Recreation

New Titles Children’s June 2014 (arrived in May 2014)

Audio Visual

An American tail [videorecording], directed by Don Bluth.
Frozen, directed by Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee.
Fearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic journey - teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven - to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom.
Mako mermaids. Volume 2 (DVD).
Sirena, Lyla and Nixie are three young mermaids from the Mako Island pod. It is their sole duty to keep trespassers away from the magical Moon Pool, but on the night of a full moon, the mischievous mermaid girls neglect their duties. Zac, a land dweller, enters the Moon Pool and forms a special connection with Mako. He is given a fish-like tail and amazing powers. The mermaid pod is forced to leave Mako, leaving behind the three mermaid girls, who have been cast out of the pod. They know there’s only one way they will be allowed to rejoin the pod: They must get legs, venture onto land and take back Zac’s powers - or risk being outcasts forever
Magnificat, Marilyn Edwards.
From the instant his fingers touched her back the little cat knew. The boy was someone she would trust. Homeless and hungry, Magnificat is desperate for someone to take her in, so when she sees a kindness in local boy Ben, she is happy to give herself over to him. But a cat isn't something Ben wants. He's got enough problems with a prickly relationship with his mum and an absent father besides, he's a dog person. He wants an exuberant, loyal, doting companion, not a gentle, self-contained cat. Magnificat might move into his house, but he doubts she’ll ever find a place in his heart.
Big Rock and the Masked Avenger, Jim Eldridge.
Jack knows every wrestling move there is to know, and his dreams come true when he's recruited as a training assistant to Waldo's Wrestling Trolls. Little does Jack know that he's actually part troll, and that when his new family is in trouble he morphs into the terrifying Thud! He'll have to rescue princesses that don't need rescuing, avoid ambushes by goblins and build a team of Wrestling Trolls to take on Lord Veto's evil orcs in a battle for the tournament money.
Blabber mouth, Morris Gleitzman.
An Australian schoolgirl who is unable to speak is embarrassed by her father's outlandish dress and behaviour.
Misery guts, written and read by Morris Gleitzman.
All Keith's efforts to cheer up his parents end in disaster but out of one disaster comes the chance for the whole family to be happy.
Water wings, Morris Gleitzman.
'What I need,' said Pearl as she started to slide off the roof, 'is a grandmother.' Where do you get a top gran at short notice? It's not easy, but Pearl's got Winston to help her, and you can do anything when your best friend is the world's brainiest guinea pig.
Just doomed!, Andy Griffiths.
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Just Macbeth!, Andy Griffiths.
Take one Shakespearan tragedy: Macbeth. Add Andy, Danny and Lisa, the JUST trio, whose madcap exploits have already delighted hundreds of thousands of readers for the last ten years. Mix them all together to create one of the most hilarious, most dramatic, moving story of love, Whizz Fizz, witches, murder, and madness from the bestselling and funniest children's author in Australia.
Uncanny, Paul Jennings.
A collection of short stories featuring strange adventures which include going inside a dead whale, turning into a dung beetle, catching someone else's tattoos, and seeing a flying dog.
Unseen!, Paul Jennings.
This is unbelievable. This is unreal. What is going on here? First I get a toilet seat stuck around my face and now this little parrot is following me around. Unseen events like the dead coming back to life, escaping a man-eating ghost, growing spare fingers, cheating the fate that awaits you.
Blood oath, Dan Scott.
Follow young Lucius as his privileged life is suddenly turned upside down, leading him to seek answers amongst the slaves and warriors who work and train at Rome's gladiator school. When his father is accused of being a ruthless government informer, the 'Spectre', and disappears, Quintus takes the dreaded Blood Oath and vows to become a gladiator. But while Quintus risks his life in the arena, his brother Lucius must fight for their survival behind the scenes, plunging himself into danger and mystery. Where has their father gone? Why has he abandoned everything he once stood for? And what is the meaning of the coded messages that Lucius has been receiving? With blood, sand and sacrifice, 'Blood Oath' leads the reader into an exciting story of family, betrayal, innocence lost and power abused. Can Lucius decode the strange messages and find his father? Can he save his family from the grasping hands of his uncle, Ravilla? And can Quintus survive long enough in the arena to live another day?
The treasure hunt ; and, The talent show, Linda Chapman & Michelle Misra.
When Dear Daniel comes home, Hello Kitty decides to welcome him back with a treasure hunt for all her friends! There is a lot to do, and not much time. Can she do it all on her own? Hello Kitty's school is holding a Talent Show, and the Friendship Club friends are all excited to show off. But Tammy's not sure what she is good at… Can her friends help her figure it out?

Into Reading

Monstar finds a home, Steve Cole ; illustrated by Pete Williamson.
She's green. She's fluffy. She loves porridge. She's Monstar. Jon and Jen are so excited to meet Monstar. They have wanted a pet for ages. But Monstar is much more trouble than they could ever have imagined!
Chocolate porridge, Margaret Mahy ; illustrated by Terry Milne.
Timothy's sisters think that boys are all rubbish at cooking so Timothy sets out to prove them wrong - by making the most delicious chocolate porridge ever. The only trouble is… who is going to eat it?
Little ducks go, Emily Arnold McCully.
Mother Duck is on the run trying to keep her ducklings safe.
Bad dog, David McPhail.
Sometimes, Tom is a bad dog. But he can be good, too! His family loves him no matter what.
Heroes' quest, written by Heather Seabrook.
The heroes of Chima undertake a dangerous mission to save their land.
Horrid Henry's sleepover, Francesca Simon ; illustrated by Tony Ross.
Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey. Horrid Henry is going to New Nick's house for a sleepover. Bliss! New beds to bounce on. New biscuit tins to raid. Henry can't wait. But will the evening turn out the way Henry expects?
Horrid Henry's wedding, Francesca Simon ; illustrated by Tony Ross.
Prissy Polly is getting married to Pimply Paul, and Henry and Peter have to be pageboys. In green satin knickerbockers. Ugh. Wormy worm Peter can't wait, of course. But Henry decides that if he has to be part of it, he can at least make sure that this is the most horrible wedding ever.
Robots, Melissa Stewart.
Introduces robots and the science behind these amazing machines, including a historic timeline of robot development, common jobs robots perform in the workplace and at home, and robots of the future.

Non-Fiction

Cloud-based computing, Larry Gerber.
