and castles, Rita Storey.

Fun and engaging arts and crafts ideas centring on children's interests.

Red Ted art : cute and easy crafts for kids, Margarita Woodley.

Crafting has never been more popular and Maggy Woodley, the creative force behind Red Ted, is passionate about making things with her children, Max, four, and Pippa, two. Using recycled materials and bits and bobs collected when out and about, here are over 60 utterly irresistible things to make with your kids.

Paper artist : creations kids can fold, tear, wear, or share, Gail D. Green, Kara L. Laughlin, and Jennifer Phillips.

Step-by-step instructions teach readers how to create decorations, presents, keepsakes, and accessories with paper.

Donna Wilson's creative creatures.

This craft book with a difference marries exceptional design quality with appealing, easy-to-make projects all with the help of a winning cast of knitted friends. Donna Wilson's lovable, highly-sought-after knitted characters have made their very own craft creations, and in this book they show children how to copy them.

Easter things to make and do, Kate Knighton and Leonie Pratt ; designed and illustrated by Josephine Thompson ... [et al.] ; edited by Fiona Watt ; photographs by Howard Allman.

Lots of inspiring activities to celebrate Easter and springtime. Simple, step-by-step instructions for making gifts and decorations from everyday items. Perfect for parents and teachers.

My very first art famous paintings, Rosie Dickins ; designed by Josephine Thompson and Nicola Butler with cartoons by Carles Ballesteros.

A young children's introduction to some of the world's most famous artworks. Paintings have been especially chosen to appeal to this age group and each is accompanied by interesting facts about the artist and the ways in which they worked. 'Try it yourself' sections suggest ways in which children can experiment with different mediums and techniques.

The quick expert's guide to mobile phone photography, Janet Hoggarth.

This series offers a shortcut to instant expertise! Quick Expert's Guides are aimed at teens and 'tweens who are keen to know more about a popular topic but who may be put off the idea of having to read wordy or technical guides.

My band, Elizabeth Lea & Chantal Stewart.

Learn about ten musical instruments using this lift-the-flap book and its fun characters.

The big book of things to make, [editor, James Mitchem].

A compendium of cool projects, exciting games, and fun quizzes kids can do inside or outside, "The Big Book of Things to Make" is the perfect activity book to cure boredom and inspire creativity.

The art of stone skipping and other fun old-time games : stoopball, jacks, string games, coin flipping, line baseball, jump rope, and more/ J.J. Ferrer ; illustrated by Todd Dakins.

A collection of timeless games that guarantees kids a good time - by themselves, with a group of friends, or with family. Includes ball games such as Horse and Old Old Cat, card games (Crazy Eights and Rummy), sack races, and old favorites such as Duck, Duck, Goose and Red Rover.

Lots of things to spot in the town, written by Hazel Maskell ; illustrated by Sigrid Martinez ; designed by Catherine-Anne MacKinnon and Helen Lee ; edited by Ruth Brocklehurst.

A look and talk book to share with preschool children. Helps develop visual discrimination and new vocabulary. Illustrated in a fresh, modern, 'Japanese' style, featuring cute anthropomorphic animals.

Presto change-o! jaw-dropping magic with dinner table objects, Nicholas Einhorn.

Step-by-step instructions and photos describe how to perform magic tricks.

Fun magic tricks, Nick Hunter.

Read this book to learn how to do card tricks, read minds, and perform even more magic tricks that will impress your friends! Step-by-step photos, along with clear instructions, break down even the most complicated tricks so anyone can learn them. Safety guidelines and tips from the pros make these books a must have!

How to play chess, Daniel King.

A new, fully updated edition of an inspiring title (originally published as Chess), aimed at the complete beginner as well as the more experienced player.

Free running, Jackson Teller.

This series captures the excitement and thrill of sports and activities whose appeal lies in speed and a hint of danger guaranteed to give participant a rush of adrenalin. The books are principally aspirational, so focus on the background to the sport rather than 'how do it' but the books do include ideas on how you get started and make any safety concerns absolutely clear.

Top 25 basketball skills, tips, and tricks, John Albert Torres.

Discusses basketball skills, including techniques for shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding, and defense, and provides drills, fun tricks, and tips from the pros.

Read-aloud classics, Pamela Horn.

Reformatted and redesigned, this volume collects the most beloved stories of children's literature, including 10-minute selections from 'The call of the wild', 'Peter Pan', 'The wizard of Oz' and more.

Read-aloud poems, Glorya Hale.

Presents a collection of verses in such categories as "Nature's people," "Meet the family," "Friendship and love," "Earth and sky," "Let's pretend," and "Poems to ponder."

The bumper book of very silly jokes, illustrated by Jane Eccles.

Hundreds of silly jokes on every topic you can think of! What's the difference between an elephant and a biscuit? You can't dunk an elephant in your tea. Why did the monster get good marks in his exam? Because two heads are better than one.

What do you call a one-eyed dinosaur? : rip-roaring jokes, riddles, and rhymes, selected by John Foster ; illustrated by Mark Oliver.

What Do You Call a One-eyed Dinosaur? is a hilarious concoction of jokes, riddles, and rhymes compiled by the master of witty verse, John Foster. Warning! Contains aliens, monsters, magicians, creepy-crawlies, and the abominable snowman!

