Recreation

New Titles Children’s June 2015 (arrived in May 2015)

Audio Visual

Adventure time. Finn the human.
Finn the human - you know the world Adventure Time is pretty unique when you have to point out someone as human. Just take a look at all 16 episodes on this DVD! They're filled with Jake the dog. A banana man. Bubblegum princess. Bird man. There's even a cute king and his legion of cuties. And somehow Finn the human fits right in!
A mouse tale, directed by David Bisbano.
In order to save their kingdom from evil rodents, Sebastian and Samantha are sent on a quest by the King of Rodencia and the wise Wizard Dalliwog to obtain a legendary magic crystal that has the power to defeat the rodents. With the help of two trustworthy knights, they venture deep into the forest and enter a forbidden world of giants in order to accomplish their mission and restore order to the kingdom.
Amazon Jack, directed by Jorgen Lerdam.
The world's rarest and cutest creature, Amazon Jack, lives on a peaceful island. When a greedy millionaire puts out a reward to find him, Jack must leave his home, evade capture, and outwit the tycoon before he ends up in a zoo!
Big Hero 6, directed by Don Hall & Chris Williams.
Robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada learns to harness his genius, thanks to his brilliant brother Tadashi and their like-minded friends: adrenaline junkie Go Go Tamago, neatnik Wasabi, chemistry whiz Honey Lemon, and fanboy Fred. When a devastating turn of events catapults them into the midst of a dangerous plot unfolding in the streets of San Fransokyo, Hiro turns to his closest companion - a robot named Baymax - and transforms the group into a band of high-tech heroes determined to solve the mystery.
K9 adventures : legend of the lost gold, directed by Stephen Shimek.
Kassie Stevenson is spending the summer with her best friend (and police dog), Scoot. When she and her friends stumble across an antique, broken pocket watch, they begin an unexpected and extraordinary adventure. This old pocket watch holds the secret to finding the legendary Garrison's Gold- and if Kassie wants to find the treasure and use it to save the local children's youth center, she'll have to follow the clues, solve the puzzles, and beat the bad guys to it.
Meet the Small Potatoes.
Meet the Small Potatoes an animated mockumentary about Ruby, Olf, Nate and Chip, four singing potatoes who rise from obscurity on their Idaho farm to become interantional music celebrities. It features the voice of Malcolm McDowell as the voice of a band manager, as well as original songs by the late Jerry Brock (of Fiddler on the Roof).
Mike the knight. A little knight music.
Mike puts together a big band for the Glendragon Summer Festival. Everyone has a part to play but as Mike adds players, he doesn't leave any time to rehearse! Meanwhile Fernando forgets the words to his song just before his big performance and the villagers gather to watch a knightly play. With drums, lute, harp and piccolo, Mike and his friends prove that life is better with a little knight music.
The nut job, directed by Peter Lepeniotis.
Follow the travails of Surly, a mischievous squirrel, and his rat friend Buddy, who plan a nut store heist of outrageous proportions and unwittingly find themselves embroiled in a much more complicated and hilarious adventure.
Paddington, directed by Paul King.
From the beloved novels by Michael Bond and producer David Heyman, Paddington tells the story of the comic misadventures of a young Peruvian bear who travels to the city in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone, he begins to realise that city life is not all he had imagined - until he meets the kindly Brown family who read the label around his neck that says "Please look after this bear. Thank you." and offer him a temporary haven. It looks as though his luck has changed until this rarest of bears catches the eye of a museum taxidermist.
Bananas in Pyjamas. Classic.
He Waiata. Volume 1,
It's my party .
It's time for a fun throwback party with Barbie with a collection featuring new versions of '50s jukebox classics.
Kidz Bop. 28, Kidz Bop Kids.
Kiwi kids sing favourite Christmas songs and carols , written and compiled by Linda Adamson.
Music from the SpongeBob movie Sponge out of water.
Acclaimed hip hop trio N.E.R.D., featuring Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, and Shae Haley, reunite to deliver their first new music in nearly five years for 'The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water.'
Now that's what I call Disney.
Toddler time. I can dance.
Toddler time. I can sing!,
Pesepesega mo tamaiti : ia ola aoaoina, Talalelei Belford-Misikopa.
Music & fun , Jill Kemp.
This CD aims to develop young children through fun with music with songs using Ribbons, Lycra, Instruments, Bubbles, Bean Bags, Counting, Math Concepts, Movement, Left and Right Brain Development, Co-ordination and Role Play. Children learn to follow instructions while developing a love for music and movement.
Mickey Mouse clubhouse. Minnie-rella.
To surprise Minnie with a special present, Mickey and the gang keep her busy with loads of chores until they pick out the perfect gift. Tired from so much work, Minnie falls asleep and her dreamy fantasy begins.
Mofy. We can do it!,
This cute and cuddly series will delight preschoolers as they follow the many adventures of Mofy, a shy and tender rabbit who lives in a cotton ball. During each episode, Mofy learns to understand and deal with different feelings, such as loneliness, jealousy, joy, and empathy.
Rocket Power. Season one.
Get stoked for action with over 8 hours of Rocket Power in this complete first season collection! It's Reggie, Otto, Twister and Sam in all 20 episodes including the ones when Sam arrives in Ocean Shores, the shoobies invade, Otto has a short-lived corporate sponsorship, the annual Ocean Shores Sandcastle Competition hits the beach and the gang sneak out with Eddie, Prince Of The Netherworld, for Mischief Night.
SlugTerra. Slugs unleashed.
An epic sci-fi comedy adventure set deep underground, where the ammo's alive and only the quick survive! Follow our hero Eli Shane, his gang, and his best slug buddy Burpy as they adventure in a luminous high-tech world beneath our feet. Every cavern holds a new adventure, new battle and magical little slugs to be discovered!
Sofia the First. The enchanted feast.
All the monarchs from Enchancia's neighboring kingdoms have come to watch a dazzling display of magic: First, Cedric will conjure up a fabulous feast. Next, he'll transform the banquet room into a hall of amazing 'morpho-mirrors.' But before the fun begins, wicked Miss Nettle (disguised as 'Sascha the Sorceress') crashes the party with a scheme to steal Sofia's magical amulet. Can Sofia foil the bad fairy's plan before it's too late?
The Tom and Jerry show. Season 1, volume 3.
Comedy chaos courtesy of the cat and mouse! The ageless antics of Tom and Jerry are back in an all-new show… all your favourite Tom and Jerry starts are here, including Spike, Tyke, Tuffy and Butch.
Toby's travelling circus : Roll up, roll up!.
Toby's Travelling Circus is the animated story of Toby, a seven year-old boy who is the ringmaster of a travelling circus and fairground. Under the watchful eye of mum Delores and with mischievous monkey Momo at his side, Toby has to make sure he and his friends put on a spectacular show for the audience everywhere they go! As well as his mum and his cheeky sidekick, Toby is surrounded by a colourful cast of performers. There's strongman Thor, acrobats Li and Ling, clowns Clara and Freddo, and Jango the one-man band. Weaving in and out among them all are the three dodgem cars Bish, Bash and Bosh.
Transformers. 30 years of Bumblebee.
Everyone's favourite Autobot shows what he can across three popular Transformers series.
Transformers. 30 years of Optimus Prime.
Take a look back at the leader of the Autobots and the defender of Earth. This DVD features the character from various cartoons they appeared in, including Generation 1, Unicron, Animated, and Prime.
Bully bait, Michael Fry.
When his school counsellor insists that he needs better socialisation skills after being stuffed into a locker by a bully, middle-schooler Nick finds himself, along with two other misfits, joining the school's lamest club: Safety Patrol.
The vampire bewitched, Pete Johnson.
Marcus isn't an ordinary 13-year-old, he's half vampire, with incredible special powers, and with his friends Tallulah and Gracie, he hunts and fights the deadly vampires, who are out to destroy all humans and half-vampires. But Marcus has lost his memory and can't remember anything about his previous life as a vampire hunter. Tallulah and Gracie are seriously worried. Could it, and might it, have something to do with the weird new horror shop that's just opened up in town?