Readers determine what cloud computing looks like and how it is revolutionizing their education today. They evaluate its use in social collaboration, data storage and utility computing, Google Apps, Docs, and Maps, email, banking and shopping, pictures, movies, and music, mobile apps and services, and how the cloud is used in everyday life. The text explains the basics in this rapidly evolving technology along with its use in business applications. Drawbacks of cloud computing are also addressed, including issues of security, privacy, and ethics, and access, control, and stability concerns. Sidebars such as Myths and Facts and 10 Great Questions to Ask an Information Specialist and other cool tech facts provide supplementary details.
Building apps, Laura La Bella.
With the proliferation of smartphones and tablets, apps have taken the world by storm and captured the collective imagination. They range in nature from delightfully frivolous and whimsical to sturdily practical and utilitarian, simple and straightforward to dazzlingly elaborate. In an incredibly brief period of time, they have become fundamental to the smooth and pleasurable functioning of most people's daily lives. App designers are the new rock stars of the programming world. Any teen seeking to learn what apps are, how they work, and how they can be designed, programmed, tested, and sold to the highest bidder will find all these questions answered in these pages. This hands-on, how-to resource packed with practical insider information is sure to help launch many of the next great apps soon to be downloaded to mobile devices. Its emphasis on career-building, science, and digital literacy content fully satisfies Reading Anchor Standard 10 of the Common Core Curriculum.
Publishing your e-book, Daniel E. Harmon.
Gives a history of the e-book and tips on what it takes to get published.
Don't worry be happy! : or else : how to live your life and become completely awesome, Francoize Boucher ; translated by Gillian Williams.
Question: Why should you feel so happy? Answer: Because you are 100% human of course! This means you get all the special privileges reserved for humans like pocket money, stuffing yourself full of peanut butter and choosing your future career (lion tamer?) This brilliant bestselling book is packed full of amazing happiness advice! Full of laugh-out-loud and neon-bright illustrations, find out what makes you completely awesome.
One day, Suma Din ; illustrated by Christiane Engel.
One Day follows fifteen different children from around the world through a 24 hour period. Not only will readers learn about their different lives and cultures, but they will also discover how time zones work, and what's happening on one side of the world while the other sleeps. This is a fantastic and accessible introduction to the concept of time and time zones for a younger audience. It also contains extra material exploring how time is measured and why.
How cool are your parents? (or not) : includes special top secret ways to decode parents, Francoize Boucher.
Question: What can you do when your parents behave strangely? Answer: Don't panic! They might just be suffering from 'Fedupwithbeingadultitis'. This book will tell you everything you need to know about parents, from what makes them temporarily turn into fire-breathing dragons to why they're obsessed with vegetables, plus all the top-secret things you need to know to decode them. Find out how cool your parents are with this hilarious bestselling book, packed full of funny facts and hilarious neon-bright illustrations. Also includes amazing monster door hanger!
Understanding digital piracy, Susan Meyer.
Looks at the evolution of digital piracy, discusses how major players in the entertainment industries are working to protect their copyrights, and considers the future of digital content.
The princess and the pea, retold and narrated by Xanthe Gresham ; illustrated by Miss Clara.
A particularly tender-hearted prince, after failing to find a suitable princess to be his bride, returns home and soon meets a girl in rags who, through the efforts of the Queen, proves that she is just as sensitive.
The Snow Queen, retold by Sarah Lowes ; illustrated by Miss Clara ; narrated by Xanthe Gresham.
Ready… set… jump : action rhymes, Judi Billcliff.
How long can you stand on one leg for? Have you ever seen a mermaid rescued by a dolphin? Is pulling faces a fun family game? Can you yawn as wide as Ginger the cat? Does your dog dance? 'Ready…. Set…Jump,' is a collection of action rhymes that will delight young children as they enjoy acting them out. Rhyme is an important part of a child's language development. Some of the rhymes have basic Maori words as an introduction to the language. The big bright photos catch children's attention as they relate to real people.
Mummies and sound, Anthony Wacholtz ; illustrated by Cristian Mallea ; consultant, Joanne K. Olson.
In cartoon format, uses mummies to explain the science of sound.
Vampires and light, Jody Jensen Shaffer ; illustrated by Gervasio ; consultant, Joanne K. Olson.
In cartoon format, uses vampires to explain the science of light.
Zombies and electricity, Mark Weakland ; illustrated by Jok ; consultant, Joanne K. Olson.
In cartoon format, uses zombies to explain the science of electricity.
Can you tell a Brachiosaurus from an Apatosaurus?, Buffy Silverman.
How can you tell apart a Brachiosaurus from an Apatosaurus? Did one have a longer tail? What did each dinosaur's feet look like? Find out these answers and more to become an expert on the differences between these supersized creatures.
Can you tell a Giganotosaurus from a Spinosaurus?, Buffy Silverman.
A fearsome dinosaur stomps around on two legs. It swipes its sharp claws and shows off its pointy teeth. Was that monster a Giganotosaurus? Or was it a Spinosaurus? These dinosaurs looked similar, but they were very different. Read this book to become an expert at telling these look-alikes apart!
Can you tell a Triceratops from a Protoceratops?, Buffy Silverman.
Discusses the differences between a Triceratops and a Protoceratops, including the type of neck frill, number of horns, and period in which they lived.
Can you tell a Tyrannosaurus from an Allosaurus?, Buffy Silverman.
A huge dinosaur stomps around on two legs. It hunts with sharp teeth and claws. Its head is large, but its arms are tiny. Was that a Tyrannosaurus? Or was it an Allosaurus? These dinosaurs looked similar, but they were very different. Read this book to become an expert at telling these look-alikes apart!
Can you tell a Velociraptor from a Deinonychus?, Buffy Silverman.
A small, fierce dinosaur follows its nose. Its tail helps it balance. Then it sinks its sharp teeth and claws into its next meal. Was that a Velociraptor? Or was it a Deinonychus? These dinosaurs looked similar, but they were very different. Read this book to become an expert at telling these look-alikes apart!
Coral reef, written by Steve Parker ; edited by Natalie Boyd and Sarah Powell ; designed by Simon Webb and Nicola Friggens.
Uncover an amazing world under the sea! Learn all about the incredible creatures that live in coral reefs from the brightly patterned fish to the deadly predators, as well as the many different reefs all over the world. Dive in and explore!
Horrid Henry's animals, Francesca Simon ; illustrated by Tony Ross.
How far away can you hear a lion roar? How do dolphins breathe underwater? Is it really true that elephants never forget? Bursting with weird facts and freaky trivia, this is the perfect guide to everything a Horrid Henry fan has ever wanted to know about animals. Gross out your parents, scare your little brother and amaze your friends with your new knowledge.
My first book of baby animals, Mike Unwin ; illustrated by Daniel Howarth.