What happens when the queen burps? laugh-out-load jokes, riddles, and rhymes, selected by John Foster ; illustrated by Mark Oliver.

What Happens When the Queen Burps? Is a hilarious concoction of jokes, riddles, and rhymes compiled by the master of witty verse, John Foster. Warning! Contains wizards, giants, werewolves, escaped convicts, and some very nasty smells!

World rat day : poems about real holidays you've never heard of, J. Patrick Lewis ; illustrated by Anna Raff.

Nobody should ever forget Ewe on Ohio Sheep Day (July 14). No mata mata how hard they may try on World Turtle Day (May 23). If you've never heard of Dragon Appreciation Day, International Cephalopod Awareness Day, or Yell "Fudge!" at the Cobras in North America Day, it's not because they don't exist, it's simply that they needed someone to spread the word.

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.

Follow follow : a book of reverso poems, Marilyn Singer ; illustrated by Josee Masse.

A collection of short poems called reversos which, when reversed, provide new perspectives on the fairy tale characters they feature.

Guinea pig town and other animal poems, Lorraine Marwood.

Squawk! Snuffle! Bark! Roar! Feathers, fins, scales, claws. Running, hopping, crawling, soaring. All creatures are celebrated in this new collection of poetry by Lorraine Marwood.

Whizz bang orang-utan : rhymes for the very young, compiled by John Foster.

If you'd like to join a party in the jungle, meet a cow who loves jumping, eat tiny turnips with Timothy Tompkins, or take a trip to the dinosaur fair, then dip into this colourful collection of poems.

Beastly best bits : the executioner's cut, Terry Deary ; illustrated by Martin Brown.

In Beastly best bits Terry Deary and Martin Brown take you on a guided tour through the history of the world using their favorite bits of 20 years of Horrible histories books. And they promise to leave the gory bits in (and the boring bits out).

Horrible histories. Annual 2013.

The world is waiting for you, Barbara Kerley.

This book shows kids a pathway from their current interests and talents to a future career or interest. And in so doing, it also encourages adventure, exploration, and discovery, three core principles of National Geographic's mission.

The Titanic, Senan Malony.

The Titanic transports you back to the turn of the 20th Century, and lets you experience the drama and tragedy of the Titanic. Packed with first-hand accounts including interviews, official speeches, poems and letters, Lost Words lets you experience the past through the words of the people who helped make history.

Louisa May's Battle : how the Civil War led to Little Women, Kathleen Krull ; illustrated by Carlyn Beccia.

Louisa May Alcott is best known for penning 'Little Women', but few are aware of the experience that influenced her writing most - her time as a nurse during the Civil War. Caring for soldiers' wounds and writing letters home for them inspired a new realism in her work. The acclaim for her new writing style inspired her to use this approach in Little Women, which was one of the first novels to be set during the Civil War.

Jean dreams of flying, text by Dreydon Sobanja ; illustrations by Terry Fitzgibbon.

A story about the childhood of New Zealand aviator Jean Batten. As a small girl, Jean stays true to her dreams of flying, even though others laugh at her or doubt her. Finally, she grows up to realise her dreams.

Face book, Chuck Close.

Presents an autobiography about the author's artistic life, describing the creative processes he uses in the studio and his struggles with his disabilities. Includes a self-portrait mix-and-match section that demonstrates his techniques and images.

Ed climbs a big hill, Dreydon Sobanja ; illustrated by Jennifer Smith.

A story about the life of the New Zealand moutaineer Edmund Hillary. Edmund dreams of climing mountains as a child. Finally, he grows up to realise his dreams, and climbs Everest, the biggest mountain of all.

Meet Ned Kelly, written by Janeen Brian ; illustrated by Matt Adams.

The perfect book for kids learning about Ned Kelly and his gang. Ned Kelly was a notorious bushranger. He lived in Australia's earliest days. He was daring and clever and bold. In a suit made of iron he battled police. And his story is still being told.

Beth Phoenix, Ryan Nagelhout ; [editor, Ryan Nagelhout].

Winning a colouring contest was the spark that got Beth Phoenix into wrestling. Detailing her rise as a WWE Superstar, this book is sure to spark interest in any young reader.

The Center for Cartoon Studies presents Annie Sullivan and the trials of Helen Keller, Joseph Lambert.

The story of Annie Sullivan and Helen Keller presented in graphic format.

Charlie's war illustrated : emembering World War One, Mick Manning & Brita Granstrom.

Mick Manning's grandfather joined the army in 1914 and served right through World War One. Fighting in the artillery on the front line in Egypt, Palestine and France, Charlie lived to tell his tale. Here Mick and Brita tell us about Charlie's War, illustrating his story with stunning artwork, period scraps and artefacts.

Anzac Day : the New Zealand story : what it is and why it matters, Philippa Werry.

This book exposes the rich history behind Anzac Day, seeking to answer the many questions children often ask their parents and teachers around the 25th of April every year. The thoroughly researched information is presented alongside numerous images, both historic and contemporary, giving children a very clear view of the significance and background to Anzac Day

Tony Robinson's weird world of wonders. World War II, illustrated by Del Thorpe.