The Ministry of Ghosts, Alex Shearer.
Thruppence and Tim don't know what they're getting themselves into when they ring the bell at the house with dusty windows and a tarnished name plate to enquire about the advertised 'Saturday Person'. What could be so difficult about an unspecified Saturday job? Well, had that name plate been properly cleaned, Thruppence and Tim might not have been so keen to enter. Pressured by the stern Minister Beeston from the Department of Economies, the Ministry of Ghosts has been given three months to prove the existence or non-existence of ghosts or else it will be shut down! As it seems that children are particularly magnetic to ghosts and supernatural beings, Thruppence and Tim are added to their ghost-catching team.
I am sort of a loser, Barry Loser ; pages numbered by Jim Smith.
There's a girl in Barry's class who's getting more laughs than him! But luckily Barry immediately thinks up one of his brilliant and amazekeel plans to make sure he'll have the final chuckle. All he needs is thirty boxes of Beard Flakes.
Secret Agent Mummy. Book 1, Steve Cole.
When Niall sees a strange, clumsy figure wrapped in bandages creeping about by his house he has no idea how his life is about to change… The stranger is, in fact, the last surviving Secret Agent Mummy — a 007 from 7BC — from a branch of ancient top-secret detectives who can travel through time and he's in pursuit of a very old evil villain who has been on the run for centuries.

Into Reading

The clumsy giant, Lynne Benton ; illustrated by Fabiano Fiorin.
Giant Bigfoot is very clumsy. He's always causing trouble. Can Peter the handyman help Giant Bigfoot and the townspeople to live together?
Look out, mouse!, Steve Bjorkman.
When Farmer Fred forgets to feed the horse, a mouse helps out and later, when the mouse is in trouble, the horse repays his kindness.
Ben's rocket, Anne Cassidy ; illustrated by Steve Cox.
Ben really wants to go into space. He tries hard to get there! Perhaps his dad can help him?
Batman's missions, written by Beth Davies.
Discover how LEGO Batman fights crime in Gotham City and learn all about his super talents, gadgets and vehicles. Meet the villains that LEGO Batman must battle, as well as the allies who help Batman on his most dangerous missions.
Lily long pockets, Clare De Marco ; illustrated by Benedetta Giaufret and Enrica Rusina.
Lily loves to carry as many treasures as she can. But soon her pockets have burst! Can she and Dad come uo with a plan for some super long pockets?
Clever little monkey, Penny Dolan ; illustrated by Nicola Anderson.
Clever little Monkey really wants the bananas on the other side of the river but the river is full of hungry crocodiles! Can he trick his way across?
3, 2, 1, go!, Emily Arnold McCully.
Told she cannot step over the line to play school with the older girls, Min builds a catapult and flies over it instead.
The worst wizard, John McLay ; illustrated by Martin Brown.
Harry's family are all knights. They are big, but Harry is quite small. Then an idea hits him. Perhaps a bit of magic can make him taller.
Awesome adventures, Helen Murray.
Awesome Adventures is a brand new book introducing readers to the Lego Movie universe.
Peanut butter and jellyfish, Jane O'Connor ; cover illustration by Robin Preiss Glasser ; interior illustrations by Ted Enik.
While on a field trip to the aquarium, Nancy discovers that she loves all the different sea life except for jellyfish, but with the help of Ms. Glass and her friends, Nancy is able to overcome her fear of the gelatinous animals.
Amelia Bedelia is for the birds, Herman Parish ; pictures by Lynne Avril.
Amelia Bedelia's after-school routine includes playing on her swing set every day, but when she discovers that robins are building a nest atop her slide, she watches them raise a family, instead.
Amazing battles!, written by Rosie Peet.
Showcases some of LEGO DC's most loved heroes, including Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman as they team up to create an awesome Super Hero team!
Arabella's web, Enid Richemont ; illustrated by Gabriele Antonini.
Arabella the spider tries hard to spin the perfect web, but things keep going wrong! Will she ever catch anything for dinner.
Horrid Henry's Mother's day, Francesca Simon ; illustrated by Tony Ross.
Mother's Day! Bleccch! Why isn't there a Children's Day, that's what Horrid Henry wants to know. Henry is fed up of always being outdone by goody goody Perfect Peter but this year, he's got a plan.
Anthony Ant saves the day, Lauren St John ; illustrated by Tamara Anegon.
Antony the ant is tired of being small and wishes he was big enough to be a hero. Then, one day, he climbs to the top of the tallest tree in the jungle and makes an enormous discovery!
Double Decker Donald, Barrie Wade ; illustrated by Mike Byrne.
Double Decker Donald just loves to make a splash! Join him and his passengers for a very mucky spin around town.

Non-Fiction

Choose it! : finding the right research topic, Kelly Coleman.
Offers tips and techniques for conducting research, from narrowing a topic down to finding resources.
Watch it! : researching with videos, Kristin Fontichiaro.
Learn how to perform research using video sources with these fun activities. Using their relevant prior knowledge of how to find video clips, students will learn how to use videos as effective research tools.
Maintaining a positive digital footprint, Jeff McHugh.
Learn how to step carefully online and avoid leaving a negative trail on the internet.
Present it! : creating and sharing a slide show, Ann Truesdell.
Learn how to create informative and entertaining slideshow presentations.
1001 cool freaky facts, written by Nick Bryant ; illustrated by Glen Singleton ; edited by Julie Haydon.
There are 1001 cool, freaky, funny, fabulous, foul, frightening, far-out, full-on, fascinating, first-class, phenomenal, fantastic facts here for your amusement and edification!
Double takes : picture puzzles with a twist!, the lovely people @ The Backland Studio ; text, Rebecca Gerlings.
It's simple when you look twice! First work out what you think the image is, then test your friends.
1,000 facts about the Bible, Robin Currie and Jill Rubalcaba ; foreword by Jean-Pierre Isbouts.
Inside this book, you'll find 1,000 facts about specific passages or text in the Bible as well as facts about things that happened during biblical times. Based on the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible.
The cat's tale : Jesus at the wedding, Nick Butterworth & Mick Inkpen.
A sleepy cat up on the roof spies something interesting going on in the courtyard below rushing around, guests food! As the cat goes down to sneak scraps from the table he tells the story that he sees unfolding before him: Jesus turning water to wine.
The magpie's tale : Jesus and Zacchaeus, Nick Butterworth & Mick Inkpen.
A cheeky magpie is protecting his horde of sparkling treasure one hot afternoon when he sees a crowd begin to gather. As he watches with growing interest he sees fat little Zacchaeus trying to peep over the crowd but he can't see, and he can't get through! Zacchaeus climbs the magpie's tree and together they watch as Jesus comes near. The magpie huddles over his treasure as Jesus calls up to Zacchaeus — does Jesus know the magpie's treasure is stolen?
The mouse's tale : Jesus and the storm, Nick Butterworth & Mick Inkpen.
A little mouse that lives on a fishing boat is minding his own business, nibbling fishing nets and scampering about, when he suddenly gets caught up in a big adventure! Sailing out to sea with a strange man on board the mouse and crew are soon caught in a huge and terrifying storm — who can help them now? Just as all seems lost the stranger aboard comes to the rescue, calming the storm.
Jesus, written by Anselm Grun ; illustrated by Giuliano Ferri ; translated by Laura Watkinson.
An introduction to the life of Jesus Christ for young people.
The fox's tale : the first Christmas, Nick Butterworth & Mick Inkpen.
On a cold starry night above the hills of Bethlehem, a hungry fox is looking for some supper. Suddenly, the sky is full of light and there is the sound of angels singing. What on earth is happening and what unforgettable sight is the fox about to see?
Real stories from street children around the world, Anthony Robinson ; illustrated by June Allan.
This book tells the real-life stories of six courageous children and their families who live and work on the streets in Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Guatemala. These stories show resilience and hope for the future shining through the hardships these families face.
