Recreation

New Titles Children’s October 2013 (arrived in September 2013)

Audio Visual

Hooked on nursery rhymes [sound recording].
Aladdin and other stories [sound recording], various authors.
How to play rugby my way (DVD), Jonny Wilkinson.
Cloak & dagger (DVD), directed by Richard Franklin.
11-year-old Davey has retreated into a world of video games and an imaginary hero-friend. When an FBI agent about to be murdered slips him a video cartridge containing top-secret data, Davey is plunged into the intrigue and danger of real-life espionage.
Cody the robosapien (DVD), directed by Sean McNamara.
When an evil industrialist plots to turn Robosapien — invented to revolutionise global search-and-rescue missions — into a weapon, the badly damaged techno-wonder is rescued and renamed Cody by a shy young science whiz.
Escape from planet Earth (DVD), directed by Cal Brunker.
Astronaut Scorch Supernova finds himself caught in a trap when he responds to an SOS from a notoriously dangerous alien planet.
Legend of the sea (DVD), directed by Benjamin Toh.
The eastern sea has been peaceful under the reign of the dragon king. That's about to change when the evil octopus, Ocho, returns from her banishment and unleashes her vengeance upon the kingdom. Draco, the prince, is the only one who knows of her plans and leaps into action to stop her. Only through fighting for what he believes and protecting those he loves, he realises what it truly means to be a dragon king.
Richie Rich (DVD), directed by Donald Petrie.
A likable but isolated kid has everything money can buy except friends — until he hits it off big with a group of sandlot kids.
Furry tales [sound recording], the Wiggles.
Kidz Bop. 23 [sound recording],
My first ballet album [sound recording].
My first lullaby album [sound recording].
My first violin album [sound recording].
Putumayo kids presents world sing-along [sound recording].
Royal lullabies [sound recording].
Shake it up. I <3 dance [sound recording].
Shake it up. Live 2 dance [sound recording].
Songs and story [sound recording] : Disney Wreck-it Ralph.
Taking off! [sound recording], the Wiggles.
The wheels on the bus singalong [sound recording].
Fireman Sam. Hearts on fire and other stories [sound recording].
Six episodes from the hugely popular all-new animated series featuring Fireman Sam and his friends from Pontypandy: Hearts on fire, Pontypandy extreme, Elvis sings the blues, Blow me down, Three legged race and Norman's ark.
Fireman Sam. Snow trouble (DVD).
A big freeze has fallen over Pontypandy, and with the snow comes a lot of trouble! Thank goodness for Fireman Sam - join him and the rest of the rescue team as they save the day.
Play school. Stomping with dinosaurs (DVD),
Stomp around and give a great big roar - it’s time to become a dinosaur! Through songs, stories and craft activities we learn all about dinosaurs and imagine what the pre-historic world would have been like.
Raa Raa the noisy lion. Catch me if you can (DVD).
Raa Raa is a loveable little lion who enjoys having lots of noisy fun adventures! He lives in the Jingly Jangly Jungle with his friends, Zebby the zebra, Crocky the crocodile, Huffty the elephant, Ooo Ooo the monkey and Topsy the giraffe.
Raa Raa the noisy lion. Nap time story (DVD).
Raa Raa is a loveable little lion who enjoys having lots of noisy fun adventures! He lives in the Jingly Jangly Jungle with his friends, Zebby the zebra, Crocky the crocodile, Huffty the elephant, Ooo Ooo the monkey and Topsy the giraffe.
The Looney Tunes show. Season one, Volume 4 (DVD).
They're back and they're loonier than ever! It's The Looney Tunes Show Season 1 Volume 4! Bugs and Daffy and all your favourite Looney Tunes friends return in one crazy situation after another. Here are 7 brand-new episodes all together for the first time! Plus, all-new Merrie Melodies and Road Runner shorts. It's a Looney Tunes fun time for everyone!
The Smurfs. Complete season 8 (DVD),
In this classic collection join all your favourite blue friends as they help Clockwork after he's hit with lightning; go mountain climbing with Clumsy in charge; deal with Grandpa's nemesis; make a brand "new" machine that takes photographs; and many more exciting adventures!
Winx Club. Tales from the sea (DVD).
With the entire Magical realm in peril, can the Winx Club succeed on their most challenging quest yet - to attain the power of Sirenix and defeat the evil Tritannus in an undersea battle? With help from the Selkies, their newfound friends, Bloom, Stella, Aisha, Flora, Tecna and Musa take us on a deep-sea thrill ride in this spine-tingling adventure.
Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! Best of Walden (DVD).
He knows all about science, books and art, and he's Wubbzy's good friend, too! In his first-ever DVD collection, Walden bakes a marshmallow lasagna, gets sick with Chickenitis, plays his hoopty horn for a giant Goo Goo, collects figgety-fig leaves, and keeps a mysterious secret.
Guess how much I love you. Forever and a day (DVD) : the adventures of Little Nut Brown Hare.
Based on the bestselling picture book this gentle animated series is about the love and friendship between father and son. In these stories Big and Little Nutbrown Hare and friends play and laugh as they explore the wonders of the natural world around them.
Little Princess. Who wants to play? (DVD).
The Little Princess is just like any other four-year-old - she's shy, exuberant and boisterous in turns. She is full of energy, charm and questions about how the world works. The series is based on the best selling children's picture books by award winning author/illustrator Tony Ross, and is narrated by Julian Clary with Jane Horrocks providing the voice of the Little Princess.
Five have a mystery to solve ; Five go down to the sea [sound recording], Enid Blyton.
Five on a treasure island. Is there any truth in the stories surrounding Whispering Island? When the Famous Five are stranded on the island, they start to investigate - and find they're not the only ones ...
Dear Scarlett [sound recording], Fleur Hitchcock.
A funny, moving and absorbing story about a young girl's attempts to learn more about her dead father through the objects she finds in a cardboard box he's left her. Scarlett and her friend, Ellie, go on a sometimes hilarious, sometimes scary, journey of discovery, following the clues and always remembering to 'keep looking up'. Was Scarlett's dad a thief? Was he a spy? And what does it mean to be his daughter?
Abduction [sound recording], Peg Kehret.
Thirteen-year-old Bonnie has a feeling of foreboding on the very day that her six-year-old brother Matt and their dog Pookie are abducted, and she becomes involved in a major search effort as well as a frightening adventure.
Friend or foe [sound recording], Michael Morpurgo.
Story set in 1940, about two ten year old boys who are evacuated to a farm, and their encounter with two German airmen who survive a plane crash in the area.
My brother is a big, fat liar [sound recording], James Patterson & Lisa Papademetriou.
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! Even worse, Rafe has sneakily signed up her band to play at the school dance, and she's terrified to embarrass herself in front of the snooty 'Princesses' who run the school and the boy who's caught her eye. Will she be able to overcome her fears and win her bet with Rafe?
Pugwash the smuggler [sound recording], John Ryan.
Captain Pugwash is delighted at the prospect of earning five hundred golden crowns for smuggling barrels of brandy across the English Channel. But little does he suspect what is really inside the barrels! Luckily Tom the quick-witted cabin-boy uncovers Cut-throat Jake's dastardly plot and not only saves the day, but secures the Captain's reward as well!
Chloe the storm sister [sound recording], Amber Castle.
In the final adventure of the series Gwen and her cousin Flora are charged with the rescue of Chloe the magical sister who controls the weather and finally have to face Morgana Le Fay herself!
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 extincts [sound recording], Veronica Cossanteli.
George loves to help out at hidden Wormestall Farm, even though it's full of extinctly scary creatures, like the dodo in the dog bed and the dinosaurs in the duck pond. When Mortifer the giant basilisk goes missing, it's up to George to find him before wicked taxidermist Diamond Pye can add to her stuffed animal collection ...
Terry Deary's Roman tales [sound recording], Terry Deary.