A gorgeous book packed full of fantastic illustrations and fun facts that every child will love. From cuddly polar bear cubs to curious kittens and playful puppies, this book is a must for anyone who simply cannot get enough of baby animals.
Seas and oceans, Anna Claybourne.
Learn, explore and be amazed by creatures big and small in this amazing introduction to sea and ocean life. From giant whales to slithering sea snakes discover how creatures that spend their lives submerged by the vast seas and oceans around the world hunt for food, raise their young or survive in temperatures of nearly 350 degrees centigrade, and much much more! Packed with breath taking photography and fun facts, First Animal Encyclopedia: Seas and Oceans is a perfect first introduction to sea and ocean life around the world.
Bugged : how insects changed history, Sarah Albee ; illustrated by Robert Leighton.
Chronicles the rivalry between the human and insect worlds that draws on myriad disciplines to explain the varying roles that bugs have played in building and toppling empires as well as the bug stories behind infamous disasters.
Sharks, written and edited by Fleur Star.
See tiny lanternsharks, hungry hammerheads, and speedy makos! Discover the stingray's deadly weapon, go diving with the famous great white, and come face-to-face with the largest fish in the world. Test your knowledge and have hours of fun with eight pages of awesome activities!
Parrots over Puerto Rico, Susan L. Roth and Cindy Trumbore ; collages by Susan L. Roth.
A combined history of the Puerto Rican parrot and the island of Puerto Rico, highlighting current efforts to save the Puerto Rican parrot by protecting and managing this endangered species.
Big cats, written and edited by Sarah Walker.
Includes eight extra pages that are packed with fun, educational activities and 100 themed stickers of big cats. This book features facts and dramatic photographs that bring the wild world of these big cats to life and inspire your child with a love of learning and discovery.
Cars, written and edited by Caroline Stamps.
See dangerous dragsters, mighty monster trucks, and speedy supercars! Watch a stunt car leap through flames, discover vehicles that can travel on water, and meet autos that have made it in the movies. Test your knowledge and have hours of fun with eight pages of activities!
All new square foot gardening with kids : learn together : gardening basics, science and math, water conservation, self-sufficiency, healthy eating, Mel Bartholomew.
Square foot gardening (SFG) is based on a grid of 1-foot squares, offering numerous opportunities for lessons in math, science, and other subjects. Includes suggestions for activities.
Planting and growing, Sandy Green ; photography by Chris Fairclough.
A series for young children featuring activities for learning outdoors. Each book provides step-by-step instructions and talking points. At the end 'notes for adults' gives tips for getting high-quality learning from the activities. The books are a brilliant resource for an outdoor classroom setting and for children visiting a forest school.
A kid's guide to sewing : learn to sew with Sophie & her friends : 16 fun projects you'll love to make & use, Sophie Kerr with Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr.
Teaches how to use a sewing machine, make fabric choices, and use basic sewing tools, and includes sixteen child-friendly projects with step-by-step instructions.
Awesome Kiwi things to do with mum, illustrated by Simon Williams.
This book will help you discover how amazing your Mum really is. It's packed with loads of fun things you can do together, from knitting your own mobile phone cover and busting out some groovy dance moves, to making a worm farm, playing beach volleyball and building the greatest sand tower ever! With step-by-step instructions and loads of funny illustrations along the way, Awesome Kiwi Things to do with Mum is filled with heaps of awesome projects for you to enjoy.
Lego Star Wars : the visual dictionary, written by Simon Beecroft and Jason Fry.
Presents the Star Wars line of LEGO action figures and playsets, detailing a history of the toy line and how each playset connects to the events in the Star Wars films.
Fabric paper thread : 26 projects to stitch with friends, Kristen Sutcliffe.
After learning just a few simple crafting and sewing techniques, kids can make 26 modern projects to use, wear, give, and brighten their spaces. Sutcliffe shows how to transform t-shirts, tote bags, and more into unique pieces using embroidery stitches, super simple applique, and basic machine sewing.
Stunt performer, Nick Gordon.
Engaging images accompany information about stunt performers. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7.
The Muppets character encyclopedia, written by Craig Shemin.
Discover everything you wanted to know about the most memorable and best-loved Muppet characters from all the TV series and movies.
What in the world? : fun-tastic photo puzzles for curious minds, Julie Vosburgh Agnone.
Offers a series of diverse types of picture puzzles intended to strengthen visual skills, cognitive skills, and memory.
Back-to-front Bob, Belinda Ellis.
Bob loved words. Big words, small words… but especially words that are the same when he read them from front to back, and back to front! This special picture book cleverly combines words and visuals for a delightful dose of wordplay and fabulous fun with grammar - the words are often illustrations, or hidden within the illustrations (look closely and you'll discover all sorts of surprises!) Crosses the boundary between fiction and fact.
Angry Birds Star Wars character encyclopedia, written by Steve Bynghall and Glenn Dakin.
Meet your favourite characters from Angry Birds Star Wars universe! In a land far, far away all of your favourite parts of the Star Wars films and the very best of the popular Angry Birds game come together. Blast off through the galaxy to join the brave birds and wicked pigs of Angry Birds Star Wars! From C-3PYOLK and Princess Stella to Jabba the Hog and Lard Vader, discover everything you wanted to know about your favourite characters. Learn fascinating facts about this flock of feathered friends and the porky villains who want to rule the roost! See Red Skywalker, R2-EGG2, Chuck "Ham" Solo and Terebacca, plus there's storm troopers, lightsabers and the Force to contend with. With Angry Birds Star Wars Character Encyclopedia, there's a galaxy of fun to be had.
Disney Infinity the essential guide : infinite possibilities : endless fun, written by Catherine Saunders.
This is the perfect introduction to the video game world of Disney Infinity. Explore Disney Infinity, Disney's exciting new video game with Disney Infinity: The Essential Guide. Examine Disney Infinity from a unique in-world viewpoint, revealing infinite possibilities for imaginative gameplay in Toy Box mode and looking at the amazing locations in Play Set Mode. Discover how to create your own worlds where your figurine will come alive, featuring all your favourite Disney and Pixar characters, including Mr Incredible, Jack Sparrow, Sulley and Lightning McQueen.
Gamification : using gaming technology for achieving goals, Therese Shea.
The concept of gamification turns healthy behaviours, such as losing weight or helping the environment, into a game that rewards success. This new and exciting niche in the game industry provides limitless opportunities for young people who are interested in the cutting edge of computers and technology, and how it interacts with daily life. This book does an excellent job of explaining exactly what gamification is by showing how technologies such as smartphones and apps are upending the way games are conceived and played. The reader is then introduced to specific examples of gamification concepts in the areas of environmentalism, education, health, and social causes which illustrate the potential of this concept.