Tony Robinson takes you on a headlong gallop through time, pointing out all the most important, funny, strange, amazing, entertaining, smelly and disgusting bits about World War II! It's history, but not as we know it!

This place is cold : an imagine living here book, Vicki Cobb ; illustrated by Barbara Lavallee.

In This Place Is Cold readers will learn how people and animals survive in Alaska's ferocious cold, and how because of global warming this region is now in trouble.

Tom a l'hopital, illustrations de Marie-Aline Bawin ; texte de Christophe Le Masne.

La nature, conception, Nathalie Belineau et Emilie Beaumont ; pate a modeler, Christelle Mekdjian ; prises de vues, Rene Brassart.

Les couleurs, conception, Emilie Beaumont et Nathalie Belineau ; pate a modeler, Christelle Mekdjian ; prises de vues, Rene Brassart.

Dingo et le sens de la vie, Agnes Desarthe ; illustrations d'Anais Vaugelade.

Vive la maternelle, textes Catherine Dolto et Colline Faure-Poiree ; illustrations Frederick Mansot.

Splat n'aime pas perdre!, [Amy Hsu Lin] ; d'apres le personnage de Rob Scotton ; [illustrations de Robert Eberz].

Splat s'amuse sous la pluie, [Amy Hsu Lin] ; d'apres le personnage de Rob Scotton ; [illustrations de Robert Eberz].

Le Neige Express, Naokata Mase.

Pas touche a la pierre a feu !, Geronimo Stilton ; [traduction de Jean-Claude Behar].

Crocolou aime la galette, Ophelie Texier.

Older Fiction

Giants beware!, written by Jorge Aguirre ; art by Rafael Rosado ; story by Rafael Rosado & Jorge Aguirre ; colour by John Novak ; additional colour by Matthew Schenk.

Claudette wants nothing more than to slay a giant but her little village is too safe and quiet.

Ghoulish song, William Alexander.

When the music of a bone flute given to her by a goblin separates Kaile's shadow from herself, her family believes she has died and become a ghoul, and Kaile must set out to prove that she still lives.

Day of doom, David Baldacci.

A shadowy organization known only as the Vespers snatched seven members of the Cahill family and demanded a series of bizarre ransoms from around the world. The objects he demanded are vital pieces in a Vesper plot that will harm millions of innocent people. Now two siblings and their friends are in an all-out sprint to stop Vesper One before the whole world goes boom!

Cyclone Bola : Gisborne, 1988, Kath Beattie.

Fictionalised diary of Amy Dyer who is caught up in Cyclone Bola in Gisborne, 1988.

Write this book : a do-it-yourself mystery, written by you with the reluctant assistance of Pseudonymous Bosch ; illustrations by Gilbert Ford.

In this mystery story that features interactive puzzles, activities, games, and choose-your-own-adventure scenarios, the reader is led through the steps of writing a book.

The last Herrick secret, Adele Broadbent.

Becs and her family are returning to the city, taking Isaiah Herrick with them but it's harder than they expected.

Cow Boy : a boy and his horse, [script and story], Nate Cosby ; [art], Chris Eliopoulos ; [additional writing], Roger Langridge ... [et al.].

Story of a young bounty hunter determined to send his entire outlaw family to jail. He travels the Old West on a horse that ain't his, and won't stop til every one'a his kin's in the clink.

The cats of Tanglewood Forest, written by Charles de Lint ; illustrated by Charles Vess.

Twelve-year-old Lillian, an orphan who loves roaming the woods looking for fairies when her chores are done, is bitten by a deadly snake and saved through the magical forest creatures.

Earthling!, written and illustrated by Mark Fearing ; created by Mark Fearing and Tim Rummel.

When Bud gets on the wrong school bus he finds himself at Cosmos Academy on another planet, where Earthlings are considered extremely dangerous - can he conceal his identity as a native of Earth and still manage to find his way home?

Hagwitch, Marie Louise Fitzpatrick.

16th-century London, Flea Nettleworth, apprentice to a playwright, watches as his struggling master's fortunes turn, and all of a sudden London is in his thrall. Modern day, after Lally's father pulls an ancient piece of wood from the canal and fashions it into a puppet, his success seems unstoppable. As her father's obsession with his puppet grows and his plays become darker, Lally begins to wonder if there is something rather sinister, dangerous even, about the wooden doll.

The abandoned, Paul Gallico.

When Peter, an eight-year-old London boy with neglectful parents and a distant nanny, is transformed into a cat after rescuing a stray, Jennie, from being hit by a car, Jennie takes care of him despite her contempt for humans.

Lilliput, Sam Gayton.

For half of her life, Lily has been trapped in a birdcage while her giant kidnapper sits beside her, writing a leather-bound book the size of a house but tonight she is escaping. She is going home. To Lilliput. Inspired by "Gulliver's Travels", "Lilliput" is an exhilarating adventure filled with cunning escape plans, evil clockmakers and very talkative parrots.

Then, Morris Gleitzman.

Then is the second story of Felix and Zelda. They escaped from the Nazis, but how long can they now survive when there are so many people ready to hand them over for a reward?

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The adventure of the blue carbuncle, adapted by Vincent Goodwin ; illustrated by Ben Dunn.