In The Captive Celt, Bran is a British slave who has been jailed for criticising Rome. He faces execution, but luckily his cellmate Caratacus is a very special prisoner indeed. The Grim Ghost features Pertinax, who is helping to prepare a feast in Pliny's household. The great man tells him a terrifying tale - but there's no truth in ghost stories, is there? In The Goose Guards, Rome is under attack! Barbarians are besieging the Temple of Juno, home of trainee priest Brutus. When rescue arrives, it is from an unlikely source... Finally, The Fatal Fire sees Mary the Christian slave girl in danger when she is the only witness to a terrible crime.
Mr Birdsnest and the house next door [sound recording], Julia Donaldson.
A tiger in the back garden! A bird-eating spider in the cupboard! Elmo and his sister love playing in the jungle house next door, that is, until mean old Mr Birdsnest moves in. But when it appears that Mr Birdsnest has kidnapped the children's grandma they must sneak back in to rescue her!
The snake who came to stay [sound recording], Julia Donaldson.
Polly has set up a pets' holiday home for the summer and with a house full of greedy guinea pigs, pesky parrots and slithering snakes, Mum is getting more fed up by the day! Especially when Doris the snake goes missing! Can Polly find Doris before the snake finds the guinea pigs?
Aunt Severe and the toy thieves [sound recording], Nick Garlick.
The Colonel is missing, and Aunt Emily is sad and severe again. But what does the Colonel's disappearance have to do with two notorious toy thieves? Daniel sets to work to find out. With the help of some escaped zoo animals, can Aunt Severe and Daniel track down the toy thieves and bring the Colonel home again?
Guinea pigs online [sound recording], Jennifer Gray and Amanda Swift.
Coco and Fuzzy: two guinea pigs who love surfing the internet when their owners aren’t looking! Fuzzy just loves to cook so when he sees an advert for 'Guinea Pigs Wanted' at a new fancy restaurant, he’s very excited! But is it all that it seems? Or will it be hutch-mate Coco to the rescue?
Night of the howling hound [sound recording] ; &, Goldfish from beyond the grave, Sam Hay.
Night of the howling hound: Joe is off on a school trip to an adventure camp, and he can't wait to put Uncle Charlie's survival tips into practice! But it's not long before he's visited by Dexter, a scruffy-looking dog, with a howling tale of woe.
In it to win it [sound recording], Rose Impey.
Lewie the llama and his flock of lambs are off to the County Fair! Farmer Palmer hopes that Lewie and the lambs will win Best in Show with their amazing acrobatic display! But then Lewie and his flock go missing? Have they run away? Have they been kidnapped? And can they be found in time to bring home a medal?
Pong! ; &, Snow! [sound recording], Alan MacDonald & illustrated by] David Roberts.
Dirty Bertie - the boy with nose-pickingly disgusting habits - is back for another helping of comic chaos! Join Bertie as he attempts to bath a rather smelly Whiffer, gives Miss Boot the fright of her life on a school trip, and enjoys having a sneaky hand in the design for the new school uniform...! Then he takes on the challenge of beating Know-all Nick in a sledge race, breaks a revolting world record, and changes the course of history during a battle re-enactment...
New friends ; &, Birthday surprise [sound recording], Michelle Misra.
Ella's a trainee angel at the Guardian Angel Academy. She can't help getting herself into trouble, but luckily, she has her friends Poppy, Tilly and Jess, who try their best to keep her out of mischief! In New Friends, Ella sets off on an adventure to Rainbow's End, a magical place and home to the Forgotten Flower. In Birthday Surprise, it's Jess's birthday and she's feeling homesick. Ella and her friends want to cheer Jess up so they make a magical glitter bomb as a birthday surprise! But things don't go quite to plan...
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!
Spooky sports day [sound recording], A. B. Saddlewick.
When a spell goes wrong, it looks as though Rotwood School's sports day will be ruined! Can Maud save the day and keep her beloved school's Monstrous secret safe?
Emily Feather and the enchanted door [sound recording], Holly Webb.
Emily loves her unusual house. It has so many different doors and everything is mismatched and sometimes it feels like maybe the walls have moved. But that would be silly. Of course they couldn't have... But little do people realise that behind some doors lie other worlds, full of magic and wonder. And Emily is soon going to discover this for herself...
The missing kitten [sound recording], Holly Webb.
Scarlett is excited to be moving to the countryside, especially as it means she will finally get a pet. She chooses Bootle, a ginger kitten with four white socks, and the two of them become inseparable. Then Scarlett has to start at her new school... Bootle tries following Scarlett to school each day. But when there's a downpour, he gets lost. How will Scarlett ever be able to find him when she has no idea where he could be?

Into Reading

Play ball!, created by James Dean.
Pete the cat is ready to play baseball! Pete's team, the Rocks, is playing the Rolls. But when the game doesn't go Pete's way, what will Pete do?
Nighty night, ZooBorns, Andrew Bleiman and Chris Eastland.
Employing text designed for emerging readers, a skill-building bedtime tale features endearing ZooBorns photography that depicts adorable animal babies settling down to sleep.
Room on the broom, Julia Donaldson ; illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
Join a witch, her cat, a dog, a frog and a bird on a bumpy broomstick ride. The complete story and original illustrations of the bestselling Room on the broom by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler have been specially re-designed into an early reader format.
Football fever!, Alan Durant ; illustrated by Kate Leake.
Created with expert advice from a literacy consultant, this new version is intended to help and encourage children who are growing in reading confidence. William eats, talks and dreams football, and he's driving his sister crazy! When William's dad takes him to a football club for the first time, who knows if William will score? And who'll be next to catch the football bug?
The princess and the pig, Jonathan Emmett ; illustrated by Poly Bernatene.
There's been a dreadful mix-up in the royal nursery. Priscilla the princess has switched places with Pigmella, the farmer's new piglet! Perhaps if kissing a frog can work, the same could apply to pigs. The complete story and original illustrations of The princess and the pig by Jonathan Emmett and Poly Bernatene have been specially re-designed into an early reader format.
The wheels on the bus ; and The boat on the waves, retold by Wes Magee ; illustrated by Richard Morgan.
Presents the traditional nursery rhyme, a line at a time then as a whole, followed by a new rhyme. Includes "Notes for adults" and reading tips.
Apples galore!, Jane O'Connor ; cover illustration by Robin Preiss Glasser ; interior illustrations by Ted Enik.
Embarking on a field trip to an apple-picking farm, Nancy enjoys the fancy autumn colors she observes in the orchard and resolves to find a perfect Gala apple for her father but fears the fruit of her choice is too far out of reach.
The Emperor of Absurdia, Chris Riddell.
Created with expert advice from a literacy consultant, this new version is intended to help and encourage children who are growing in reading confidence. Welcome to Absurdia: a strange and wonderful land where nothing is quite what it seems. Trees are birds, umbrellas are trees, and the sky is thick with snoring fish. Join one boy as he tumbles out of bed into a dreamland of wardrobe monsters, dragons and amazing adventure.
Cudweed's time machine, Marcus Sedgwick ; illustrated by Pete Williamson.
Cudweed comes face to face with Roman soldiers, dinosaurs and Vikings in this funny, quirky story, perfect for beginner readers, from the bestselling Raven Mysteries team, Marcus Sedgwick and Pete Williamson.

Non-Fiction

The truth about love : fact, superstition, merriment & myth, Philip Ardagh ; illustrated by Marion Hill.
Have you ever wondered: Why the heart is the symbol of love? Who St Valentine really was? Why Cupid wears a blindfold? Why a bride throws her bouquet? Why diamonds are a girl's best friend? The answer to these and many other love-related questions are packed within the covers of this gorgeous book.
Cell phone safety, Kathy Allen ; consultant, Frank W. Baker.
Describes safe cell phone usage and ways to avoid dangerous situations, such as identity theft, cyberbullying, or predators.
From egg to butterfly, Shannon Zemlicka.