Eyewitness football, written by Hugh Hornby ; photographed by Andy Crawford.
This is the ultimate guide to football for today's internet generation. Just in time for FIFA World Cup 2014, the reissue of Eyewitness Football will help your child learn everything they want to know about 'the beautiful game'.
365 outdoor activities you have to try!, Jamie Ambrose.
Get outdoors and explore nature with a new activity every day of the year Watch shooting stars, build a frog house, or cook using the sun! With RSPB 365 Outdoor Activities You Have To Try! you'll find an incredible 365 outdoor pursuits to keep your little ones occupied all year long.
Games for kids on horseback : 16 ideas for fun & safe horseplay, Gabriele Karcher ; translated by Emma Josephine Didier.
This collection of fun (and safe) games that will delight children taking riding lessons and getting together to have fun with their horses. It includes classic games that have been played in 4-H and US Pony Club groups for decades: egg and spoon, sit-a-buck, breakaway, and musical chairs to name a few. The games are ideal ways to build horsemanship and reinforce specific riding skills such as starting and stopping; mounting and dismounting; balance; and steering while having a whole lot of fun.
The big book of laugh-out-loud jokes for kids : a 3-in-1 collection, Rob Elliott.
Now everyone's favorite joke books from Rob Elliott can be found in one economical volume! Combining his bestselling "Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids," "Zoolarious Animal Jokes for Kids," and "Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids," Elliott will have kids of all ages laughing with the gut-bustingest, knee-slappingest, guffaw-inducingest, funniest collection of clean jokes you can find. Great on car rides, at the dinner table, on the playground, and anywhere in between, this collection of hilarity will make you and those around you smile every day.
Just joking 5 : 300 hilarious jokes about everything, including tongue twisters, riddles, and more!, Rosie Gowsell-Pattison.
Presents a variety of jokes and facts, including knock-knocks, tongue twisters, riddles, and traditional question and answer jokes.
Hi, Koo! : a year of seasons, presented by Koo and Jon J. Muth.
Jon J Muth and his delightful little panda bear, Koo challenge readers to stretch their minds and imaginations with twenty-six haiku about the four seasons.
Stars in jars : new and collected poems, Chrissie Gittins ; illustrated by Calef Brown.
A wonderful collection of new poems and old favourites, some funny and some serious, by a talented children's poet. Covering almost two decades of Chrissie Gittins's best work, this collection will appeal to anyone who loves words and what they can do. With charming line illustrations by Calef Brown, this is a delightful selection to get children thinking, reading, and rhyming.
Purrs, paws and claws, written and illustrated by Errol McLeary.
A selection of limericks and nursery rhymes revisited, with a pussy-cat spin on every one!
Doggy ditties from A to Z, written by Jo Van Dam ; illustrated by Myles Lawford.
Poems about different breeds of dog, one for each letter of the alphabet.
O le ketapila matua fia ai, tusia e Eric Carle ; faaliliuina i le gagana Samoa e Ainslie Chu Ling-Soo.
Follows the progress of a hungry little caterpillar as he eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep.
O le nofoaga oloo iai meaola uigaese, o le tala ma ata na tusia e Maurice Sendak ; faaliliuina i le gagana Samoa e Ainslie Chu Ling-Soo.
When Max wears his wolf suit and makes mischief, he is sent to bed without his supper. But in his room a forest grows and Max sails to the land of the wild things where he becomes their king.
How the Beatles changed the world, Martin W. Sandler.
Fifty years after the British invasion began, Martin Sandler explores The Beatles' long-lasting impact on the world.
Papa Chagall, tell us a story, Laurence Anholt.
Through the stories that he tells his beloved twin grandchildren, Chagall relates his extraordinary rags to riches journey from a topsy-turvy cottage life in Russia, through the dark years of the war, emerging in the sparkling sunlight of Southern France. Anholt's fine illustrations appear on every page and include reproductions of Chagall's work.
The scraps book : notes from a colorful life, Lois Ehlert.
Presents a visual survey of Lois Ehlert's artistic career that reflects on her parents' support, her early creative experiments and her behind-the-scenes book-making processes.
Ancient Rome, written and edited by Lorrie Mack.
The history, wars, society, and political life of ancient Rome and its vast empire and how it remains with us today.
Hari Potta to fushicho no kishidan = Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, J.K. Roringu saku ; Matsuoka Yuko yaku.
Hari Potta to nazo no purinsu = Harry Potter and the half-blood prine, J.K. Roringu saku ; Matsuoka Yuko yaku.
Hari Potta to shi no hiho = Harry Potter and the deathly hallows, J.K. Roringu saku ; Matsuoka Yuko yaku.

Older Fiction

Conrad Cooper's last stand, Leonie Agnew.
Conrad Cooper needs a favour. He's just found out about Tane, the god of the forest, and he's decided that Tane is the perfect guy to solve his family problems. After all, the more high-profile gods probably have huge waiting lists, right? In return, Conrad will do anything to repay Tane, no matter how much trouble it causes. But will a Maori god listen to the prayers of a ten-year-old Pakeha boy? And, worse still, does Tane even exist? Set in 1978 against the Bastion Point occupation.
Under the egg, Laura Marx Fitzgerald.
Her grandfather's dying words lead thirteen-year-old Theodora Tenpenny to a valuable, hidden painting she fears may be stolen, but it is her search for answers in her Greenwich Village neighborhood that brings a real treasure.
The first battle, Erin Hunter.
A latest entry in the prequel story arc reveals new details about the history of the warrior cats and follows the efforts of Clear Sky to violently divide the territories of the forest cats in spite of Gray Wing's efforts to promote peace.
Fly away, Patricia MacLachlan.
While in North Dakota helping her Aunt Frankie prepare for a possible flood, Lucy finds her voice as a poet with the help of her two-year-old brother Teddy, the rest of their family, and a few cows.
Tale of a tail, Margaret Mahy ; illustrated by Tony Ross.
When Tom and his mum move to Prodigy Street, the last thing Tom thinks he'll find is magic. After all, he is, in his mind, at least, a rather ordinary boy, certainly not the kind of boy who stumbles upon prodigies. Little does Tom know, someone else is moving into Prodigy Street. A mysterious man with a mysterious name, along with his friendly dog, Najki, who has a powerful waggy tail… and some remarkable surprises when anyone makes a wish.
The Boundless, Kenneth Oppel.
Aboard "The Boundless," the greatest train ever built, on its maiden voyage across Canada, teenaged Will enlists the aid of a traveling circus to save the train from villains.