Dreams of freedom : in words and pictures.
Worldwide champions of human rights, from Harriet Tubman and Anne Frank to Nelson Mandela and Aung San Suu Kyi, share their dreams of freedom in words illustrated by artists from across the globe.
Trash talk! : moving toward a zero-waste world, Michelle Mulder.
Humans have always generated garbage, whether it's a chewed-on bone or a broken cell phone. This book digs deep into the history of garbage, from Minoan trash pits to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, and uncovers some of the many innovative ways people all over the world are dealing with waste.
School days around the world, written by Margriet Ruurs ; illustrated by Alice Feagan.
"What is a school? Is it a building with classrooms? Or can it be any place where children learn?" The fascinating stories that follow will expand how young readers think of school, as they learn about the experiences of real children in thirteen different countries around the world.
Take note! : taking and organizing notes, Ellen Range.
Learn how to collect information from books and other sources by taking notes. Students will learn organisational techniques that act as foundational skills for all present and future areas of study.
An ambush of tigers : a wild gathering of collective nouns, Betsy R. Rosenthal ; illustrated by Jago.
Have you ever heard of a prickle of porcupines? Or a tower of giraffes? What about a parcel of penguins? This romp through the animal kingdom introduces collective nouns for animals through wordplay
On the train, Carron Brown ; illustrated by Bee Johnson.
Discover the excitement of life on the rails in this first transport book, perfect for budding train enthusiasts! Simply by holding the pages up to light, young readers can see inside the engine, meet the people who work on the trains, and discover where the trains they travel on go at night.
Ships & boats : sail, navigation, radar, anchor, keel : with 17 easy-to-do experiments and 300 exciting pictures, Chris Oxlade ; consultant, Trevor Blakeley.
By inventing ways to travel on water, people have been able to see and trade with new lands, conquer new territories, fight great sea battles and enjoy new sports. This book will help you to understand why ships have played such an important part in human history.
Transportation, Alain Gree.
Presents simple information about different vehicles and modes of transportation found throughout the world.
Why'd they wear that?, Sarah Albee ; foreword by Tim Gunn.
Learn about outrageous, politically-perilous, funky, disgusting, regrettable, and life-threatening creations people have worn throughout the course of human history, all the way up to the present day. From spats and togas to hoop skirts and hair shirts, why people wore what they did is an illuminating way to look at the social, economic, political, and moral climates throughout history.
Puss in boots, a story by Charles Perrault retold by Joy Cowley ; illustrated by Sam-hyeon Kim
By outwitting an evil giant and gaining a fortune for a poor young man, the resourceful Puss in Boots proves himself the Master Cat of them all.
Issun Boshi : the one-inch boy, Icinori.
This classic Japanese fairy tale tells the story of Issun Boshi, the tiny son of an old, long childless couple. He is tested in several adventures and handles himself so bravely that, in the end, he is rewarded with just the right princess!
The grasshopper & the ants, Jerry Pinkney.
In this retelling of the classic Aesop fable, hardworking ants stock up for the winter while a fun-loving grasshopper plays all year long, until the cold weather arrives and he realises his mistake in not planning ahead.
A-maze-ing minotaur, written by Juliet Rix ; illustrated by Juliet Snape.
Retells the Greek myth of how Theseus defeated King Minos' Minotaur with help from Princess Ariadne.
The Oxford treasury of nursery rhymes, compiled by Sarah Williams & Karen King ; illustrated by Ian Beck.
Meet Jack and Jill, Humpty Dumpty, the man in the moon, and many, many more in this sparkling treasury of over a hundred nursery favourites to share.
The greatest Gatsby : a visual book of grammar, Tohby Riddle.
Introducing a new, visually engaging way of presenting grammar. Appealing to the senses and the emotions with colour, texture, humour and drama, this book seeks to make the subject of grammar not only more intelligible to more people, but more memorable.
O la'u tusi upu muamua = My first Samoan word book, L.P.S. Tavita & S. Aukuso.
Presents common words in Samoan accompanied by pictures for young learners. Includes a vocabulary list.
Hello from 2030 : the science of the future and you, Jan Paul Schutten.
Would you like to know the future? In the year 2030, today's kids will be grappling with issues adults are just starting to address now. No, not flying cars: real world conundrums like, what will 8 billion people eat? How can humans produce less trash? Which cool technologies will be used to figure all this out? And, how do people predict the future anyway?
Designing a winning science fair project, Sandra Buczynski.
Explains how to design, carry out, and present the results of a science project.
101 cool science experiments, illustrated by Glen Singleton.
Want to see an egg bounce? How about grossing out your friends with home-made boogers? Why not grow your very own stalactite, make baked ice-cream or even an underwater volcano? Have you ever wanted to create invisible ink? 101 Cool Science Experiments will show you how.
Why space matters to me, written by Colin Stuart ; illustrated by Nick Chaffe ; consultancy by Dr Jacqueline Mitton.
Have you ever wondered what is going on right above your head? Space is closer than you think and you'll be surprised by how much it affects your life on Earth. So get on board and join this eye-opening journey into the solar system to discover how and why space matters to you.
T is for time, written by Marie and Roland Smith ; illustrated by Renee Graef.
This alphabet book uses poetry and expository text to explore the concept of time, from explaining basic units of measurement to showcasing important scientific achievements. Budding scientists will discover what world-famous stone structure is believed to be an early calendar, follow the voyages of explorer Ferdinand Magellan to better understand the International Date Line, and learn to tell time using the Zulu time system.
Oceans in 30 seconds, Jen Green ; illustrated by Wesley Robins ; consultant, Dr Diva Amon.
In this book, young readers can voyage through the seas and oceans of our watery planet the last great unexplored place on Earth! 30 key topics are covered, from the sunlit ocean surfaces to the deepest, darkest depths.
Megalosaurus, Sally Lee.
Introduces young readers to Megalosaurus, including physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behaviour, and fossil discovery.
Allosaurus, Sally Lee.
Introduces young readers to Allosaurus, including physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, and fossil discovery.
Apatosaurus, Sally Lee.
Introduces young readers to Apatosaurus, including physical characteristics, habitat, behaviour, diet, and fossil discovery.
Iguanodon, Sally Lee.
Introduces young readers to Iguanodon, including physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, and fossil discovery.
Triceratops, Janet Riehecky.
Introduces young readers to Triceratops, including physical characteristics, diet, habitat, and life cycle.
Stegosaurus, A. L. Wegwerth.
Introduces young readers to Stegosaurus, including physical characteristics, diet, habitat, life cycle, and the Jurassic period.
Tyrannosaurus rex, A.L. Wegwerth.
Introduces young readers to Tyrannosaurus Rex, including physical characteristics, diet, habitat, life cycle, and the Cretaceous period.
Creaturepedia : welcome to the greatest show on Earth, Adrienne Barman.
Welcome to this collection of best-loved animals from all over the world, chosen for their special talents and characteristics, with fun illustrations by Adrienne Barman. Meet 'the architects', the 'noisy neighbours', the 'homebodies', the 'forever faithfuls', the 'champions of forgetfulness' and more in this alphabetically ordered encyclopedia. Filled with fascinating facts, curious creatures and characterful cartoons, this book will keep young explorers busy for hours.
Zoology for kids : understanding and working with animals, Josh and Bethanie Hestermann.
This engaging resource provides readers with new knowledge, a healthy respect for the animal kingdom, and the idea that they can pursue animal-related careers and make a difference to preserve and protect the natural world.
Funny families, Dr. Mark Norman.
If you think your family is funny, imagine being a baby alligator carried around in its mother's mouth! Find out why some families of the animal world are so funny.
Egg : nature's perfect package, Steve Jenkins & Robin Page.
Explore how a simple, often colourful, sometimes surprisingly shaped package, reveals nature's life-cycle, unusual animal defensive strategies, parenting behaviour, evolution, and more.
Spectacular spots, written and illustrated by Susan Stockdale.