Follows the development of a butterfly from the egg its mother lays on a plant to the fully developed insect that flies away.
Sharks, Valerie Bodden.
Learn all about one of the world's most amazing animals the shark! Big sharks, tiny sharks, strange sharks, scary sharks. Find out what sharks eat, how they hunt and why they have to keep swimming.
From tadpole to frog, Shannon Zemlicka.
Describes the different development stages of a frog, from hatching from an egg to developing into a tadpole, sprouting legs and losing gills, and finally maturing into a frog.
Penguins, Valerie Bodden.
Learn all about one of the world's most amazing animals the penguin! Noisy penguins, diving penguins, baby penguins, waddling penguins. Find out why penguins have wings, how they swim and how they survive in the freezing cold.
Owls, Valerie Bodden.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behaviour, and habitat of owls, the winged nighttime hunters. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why some owls have big eyes and ears.
Owls, Emily Bone ; designed by Sam Chandler ; illustrated by Jenny Cooper and Richard Watson ; owl expert, Rob Hume ; reading consultant, Alison Kelly.
Owls, the most fascinating of all birds, have captivated peoples' imaginations for centuries. Their association with wisdom, their inscrutible gaze and their nocturnal activities give them an air of mystery. This book will give you a surprising amount of information, and tell you all you need to know about the many different types of owls and how they live.
Bats, Sandra Markle.
Explores the diverse world of bats while explaining the characteristics and behaviours of varieties ranging from the giant flying fox to the tiny bumblebee bat.
Whales and dolphins, Anita Ganeri.
Whales and Dolphins is an adventure to swim with these amazing mammals: the largest animal on Earth, the mammal with the longest migration, and dolphins singing and calling to each other. Explorers are designed to appeal to all readers aged 6 — 8: those who are just starting to read alone and more confident readers who are beginning to exercise wider reading and cross-referencing skills.
Jasper's story : saving moon bears, Jill Robinson and Marc Bekoff ; illustrated by Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen.
LEGO man in space : a true story, written and illustrated by Mara Shaughnessy.
Tells the story of how two boys launched a LEGO man 80,000 feet into space using a weather balloon, a homemade parachute, and a video camera is truly an inspirational story for the ages.
My big truck book, text and design by Duck Egg Blue.
Trucks, diggers, fire engines young children love them! This essential reference book gives detailed insight into what each truck does, and special tools and equipment that help it do its job. This big book features some of the greatest construction vehicles ever built, with brilliant pictures and fun facts to enjoy.
From kernel to corn, Robin Nelson.
Describes the process of corn production, including planting the kernels, tending and harvesting the crop, and transporting the corn to the grocery store so that it may be bought and eaten.
From shoot to apple, Stacy Taus-Bolstad.
Describes how apples grow, from a shoot to a mature tree that produces apples in an apple orchard.
From foal to horse, Robin Nelson.
Follows the development of a horse from the time its mother is pregnant until it is fully grown.
From milk to ice cream, Stacy Taus-Bolstad.
How does milk turn into frosty ice cream? Follow each step in the food production cycle — from milking a cow to eating a frozen treat in this fascinating book!
The junior gourmet: amazing recipes from the around the world, Elizabeth Long.
Take your tastebuds on a trip around the world and learn to cook these authentic, simple and delicious recipes. Explore the signature dishes and cooking techniques from Morocco to Mexico and many places in between!
The quick expert's guide to starting your own business, Adam Sutherland.
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. Each title includes features that break down technical/scientific/complex aspects of the subject, inspirational case studies, activities and a final project to test the reader's new skills.
Fashion drawing studio : a guide to sketching stylish fashions, written by Mari Bolte ; illustrated by Sole Otero ... et al..
Lively text and fun illustrations describe how to draw cool fashions.
Learn to draw pirates, vikings and ancient civilizations : step-by-step instructions for drawing ancient characters, civilisations, creatures, and more!, Bob Berry.
Learn to Draw Pirates, Vikings, and Seafarers opens with an introduction to the materials needed and some sample drawing exercises to warm up. Each page of this book clearly guides children in drawing a variety of sea-faring scallywags, sea monsters, ships, and more!
Dinosaurs, Rita Storey.
Provides step-by-step instructions to make dinosaur-themed craft projects using household objects. Include easy-to-follow instructions for making cards, stamps, pasta fossils, flip books and more. Also includes a recipe for dinosaur salad, fun facts, and templates to help complete craft projects.
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. Each title includes features that break down technical/scientific/complex aspects of the subject, inspirational case studies, activities and a final project to test the reader's new skills. Chapter round-ups also offer tips on key words and phrases as well as boosting self esteem and confidence, in order to walk the walk and talk the talk of a true expert.
The quick expert's guide to starting a band, Daniel Cilpin.
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.
Thomas Flintham's super-fantastic puzzles.
From outstanding new graduate talent Thomas Flintham, a puzzle book with a difference. Beautifully rendered black-and-white intricate puzzles will keep children absorbed for hours on end.
Ancient Rome, Anna Nielsen ; illustrated by David Lopez.
Dive into the world of Ancient Rome and help save Granny from an angry Roman leader 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.
The wild weather book : loads of things to do outdoors in rain, wind and snow, Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield.
Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield are back with more wonderful ideas for fun outdoors even in the most challenging weather! Imagine jumping in the biggest puddle you can find! Or running barefoot and feeling squidgy mud ooze up between your toes! Or run up the nearest hill to feel the wind try to carry you away! When it's wet, or windy or cold, there's no need to stay cooped up indoors; it's a great opportunity to rush outside for some fun.
Reaching out : messages of hope, Mariah Kennedy.
An anthology of short stories, extracts, artwork and poems donated by some of Mariah Kennedy's greatest role models, who felt similarly in their wish to highlight social injustice throughout the world.
Digger, dozer, dumper, Hope Vestergaard ; illustrated by David Slonim.
A cat called Elvis : brilliant poems, Brian Moses ; illustrated by Chris Garbutt.
In this fantastic book Brian Moses tells us about cats, dogs, dragons, New York, space, dinosaurs, spider-swallowing, why he has given up playing air guitar, why you cannot take a lobster though security, the ghosts of London underground and why fairies must have taken his brother!
Poems to perform, compiled by Julia Donaldson.
In this collection, Julia Donaldson has chosen poems with performance by children in mind, and in the notes section at the end of the book are her notes and ideas on performing them. The poems range from classics by Edward Lear, W. H. Auden and Eleanor Farjeon to contemporary work by Michael Rosen, John Agard and Clare Bevan.
On a beam of light : a story of Albert Einstein, Jennifer Berne ; pictures by Vladimir Radunsky.
Follows the life of the famous physicist, from his early ideas to his groundbreaking theories.
Rescuing the children : the story of the Kindertransport, Deborah Hodge.
Discusses the efforts of the Kindertransport, which rescued ten thousand Jewish children from Nazi occupied countries before the start of World War II.
Shou juan shang de hua tian, wen Anfang zhizi ; tu Xu Wenqi ; yi Peng Yi.
Dingding Dangdang : Tiao zao ju tuan, Cao Wenxuan zhu.
A ha! tu jie ying xiang shi jie de 21 chang zhan zheng, Chi Haojin zhu ; Jin Zaiyi hui ; Xu Yuezhu yi.
Mei you niao er de tian kong, Leimi Guqiong wen, tu ; Cai Lianli yi.
Huo che tou 1414 da mao xian, Friedrich Feld.
Da wu ya, Bitesi Fate wen ; Andongni Gelaopunuo tu ; Cai Lianli yi.
Mi mi dian xin, Lin zhen li zi zhu ; zhan mu ru yi
Ban ye li xian : wo bu hai pa, yuan zhu: Jimu Daiweisi ; Liu Yang bai bian
Tian tian ping guo pai : wo bu sheng bi, yuan zhu: Jimu Daiweisi ; Liu Yang bai bian
Da shu shang de peng you, Mila Luobei wen ; Angelika Kaofuman tu ; Kang Pingping yi.