Harbour bridge : Auckland, 1958-59, Philippa Werry.
Auckland in the 1950s: a time of rock'n'roll, milk bars, bodgies and widgies and teenage rebellion. The Auckland Harbour Bridge is under construction. Simon likes watching the bridge being built, and talking to his uncle and his mates about what's happening on site. Meanwhile, Simon's best friend Marty is obsessed with the Space Race and younger sister Jo can't stop worrying about the fate of the dogs and monkeys that are the world's first space travellers. Everyone says that life on the North Shore will change once the bridge is finished …but what does that mean for Simon and his family?
The Forbidden Library, Django Wexler.
Welcome to your new favourite adventure. When Alice's father goes down in a shipwreck, she is sent away to live with distant relative Mr Geryon, owner of a huge, dark library that is off limits to her. After meeting a talking cat who is willing to sneak her in, Alice opens a book and suddenly finds herself inside it and the only way out is by conquering the dangerous creatures within. Alice has stumbled into a world where all of magic is controlled by Readers through books. She must open more books, face increasingly powerful foes, and be the lead character in the quest to find a happy ending.
Shadow sister, Carole Wilkinson.
Tao is learning to be a dragonkeeper. With no one to teach him it is not easy. He must keep Kai safe but there is danger at every turn - they are pursued by a gang of murderous nomads, tricked by unseen spirits, attacked by a giant seven-headed snake and disoriented in the realms of the dead. Most terrifying of all is the ghost who can turn blood into ice. Tao knows he must prove he is truly worthy of the name dragonkeeper. But the road west is never straight and nothing for Tao and Kai is what it seems.
Lizzy Bennet's diary : 1811-1812, discovered by Marcia Williams.
This is the story of Pride and Prejudice, told through Lizzy Bennet's secret diary. It is a beautifully detailed and completely fresh take on one of the best-loved stories in English literature. Readers will feel as though they've stepped into Austen's world: the book is packed with Lizzy's drawings, pressed flowers, ribbons from her bonnet, hand-written notes to fold out and read, dance cards, invitations, and even a letter from Mr Darcy.
The blossoming universe of Violet Diamond, Brenda Woods.
A biracial girl finally gets the chance to meet the African American side of her family.

Picture Books

Hiro the old steam engine, based on The railway series by the Rev. W. Awdry ; illustrations by Robin Davies.
Japanese engine, Hiro, was once the 'Master of the Railway'; he needs Thomas' help to restore him to his former glory.
Let's play, Alborozo.
Good morning children! Are you ready to learn about the orchestra? From the tinkling tones of the tiny piccolo to the majesty of the grand piano or the deep rumblings of the mighty tuba this book celebrates the sounds made by the players in an orchestra.
Sir Scallywag and the deadly dragon poo, Giles Andreae and Korky Paul.
Sir Scallywag strikes again in this hilarious new picture book from award-winning author, Giles Andreae and the brilliant Korky Paul.
Cat says meow and other animalopoeia, Michael Arndt.
Animals and the sounds they make are paired up in this colorful picture book.
Pigs might fly, Brigid Avison, Janine Dawson.
Morris Micklewhite and the tangerine dress, Christine Baldacchino ; pictures by Isabelle Malenfant.
A young boy faces adversity from classmates when he wears an orange dress at school.
My bus, Byron Barton.
A bus driver named Joe heads out on his route, stopping at one bus stop after another to pick up passengers. He picks up five dogs and five cats in all, dropping nine of them off at the plane, train, or boat. The tenth passenger, a dog, Joe takes home.
The dawn chorus, Suzanne Barton.
Peep awakes one morning to the sound of a beautiful song but where is it coming from? It's the Dawn Chorus! And Peep is desperate to sing with them. But no matter how hard he tries, he just can't make it happen. Little does Peep know, he's just about to meet someone very special who will show him just how enchanting nightingales like him can be.
Monkeys live in trees : a fold-out book of animal homes, Graeme Base.
Monkeys live in trees. But where do other animals live? Graeme Base's distinctive artwork comes alive in this beautiful fold-out book for the very young.
Those magnificent sheep in their flying machine, Peter Bently, David Roberts.
The sheep on the hillside were munching away, Much as they always did, day after day, When suddenly something went zoom! overhead. "Let's go and see what it is!" they all said. And so begins a ripping, round-the-world adventure as the sheep take to skies in a magnificent yellow flying machine.
Naked!, Michael Ian Black ; illustrated by Debbie Ridpath Ohi.
A child discovers that the only thing more fun than being naked is wearing nothing but a cape.
Baby animal farm, Karen Blair.
Five babies spend the day at a baby animal farm.
Baby beats, Karen Blair.
Baby Beats is a good way to introduce young children to different types of noises, musical instruments and group play. Let's play music, make a beat. Clap your hands and stamp your feet. Karen Blair has used a combination of language and sounds to create a simple story that will engage younger readers.
The tip-tap dancing cat, Joanna Boyle.
Have you ever wondered what your cat gets up to when you're not around? Oscar is a cat with a secret: he loves to dance! And as it happens, he's good at it too. He can foxtrot and two-step, tap dance and salsa and has even been known to freestyle! This energetic picture book will leave readers all set to get up and get their dancing shoes on.
A house for Donfinkle, Choechoe Brereton, Wayne Harris.
Up high in the grasslands where Wooble Beasts roam, Donfinkle Vonkrinkle is building his home. When up pop four creatures to babble and squawk, A troublesome taunt full of bothersome talk.
The mermaid and the shoe, written and illustrated by K.G. Campbell.
Each of King Neptunes 50 mermaid daughters boasts a special talent, except for little Minnow, who seems to be good only at asking questions. When she finds a strange object, Minnow follows her questions to a wondrous place and finds answers, including the answer to the most important question of all: Who am I? A gorgeously illustrated story about finding one's purpose.
Can you? : a touch-and-feel book, Rod Campbell.
This early starter encourages participation from your child. By looking, touching and feeling, they will be able to do what the baby does. To 'Can you?' the answer will be 'Yes, I can!'.
How many? : a first numbers book, Rod Campbell.
How many? is a first numbers book that introduces your child to counting. There are chunky, tabbed pages to turn as they count all the way up from one to five with the help of baby animals and a rhyming text!
Gravity, Jason Chin.
What keeps objects from floating out of your hand? What if your feet drifted away from the ground? What stops everything from floating into space? Jason Chin has taken a complex subject and made it brilliantly accessible to young readers in this unusual, innovative, and very beautiful book.
Maisy's plane : a Maisy shaped board book, Lucy Cousins.