Susan Stockdale brings to life a patterned parade of animals, showing young readers some of the many reasons spots are found so often in nature. Bouncy, alliterative rhyme and simple phrases keep readers entertained, while back matter provides more in-depth information on each featured animal.
Europe, Tim Harris.
Describes various animals in Europe that are endangered and at risk of becoming extinct. Data Sheet sidebars and maps accompany the text.
North and South America, editor, Tim Harris.
Describes various animals in North and South America that are endangered and at risk of becoming extinct. Data Sheet sidebars and maps accompany the text.
South and Central Asia, editor, Tim Harris.
Describes various animals in South and Central Asia that are endangered and at risk of becoming extinct. Data Sheet sidebars and maps accompany the text.
Curious critters. Marine, text and photography by David FitzSimmons.
With images so stunningly life-like, so fabulously detailed, you'll believe you are swimming in the sea! The amazing photographs depict 20 common and fascinating animals of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, as well as the Gulf of Mexico. Fun and educational narratives accompanying each animal highlight fascinating natural history information, and a visual index, additional curious critter facts, silhouettes showing animal sizes, and a full glossary are also included.
Bug detective : amazing facts, myths, and quirks of nature, Maggie Li.
From creepy-crawly beetles and scary spiders to beautiful butterflies, this playful guide will reach out and grab bug-crazy kids! Funny, picture-packed pages provide tons of information on bug habitat, feeding rituals, predators, and more, while each spread focuses on one creature-like bees or centipedes with a brief introduction and facts scattered brightly everywhere.
How to spy on a shark, Lori Haskins Houran ; illustrated by Francisca Marquez.
A crew of scientists at sea use a camera-equipped robotic device to track a shark's movements.
Wandering whale sharks, Susumu Shingu ; translated by Ann B. Cary and Yasuko Shingu.
Introduces readers to the largest living fish and explains why the whale shark is a gentle giant.
Toad weather, written by Sandra Markle ; illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez.
On a rainy day, Ally's mom asks her to come outside where, amidst the oil slicks, dripping awnings, and splashing cars, they find a toad migration taking place.
Giraffes are awesome!, Lisa J. Amstutz ; consultant, Jackie Gai.
Giraffes tower tall on Africa's plains. What else do these animals do? Let's find out why giraffes are awesome!
Zebras are awesome!, Megan Cooley Peterson ; consultant, Jackie Gai.
Zebras stick together in herds. What else do these animals do? Let's find out why zebras are awesom!
Meerkats are awesome!, Lisa J. Amstutz ; consultant, Jackie Gai.
Meerkats live in groups called mobs. What else do these animals do? Let's find out why meerkats are awesome!
Lions are awesome!, Lisa J. Amstutz ; consultant, Jackie Gai.
Lions slink through tall grass. What else do these animals do? Let's find out why lions are awesome!
Chimpanzees are awesome!, Megan Cooley Peterson ; consultant, Jackie Gai.
Chimpanzees swing through trees. What else do these animals do? Let's find out why chimpanzees are
Inventions that could have changed the world … but didn't!, Joe Rhatigan ; illustrations by Anthony Owsley.
Outlines the process of making and patenting inventions and presents innovations in such fields as transportation, appliances, child and pet care, and amusement that did not work, were too early or too late, or failed for other reasons.
The great big book of Aussie inventions, Chris 'Roy' Taylor.
Takes you on a colourful, panoramic journey from the Aussie bush to the coast and introduces you to some of the weird, whacky and amazing inventions that have come from the land Down Under.
Audacious aviators : true stories of adventurers' thrilling flights, Jen Green.
This book tells the stories of adventurers who have defied gravity and soared above the Earth, from pioneer aviators and astronauts to the free-falling fearlessness of Felix Baumgartner.
My little book of big trucks, Honor Head
What is a truck? How fast can a truck go? Which trucks work on a building site? My Little Book of Big Trucks answers all these questions and more. Simple, easy-to-understand text combines with stunning photography to provide an excellent introduction to big trucks.
Total tractor!, written by Joesphine Roberts.
If you like tractors, you'll love Total Tractor, get under the bonnet of these glorious, gigantic machines. Travel through time with the pictures of tractors through the ages. Total Tractor reveals essential facts and stats including pulling power, tyre size and much more.
A kid's guide to keeping chickens, Melissa Caughey.
Chickens make wonderful pets, and Melissa Caughey provides all the information kids need to raise healthy chickens and have tons of fun doing it!
R.E.A.D. dogs, Meish Goldish ; consultant, Kathy Klotz.
In this book, readers will learn about dogs in the R.E.A.D. program.
Do you love dogs?, Clair Hume (and Dave the dog)
Do dogs dream? Does tail-wagging always show that a dog is happy? Is a pug really related to a wolf? Can a dog be trained to ride a horse? For thousands of years, dogs have been our best friends. They've kept us company, entertained us and even saved our lives. In this fun and fascinating book, Clair Hume (with the help of her dog, Dave) explores all sorts of remarkable facts and stories about dogs. Do You Love Dogs? will help you understand more about the wonderful world of our canine companions. You'll probably end up looking at them in a completely different way!
How to speak cat : a guide to decoding cat language, Aline Alexander Newman & Gary Weitzman.
A guide on how to understand a cat's body language and behaviour. Illustrates 55 different feline poses with detailed explanations of their meanings.
Bat hospital, Clare Hibbert.
Bat hospital follows the ups and downs of the lives of these special animals as they are cared for at the Tolga Bat Hospital in Australia and focuses on both individual animals and the incredible people who look after them.
Alice's food A-Z edible adventures, Alice Zaslavsky ; illustrator, Kat Chadwick.
Dip in and taste this edible adventure by Alice Zaslavsky former MasterChef contestant and the host of TV quiz show Kitchen Whiz. Packed to the brim with funny food facts, clever cooking tips and kid friendly recipes, this is a book for the fact-hungry, food-obsessed or those who like to mess about in the kitchen.
Complete children's cookbook.
This book features over 150 delicious recipes to get you and your kids in the kitchen. From eggy bread to sunflower loaves, lamb hotpot to ice cream, there's a scrumptious recipe for every occasion.
Cooking class : 57 fun recipes kids will love to make (and eat!), Deanna F. Cook ; photography by Julie Bidwell.
Explains basic cooking techniques in kid-friendly language and offers recipes using fresh, healthy ingredients and featuring imaginative presentations, including granola bars, popcorn balls, spring rolls, quesadillas, sliders, and apple crisp.
Utterly gorgeous fashion, Natalie Abadzis.
The perfect book for teens with a passion for all things stylish. Stacks of sensational fashions to make, from customizing and up-styling old clothes with cool prints, tie-dying and stencils, to creating fabulous accessories.
How to pee : potty training for boys, Todd Spector, M.D. ; illustrated by Arree Chung.
Family physician Dr. Todd Spector presents a fresh and outrageously fun way to encourage little boys to give up their diapers. They can try it freestyle (in the backyard!), or give the potty a try with the help of a few props and plenty of imagination. Peeing in the potty is a lot more fun if you do it rocket style, cowboy style, or superhero style!
Big book of brick trucks, Amanda Brack.
This amazing, oversized children's book features the biggest, most exciting trucks all in incredible LEGO form!
LEGO Star Wars : character encyclopedia, written by Hannah Dolan.
This is the updated and expanded ultimate guide to the minifigures of the Lego® Star Wars galaxy. DK's expanded Lego Star Wars Character Encyclopedia now includes many more new Lego Star Wars minifigures!
LEGO Legends of Chima character encyclopedia, written by Beth Landis Hester and Heather Seabrook.
Venture into the exciting world of Lego Legends and discover everything there is to know about this mysterious land. Follow the very latest CHI-fuelled adventures of the tribes from Lego Legends of Chima and learn about their vehicles, weapons, allies and enemies.
Modern art adventures : 36 creative, hands-on projects inspired by artists from Monet to Banksy, Maja Pitamic and Jill Laidlaw.