Wu zhi tu zi, Mila Luobei wen ; Angelika Kaofuman tu ; Zhang Xiaolei yi.
Xiao xiao guo wang, Sanpu Tailang zuo ; Zheng Mingjin yi.
Xiangcao bu shi ben xiao hai, Qin Wenjun zhu ; Li Meng hui.
Shui guo shu cai, zhu bian: Lan Shan.
Mao mi bao bao ai tan xian, Maike'er Taite'erbaomu zhu ; fan yi zu yi.
Shi zi bao bao mang lu de yi tian, Maike'er Taite'erbaomu zhu ; fan yi zu yi.
Sen lin li de dan gao zei, zuo zhe, Zheng Zongqiong.
Susu he Weiwei li xian ji. Jialebi hai dao, Weili Fandesiting zhu ; bian ju Bide Fanhuhete ; hui hua Luke Mo'erye ; fan yi Zhao Bo.
Xiao zhan meng, Wang Yizhen, Pu Huaqing zhu bian ; Liu Zhutong hui.
Xiao Niudun ke xue tong hua : zui wei da de fu zi chong ba ba, Jin Zhenji zhu ; Zheng Changyi hui ; Gong Yaqi yi.
Lan quan China, Xi Tingwang zhu.
Jie jie de cheng ji dan, Liqin Wang.
Xiao ye lang yu da hong mao, Wa lai li Zhe na ti.
Fei ma pai qi che, Zheng Yuanjie zhu.
Fang Guozi xiao yuan jin xing shi, Zhou Rui.
Henshin onsen, Akiyama Tadashi.
Osama no ohikkoshi, Botan Yasuyoshi.
Sanbiki korisu no kekiyasan, Gonda Akie.
Yokai yokocho, Hirose Katsuya.
Urenai yakisobapan, Inunko.
Kaite tsutaete kantan irasutocho : daredemo kawaiku sugu egakeru, Emutike.
Kyo no gohan, Kato Yasumi.
Zuruyasumi ni kanpai, Miyagawa Hiro.
Piano happyokai, Miyakoshi Akiko saku.
Arigato : tada kimi ga suki, Nakamura Ko;Miyao Kazutaka.
Dongurimura no pan'yasan, Nakaya Miwa saku.
Hen na obake, Omori Hiroko.
Kurasu de ichiban Biggu Neto, Peirce Lincoln.
Chiisana chiisana maho no oshiro, Sakai Sachie.
Dobutsuen monogatari, Yamada Yuka.

Older Fiction

The true blue scouts of Sugar Man Swamp, Kathi Appelt.
Twelve-year-old Chap Brayburn, ancient Sugar Man, and his raccoon-brother Swamp Scouts Bingo and J'miah try to save Bayou Tourterelle from feral pigs Clydine and Buzzie, greedy Sunny Boy Beaucoup, and world-class alligator wrestler and would-be land developer Jaeger Stitch.
Ghosts of the forest, Steve Backshall.
Saker and Sinter have split up. Sinter is nursing in the shanties of Ho Chi Minh city. Saker is with the peace-loving Penan helping them protect the orang utans and save their own forest homes, as unscrupulous loggers wreak destruction. But they are being watched. And hunted. The Prophet has not forgiven their betrayal. Escaping the Clan takes Saker and Sinter on a deadly, dangerous journey through Vietnam, over the South China Sea back to Borneo. Deep in the jungle, they're reunited on their most daredevil and audacious mission yet, to save the endangered orang utans before they become ghosts of the forest. Beware the wooden bullet.
Curse of kings, Alex Barclay.
Fourteen-year-old Oland Born lives in dark times, in a world ruled by evil tyrant, Vilius Ren. Vilius and his fearsome, bloodthirsty army have wrecked the prosperous kingdom of Decresian, once ruled by good King Micah. Oland himself has been kept as Vilius's servant in grim Castle Derrington, and he knows little about his past or why Vilius keeps such a sharp, close eye on him. One night, Oland finds a letter addressed to him, from the long-dead king. No sooner has he read the message than a mysterious stranger tries to kidnap him. Oland runs, the dead king's warning ringing in his ears. If Oland is to live he must restore the shattered kingdom. This is his quest. This is his curse. Let the trials of Oland Born begin. The setting is a hugely atmospheric fantasy world of medieval castles, Romanesque games arenas, supernatural forests and harsh seas. Terrifying hybrid creatures and monsters abound and Oland's greatest ally is a girl called Delphi who has dark secrets of her own.
Texting the underworld, Ellen Booraem.
Conor O'Neill faces his cowardice and visits the underworld to bargain with the Lady who can prevent the imminent death of a family member, but first Ashling, the banshee who brought the news, wants to visit his middle school.
Al Capone does my homework, Gennifer Choldenko.
Moose Flanagan, who lives on Alcatraz along with his family and the families of the other prison guards, faces new challenges when his father is promoted to Associate Warden.
The enchantress returns, Chris Colfer ; illustrated by Brandon Dorman.
Alex and Conner Bailey have not been back to the magical Land of Stories since their adventures in The Wishing Spell ended. But one night, they learn the famed Enchantress has kidnapped their mother. Against the will of their grandmother (the one and only Fairy Godmother), the twins must find their own way into the Land of Stories to rescue their mother and save the fairy tale world from the greatest threat it's ever faced.
Risked, Margaret Peterson Haddix.
Jonah, thirteen, and Katherine, eleven, travel through time to 1918 Russia just as Alexei, Anastasia, and the rest of Tsar Nicholas II's family is about to be executed. Author's note includes facts about the Romanov's and the mystery surrounding their deaths.
Darwen Arkwright & the school of shadows, A.J. Hartley.
Mr. Peregrine has been kidnapped! Now it's up to Darwen, Rich, and Alexandra to rescue him. They'll embark upon a journey that will take them deeper into Silbrica than they've ever gone before, and there, on the other side of the mirror, they'll find the strangest sight of all: an exact replica of Hillside Academy. This is only the first of many connections that Darwen and his friends are about to discover between the human world and the world of Silbrica. And as the connections begin piling up, they'll be forced to confront the most horrifying realisation of all: they've been lied to this entire time.
The Time Fetch, Amy Herrick.
When the Time Fetch's foragers gobble up too much time, causing the fabric of the universe to unravel and blur the boundaries between worlds and dimensions, eighth-grade loner Edward and his classmates must band together to save the day.
Brave company, David Hill.
Boy Seaman Russell Purchas is stationed on HMNZS Taupo. It's 1952, and the frigate has just entered hostile waters off the coast of Korea. Russell doesn't have to wait long to be tested. Never far from enemy fire, the waters are swarming not only with battleships and mines, but also with fleeing Korean refugees, whom Russell dismisses as too cowardly to stay and fight. But when Russell and an orphaned Korean boy are trapped in the middle of a land battle he begins to think differently. Courage isn't just about being a conquering hero and often civilians' bold actions can save lives.
Cave of wonders, Matthew J. Kirby.
Europe is in the grip of the Dark Ages, but there is a light in the dark: Baghdad. The great city has become a center of learning, populated by scholars, merchants, and explorers from all across the known world. But danger lurks in the desert and Dak, Sera, and Riq must act fast to save the world's greatest library from utter destruction.
The rise of a legend, Kathryn Lasky.
In this prequel, Ezylryb the Screech owl recounts the story of his life in the Northern Kingdoms his rise through the ranks of the Killian Army, his brother's betrayal, and his friendship with Octavia the snake, to finally become a Guardian of Ga'Hoole.
Hene and the burning harbour: Hene's story, 1845, Paula Morris.