Maisy is flying high in this delightful plane-shaped book of fun and learning! Get set to go flying in Maisy's plane. It's Eddie's birthday and our little mouse has an extra special surprise. Go up, up and away as she passes Tallulah in her hot air balloon, and loops the loop in the skies, before delivering a "happy birthday" message all in time for Eddie's party! You can visit Maisy's amazing website for activities, newsletters, games and more. It is a super-sturdy, wipe-clean board book that will make the ideal birthday gift.
Maisy's tractor : a Maisy shaped board book, Lucy Cousins.
Maisy's busy on her farm in this delightful tractor-shaped book of fun and learning! Chug, chug! Jump on board Maisy's tractor as she ploughs the field, feeds and milks the cows, and brings the lambs back to the barn. But, wait one moment one of the lambs has gone missing! Will Maisy be able to find her woolly friend? Find out in this baa-rilliant chunky board book! You can visit Maisy's amazing website for activities, newsletters, games and more. It features a super-sturdy, wipe-clean board book complete with sound words to encourage interactive play!
The storm whale, Benji Davies.
Noi and his father live in a house by the sea, his father works hard as a fisherman and Noi often has only their six cats for company. So when, one day, he finds a baby whale washed up on the beach after a storm, Noi is excited and takes it home to care for it. He tries to keep his new friend a secret, but there's only so long you can keep a whale in the bath without your dad finding out. Noi is eventually persuaded that the whale has to go back to the sea where it belongs. For Noi, even though he can't keep it, the arrival of the whale changes his life for the better - the perfect gift from one friend to another.
Numbers : touch, think, learn, Xavier Deneux.
This book teaches the numbers from one to ten using simple raised die-cut shapes on a left-hand page mirrored in the scooped-out forms of the right.
Shapes : touch, think, learn, Xavier Deneux.
This book explores different shapes using simple raised die-cut shapes on a left-hand page mirrored in the scooped-out forms of the right.
Two giants, Michael Foreman.
Two Giants live in a part of the world where everything is perfect and they are the best of friends… until they quarrel. Then their beautiful world becomes dark and miserable. What will it take for them to become friends again? Could it be something to do with their prized socks?
Top top secret, Claire Freedman and Russell Ayto.
The Royal Ring has been stolen! Sid the secret agent spy has to find the dragon's lair, return the ring and all without the King knowing.
You can't have too many friends!, Mordicai Gerstein.
When Duck's jellybeans win a prize at the fair, the king comes and "borrows" some. After much time passes Duck, accompanied by many of his friends, arrives at the castle to get them back.
I spy in the sky, Edward Gibbs.
'I spy something red with a short bill.' Discover colourful birds from around the world, from parrot to peacock. Look through the spyhole and use the clues to guess which bird it is; then turn the page to reveal the feathered friend. Watch as toddlers quickly become engaged in the game joining in with the interactive novelty and learning fun facts along the way.
Catching kisses, Amy Gibson ; illustrated by Maria Van Lieshout.
A journey of the heart follows a handful of kisses as it travels throughout the United States from San Francisco and New Orleans to New York City.
Too hot for spots, Mini Goss.
'What's wrong, Barry?' said Stella. 'I'm really hot my head hurts, and I just feel yucky,' said Barry. 'Don't worry! I'm going to make you all better and it won't hurt a bit.' From the creator of the much loved Too Cold for a Tutu comes another delightful story featuring the playful pair, Barry and Stella.
Esau the Paw, Chris Gurney ; illustrated by John Bennett.
Esau the Paw's fur has grown long and tangled. It's time for a trim! Esau the Paw didn't realise the vet would remove all of his fur. But one hot summer's day, Esau the Paw realises that his short little coat is as cool as can be … and his friends all look at him with envy.
It's an orange aardvark!, Michael Hall.
A carpenter ant drills a hole to see what is outside his stump, worrying his fellow ants, and when new holes reveal different colours they fabricate a story about the horrible beast that will soon attack.
Go! Go! Go! Stop!, Charise Mericle Harper.
Little Green only knows one word: 'Go!' It's the perfect thing to get the construction site moving, but how will they stop?
Extraordinary Jane, Hannah E. Harrison.
Jane the dog doesn't have a unique talent in the circus like the rest of her family, until the ringmaster discovers what is truly special about her.
Norman the slug with the silly shell, Sue Hendra.
Norman is a slug who longs to be a snail if only he could find a shell! Kids will laugh out loud at Norman's crazy antics as he goes to hilarious lengths to find a shell of his own. But will he be satisfied once he finds one, or will his dreams get bigger and bigger and bigger? Another crazy character from the creator of the hit picture book Barry the Fish with Fingers.
Duck & Goose go to the beach, written & illustrated by Tad Hills.
Duck wants to go on an adventure. Goose doesn't. He doesn't see the point. After all, why would they go anywhere when they're happy right where they are? But then Goose sees the ocean and loves it. Who doesn't? Well, Duck, for one.
Sally goes to heaven, written and illustrated by Stephen Huneck.
A beloved dog dies and goes to heaven where she lives happily and helps to find her family on earth a new pet.
Nest, Jorey Hurley.
A simple depiction of a year in the life of a bird.
Camp Rex, Molly Idle.
Cordelia and her troup of dino-scouts enjoy a camping trip in the great outdoors.
Meanwhile back at the ranch, Anne Isaacs ; illustrated by Kevin Hawkes.
In 1870, Tulip Jones, a wealthy, self-reliant widow from England, acquires the By-Golly Gully Ranch in Texas and soon finds herself saddled with 1000 suitors.
Flight school, Lita Judge.
Little Penguin, who has the "soul of an eagle," enrolls in flight school.
How to cheer up Dad, Fred Koehler.
A young elephant sees his dad is in a bad mood and tries to cheer him up, not realising his own mischief caused the bad mood in the first place.
So cosy, Lerryn Korda.
The irresistible joy of snuggling up and getting cosy together is celebrated in this funny and cheeky and heartwarming story for the youngest readers. Dog's bed looks so cosy, Goose, Cat, the rabbits, Mummy Bear and Baby Bear, Goat and Snake, and even Elephant want to snuggle up with Dog too. And so they do! By the end it's a teetering pile-up of cosiness.
Dreamers, Ezekiel Kwaymullina ; illustrated by Sally Morgan.
'We are the dream and the dreamers' so begins this beautifully written story that celebrates the imagination of children at play. Complemented by Sally Morgan's rich and colourful illustrations, the book is full of movement. It lends itself to interactive reading aloud with play-acting or actions.
Peek-a zoo!, Nina Laden.