"Modern Art Adventures" introduces young artists to groundbreaking masterpieces and fresh techniques, then lets them loose to create their own works of art.
See inside famous palaces : an Usborne flap book : with over 90 flaps to lift, Megan Cullis ; illustrated by Barry Ablett.
Provides an opportunity to take a virtual tour around some of the most impressive palaces around the world, including the French Palace of Versailles, Henry VIII's Hampton Court Palace, the Al Hambra in Spain, Topkapi in Istanbul and the Amber Fort in India. With over 60 flaps to lift and look inside each building.
Sand play! : super sandsational ideas, Terry Taylor.
Sculpting sand is fun for kids of all ages especially because the magical, mess-free material is easy to handle and can be used over and over again. This book features guidelines for using sculpting sand to create cute little creatures, including a crab, lizard, caterpillar, and monkey.
Smart school house crafts for kids : year-round projects for holidays, parties, and more, Kelly Dixon.
Educational crafts that include step-by-step instructions.
Tell me a picture : adventures in looking at art, Quentin Blake.
In 2001, Quentin Blake the first Children's Laureate chose twenty-six of his favourite paintings for an exhibition at the National Gallery. Very different artworks were chosen, some by fine artists and some by children's illustrators, but they all had one thing in common: a story to tell. The accompanying book urges children to use their imaginations and look for the stories in the pictures.
Waiata mai : sing along with Aunty Bea, written & sung by Aunty Bea, Piatarihi Tui Yates ; illustrated by Kat Q. Merewether ; music by Rodger Cunningham.
Ultimate Star Wars, by Patricia Barr.
Become an expert on the Star Wars galaxy! This book is an in-depth visual feast exploring the characters and storylines from the Star Wars galaxy.
Spot the dinosaur on the island, Stella Maidment ; illustrated by Joelle Dreidemy.
Explore Dinosaur Island or take a trip to the jungle and see what you can spot with this great title! Can you spot the baby T.Rex in every spread? How many purple dinsoaurs are there? Which sea creature looks the scariest?
Spot the monkey in the jungle, Stella Maidment ; illustrated by Joelle Dreidemy and Mike Garton.
From pretty parrots to cheeky chimps, there's so much to see in the jungle! With a hidden baby monkey to find in every scene and fun facts to discover throughout, step inside for hours of entertainment. Look for hidden objects as you work your way through every spread, taking in all the sights.
Wildlife wonders, Anna Nilsen ; illustrated by Dave Smith.
Dive into this exciting book full of amazing creatures all around the world and help save Mum from evil poachers by completing the puzzles.
Puzzle pix : spot the difference.
Look hard, and then look harder to spot the differences between two seemingly identical images!
Pick out a penguin, written by Sophie Schrey ; illustrated by Chuck Whelon ; designed by Angie Allison and Zoe Bradley.
A family of ten fun-loving penguins has escaped from the zoo and they are on a mission to get back to their real home in Antarctica. Join them on their adventure as they waddle their way into all sorts of mischief and mayhem.
101 cool magic tricks, written by Barb Whiter ; illustrated by Glen Singleton.
Want to learn 101 of the coolest magic tricks? You'll be able to dazzle your friends with diabolically clever card tricks and confuse them with cunning coin conundrums. Check out the classic conjuring and riveting ring and rope tricks - they'll have your friends in knots!
Plants vs. Zombies official guide to protecting your brains, written by Simon Swatman ; illustrated by Adam Howling
Based on the smash-hit Plants vs Zombies video game, this title offers a guide to defeating the zombie horde (whilst keeping your garden nice and tidy and that).
Minecraft blockopedia, written by Alex Wiltshire with Stephanie Milton ; illustrations by Joe Bolder and Theo Kennedy Cordner.
A guide to the very stuff of Minecraft: the blocks.
Sport-o-rama, Benoit Tardif.
This engaging wordbook offers a primer for young children on the essential words and phrases associated with twenty-three different sports. From badminton to volleyball, each on their own two-page spread, readers can peruse the vocabulary words to explore how the sport is played, what equipment is required, what athletes wear and the like.
Skateboarding skills, Ryan Stutt.
From selecting the right board, to learning which way to stand, to landing a kick flip, Skateboarding Skills provides critical instruction for young riders of all experience levels.
The beginner's guide to rugby, Aaron Cruden.
Aaron Cruden shares the highlights of his junior and professional rugby careers along with the skills and tricks you'll need to become a rugby star.
Field & Stream's guide to outdoor survival, T. Edward Nickens and the editors of Field & Stream.
Inspired by TV shows and movies, many people wonder how long they could survive in the wild. If they have this entertaining and practical guide with them, they'll be ready to tackle many kinds of challenges. These 95 survival skills will not only get the reader out of trouble, but also teach them to avoid dangerous situations in the wilderness.
Speak up! : giving an oral presentation, Jeff McHugh.
Offers tips and techniques for giving an oral presentation, from planning to practicing.
1001 cool jokes, illustrated by Glen Singleton.
Thousands of children have giggled, learned from and loved Glen Singleton's Cool series over the years. Now 1001 Cool Jokes has been relaunched in a new-look, full-colour series for your amusement and edification.
Hypnotize a tiger : poems about just about everything, Calef Brown.
Moving away from the picture book format offers Calef the opportunity to tackle a variety of themes and poetry styles as well as reach a slightly older audience along the lines of Doug Florian and Shel Silverstein. It's a whimsical world: creative, fun, and inspiring!
Sweep up the sun, poem by Helen Frost ; photographs by Rick Lieder.
Illuminated by exquisite photographs of eleven species of birds, a spare poem inspires readers to open their wings and soar.
The popcorn astronauts : and other biteable rhymes, Deborah Ruddell ; illustrated by Joan Rankin.
A collection of seasonal poems pays tribute to favorite foods with entries ranging from "Strawberry Queen" and "Only Guacamole" to "21 Things to Do With an Apple" and "The Cocoa Cabana."
After the bell rings : poems about after-school time, Carol Diggory Shields ; illustrations by Paul Meisel.
A collection of rhyming poems describes what kids do after the school bell rings.
Werewolf Club rules, poems by Joseph Coelho ; illustrated by John O'Leary.
Do not talk about Werewolf Club! You can howl about it but never talk. Do not walk to Werewolf Club! You can bound to it in moonlight but never walk. Find out the mysterious rules of Werewolf Club, how to look like a rainbow, what happens when puppies fall in love and how to fold up your gran!
Peacock pie : a book of rhymes, Walter de la Mare with drawings by Edward Ardizzone.
Peacock Pie contains the finest of Walter de la Mare's poems for children, accompanied by exquisite original illustrations from Edward Ardizzone. This beautiful new edition of a classic anthology is an essential part of any child's bookshelf.
Blue balloons and rabbit ears : poems, written and illustrated by Hilda Offen.
A delicious mix of new nursery rhymes and poems that will entertain children and adults alike.
Kea, Carolyn Collis ; faaliliuina: Faatili Iosua Esera.
Ngaahi matala'i'akau, Carolyn Collis ; fakatonulea: Tevita Vana Mafi.
What happened when in the world : history as you've never seen it before.
Step into What Happened When in the World, a unique historical atlas for kids and discover the global events that shaped our world.
Draw what you see : the life and art of Benny Andrews, Kathleen Benson ; illustrated with paintings by Benny Andrews.
Introduces readers to Benny Andrews, one of the most important African-American painters of the 20th century.
Anne Frank and the remembering tree, Sandy Eisenberg Sasso ; illustrated by Erika Steiskal.
In most windows I saw people working and children playing. When the soldiers came, people began covering their windows, so I couldn't see inside anymore. But the tiny attic window of the narrow brick house behind Otto Frank's business offices had no shade. For a long time the rooms were empty. Then one day, Otto's whole family came to live there. They called their new home the Secret Annex. A story of Anne Frank, who loved a tree and the tree who promised never to forget her.
Tricky Vic : the impossibly true story of the man who sold the Eiffel Tower, Greg Pizzoli.