Northland, 1845. When Hene's twin brother falls dangerously ill, her parents fear she will also catch the sickness, so they send her away from her home at the pa to the Paihia mission station. Life with the missionaries is difficult. Hene must wear a hot European dress and learn to sew, which she hates. Meanwhile, across the water in Russell, the world is in turmoil. Hone Heke has cut down the flagpole again and has attacked Korororeka. Hene sees smoke and fire from across the bay; the town is on fire and her best friend from the mission house, Rangi, is trapped there. Hene is the only one who can save her. What was life like so many years ago? Find out through the eyes of a girl who's just like you.
Oh, snap!, Walter Dean Myers.
When their journalistic counterparts at a school in England begin to add incriminating photographs to their articles, the Cruisers and students at Harlem's DaVinci Academy realise that words and pictures do not always tell the whole story.
Goth Girl and the ghost of a mouse, Chris Riddell.
Ada Goth is the only child of Lord Goth. The two live together in the enormous Ghastly-Gorm Hall. Lord Goth believes that children should be heard and not seen, so Ada has to wear large clumpy boots so that he can always hear her coming. This makes it hard for her to make friends and, if she's honest, she's rather lonely. Then one day William and Emily Cabbage come to stay at the house, and together with a ghostly mouse called Ishmael they and Ada begin to unravel a dastardly plot that Maltravers, the mysterious indoor gamekeeper, is hatching. Ada and her friends must work together to foil Maltravers before it's too late!
Phoenix, S.F. Said ; illustrated by Dave McKean.
Lucky thinks he's an ordinary Human boy. But one night, he dreams that the stars are singing and wakes to find an uncontrollable power rising inside him. Now he's on the run, racing through space, searching for answers. In a galaxy at war, where Humans and Aliens are deadly enemies, the only people who can help him are an Alien starship crew.
Counting by 7s, Holly Goldberg Sloan.
Twelve-year-old genius and outsider Willow Chance must figure out how to connect with other people and find a surrogate family for herself after her parents are killed in a car accident.
Rendezvous in Russia : a Laura Marlin mystery, Lauren St John ; illustrated by David Dean.
From Cornwall to Russia. Laura, her faithful husky Skye and Tariq are whirled into a breathtaking mystery adventure when they join the film crew on the set of The Aristocratic Thief about an art heist that could never be pulled off in real life. Or could it? When a priceless Leonardo da Vinci painting is stolen in broad daylight Laura suspects the evil Straight A criminal masterminds are not far away.
My life as a cartoonist, Janet Tashjian with cartoons by Jake Tashjian.
Twelve-year-old Derek wants to train his pet monkey to help Umberto, a new student who uses a wheelchair, but Umberto would rather steal Derek's cartoon ideas.
The reindeer girl, Holly Webb.
One Christmas, Lotta is visiting her grandmother in Norway. Soon, she finds herself drawn into a magical adventure, travelling by sledge, herding reindeer from the snowy mountains to the summer pastures. But when a mother reindeer is lost, Lotta must find her before her calf starves.

Picture Books

My first 100 animals.
Using bright, vibrant pictures to encourage 'pointing and saying', this book introduces 100 best-loved animals together with their names to widen every child's vocabulary. Parents' notes set out in simple steps how you can get the best from the book and fast track your child's learning, while making their looking and reading experience fun.
The Snowman and the Snowdog, based on the characters by Raymond Briggs and the story written by Hilary Audus and Joanna Harrison.
The Snowman and The Snowdog is the much-anticipated sequel to The Snowman by Raymond Briggs. This enchanting book reunites readers with the Snowman and introduces them to an adorable new puppy-friend, the Snowdog. Beautiful images from the film bring the magical Christmas story to life in this enchanting book. This book includes an audio CD featuring a narration read by Benedict Cumberbatch and the music from the beautiful score of the film.
Splash, Anna Hibiscus!, Atinuke, Lauren Tobia.
Anna Hibiscus is at the beach and all she wants to do is SPLASH! In the second Anna Hibiscus picture book from Atinuke and Lauren Tobia, Anna has left her mango tree and she's at the beach! Phew, it is hot. But what better way to cool off than by playing in the jumpy, splashy waves?
Rosie Revere, engineer, Andrea Beaty ; illustrated by David Roberts.
A young aspiring engineer must first conquer her fear of failure.
Journey, Aaron Becker.
Using a red marker, a young girl draws a door on her bedroom wall and through it enters another world where she experiences many adventures, including being captured by an evil emperor.
The cat and the mouse and the runaway train, Peter Bently & Steve Cox.
From the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize comes a pacy rhyming adventure, perfect for any child who loves trains. When a naughty little mouse steals cheese from the station master, a battle between cat and mouse follows! But they put their differences aside when a big, red steam train comes tearing down the track straight towards them!
The great balloon hullaballoo, Peter Bently & Mei Matsuoka.
When Simon the squirrel's mum sends him off to the shop, Simon decides to fly to the moon in Old Uncle Somerset's hot air balloon in search of cheese. Shopping in outer space is very exciting, but proves to be a bit of a distraction.
Beatrice spells some lulus and learns to write a letter, Cari Best ; pictures by Giselle Potter.
Beatrice enjoys learning to spell, and gets really excited about it after some encouragement from her grandmother, but she has trouble convincing her classmates that spelling is not boring.
Around town, illustrated by Emily Bolam.
I'm a busy train, chug, chug, chugging on my way, picking up my carriages and working hard all day! Join a train, a truck and a speedy car as they go about their busy days then lift the fun, scene-changing flap to find out what they do next!
Building site, illustrated by Emily Bolam.
I'm a yellow digger and I dig down deep, then I pile up the earth in a great big heap. Join a digger, a tipper truck and a giant crane as they go about their busy days then lift the fun, scene-changing flap to find out what they do next!
Digger and Tom!, Sebastien Braun.
The building site will not be ready until one last rock is removed, and although the big machines all have a go at it, only Little Digger has what it takes to get the job done with some encouragement from Tom, the dump truck.
Eddie and Dog, Alison Brown.
Eddie is looking for a friend - a friend who likes adventure. Then Eddie meets Dog and Dog wants an adventure too. So Eddie takes Dog home and the pair have a lot of fun until Eddie's mum decides that Dog can't stay as Dog needs a garden. Will Dog stay away for long?
Mr Tiger goes wild, Peter Brown.
Mr. Tiger knows exactly how you feel. Fed up of tea parties, top hats and talking about the weather, he astounds his friends when he decides to go wild. But does he go too far? After all, the wilderness can get pretty lonely.
Five little monkeys trick-or-treat, Eileen Christelow.
When babysitter Lulu takes the five little monkeys trick-or-treating, they decide to change costumes with their friends and try to fool Lulu and their mother.
Look back!, Trish Cooke ; illustrated by Caroline Binch.
This title celebrates the relationship between a grandmother (from Dominica) and her grandson as she tells him about her childhood adventures in the rainforest and her encounters with the mysterious Ti Bolom.
The very messy mermaid, Tracey Corderoy ; illustrated by Kate Leake.
Little Mermaid Twinkletail is the neatest, tidiest mermaid because her parents just can't stand mess of any kind. They won't even invite any guests to Twinkletail's birthday party, in case they make a mess. Luckily, Twinkletail's Fairy Godmother rings just in time, and the super-neat party is soon the most glorious, messy party imaginable.
The hero of the hill, written by Joy Cowley ; illustrated by Philip Webb.
A story about H 199, a Fell engine which used to pull coaches up the Rimutaka Incline, a section of the railway line between Wellington and the Wairarapa which was too steep for ordinary engines.
Taku manu tukutuku, na Ani Crawford nga korero ; na Elaine Nicholas nga pikitia.
Introduces the concept of probablility using the flying of manu tukuku.
Te takaro hitokotoko, na Ani Crawford nga korero ; na Ross Payne nga pikitia.
Introduces the concept of probablility using the example of a hopscotch game.
Te takaro mapere, na Ani Crawford nga korero, na Sam Joseph nga pikitia.
Introduces simple number and probability concepts through the story of a game of marbles.