Retold in graphic novel form, Sherlock Holmes solves the mystery of the stolen gemstone that ended up inside a Christmas goose.

Crown Park, Des Hunt.

Jack Stewart hates his new life in Taupo until he meets Fluoro, Taupo's most visible street person. With Fluoro's help, Jack learns to take his mind back to that time and, with a group of creatures called the Luce Crew, embarks on a mission to rescue the animals of the past from the eruption.

The sun trail, Erin Hunter.

For many moons, a tribe of cats has lived peacefully near the top of a mountain. When a mysterious vision reveals a land filled with food and water, a group of brave young cats sets off in search of a better home. But great dangers await them.

Moomin's winter follies, Tove Jansson.

Moomin wakes up one morning to find the pond frozen over, and rather than hibernate, the family decides to brave the winter weather. At first, their wintry adventure seems to be going swimmingly, until Mr. Brisk of the Great Outdoors Club takes over and forces everyone to embrace the winter sports, whether they want to or not.

The Shark King : a Toon book, R. Kikuo Johnson.

In graphic novel format, retells the Hawaiian story of Nanaue, born of human mother and shark father, who struggles to find his place in a village of humans.

Dog days, Jeff Kinney.

Inside his house, playing video games with the shades drawn, Greg, a self-confessed 'indoor person', is living out his ultimate summer Fantasy: no responsibilities and no rules. But Greg's mom has a different vision for an ideal summer, one packed with outdoor activities and 'family togetherness.' Whose vision will win out?

Madeleine L'Engle's A wrinkle in time : the graphic novel, adapted and illustrated by Hope Larson.

A graphic novel adaptation of the classic tale in which Meg Murry and her friends become involved with unearthly strangers and a search for Meg's father, who has disappeared while engaged in secret work for the government.

Freedom!, Frank Le Gall ; illustrated by Flore Balthazar ; colouring by Robin Doo ; [translation by Carol Klio Burrell].

At four months of age, Miss Annie the kitten is eager to leave her masters' house and find freedom in the outdoors, but she soon learns that there are important rules to be followed there, as well.

Rooftop cat, Frank Le Gall ; illustrated by Flore Balthazar ; colouring by Robin Doo ; translation by Carol Klio Burrell.

Miss Annie, a young kitten, joins a group of cats in her neighborhood and, through their rivalry with other groups, learns about loyalty, courage, and the dangers of the world she is so eager to explore, helping her best mouse friend to become braver along the way.

Itch rocks, Simon Mayo.

After almost poisoning his whole class with arsenic gas, going on the run from a psychotic science teacher and nearly dying of radiation poisoning, life is getting back to normal for Itchingham Lofte at least, as normal as it can be when you have a round-the-clock detail of government security guards watching your every move. But sinister forces are still hunting for Element 126 and will stop at nothing to find out where Itch has hidden the precious radioactive rocks. It's time to save the world. Again.

Silver brumby kingdom, Elyne Mitchell.

Following on from the success of The Silver Brumby Centenary Edition, this bind-up contains the next four titles in the Silver Brumby series Moon Filly, Silver Brumby Whirlwind, Son of the Whirlwind and Silver Brumby, Silver Dingo and continues the story of Thowra, the magnificent silver stallion, king of the brumbies.

If the shoe fits, Sarah Mlynowski.

On their second adventure through the magic mirror Abby and Jonah find themselves in the Cinderella fairy tale - and that is when things start to go really wrong.

Pirates 'n' pistols : ten swashbuckling pirates tales, Chris Mould.

A great introduction to traditional pirate myths and classic tales. Come face-to-face with some of the most villainous and scurrilous rogues ever to sail the seven seas in these stories about pirates from all around the world.

Chasing the prophecy, Brandon Mull.

Jason and Rachel's adventures and friendships have made Lyrian more of a home to them than they could have imagined, so now, armed with the prophecy of a dying oracle, they are ready to become Lyrian's heroes whatever the cost to themselves.

Secret diary, Julien Neel ; [translation by Carol Klio Burrell].

Lou shares the high and low points of being twelve as she takes a few awkward steps into dating, plays matchmaker for her single mother, and discovers, along with her best friend Mina, that they may be outgrowing playing with dolls.

Summertime blues, Julien Neel ; [translation by Carol Klio Burrell].

Twelve-year-old Lou's attempt to play matchmaker for her mother and Richard are foiled by a mandatory visit with her grandmother, which is marked by boredom, Brussel sprouts, and Memaw's own plans for Mom's love life.

The secret of the stone frog : a Toon graphic novel, David Nytra.

Siblings Leah and Alan wake one morning in the middle of an enchanted forest and encounter a strange and spectacular world filled with foppish lions, giant rabbits, and a talking stone frog for a guide.

Mistakes were made, Stephan Pastis.

The hilarious and ever-optimistic Timmy Failure, and his sidekick polar bear, Total, create chaos as they attempt to make sense of the world. Riotously funny, "Timmy Failure" is sure to have readers in stitches.

My brother is a big, fat liar, James Patterson and Lisa Papademetriou ; illustrated by Neil Swaab.