Colourful pictures and rhyming text help children guess what animal is peeking through the die-cut windows.
The Loch Mess monster, written by Helen Lester ; illustrated by Lynn Munsinger.
Angus, a very messy monster who lives with his parents in Loch Ness, learns an important lesson about picking up after himself.
The moose and the goose, Juliette MacIver ; Jenny Cooper.
A moose and his friends, a bear named Bruce and Miss Lucy-Ruth Goose, ride in a caboose together, with some unexpected consequences!
Boom, baby, boom boom!, Margaret Mahy ; illustrated by Margaret Chamberlain.
It's lunchtime for baby! Leaving the baby to feed herself, Mum starts playing the drums, boom-boom-boom. However she doesn't know that the animals are listening at the window, and they are much hungrier than baby. When Mum stops playing she is happy to see that baby has eaten every bit and bite of her lunch, or has she?
Kitty Cat, Kitty Cat, are you going to school?, Bill Martin Jr and Michael Sampson ; illustrated by Laura J. Bryant.
On the first day of school, Kitty Cat discovers that there are lots of things to enjoy. He plays, he enjoys a snack, he paints, he sings, he listens to a story, and he shares something special during show-and-tell. No wonder he likes school so much.
The new potty, Gina and Mercer Mayer.
A big brother helps his little sister learn to use the potty.
Look what I can do : a first concepts book, text by Sam McBratney ; illustrations by Anita Jeram.
Play with Little Nutbrown Hare as he learns about nature and explores all the sounds, shapes, and weather in the wonderful world around him. Lift the flaps to help him discover colours, numbers, and all the actions he can do in this delightful first look at concepts starring the characters from Guess How Much I Love You.
We're going to build a dam, Gillian McClure.
Two boys and a dog find a place where the stream meets the sea. Can they build a dam to hold back the water? There are stones and driftwood and seaweed is it enough to stop the stream?
Big-top Benn, David McKee.
Mr Benn is Back! In this entrancing story he swaps his bowler hat and black suit for an extravagant clown costume and finds himself transported into a world of big-top tents and circus performers. Through the inimitable charm and unique style of David McKee's original artwork this enchanting book brings to a new generation the glories of a golden age of children's book illustration and story telling.
Elmer and the monster, David McKee.
A strange roaring sound sends the animals stampeding, convinced it's a monster. But all is not as it seems. Only Elmer is brave enough to investigate, and what he discovers comes as quite a surprise!
The world of Mamoko in the year 3000, Aleksandra Mizielinska and Daniel Mizielinska.
It's the year 3000 in Mamoko, but what does the future hold? This is the second book in the revolutionary Mamoko series, in which the reader becomes the storyteller, sharing their discoveries as they use their eyes to uncover the cosmos of characters packed into every page!
Welcome to Mamoko, Aleksandra Mizielinska and Daniel Mizielinska.
There is trouble in the town of Mamoko! Follow each character through this wordless book and discover a new tale on each page.
The tiger who lost his stripes, Anthony Paul, Michael Foreman.
General MacTiger is the most magnificent animal in the jungle, until the python steals his stripes. And so he must use all his guile and ingenuity to play the jungle animals off against each other to regain them.
Baby sees hearts and stars, Chez Picthall.
This delightful baby sees book has been specially designed to appeal to young babies.
Ivan I. Dear : a wire wizard, written by Peta Poletti ; illustrations by Scott Pearson.
Ivan I. Dear is a young inventor, busily solving problems with his long nose pliers, cutting pliers and plenty of number 8 wire. However, sometimes his solutions have unintended consequences.
Don't call me sweet, Smriti Prasadam-Halls, Angela Rozelaar.
I'm a giant monster, with sharp, sharp claws. I've got big, spiky teeth and loud, loud roars. Which is why I say, to everyone I meet call me scary don't call me sweet! Everyone thinks that little monsters are cute and cuddly, but this monster's grumpy and grouchy. Honest! He does real monster stuff, like stomping around and eating squishy, squelchy food like bug eye stew. He's brave too, he's not scared of anything. Not even big, hairy ogres. Wait, is that a big, hairy ogre? Help!
Here comes Destructosaurus!, Aaron Reynolds ; illustrated by Jeremy Tankard.
Destructosaurus lays waste to a city, but he really is just looking for his teddy bear.
Goodnight pirate, Michelle Robinson ; illustrated by Nick East.
As a little boy says goodnight to his dressing-up clothes and toys he is transformed into a swashbuckling pirate. This title tells the story for every child who wishes they were a pirate.
Howler, Michael Rosen, Neal Layton.
Humans can be so confusing, especially when you're a dog. I live with a family of humans, you see. A big man-human, a big lady-human and a little girl-human. Well, one day the lady-human's tummy started getting bigger and bigger. Then and you won't believe this suddenly her tummy got smaller, but there was another human living with us! And the big humans won't let me anywhere near it! Honestly, I don't know what all the fuss is about.
Ballet cat, Fiona Ross.
The Crazy Cat Crew love to dance they groove and they bop, they move and they hop, all night long. Then, one night, Arthur slinks off and discovers something really special; a pair of ballet shoes. He immediately puts them on and goes back to show the gang his new style of dancing.
Tea with Grandpa, Barney Saltzberg.
No matter how far apart they are, a little girl and her grandfather share a cup of tea every day at half past three.
Copycat bear!, Ellie Sandall.
Perfect for any child who worries about being different, this beautiful story by new talent Ellie Sandall celebrates friendship and understanding. Mango is a little bird with a big problem. Her best bear friend Blue copies everything she does! But when Mango flies off in a huff, Blue can't follow and soon Mango starts to feel lonely. Where is her copycat bear?
The good-pie party, written by Liz Garton Scanlon ; illustrated by Kady Macdonald Denton.
Posy Peyton and her friends are very sad that she will be moving away, but when they try to cheer themselves up by baking a pie, they realize that Posy's leaving does not have to mean saying goodbye.
Princess Sparkle-Heart gets a makeover, Josh Schneider.
Amelia and her best friend, Princess Sparkle-Heart, do almost everything together, so when the Princess suffers an accident, Amelia's mother puts her sewing box to good use and makes the doll better than ever.
Splat! : starring the Vole Brothers, Roslyn Schwartz.
The vole brothers encounter trouble when a passing pigeon drops a splat on them.
Big, bad owl, Steve Smallman, Richard Watson.
Children will love the quirky illustrations in this story about learning to deal with moods and emotions. Feeling cranky? Out of sorts? Perhaps a teeny bit tetchy? Then flap off over to Scowl's grumpy branch for a good old grouch and grumble. Everybody wants to cheer Scowl up, but there's one thing that makes him the happiest owl in the world and that's being in a good old grump!