Te totitoti, na Ani Crawford nga korero ; na Rebecca Kereopa nga pikitia.
Introduces the concept of probablility using the story of a stilt-walking game.
Dozens of cousins, Shutta Crum ; illustrated by David Catrow.
At a family reunion, dozens of 'beastie' cousins spend the day running wild, playing in the creek, filling up on food, and making mischief.
Clara Button and the wedding day surprise, written by Amy de la Haye ; illustrated by Emily Sutton.
Clara Button returns alongside her brother Ollie in another charming and beautifully illustrated story. After the postman delivers their invitation to a wedding, Clara and Ollie begin careful preparations. Clara imagines what the bride might wear, and might have worn in the past, but disaster strikes the night before the big event! Can Ollie and his inventions and a visit to the haberdashery save the day?
Llama Llama and the bully goat, Anna Dewdney.
Following their teacher's lead, Llama Llama speaks to Gilroy Goat and tells him he should not act like a bully on the playground.
Hairy Maclary favourites, six stories from Lynley Dodd.
Contains several amusing adventures involving the mischief and mayhem of Hairy Maclary and his animal friends.
Te Tanguruhau, Julia Donaldson ; na Axel Scheffler nga pikitia ; na Brian Morris i whakamaori.
The Māori language version of the children's picture book, The Gruffalo. A clever mouse uses the threat of a terrifying creature to keep from being eaten by a fox, an owl, and a snake, only to have to outwit that creature as well.
The further adventures of the owl and the pussycat, Julia Donaldson ; illustrated by Charlotte Voake.
The Further Adventures of the Owl and the Pussycat a beautiful new story by Julia Donaldson. Gruffalo author, Julia Donaldson, revisits Edward Lear's favourite rhyme in this wonderful new story set in a nonsensical land full of adventure. When their beautiful golden ring is stolen, the Owl and the Pussy-cat must travel far from the safety of the Bong-tree glade as their search for the thief leads them across the Sea, to the Chankly Bore and beyond. Full of enchanting lyricism this new rhyme, beautifully illustrated by Charlotte Voake, promises to be as important and successful as the original.
Wake up do, Lydia Lou!, Julia Donaldson ; illustrated by Karen George.
A little ghost tries to give Lydia Lou a scare but he can't even wake her up. Maybe his noisy animal friends can.
Henry's map, David Elliot.
Henry, a very organised pig, frowns at the untidy farm where he lives, but after making a map to show where everything belongs, he and the other farm animals discover a big problem.
Planes, Catherine Foreman.
A child thinks about all the different kinds of planes and the different things they can do.
Tractors, Catherine Foreman.
A child thinks about all the different kinds of tractors and the different things they can do.
George's dragon goes to school, Claire Freedman & Russell Julian.
"Bring your pet to school" week is approaching, and George cannot wait to show off Sparky, his pet dragon. Mum's worried because Sparky is not only huge but also unbelievably clumsy. But when the school is evacuated, it looks like only a dragon with impressive fire-breathing skills can save the day.
Puppies and kittens, text, Charlie Gardner.
Chunky peep hole book full of puppies and kittens, perfect for inquisitive toddlers. Who Am I? Puppies and Kittens is full of bright, bold pictures of cute puppies and kittens that will keep your toddler engaged over and over again.
Snow animals, text, Charlie Gardner.
Perfect for reading aloud and encouraging word recognition, your toddler will love the playful and familiar guessing-game format. Watch as they investigate and explore each page Who Am I? Snowy Animals is a perfect combination of learning and play.
Read me a story, Stella, Marie-Louise Gay.
Stella introduces her little brother Sam to the pleasures of reading.
Starting school, Jane Godwin, Anna Walker.
Tim, Hannah, Sunita, Joe and Polly are all off to school for the first time. Would you like to meet them and see how they go? There are new friends to make, fun ways to learn, and lots of different things to discover.
Hide and seek, Taro Gomi.
Colourful illustrations camouflage common objects and the reader is invited to solve the picture puzzle.
The spooky box, Mark Gonyea.
After viewing scary things that might slither, slice, or slide their way out of a creepy black box, the reader is asked to lift the top to reveal its contents.
Little Mouse's big book of beasts, Emily Gravett.
Little Mouse has found a new book, and this time it's full of scary creatures. Undaunted, he bravely sets about removing or altering all the scariest bits: cosy mittens to cover the lion's claws, ruby lips to replace the shark's teeth and he even pole vaults out of the way of the bear!
The naughtiest reindeer, Nicki Greenberg.
It's the night before Christmas and Rudolf is sneezing his little red nose off. So Santa needs another reindeer to help pull the sleigh. Rudolf's sister Ruby is a little reindeer who always finds herself in big trouble. Will she find a way to bring her best behaviour? Or will she bring chaos to Christmas Day?
Spaghetti with the Yeti, Adam & Charlotte Guillain, Lee Wildish.
"Hurrah!" shouted George, "At last it is you. I've been looking so hard for the Yeti." The monster looked down with a horrible howl "Are you bonkers? My name is Netty!" Join George, a young and courageous explorer, determined to track down the elusive Yeti against all the odds.
When Charley met Granpa, Amy Hest ; illustrated by Helen Oxenbury.
Henry hopes very much that his granpa, who is coming for a visit, will love Charley just as much as he does (a lot). But Granpa is a little wary of dogs - he's never been friends with one. Luckily, Charley isn't any ordinary little puppy, he's very smart one and this could be the beginning of a very beautiful friendship indeed.
Chick-o-Saurus Rex, Lenore & Daniel Jennewein.
Little Chick does not feel very brave and mighty until he learns that he is descended from the fierce Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Te hanga poi poto, na Oho Kaa nga korero ; na Tangi Thrupp nga whakaahua.
A young boy learns how to make a short poi.
Esther's rainbow, Kim Kane & Sara Acton.
Esther spies a rainbow peeking out from under her chair and then it's gone. She looks for colours in everything she sees, finding a different rainbow colour each day of the week but will she find her rainbow again? A warm and joyous family story about exploring the world, from two award-winning creators.
To get to me, Eleanor Kerr ; illustrated by Judith Rossell.
Peter is going to the zoo and he wants his friend Ahmed to come, too. To get to Peter, Ahmed just has to ride his camel through the desert, catch a bus to the airport, hop on a jumbo jet. A picture book about all the different types of transport we can use to get around our big wide world, and the many places, people and customs you can see along the way.
I know a lot!, Stephen Krensky ; illustrated by Sara Gillingham.
Celebrates a toddler's increasing knowledge of the world, such as that rocks are heavy and flowers are light.
Eat up, Little Donkey, Rindert Kromhout and illustrated by Annemarie van Haeringen ; translated by Bill Nagelkerke.
Little Donkey doesn't want to eat his food, so Mama Donkey decides that it's time for an outing. An early concept book about mealtimes with a satisfying story structure, and a full, domestic setting and characters.
Where are you, banana?, Sofie Laguna ; illustrated by Craig Smith.
'Banana! Where are you?' Banana is Roddy's best friend and Roddy can't find him anywhere! Who will sleep on his bed at night? Who will pull him along on his scooter and chase Aunt Celia's chickens and chew Mum's shoes?
Kia tupato, Marama!, na Rona Lawson ; na Adrian Heke nga whakaahua.
Marama plays hopscotch.
Ko wai te toa, na Rona Lawson ; na Adrian Heke nga whakaahua.
A young boy and young girl play a hand game to see who will win.
Oku ringaringa, na Rona Lawson ; na Adrian Heke nga whakaahua.
A group of children perform an action chant using their hands.
Poutoti, na Rona Lawson ; na Donovan Bixley nga pikitia.
A group of children complete an obstacle course on stilts made from tin cans and string.
Thumpy Feet, Betsy Lewin.
Thumpy thumpy thumpy thump thumpy. Spend a day with Thumpy Feet, a spirited orange cat.