Georgia Khatchadorian plans to excel at Hills Village Middle School in all the places her troublemaking brother failed. She's even bet him that she'll quickly become one of the most popular girls in school. But Rafe left a big mark at HVMS, and no one will give Georgia a chance!

Cat's cradle. 1, The golden twine, Jo Rioux.

With monsters slipping through the mountains into the valley of Galatea, Suri, an orphan, dreams of becoming a monster tamer.

The Captain Pugwash comic book collection, John Ryan.

This great value paperback collection brings together three classic stories about the much loved bumbling pirate told in comic book format. In the style of Tintin and Asterix, these stories will delight all Captain Pugwash fans as well as make a fantastic introduction to the cowardly captain, his greedy crew, their deadly rival Cut-throat Jake and the clever cabin boy Tom.

A winter's day in 1939, Melinda Szymanik.

"Taken from his home in Poland and forced to leave his country, 12-year-old Adam and his family are transported to work in a labour camp in Russia. Ill-fed and poorly treated, Adam doubts they will ever make it out alive. Even if they do get away, they might freeze to death or starve"

Cardboard, Doug TenNapel.

When cardboard creatures come magically to life, a boy must save his town from disaster.

The last wild, Piers Torday.

In a world where animals no longer exist, twelve-year-old Kester Jaynes sometimes feels like he hardly exists either. Locked away in a home for troubled children, he's told there's something wrong with him. So when he meets a flock of talking pigeons and a bossy cockroach, Kester thinks he's finally gone a bit mad. But the animals have something to say.

Frogged, Vivian Vande Velde.

When almost-thirteen-year-old Princess Imogene is turned into a frog, she puts into practice lessons from the book, The Art of Being a Princess, as she tries to become her less-than-perfect self again.

All my noble dreams and then what happens, Gloria Whelan.

As Rosalind continues to straddle the proper English world of her family and the culture of 1920s India where they live, her support of Gandhi and his followers in opposing British rule grows and she considers trying to carry the rebels' message to Edward, Prince of Wales, during his visit.

Picture Books

Nat the cat's sunny smile, Jez Alborough.

Nat the Cat's packed a delicious picnic to share with his friends, Billy Goat and Hugo Hare. But Billy and Hugo are both feeling down - they are just not in a picnicky mood. Another gorgeous rhyming treat from Jez Alborough.

Two nests, Laurence Anholt ; illustrated by Jim Coplestone.

This is a gentle story about family separation with a happy ending. Betty and Paul are two little birds who build a nest together in a cherry tree. But the nest is small, Betty and Paul squabble, and they decide that Paul should live in a different nest across the other side of the tree. But Betty and Paul both love Baby Bird, and soon he is able to fly over the cherry tree, visiting his Two Nests.

Imagine we were, written by Renee Bennett & illustrated by Claire Richards.

A rhyming adventure between mummy and baby exploring the Fantasy of animals and the fun times they

Things that go, [illustrated by Rosalinde Bonnet].

Lots of vehicles for small children to spot and talk about. Helps with the essential acquisition of language skills an important vocabulary

Farm, James Brown.

Introduce babies to the animal residents of a farm in a bright, graphic, nearly wordless board book that will grab their attention as it fosters developing visual skills.

Have you seen my new blue socks?, Eve Bunting ; illustrated by Sergio Ruzzier.

The reader is invited to help Duck and his animal friends find a missing item.

The runaway toilet, Jane Buxton ; illustrated by Richard Hoit.

"When Philip the brand new luxury loo discovers what toilets are used for he is not impressed. Determined to choose his own destiny, Philip runs away. But life is tough for a toilet on the run."

Kaute, na Carolyn Collis ; [kaiwhakamaori, Piripi Walker].

Introduces the Māori names for the numbers 1-10, and also locatives (kei raro, kei waenganui, kei taha, kei runga, kei roto, kei muri).

Nga kararehe, na Carolyn Collis ; [kaiwhakamaori, Piripi Walker].

Introduces the Māori names of domestic animals through the story of Oscar the toy bear.

Nga kiore, na Carolyn Collis ; [kaiwhakamaori Piripi Walker].

Introduces Māori locatives (kei waho, kei runga, kei roto) through the story of toy mice.

Nga tae, na Carolyn Collis ; [kaiwhakamaori Piripi Walker].

Introduces the Māori names for the colours, through the story of a teddy bear.

Takaro, na Carolyn Collis ; [kaiwhakamaori, Piripi Walker].

Introduces the Māori names for toys.

Night watch, Phil Cummings, Janine Dawson.

Giraffe, Elephant, Hippo and Baboon all live by the lake, happily going about their own business, until one day Giraffe spies the shadow of Lion - prowling, creeping, stalking, sneaking. What are they to do now?

Nelly May has her say, Cynthia DeFelice ; pictures by Henry Cole.

A retelling of an old tale in which a servant girl's new master insists she use uncommon names for common objects.

Animal music, written by Julia Donaldson ; illustrated by Nick Sharratt.

There's harmony in the air when the animals get together for a concert with a difference! Koala's playing his flute, Badger's bashing away on the drums and Squirrel's strumming on the guitar. Sing and dance along you've never seen a show like it!

Jasper & Joop, Olivier Dunrea.

Jasper is a small white gosling who likes to be tidy and his friend Joop is a small gray gosling who likes to be messy.