In the early 1900s, Robert Miller, a.k.a. "Count Victor Lustig," moved to Paris hoping to be an artist. A "con" artist, that is. He used his ingenious scams on unsuspecting marks all over the world, from the Czech Republic, to Atlantic ocean liners, and across America. Tricky Vic pulled off his most daring con in 1925, when he managed to "sell" the Eiffel Tower to one of the city's most successful scrap metal dealers! Six weeks later, he tried to sell the Eiffel Tower all over again. Vic was never caught. For that particular scam, anyway.
Wangari Maathai : the woman who planted millions of trees, Franck Prevot ; illustrated by Aurelia Fronty.
Wangari Maathai received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 for her efforts to lead women in a nonviolent struggle to bring peace and democracy to Africa through its reforestation. Her organisation planted over thirty million trees in thirty years. This beautiful picture book tells the story of an amazing woman and an inspiring idea.
Malala, a brave girl from Pakistan ; Iqbal, a brave boy from Pakistan, Jeanette Winter.
One country: Pakistan. Two children: Iqbal Masih and Malala Yousafzai. Each was unafraid to speak out. He, against inhumane child slavery in the carpet trade. She, for the right of girls to attend school. Both were shot by those who disagreed with them - he in 1995, she in 2012. Iqbal was killed instantly; Malala miraculously survived and continues to speak out around the world. The stories of these two courageous children whose bravery transcended their youth are an inspiration to all.
Nelson Mandela : South African revolutionary, Beatrice Gormley.
Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it takes to change the world in this comprehensive biography that tells the complete life story of internationally renowned peacemaker Nelson Mandela.
Meet Banjo Paterson, written by Kristin Weidenbach ; illustrated by James Gulliver Hancock.
Banjo Paterson is one of Australia's most loved poets. This is the story of how he came to write his legendary ballads 'The Man from Snowy River' and 'Waltzing Matilda'.
Shakespeare, written by Peter Chrisp ; photographed by Steve Teague.
Did you know special effects were used in Shakespeare's plays? That devils and ghosts came up through trapdoors in the stage? This book helps you discover the fascinating life and times of one of the world's greatest playwrights.
Emmanuel's dream : the true story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, Laurie Ann Thompson ; illustrated by Sean Qualls.
Born in Ghana, West Africa, with one deformed leg, he was dismissed by most people but not by his mother, who taught him to reach for his dreams. As a boy, Emmanuel hopped to school more than two miles each way, learned to play soccer, left home at age thirteen to provide for his family, and, eventually, became a cyclist. He rode an astonishing four hundred miles across Ghana in 2001, spreading his powerful message: disability is not inability.
Malala Yousafzai : education campaigner, Claudia Martin.
Educational campaigner and the youngest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, Malala Yousafzai is an inspiration to young people around the world.
Gallipoli : the landing, Hugh Dolan, Mal Gardiner.
Gallipoli: The Landing takes the events of 25 April 1915 and presents them in a full-colour comic that's action-packed but historically accurate. Rather than a botched attack planned by indifferent British generals, the Gallipoli campaign was carefully thought out, and included an amphibious attack on the beach by Anzac officers. Hugh Dolan and Mal Gardiner bring the real story to life, describing the lead-up and the attack on Gallipoli in detail a from both sides of the fighting.
The story of the Second World War for children, 1939-1945, Peter Chrisp.
The Story of the Second World War for Children shows the impact of the war on the lives of the people who lived through it, from children evacuated to the countryside, to bombed-out cities and civilians working in munitions factories, and the soldiers fighting on land, sea and air.
Victorians, written by Ann Kramer.
A spectacular and engaging non-fiction Eyewitness guide to one of history's most fascinating periods, the Victorian era. What did the Victorians invent? Was this a peaceful era? How many children did Queen Victoria have? Find out in Eyewitness Victorians and discover this peaceful and prosperous era which produced huge developments in technology and engineering, alongside voting reforms.
Tudor, written by Simon Adams.
Do you know which of his Queens out-lived Henry VIII? Who ruled after his death? Or what life was like for Tudor children? This book helps you find out in Eyewitness Tudor and discover the deceit and treachery that blighted the Tudor period and lead to beheadings, burnings and war.
A is for Australia : a factasic tour, Frane Lessac.
A factastic tour of Australia from A to Z with award-wining author and illustrator Frane Lessac.
Feng lin du, Cao Wenxuan zhu.
Yide de dong tian, Chang Xingang zhu hui.
Xiao tuo bei, wen, tu: Huang Chunming.
Chunchun de shou hu shen = Angel of Chun Chun, Deng Xiuyin zuo pin.
Xiao yuan da jing xiao guai. Ba bai jing ling = BABAI JINGLING, Ge Bing zhu.
Xiao yuan da jing xiao guai. Shui xing wen mi ma = SHUIXINGWEN MIMA, Ge Bing zhu.
Dian liang xiao ju deng, Jin Bo zhu.
Bu neng gao su ni de mi mi, Li Cheng zhu, Yu Taiyang yi.
Ju zi wei de xia tian, Li Cheng zhu ; Jin Runjing hui ; Qian Taiyang yi.
Suoluomen wang de mo jie = King Solomon's ring, Leiouhuanxiang zuo pin.
Xiao ma yi qi yu ji, Liu Chenchen zhu.
Lu ye rang wo men ji zhu, Fang Weiping xuan ping.
Huang ye zhi wang, Mulin zhu.
Xia ri yao qing han, Pang Jielei zhu.
Yun shang, Qin Wenjun zhu.
Ni hao, xiaomuer. 5, Xiaomuer he da pen ti shu, Shang Xiaona zhu.
Mu xiong da bai zhang, Shen Shixi zhu.
Shi jian shou lie, Xinghe xuan ping.
Meng mao li xian ji, Tang Sulan zhu.
Ban ji chong wu yi jia qin, Wu Meizhen zuo pin.
Ma la song ku qi, Wu Meizhen zhu.
Xiao yuan li de qi pa bu luo. 1, Qi pa zong bi lu ye hao, Wu Yiwei zhu.
Cong wai xing qiu lai de hai zi, Yang Hongying zhu.
Chuang wai piao guo liang duo hu die yun, Yaya zhu.
Hei qi shi de mi mi = The secret of the Black Knight, Zou Fanfan zhu.
Rossiia dlia detei, Andrianova Natalia Arkadevna ; illiustratsii Mariny Razhevoi.
Prikliucheniia Vasi Kurolesova : povest, IUrii Koval
Popugai Kesha ishchet klad : povesti-skazki, Aleksandr Kurliandskii ; khudozhnik Andrei Lukianov.
Kapitan Sovri-Golova, ili, 36 i 9 : shest ras skazov iz zhizni Dmitriia Kolchanova, Valerii Medvedev ; khudozhnik Irina Gavrilova.
Russkie skazki dlia malyshei, khudozhniki D. Lemko i E. Petrova.

Older Fiction

The Rat with the Human Face, found by Tom Angleberger ; illustrations by Jen Wang.
While searching for the Rat with the Human Face, friendships fray as club members Dave and Lyle compete for Marilla.
The trap, Steven Arntson.
In 1963, when twins Henry and Helen and their best friends, Alan and Nicki, try to find Alan's missing brother, Carl, they stumble into the knowledge of their "subtle forms" that can separate from their physical bodies, and into a criminal's plot to make himself immortal at any expense.
Princess in disguise : a tale of the wide-awake princess, E. D. Baker.
When everything starts going wrong on Annie and Liam's wedding day, Queen Karolina decides that they need the help of her fairy godmother, Moonbeam, but a magical fog keeps messengers from leaving so Annie and Liam themselves set out discover who ruined the wedding, and why.
The worst class trip ever, Dave Barry ; illustrated by Jon Cannell.
When the eighth grade civics class of Miami's Culver Middle School goes on a trip to Washington, D.C., Wyatt Palmer finds himself in deep trouble before the plane even lands because his best friend Matt's decided the men sitting behind them are terrorists and it's up to the boys to stop them.