Pete the cat and his four groovy buttons, story by Eric Litwin ; created & illustrated by James Dean.
Pete the cat loves the buttons on his shirt so much that he makes up a song about them, and even as the buttons pop off, one by one, he still finds a reason to sing.
Lena's sleep sheep : a going-to-bed book, Anita Lobel.
After Lena's parents tuck her into bed, a conventional scenario gives way to a humourous fantasy. Needing help to fall asleep, she bids her wooly friends to come out. "I'm ready to count you now," says the curly haired girl. But the sheep are frightened by the round monster in the window and hide under Lena's bed.
Fall ball, Peter McCarty.
Bobby and his friends wait all day for school to end and for their chance to play outdoors in the fall weather. Flying leaves, swirling colors, and crisp air make the perfect setting for a game of football with Sparky the dog. The kids are surprised by how quickly it gets dark, and even more surprised when it begins to snow. But there's no need to worry - the chilly nights ahead will mean watching football on the couch with family, tucked under a cozy blanket.
Peep inside the zoo, written by Anna Milbourne ; illustrated by Simona Dimitri.
With flaps and holes to peep underneath and through, life at the zoo is revealed. Snippets of information are combined with intriguing and stylish pictures.
Sophie's squash, written by Pat Zietlow Miller ; illustrated by Anne Wilsdorf.
A young girl befriends a squash.
Captain Cat, Inga Moore.
Let Inga Moore take you on an adventure with Captain Cat and his shipful of cats! New lands, an island Queen, untold treasures and glorious feasts - it will be a journey like no other!
The three wallabies gruff, Yvonne Morrison & Heath McKenzie.
A family of wallabies flees the dusty plains in search of a home that's leafy and cool. They can't believe their luck when they stumble upon a place with luscious green trees and a sparkling pool. There's just one problem. A fearsome Yowie lives under the bridge! Are the wallabies clever enough to ensure their own slice of paradise? Or will the yowie gobble them up?
A year around the great oak, Gerda Muller.
Anna and Benjamin discover the secrets of the forest and its animals, set around a 300-year-old oak tree. A beautiful seasonal story.
Mouse is small, Mary Murphy.
This is a bright and colourful Baby Walker board book to help introduce your baby to sizes. Mouse is small, tortoise is bigger, zebra is even bigger and elephant is the biggest of all! As the animals increase in size, so do the pages in this colourful board book for babies, demonstrating the first concept of sizes in an accessible and engaging way for the very young.
The totally terrifying three, Hiawyn Oram and David Melling.
The Totally Terrifying Three consist of a big fat cumbersome fire breathing dragon, a stumpy grumpy little wicked witch and a stubbly Giant in a sharp suit. All three think they are ever so terrifying and scare themselves to bits assuming they will have the same effect on the everyday folk!
Xander's panda party, Linda Sue Park; illustrated by Matt Phelan.
Xander Panda is planning a party, a dandy panda party! But he has to change the plans and send more and more invitations as the guest list grows and grows. Xander is frantic - his party won't stay planned!
Parachute, Danny Parker, Matt Ottley.
It is the first thing he puts on each morning. It gives him the courage to deal with all kinds of tricky situations, such as getting out of bed, sliding off a chair, and riding his bike. But sometimes someone else's trouble can be greater than your own, and this is what Toby discovers one day.
My busy being Bella day, Rebecca Patterson.
Bella has to go to nursery but what about baby brother Bob? He gets to stay at home with Mummy, and Bella can't help but imagine all the wonderful things he'll get to do. But Bella discovers there's some good things about being bigger and going to nursery after all, and maybe she'll be surprised about what Bob and Mummy have been doing without her.
Once upon a northern night, Jean E. Pendziwol ; pictures by Isabelle Arsenault.
The beauty and wonder of a northern winter night unfold.
Baby's treasure hunt, [Roger Priddy].
This very first treasure hunt book is full of bright and beautiful pictures to capture the attention and imagination of babies and young toddlers. With a cute teddy bear to look out for, too, this is a perfect book for adults to share with young children to help them develop observational and matching skills.
The very noisy house, written by Julie Rhodes ; illustrated by Korky Paul.
This rickety old house can be very noisy. Clomp! Clomp! Clomp! goes the old lady's walking stick. In the room above, the dog wonders if that noise is a knock at the door woof! Woof! Woof! And that wakes up the ginger cat in the room above who thinks the dog is chasing her meow! Meow! Meow! Then the frightened cat wakes up the baby in the room above waaah! Waah! Waah!
Ten orange pumpkins : a counting book, Stephen Savage.
In this Halloween countdown book, ten orange pumpkins are each carried off by a witch, a ghost, a spider, and other Halloween creatures until there's just one.
The bedtime frog, Axel Scheffler.
When Posy goes to stay at Pip's house they have lots of fun together before bedtime. But just as they switch out the light, disaster strikes: Posy realises that she has forgotten her favourite frog toy. It is only when Pip gives Posy his own, very favourite, pig toy that Posy is comforted and that the friends can get a good night's sleep, at last.
Splat the Cat. What was that?, based on the creation of Rob Scotton.
Splat the Cat celebrates Halloween in this fun lift-the-flap book!
Lost sloth, J. Otto Siebold.
Sloth hurries to make it to the store to claim his free shopping spree, but the notoriously slow-moving animal faces challenges in reaching his destination before time runs out.
Bugs in my hair!, David Shannon.
A horrified boy discovers he has head lice and tries some wild remedies to get rid of them.
Unicorn thinks he's pretty great, Bob Shea.
Envy turns to admiration and finally to friendship for Goat and Unicorn.
Be quiet, Bertha! : a lift-the-flap book for toddlers, David Sim.
This new series is all about negotiating the everyday problems that toddlers encounter, and in Be Quiet, Bertha we meet an adorable elephant who just can't keep quiet even when she's asleep! Fortunately Bertha learns that even though she makes lots of mistakes, there are some situations where it's good to be noisy.
Time for bed, Tilly! : a lift-the-flap book for toddlers, David Sim.
This new series is all about negotiating the everyday problems that toddlers encounter, and in Time For Bed, Tilly we meet an energetic Tiger who is always on the go! Parents and children will enjoy the familiar bedtime routine and finding out what Tilly is getting up to behind the flaps when she's meant to be getting ready for bed!
Christmas pop-up peekaboo!, written by Dawn Sirett.
Can you find Mr. Snowman and his Christmas friends hiding under the flaps? Watch out - they might jump out at you!
I love my dog, Angela Smith.
Children's artwork explores messages of love, care and respect for our four legged friend the dog. Includes a page with Charlie's Safety Tips, for greeting and meeting dogs.
Hello, my name is Ruby, Philip C. Stead.
Ruby, a very small bird in a very big world, is looking for a friend, so she introduces herself.
Toys galore, Peter Stein ; illustrated by Bob Staake.
Look out below! Let your creativity soar as toys of all shapes and sizes squeak, zip, and whirl across the page. If you're game, open up the world's wackiest toy chest, where anything and everything can turn into nonstop, action-packed fun.
Kei te takaro whai a Nani, na Juanita Teepa nga korero ; na Dede Putra nga pikitia.
Uses a story format to teach the art of string games.
Taku poi e, na Juanita Teepa nga korero ; na Elspeth Alix Batt nga pikitia.
Three girls demonstrate poi use and movement including things such as sound, rhythm, and the stance of the performer.
Ka hanga poi a Ani, na Herehere Titoko nga korero ; na Tangi Thrupp nga whakaahua.
Uses a story format to describe how to make a poi from flax.
The very big carrot, written and illustrated by Satoe Tone.
Six imaginative rabbits consider what they might make from an unusually large carrot they have found.
Away we go! : a shape-and-seek book, Chieu Anh Urban.
Introduces shapes and things that go trains, fire trucks, and more.
Bears, bears, bears, Martin Waddell and Lee Wildish.