Plunge into pirate pool, Caryl Hart & Ed Eaves.

When Albie dives into the swimming pool he finds himself swallowed by a shark-shaped submarine! He realises these won't be any swimming lessons because this is a pirate pool! Join Albie as he goes on a underwater treasure hunt, meets scary underwater creatures and makes some pirate friends swimming has never been so much fun!

Grumpy Goat, Brett Helquist.

Goat is the grumpiest animal at Sunny Acres farm until he remembers that there is more to life than eating and being alone.

Katie and the puppy next door, John Himmelman.

Katie the dog learns that sharing can be fun when she becomes friends with the playful puppy next door.

Hudson hates school, Ella Hudson.

Hudson is good at a lot of things, but spelling isn't one of them. In fact, having to do spelling tests is one of the many things he hates about school. After another horrible day Hudson declares he will never go back to school. But one final very different test helps Hudson understand why he is special and how he can learn to learn!

The brave beast, Chris Judge.

The Beast is back and this time it's up to him to help restore peace to an island, which is being threatened by a scary monster. Determined to face his fears, the Beast sets out to find the monster. But, perhaps, the island monster isn't so scary after all.

Red hat, Lita Judge.

In this almost wordless picture book, a troupe of baby forest animals borrows a child's hat, until all that is left is a long piece of red string.

I love you too, Stephen Michael King.

The perfect book to share with a child, parent, friend or any special person in your life, I Love You Too is a simple yet extremely touching story about how the people we love make the world a beautiful place, in any kind of weather!

1 2 3, little donkey, Rindert Kromhout & Annemarie van Haeringen ; [translated by Bill Nagelkerke].

The black rabbit, Philippa Leathers.

In this clever picture book, a debut author-illustrator introduces a plucky rabbit and the new companion (friend or foe?) that he just can't shake. Rabbit has a problem. There's a big, scary Black Rabbit chasing him. No matter where he runs behind a tree, over the river the shadowy Black Rabbit follows. Finally in the deep, dark wood, Rabbit loses his nemesis only to encounter another foe!

Otis and the puppy, Loren Long.

When a puppy gets lost while playing hide and seek on the farm, Otis the friendly little tractor must face his fear of the darkness in order to help his new

The mummy shop, written by Abie Longstaff ; illustrated by Lauren Beard.

Does your mummy tell you off for jumping on your bed? Does she make you eat vegetables when you don't want to? Then call The Mummy Shop, and we will help you find the perfect new mummy. 100% satisfaction guaranteed!

Goodbye, Brecken : a story about the death of a pet, written and illustrated by David Lupton.

Goodbye, Brecken is an evocative and somber telling of a girl's loss surrounding the death of her dog. With this loss comes her (and undoubtedly the readers') first experience with grief and profound sadness. As she comes to accept Brecken's death, she can deal with her grief and remember her lost dog with happiness.

Out in the bush, Yvonne Morrison ; illustrated by David Stanley.

"Out in the bush, in a stream in the sun, lived a mother platypus and platypup one. "Swim!" said the mother, "I swim!" said the one, so they swam in the stream, sparkling in the setting sun. Go walkabout in the bush and see who else you can find as you count from one to ten"

The three bears, sort of, written by Yvonne Morrison ; illustrated by Donovan Bixley.

A humourous adaptation of the classic tale 'The three bears' is told to a cheeky child who constantly interupts with questions. Don't the bears prefer salmon to porridge? Why are they living in a cottage anyway? And how come they can talk?

Red riding hood and the sweet little wolf, Rachael Mortimer ; illustrated by Liz Pichon.

When Little Wolf, who doesn't want to be a Big Bad Wolf, is sent to catch dinner, she meets Red Riding Hood and the two of them come up with a solution.

Butterfly colours and counting, Jerry Pallotta ; illustrated by Shennen Bersani.

Count the butterflies from one to ten. Learn their colours, then count again!

Red Panda's toffee apples, Ruth Paul.

Red Panda is not very good at selling things he wants to eat himself. Red Panda is selling toffee apples. They are very sticky. But will there be enough for all his friends?

Faces for baby, curated by Yana Peel.

A parent and child can explore twelve paintings of faces by contemporary and modern artists. A mirror on the back inside cover enables a baby to frame their own face on the book's last page.

Not a cloud in the sky, Emma Quay.

Bird had been flying for such a long time. Sometimes everything looked the same all over. Nothing different. Nothing at all. Apart from the odd cloud. A beautiful new picture book about how finding a friend can change the shape of a day.

Everyone can learn to ride a bicycle, Chris Raschka.

A father teaches his daughter all about bicycle riding, from selecting the right bike to trying again after a fall.

Picture a tree, Barbara Reid.

Explores in words and pictures different ways of seeing and experiencing trees.

All through my town, Jean Reidy ; illustrated by Leo Timmers.

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text take the reader on a tour around town.

Pirates vs. cowboys, Aaron Reynolds ; illustrated by David Barneda.

A scurvy pirate crew, led by Burnt Beard, finds trouble when they try to hide their treasure in Old Cheyenne and have some miscommunication with Black Bob McKraw and his posse.