The Astounding Broccoli Boy, Frank Cottrell Boyce ; illustrated by Steven Lenton.
Rory Roose likes to be prepared for all eventualities. He has memorised every survival manual going - he could even survive a hippo attack. Just because something is unlikely, that does not mean it won't happen.
The lost track of time, Paige Britt ; drawings by Lee White.
Penelope is an imaginative girl, whose every day has been rigidly scheduled by her mother until one day she falls through a hole in her calendar and lands in the Realm of Possibility, where she discovers that it, too, is stuck in a track of time, and only she can save it.
Looking-glass girl, Cathy Cassidy.
Alice is thrilled when Savannah invites her to a Wonderland-themed sleepover; she's wanted to join this circle of friends for so long. Finally, she's fitting in. But an accident suddenly changes everything and Alice is rushed to hospital. As her friends and family rally round, a mystery begins to unravel. Was Alice pushed, and why?
The Patua Pinocchio, Carlo Collodi ; adapted from Carol Della Chiesa's translation from the Italian ; illustrations, Swarna Chitrakar.
Carlo Collodi's original Italian text centres on a marionette who escapes his wooden fate and has many adventures, including a stint at sea in the stomach of a shark. This Indian version is abridged from Carol Della Chiesa's well-known English translation, and illustrated by award-winning scroll painter Swarna Chitrakar.
Evil spy school : a spy school novel Stuart Gibbs.
After getting expelled from spy school for accidentally shooting a live mortar into the principal's office, thirteen-year-old Ben finds himself recruited by evil crime organisation SPYDER.
The league of beastly dreadfuls, Holly Grant ; pictures by Josie Portillo.
Anastasia, nearly eleven, is snatched from her elementary school and sent to live at a former insane asylum with two great-aunts she had never met after being told that her parents died in a tragic vacuum cleaner accident.
The forgotten sisters, Shannon Hale.
Miri is eager to return to her beloved Mount Eskel after a year at the capital, but the king and queen ask her to first journey to a distant swamp and start her own miniature princess academy for three royal cousins. Once there she must solve a mystery before she can return home.
Watch the sky, Kirsten Hubbard.
The signs are everywhere, acccording to Jory's stepfather, Caleb. The end is coming, and they must be prepared. School is Jory's only escape from Caleb's tight grasp, and with the help of new friends, he begins to explore a world beyond his family's desert ranch.
The red bicycle : the extraordinary story of one ordinary bicycle, written by Jude Isabella ; illustrated by Simone Shin.
When Leo outgrows his bicycle, it finds a new home with Alisetta, who uses it to access to her family's sorghum field and the market.
Great ball of light, Evan Kuhlman ; illustrated by Jeremy Holmes.
When a ball of light appears with the power to bring the dead back to life, twins Fiona and Fenton are determined to catch it and perform some experiments.
Stolen magic, Gail Carson Levine.
Elodie, the dragon detective Meenore, and the kindly ogre Count Jonty Um are all on their way to Elodie's home island of Lahnt. Elodie has barely set foot on land before she learns that the Replica, a statue that keeps her island's deadly volcano from erupting, has been stolen! When Elodie ends up alone with a cast of characters each of whom may be guilty, she has to use her wits to try to unravel a tangled web of lies.
Beauty queen, Sarah Mlynowski.
Abby's first problem is that Jonah has lost all his memories of the magic mirror and their adventures, so when they get sucked through into Beauty and the Beast, he is unaware of the danger, and picks one of the Beast's roses. Her second problem is locating Beauty and performing a match-making miracle in order to recover her brother, and still make it back to the real world before their parents miss them.
Ship of dolls, Shirley Parenteau.
It's 1926, and the one thing eleven-year-old Lexie Lewis wants more than anything is to leave Portland, where she is living with her strict grandparents, and rejoin her mother, a carefree singer in San Francisco. But Mama's new husband doesn't think a little girl should live with parents who work all night and sleep all day. Lexie's class has been raising money to ship a doll to the children of Japan in a friendship exchange, and when Lexie learns that the girl who writes the best letter to accompany the doll will be sent to the farewell ceremony in San Francisco, she knows she just has to be the winner.
Rafe's Aussie adventure, James Patterson and Martin Chatterton.
Life is finally starting to look up for everyone's favourite troublemaker, Rafe Khatchadorian. Since his stint at The Program, a kind of prison camp in the woods for 'wayward students', he's managed to stay enrolled at Hills Valley Middle School for more than a minute. And when Rafe wins an all-expenses-paid trip to Australia, he can't quite believe his luck. That is, until his dreams of beaches, surfer chicks and cuddly koala bears go horribly wrong. Can a group of social misfits show Rafe a different side of Australia and encourage him to be the great artist he was born to be?
Pip Bartlett's Guide to magical creatures : a novel, Jackson Pearce and Maggie Stiefvater.
Pip is spending the summer with her aunt. At first it's all fun, games, and chatting until Fuzzles appear and start bursting into flames.
Omega City, Diana Peterfreund.
Gillian Seagret doesn't listen to people who say her father's a crackpot. His conspiracy theories about the lost technology of Cold War-era rocket scientist Dr. Aloysius Underberg may have cost him his job and forced them to move to the middle of nowhere, but Gillian knows he's right and plans to prove it. Enlisting the help of her skeptical younger brother, Eric, her best friend, Savannah, and Howard, their NASA-obsessed schoolmate, Gillian sets off on a journey into the ruins of Omega City, a vast doomsday bunker deep inside the earth. But they aren't alone inside its dark and flooded halls.
A little bit of spectacular, Gin Phillips.
When eleven-year-old Olivia finds a strange message written on the bathroom walls of a few public places in her new hometown, she finds herself in the midst of a mystery to solve and in need of a new friend to help her solve it.
The Tapper twins go to war (with each other), Geoff Rodkey.
An oral history that reports, through transcribed recordings, text messages, photographs, illustrations, screenshots, and more, an epic prank war between twelve-year-old twins Reese and Claudia Tapper of New York City.
The great good summer, Liz Garton Scanlon.
Twelve-year-old Ivy Green, whose mother may have run off with a charismatic preacher to Panhandle, Florida, and classmate Paul Dobbs, who wants to see a Space Shuttle before the program's scrapped, team up for a summer adventure that's full of surprises.
The white umbrella, Brian Sewell ; illustrated by Sally Ann Lasson.
Brian Sewell strays from the art world to tell the enchanting story of a man and his pet donkey, Pavlova. Beautifully illustrated by the celebrated cartoonist Sally Ann Lasson, The White Umbrella is an allegorical tale about taking personal responsibility for our environment and the importance of both compassion and empathy.
The way home looks now, Wendy Wan-Long Shang.
In 1972, after his older brother is killed in a car crash, Peter Lee's mother is paralyzed by grief and his traditional Chinese father seems emotionally frozen but Peter hopes that if he joins a Little League team in Pittsburgh he can reawaken the passion for baseball that all the members of his family used to share and bring them back to life.
Return to Augie Hobble, Lane Smith.
New Mexico middle-schooler Augie Hobble grapples with adolescence, paranormal mysteries, an overdue Creative Arts project, and heartbreaking loss while working in his father's theme park, Fairy Tale Place.
Krakens and lies, Tui T. Sutherland, Kari Sutherland.
Logan and Zoe's efforts to identify a saboteur are complicated by the unchecked activities of the kraken and the agenda of Logan's famous tracker mother.
The wild beyond, Piers Torday.
This is the story of a boy named Kester. He has brought the animals of his world back from the brink of disaster, and he believes there is hope on the other side. And, he might just be right.
Gone crazy in Alabama, Rita Williams-Garcia.
Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern are off to Alabama to visit their grandmother, Big Ma, and her mother, Ma Charles. Across the way lives Ma Charles's half sister, Miss Trotter. The two half sisters haven't spoken in years. As Delphine hears about her family history, she uncovers the surprising truth that's been keeping the sisters apart. But when tragedy strikes, Delphine discovers that the bonds of family run deeper than she ever knew possible.