Ruby likes bears. So she puts up a sign inviting them to call. She isn't content with just one bear though she wants more and more and more. But, as Ruby soon discovers, you can have too much of a good thing!
Scaredy Squirrel prepares for Halloween: a safety guide for scaredies, Melanie Watt.
I, Scaredy Squirrel, have put together a collection of helpful safety tips and step-by-step instructions to guide you through common Halloween obstacles such as carnivorous plants, haunted houses and encountering the infamous Frankenstein.
The fearsome, frightening, ferocious box, Frances Watts & David Legge.
At first your eyes will not believe. Such terrors they can scarce conceive, but come, look closely; you will see, horrific creatures just like me. Open the box, if you dare, but danger lies within: Beware!
What noise does a rabbit make?, written by Carrie Weston ; illustrated by Richard Byrne.
As the sun came up, Cock-a-doodle-do! Trumpeted the cockerel, and then all at once the noises of the other farm animals rang out. And amid the ruckus, Raggety-Taggle quietly nibbled the grass and wondered, Just what noise does a rabbit make?
Where's Tim's ted? It's time for bed!, Ian Whybrow ; illustrated by Russell Ayto.
All's quiet on Granny and Grandad's farm as night falls. But Tim's Ted is missing and Tim can't sleep without him. So, in the middle of the night, Tim hops out of bed, pulls his boots on and slips out into the farmyard to look for him.
Romping monsters, stomping monsters, Jane Yolen ; illustrated by Kelly Murphy.
Welcome to a playground teeming with monsters, bristling with energy and conjuring up hairy ways to have fun. Monsters swing and slide and piggy-back ride. Monsters run three-legged races and fall on their faces. Monsters eat monster lollipops and tussle for the fountain (Gulp. Grrrr. Grumble. Growl. All better now!)

Younger Fiction

Ivy + Bean take the case, written by Annie Barrows ; illustrated by Sophie Blackall.
After watching a movie about a detective on the television, Bean decides to set up shop as a private investigator — and she and Ivy start looking for mysteries to solve.
The Wombles, Elisabeth Beresford ; illustrated by Nick Price.
The Wombles is the first in the Wombles series of books and introduces many of the favourite Womble characters, including the stern but kindly Great Uncle Bulgaria and Orinoco, fond of his food and a subsequent forty winks, among many others.
Figaro and Rumba and the Cool Cats, Anna Fienberg & Stephen Michael King.
Figaro and Rumba are old friends. And their new friends are the cats who run the Cool Cats Cafe. Customers come from everywhere to try their chicken empanadas, and to swoon beneath the spell of their singing and steel guitars.
The Only Child Club, Anne Fine ; illustrated by Arthur Robins.
What do you miss when you don't have siblings? The Only Child Club aims to find out the good and bad things about not having to compete or share with a brother or sister.
Fortunately, the milk, Neil Gaiman ; illustrated by Chris Riddell.
You know what it's like when your mum goes away on a business trip and Dad's in charge. She leaves a really, really long list of what he's got to do. And the most important thing is Don't forget the milk. Unfortunately, Dad forgets. So the next morning, before breakfast, he has to go to the corner shop, and this is the story of why it takes him a very, very long time to get back.
Mouse time : two stories, Rumer Godden ; illustrated by Martin Ursell.
Mouse house: Bonnie, the littlest mouse, ventures upstairs and finds a lovely red mouse house which subsequently is taken down to the cellar and becomes the perfect house for real mice.
Mousewife: A house mouse who thinks there must be more to life than looking for food and caring for her family befriends a lonely, caged dove.
Titchy Witch and the babysitting spell, Rose Impey ; illustrated by Katharine McEwen.
Titchy can't bear the thought of her parents going out and leaving her at home with Cat-a-bogus as a babysitter, so she casts a very scary spell to make them stay. But when the spell backfires, Titchy is left with an even bigger problem.
Titchy Witch and the Forbidden Forest, Rose Impey ; illustrated by Katharine McEwen.
Titchy-witch is desperate to know what's in the Forbidden Forest near Grand-witch's house, but Cat-a-bogus is making sure she won't have a chance to find out. But with the help of an invisibility spell, Titchy just might get her wish.
The whoopie pie war, Emily Jenkins ; illustrations by Harry Bliss.
Hank Wolowitz and Inkling, his invisible bandapat friend, try to save the family ice-cream store's business from a whoopie pie food truck parked outside.
Fishtales : far-fetched and foul, Sherryl Jordan.
A collection of four short fishing tales for boys, with gross-out style writing in the descriptions of smelly bait and blood etc.
Just so stories, Rudyard Kipling; Illustrated by Robert Ingpen.
"Once upon a time, O my Best Beloved" So begins this classic collection of gloriously fanciful tales of how things in the world came to be as they are. Here is the story of how the lazy camel found himself with a hump and how the insatiable curiosity of the elephant earned him his long trunk. Of how the whale was given a throat, and why every rhinoceros has great folds in his skin and a very bad temper. Kipling's unforgettable cast of extraordinary animal characters is brought to life in stunning new illustrations by the award-winning illustrator Robert Ingpen.
The truth of me : about a boy, his grandmother, and a very good dog, Patricia MacLachlan.
Robbie and his dog, Ellie, spend the summer at his grandmother Maddy's house, where Robbie learns many things about his emotionally distant parents and himself.
The three musicians : a children's book inspired by Pablo Picasso, Veronique Massenot, Vanessa Hie ; English translation, Agathe Joly.
The kingdom of Mirador is terrified of a monstrous, fire-spewing beast that lurks just outside the village walls. No one has actually seen the creature except for the king, whose constant reminder of impending danger turns the village gloomy and joyless. One spring day a troupe of musicians and their dog enters the gates. Suddenly there is fun and romance, song and dance. The people are no longer afraid - until the loathsome beast does, in fact, appear.
Ol' Clip-Clop : a ghost story, Patricia C. McKissack ; illustrated by Eric Velasquez.
One October night in 1745, John Leep, a mean and stingy lawyer, sets out to evict a widow from one of his rental houses and is followed by a ghostly rider.
Me aroha ki o tuakana, na Ruihapounamu Ruwhiu nga korero ; na Nikki Slade-Robinson nga pikitia.
Niniwa is bullied by her older sisters. What can she do? To escape from a harsh reality, she dreams of a different and kinder world, inhabited by friendly talking birds, who help her with her situation.
School rules, Pam Munoz Ryan ; illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham.
It is the first day of school for Tony Baloney, the macaroni penguin, and he wants to follow all the class rules, but Tony has a way of finding trouble.
He perehana rereke, na Kawata Teepa nga korero ; na Dylan Coburn nga pikitia.
No tona whiwhinga ki tetahi perehana rereke me nga kupu rehurehu e tapiri ana, ka rere atu a Pene raua ko tona hoa hou, ko Hiko ki tetahi tauwhainga ki ao ke he, tino miharo hoki. Ka haere noa a Pene, me te kore mohio mona ke te tauwhainga ra. Ka oti i a ia etahi wero tino maruwehi, katahi ano ia ka mohio, ka marama ki te tikanga o nga kupu rehurehu.
Hoariri, na Hans Tiakiwai nga korero ; na Jim Byrt nga pikitia.
Tane is a young boy who loves to dream, especially about superheroes engaged in the struggle of 'good against evil'. He imagines that he possesses magical powers just like the superheroes. In the real world, Tane must deal with the antics of his sister's pet cat named Tori. The cat becomes his enemy until Tane is forced to face his greatest fear.
The very inappropriate word, Jim Tobin ; illustrated by Dave Coverly.
Michael loves collecting words, especially those that are unusual, and knowing that one of his new words is naughty does not stop him from sharing it with his friends at school.
This is the rope : a story from the Great Migration, Jacqueline Woodson ; illustrated by James Ransome.
A rope passed down through the generations frames an African American family's story as they journey north during the time of the Great Migration.