Ding dong gorilla, Michelle Robinson, Leonie Lord.

Oh, look! There's a gorilla on the doorstep! He may look fierce, but all he wants to do is play football, or watch a film or make a cake which results in one monstrous mess! So what would you do if a big beastie rang your doorbell?

Ted, Leila Rudge.

Ted is a smart dog, with his own jumper. But he has lived at the pet store for as long as he can remember and nobody seems to notice him. Will Ted ever find the perfect place to live?

Perfectly Percy, story and pictures by Paul Schmid.

Percy the porcupine loves balloons but he must find a way to keep them from popping.

Lily gets lost!, Jane Simmons.

Curious Lily meets all the farm animals but discovers that she's happiest with her mamma, in this gentle and reassuring story by the creator of the bestselling Daisy series.

Winter snow, Liesbet Slegers ; [translated from the Dutch by Clavis Publishing].

Mabel and Me : best of friends, Mark Sperring and Sarah Warburton.

Meet Mabel and Me in this hilarious picture book, as they explore what puts the 'best' in 'best friends'! Mark Sperring's sparkling text is a rollicking read-aloud that delights in language and rhythm and is perfectly complemented by Sarah Warburton's terrifically warm and witty illustrations.

Nora's ark, written by Eileen Spinelli ; illustrated by Nora Hilb.

When the weatherman predicts rain, young Nora builds an ark just like Noah's almost.

Ol' Mama Squirrel, David Ezra Stein.

Ol' Mama Squirrel has raised many babies and kept them all safe from predators, but she may have met her match when a determined grizzly bear threatens to eat her entire family tree.

Naughty kitty!, Adam Stower.

In this hilarious sequel to the popular Silly Doggy! we meet Lily again just as her mum finally agrees to buy her a pet but it's not a doggy, it's a kitten. When things start to go wrong around the house, Lily is quick to blame her new little furry friend, but doesn't notice the much bigger and more dangerous feline that has taken up residence - a huge tiger!

Ball, word and pictures by Mary Sullivan.

While searching for someone to play ball with him, a dog dreams of fantastical adventures he could have with his ball.

Belle & Boo and the yummy scrummy day, Mandy Sutcliffe ; [text by Gillian Shields].

Polar bear morning, Lauren Thompson ; pictures by Stephen Savage.

A little polar bear cub ventures out of her den for the first time and meets a new friend.

Moose on the loose, Scott Tulloch.

"Willy can think of all kinds of cool pets he'd like to have but they're either too big, or too small, or too smelly, or too extinct! But there's one pet Willy can't live without and that's the fabulous Mr Moose. Mr Moose lives in Willy's bedroom and has a special job that only Willy knows about"--Back cover.

The Silly Goat Gruff, Scott Tulloch.

A humourous adaptation, with a New Zealand twist of the traditional Norwegian story The Three billy goats Gruff.

Flight 1-2-3, Maria van Lieshout.

A boy counts his way through the airport and onto the plane as it flies towards its destination.

A long way away: a two-way story, Frank Viva.

A picture book that can be read front-to-back or back-to-front. Start from one end and journey from outer space down to the sea; start from the other end and journey from deep in the sea out to a distant planet.

Let's go to sleep, Margaret Wild, Michelle Dawson.

Hush! All over the world, in deserts and jungles, in woodlands and seas, little ones everywhere are going to sleep. Margaret Wild's soft, lilting text and Michelle Dawson's exquisitely delicate illustrations make Let's Go to Sleep the perfect bedtime book for reading aloud.

Granny Grommet and me, Dianne Wolfer and Karen Blair.

My granny and her friends go to the beach, and I go too. When they hit the surf, they duck and dive and twist and turn. It looks like lots of fun. But I don't want to go in the water. There are strange things under the waves.

Bunnies on ice, Johanna Wright.

A confident and determined young rabbit demonstrates how to be a champion ice-skater.

Dog loves counting, Louise Yates.

Dog can't get to sleep. He loves books so much that he just can't stop reading. Dog tried counting sheep, but it's not working perhaps there are some other creatures he can count? Soon Dog is off on an adventure, finding friends and numbers in unexpected places.

I wish I had -, written by Giovanna Zoboli ; illustrated by Simona Mulazzani.

Illustrations and text express a desire for the sharp eyesight of a blackbird, the tail of a lemur, and other animal's strengths.

Younger Fiction

Bird & Squirrel on the run!, James Burks.

Bird and Squirrel outwit Cat and become best friends in this zany adventure. Join this trio as they head south for the winter in a hilarious road trip. But watch out! Cat is waiting around every bend, and he's one pesky feline.

Anzac biscuits, Phil Cummings, Owen Swan.

Rachel is in the kitchen, warm and safe. Her father is in the trenches, cold and afraid. When Rachel makes biscuits for her father, she adds the love, warmth and hope that he needs. This is a touching story of a family torn apart by war but brought together through the powerful simplicity of ANZAC Biscuits.

The matchbox diary, Paul Fleischman ; illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline.

Follow a girl's perusal of her great-grandfather's collection of matchboxes and small curios that document his poignant immigration journey from Italy to a new country.

Oh my dog!, Vince Ford.