My mummy says, written by Justine Smith ; illustrated by Angie Stevens.
The first title in a new series about special relationships in the lives of little children. Beautifully illustrated, warm and humorous in tone, the simple story is about a chance encounter, making new friends and the very special relationship that exists between mummies and their children. A soft and gentle take on family life and relationships that perfectly captures the humour and impulsive nature of family life, and those people who hold a special place in the lives of every child.
Touch & feel beach : look inside and visit the seaside!, written and illustrated by Mandy Stanley.
Come and visit touch & feel beach today and discover lots of wonderful textures!
Touch and feel Arctic : look inside and visit the Arctic!, written and illustrated by Mandy Stanley.
Come & visit Touch & feel Arctic today and discover lots of wonderful textiles.
Touch and feel farm : look inside and meet the animals!, written and illustrated by Mandy Stanley.
Come & visit Touch & feel farm today and discover lots of wonderful textiles.
Touch and feel jungle : look inside and visit the jungle!, written and illustrated by Mandy Stanley.
Come & visit Touch & feel jungle today and discover lots of wonderful textiles.
Henny, Elizabeth Rose Stanton.
Henny, a chick with arms, discovers the benefits of being different.
Bedtime for Tiny Mouse, written by Chae Strathie ; illustrated by Sebastien Braun.
Tiny Mouse is wide awake. He curls and twirls, he flips and flops, and he snuggles and huggles but still he can't sleep. His dad gives him a cup of warm milk, his mum tells him to try counting sheep, and even his big brother Milo has some advice but nothing works, and Tiny Mouse is still wide awake. Luckily his Grandma knows just how to help soothe him to sleep. This soft, sweet picture book is ideal for sharing with little ones and is the perfect addition to a soothing bedtime routine which will help them sleep soundly.
Zubert, Charlie Sutcliffe.
What happens when you're bored and you're hanging around in the biggest and best hotel in London, the Savoy Hotel? Follow Zubert's adventure when he makes some new magic friends, the Spinglefranks.
Blankies, Carol Thompson.
Uses rhyming text and illustrations to show how much children love their blankies.
Mockingbird song, Carol Thompson.
'Hush, little baby, don't say a word, I'm gonna show you a mockingbird!' In this beautifully illustrated retelling of the traditional gifting song, Carol Thompson celebrates the unconditional love and warmth that surrounds a cherished infant. With a high emotional content, this is ideal for sharing during a special, quiet time.
The Christmas tale of Peter Rabbit, Emma Thompson ; illustrated by Eleanor Taylor.
The Christmas Tale of Peter Rabbit is a brand new tale from Emma Thompson. In her second Further Tale of Peter Rabbit, Emma Thompson returns Peter to his home in the Lake District. Peter and his silly cousin Benjamin are helping their friend William he's a turkey who is in danger of becoming Mr and Mrs McGregor's Christmas dinner.
A railway ABC, Jack Townend.
A Railway ABC is a behind-the-scenes look at the workings of the railroad. Townend's endearing lithograph illustrations in both colour and monochrome are accompanied by a gently humorous and whimsical text that will captivate children and adults alike.
A story about ducks, told and pictured by Jack Townend.
A Story about Ducks is the charming tale of a group of ducks who, tired of their quiet little river in the country, decide to take a holiday. On their adventure they eat raspberry buns, ride a roller coaster and narrowly escape being eaten for Christmas dinner!
Bad bye, good bye, written by Deborah Underwood ; illustrated by Jonathan Bean.
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text follow a family as they move to a new town.
1 to 20, animals aplenty, Katie Viggers.
A counting book with animals.
Almost an animal alphabet, Katie Viggers.
A whimsical A to Z book which pictures an animal for each letter of the alphabet.
Chooky-doodle-do, Jan Whiten, Sinead Hanley.
Two little chooky chicks pulling at a worm. Clucky cluck, worm's stuck. What should chookies do?
Found, Salina Yoon.
Upon finding a toy rabbit in the forest, Bear tries his very best to return it to its home but by the time its owner appears, Bear has become attached to Bunny.
The big book of slumber, written by Giovanna Zoboli ; illustrated by Simona Mulazzani ; translated by Antony Shugaar.
All creatures of the world find time to rest. In this lullaby book, countless cozy animals settle down in their beds.

Younger Fiction

Monkey & Robot, Peter Catalanotto.
Best friends Monkey and Robot, who laugh and jump up and down when they are happy, enjoy a variety of activities.
The promise, Nicola Davies ; illustrated by Laura Carlin.
This is a picture books of great beauty and hope about the power we have to transform our world. On a mean street in a mean city, a thief tries to snatch an old woman's bag. But she finds she can't have it without promising something in return to "plant them all". When it turns out the bag is full of acorns, the young thief embarks on a journey that changes her own life and the lives of others for generations to come.
Fire, Jackie French, Bruce Whatley.
Inspired by the bushfires that have affected many Australians, Fire is a moving and sensitive story of a natural disaster as seen through the eyes of a cockatoo. The fire mercilessly engulfs homes and land, leaving a devastating path of destruction.
Alien encounter, Charise Mericle Harper.
Nine-year-old Morgan of the Pacific Northwest is fascinated with aliens and the sasquatch, but his real adventures begin when he meets Lewis, whose parents just bought a motel named the Sasquatch Inn.
Odd, weird & little, Patrick Jennings.
Befriending a very strange new student, Toulouse, helps outsider Woodrow stand up to the class bullies who have been picking on them.
Following Papa's song, Gianna Marino.
Little Blue, a young humpback whale, has never made the long migration up the coast, and he is worried about his first long journey with Papa.
Non-random acts of kindness, Lauren Myracle ; illustrated by Jed Henry.
In the second book of the series, seven-year-old Ty Perry discovers that being kind is part of being Ty.
Joseph Fipps, Nadine Robert, Genevieve Godbout ; translated from the French by Claudia Bedrick.
Joseph Fipps is a very energetic little boy, so energetic that sometimes his mother has had enough. Here he gets angry at her and she suggests he find another mother, a walrus mother.
Where the poppies now grow, Hilary Robinson and Martin Impey.
Childhood friends Ben and Ray find their innocent war games become real as the Great War rages around them.
Aviary Wonders Inc. : spring catalog and instruction manual : renewing the world's bird supply since 2031, Kate Samworth.
In a future when deforestation and other environmental factors have caused many bird species to go extinct, businessman Alfred Wallis offers a catalog of parts for creating replacements, from hand-carved beaks to Italian-leather feet.