Scrap, the blond puppy, gets sent to work on a farm and finally gets to try out his eye dog skills on a real sheep station. The farm is next door to the one his mother lives on, and he is very keen to reacquaint himself with her. But her boss is the man who tried to drown Scrap as a pup and tries to shoot Scrap when he comes to visit. Will Scrap be able to see his mum?

Tale of a blond puppy, Vince Ford.

Scrap is a pup with an incredible ability to control sheep, but he doesn't know who he is or where he comes from. While Bill, the old sheep dog, teaches him to use his talent, Scrap searches desperately for his mother. He soon finds out what Bill is afraid to tell him. He's not like everyone else.

How to bicycle to the moon to plant sunflowers : a simple but brilliant plan in 24 easy steps, Mordicai Gerstein.

Too busy with school, soccer, and other activities, a young boy who wants to cheer up the sad, lonely moon presents the reader with a step-by-step plan for becoming the the first human to bicycle to the moon.

A Halloween treat; and, Edward Gorey's ghosts, Edward Gorey.

Kids and cats go trick or treating, and gather loot that might be tricks or perhaps the best treat imaginable: their very own monsters. Turn the book over to its back cover to read from the other direction, and you'll delve into a collection of Gorey's ghosts, curated from his extensive oeuvre.

Wolf and dog, Sylvia Vanden Heede ; illustrated by Marije Tolman ; translated by Bill Nagelkerke.

Dog is Wolf's cousin. Wolf is Dog's cousin. That's strange because: Wolf is wild, and Dog is tame. Wolf lives in a forest on top of a hill. Dog doesn't, Dog has a basket, and a boss. These laugh-out-loud stories are about the important things in life - like food, family and fleas!

Babymouse. [11], Dragonslayer, Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew Holm.

An imaginative mouse who likes to read heroic Fantasy novels finds herself on the school math team as it prepares to compete for the coveted Golden Slide Rule.

Babymouse. [12], Burns rubber!, Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew Holm.

Babymouse's dreams of being a race car driver come true when she and her best friend Wilson enter a soap box derby.

Babymouse. [13], Cupcake tycoon, Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew Holm.

When her school library holds a fundraiser, the imaginative Babymouse is determined to sell the most cupcakes and win the grand prize.

Babymouse. [14], Mad scientist, Jennifer L. Holm & Matt Holm.

Babymouse discovers Squish, a new species of amoeba, while working on a school science fair project.

Babymouse. [15], A very Babymouse Christmas, Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew Holm.

A spunky mouse with an active imagination is determined to get the latest electronic gadget for Christmas even if she has to out-fox Santa himself to get it.

Salto-scaredypus, Kyle Mewburn ; & illustrated by Donovan Bixley.

"Another hilarious adventure for Arg, the evolved Neanderthal boy, and his T-rex friend Skeet, the talking dinosaur. Arg's tribe is bartering with the Nn-Grrrdy tribe. While Arg is attempting to hide his stuff in a burrow he gets stuck in a muddy cavern underground. Is Arg going to be able to get out before he's eaten by a bunch of hungry (usually-friendly) saltopuses?"

Twelve kinds of ice, Ellen Bryan Obed ; illustrated by Barbara McClintock.

From the first ice, a thin skin on a bucket of water, through thickly-iced fields, streams, and gardens, a girl, her family, and friends anticipate and enjoy a winter of skating, ending with an ice show complete with costumes, refreshments, and clowns.

Mysterious traveller, Mal Peet, Elspeth Graham ; illustrated by P.J. Lynch.

A story about camels, lost princesses and the strength of wisdom and knowledge. It begins with a disgruntled camel, desperately trying to protect a little baby from a violent desert storm whipping up all around him.

Clementine and the spring trip, Sara Pennypacker ; pictures by Marla Frazee.

Third-grader Clementine's school field trip to Plimoth Plantation leads to all kind of discoveries, from fourth grade eating rules to the source of the stink on the bus.

My super sister and the birthday party, Gwyneth Rees ; illustrated by Ella Okstad.

Emma and Saffie are going to stay with their grandparents for the summer to learn how to use their superpowers. Grandma has powers too, but Grandpa doesn't, and he definitely doesn't like the gnomes doing the gardening, or the washing-up doing itself - he'd rather play with his model aeroplanes. All Saffie wants is to cheer up Grandpa so she decides to throw him the best party ever. What could possibly go wrong?

The dark, Lemony Snicket ; illustrated by Jon Klassen.

Laszlo is afraid of the dark. The dark lives in the same house as Laszlo but mostly it spends its time in the basement. It doesn't visit Laszlo in his room. Until one night it does. With emotional insight and poetic economy, Lemony Snicket and Jon Klassen bring to light a universal and empowering story about conquering fear.

Bluebird, Bob Staake.

A wordless picture book about the inspiring friendship that develops between a bluebird and a young boy.

Florence Nightingirl, Dave Woods, Chris Inns.

Little Florence puts the 'nurse' into nursery rhymes! Florence Nightingirl wants to clean up grim fairytales with the National Elf Service and her ruthless hygiene regime! Follow her cleanly quest as she clears up Rapunzel's nits, sheep-dips Mary and her little lamb, and fights germs everywhere! Can Florence tidy up this fairytale grimewave?