The Butterfly Club, Jacqueline Wilson ; illustrated by Nick Sharratt.
Tina is a triplet, but her sisters Phil and Maddie are bigger and stronger and better at just about everything. Luckily, they look after Tina but when the girls start in scary, super-strict Miss Lovejoy's class, they're split up. Tina is horrified when she's paired up with angry bully Selma, but when Miss Lovejoy asks them to help her create a butterfly garden in the school playground, Tina discovers she doesn't always need her sisters and that there's a lot more to Selma than first meets the eye.

Picture Books

Animal 123.
Every number from 1 to 20, then in 10s right up to 100. Includes birds and beetles, fish and fowl, and finishes with 100 wonderful fish to count. This is a magnificently illustrated title that will engage and develop any young reader's numerical skills.
Animal ABC.
Featuring more than 100 beautiful illustrations this title is a perfect introduction to the alphabet and the animal kingdom.
Bedtime stories : follow the finger trails, illustrations, Luana Rinaldo.
A first book about stories and storytelling for older babies with finger trails to trace and textures to explore the story.
Playtime stories : follow the finger trails, illustrations, Luana Rinaldo.
A fingertrail storybook specially designed for older babies, with finger trails to trace, textures to touch-and-feel and little flaps to flip.
Things that go.
Introduce little ones to vehicle vocabulary by encouraging them to name and describe the photographs on each page.
Na wai te waka i totohu?, na Pamela Allen ; na Kawata Teepa i whakamaori.
The reader is invited to guess who causes the boat to sink when five animal friends of varying sizes decide to go for a row.
My first doctor's bag, Catherine Anholt.
Carry me, carry me, my little book. What's in my doctor's bag? Let's have a look.
My first toolbox, Catherine Anholt.
Carry me, carry me, my little book. What's in my toolbag? Let's have a look.
Bunnies!!!, Kevan Atteberry.
A monster searches everywhere to find the things he loves: bunnies!
Harold and Grace, Sean E. Avery.
Two tiny eggs, one in a pond and one on a tree, survive a brutal storm and hatch at the same time. Harold the tadpole and Grace the caterpillar become friends. But as they grow, they grow apart.
Ducks to water, story by Brett Avison ; illustrated by Janine Dawson.
The duck pond is dry and Bryn wants to know why. It turns out the drain to the pond is blocked, but what can help shift it? It's time to get the big crane out for some heavy lifting. Meanwhile, Oscar find himself in a very strange predicament…
The skunk, story by Mac Barnett ; art by Patrick McDonnell.
A man is followed by a skunk all day until the tables turn.
Hogs hate hugs!, Tiziana Bendall-Brunello ; illustrated by John Bendall-Brunello.
Little Hog is the cutest, cuddliest hog in the whole forest, and everyone wants to hug him! But Little Hog doesn't like hugs - he's far too old for that. He makes a poster telling everyone: "Hogs Hate Hugs!" and storms off so his friends have to come up with an ingenious way of making him realise that "You can never be too old for a good hug!"
Ta Daniel hakari matariki, na Rebecca Beyer raua ko Linley Wellington ; na Christine Ross nga pikitia ; na Te Ingo Ngaia nga korero i whakamaori.
He uaua tonu te kokiri ki ro kaupapa hou. Me pewhea a Daniel e uru atu? Tona maringa nui kua tae ki te wa o Matariki, he timatanga hou.
Daniel is nervous on his first day at school but through the class activities that mark the Matariki Festival he learns that it is a time of sharing and beginning new friendships. He learns the true importance of Māori New Year.
Little bear's sunlight, Bingbo ; illustrated by Jiwei Qian and Daqing.
A little bear loved the sunlight that shone in through his windows but when it was time for him to hibernate for winter he forgot to close his curtains. The little bear tossed and turned until an unusual visitor helped him to sleep soundly.
Pig the fibber, Aaron Blabey.
He's back! But this time Pig, the world's greediest Pug, is telling great big lies. Won't he ever learn?
Paddington at the Tower, Michael Bond ; illustrated by R. W. Alley.
When Paddington, Judy and Jonathan are taken to visit the Tower of London, Paddington decides it would be wise to take a small snack with him, just in case. Unfortunately it is not only bears who like marmalade sandwiches.
Side by side, Rachel Bright & Debi Gliori.
Little Mouseling lives with her family in Wintermouse Wood. She loves being together, but she is SO small that she's sometimes left out when her brothers and sisters go out to play. Will this tiny mouse find the perfect friend to stay by her side?
Hipi Mangu, na Carolyn Collis ; kaiwhakamaori Piripi Walker.
Kei Taku Mahunga, na Carolyn Collis ; kaiwhakamaori Piripi Walker.
Oscar the bear looks at hats and heads.
Nga Mea Tauaro, na Carolyn Collis ; kaiwhakamaori Piripi Walker.
A reader for children in Maori where ladybird looks at opposities.
Te Hanuwiti Miere, na Carolyn Collis ; kaiwhakamaori Piripi Walker.
Oscar the bear makes a honey sandwich.
Te Karetao, na Carolyn Collis ; kaiwhakamaori Piripi Walker.
Oscar the bear gives a puppet show.
Te Rahi, na Carolyn Collis ; kaiwhakamaori Piripi Walker.
Oscar the bear looks at different sized objects.
Te Wakena, na Carolyn Collis ; kaiwhakamaori Piripi Walker.
Oscar the bear and his friend made a trolley.
What does Super Jonny do when Mum gets sick?, written by Simone Colwill ; illustrated by Jasmine Ting.
Jonny is a little superhero with a big problem. His Mum is sick. How can he help? Includes notes for teachers, and tips for chronically ill mothers.
Hush : a Kiwi lullaby, Joy Cowley & Andrew Burdan ; na Ngaere Roberts nga kupu i whakamaori.
Ben draws trouble, Matt Davies.
Ben loves to draw and does so in all of his classes, but his drawings of people are so good he's afraid to let his classmates see them, until the day he loses his notebook and his talent's revealed.
The Ogglies go to school, Erhard Dietl ; translated by David-Henry Wilson.
The Ogglies of Smelliville love all things dirty and smelly. Come and join the Oggly twins at school where they create all kinds of havoc and mayhem!
Baby love, written by Angela DiTerlizzi ; illustrated by Brooke Boynton Hughes.
Illustrations and rhyming text reveal the special love between a parent and baby, from button nose to tiny
Hairy Maclary and friends : colours, Lynley Dodd.
Introduces colours, with pictures of Hairy Maclary and friends.
Cheep, cheep!, Sue Downing.
With something new to share and say little chick goes on his way.
Look, look!, Sue Downing.
Look, Look! Little one, the story has begun.
The bus ride, Marianne Dubuc.
Clara is excited to be taking the bus to her grandmother's house today. It's the first time she is going on her own. Little does she know that there will be a whole cast of interesting characters keeping her company.
The book of colours, Sarah Dyer.
Learn all about colours with this stylish, quirky book.
I don't like koala, words by Sean Ferrell ; pictures by Charles Santoso.
Adam does not like Koala. Koala is the most terrible terrible. Adam tries explaining this to his parents. He tries putting Koala away far away. He tries taking Koala on a long, long walk. Nothing works. Will Adam ever be rid of Koala? This darkly funny debut picture book addresses a universal childhood dilemma: what to do about that one stuffed animal who just won't stop staring at you.
Stick and Stone, Beth Ferry, Tom Lichtenheld.
Stick and Stone are both lonely until Pinecone's teasing causes one to stick up for the other, and a solid friendship is formed.
Bulldozer's big day, Candace Fleming and Eric Rohmann.
It's Bulldozer's big day - his birthday! But around the construction site, it seems like everyone is too busy to remember. Bulldozer wheels around asking his truck friends if they know what day it is, but they each only say it's a work day. But when the whistle blows at the end of the busy day, Bulldozer discovers a construction site surprise, especially for him!
How to draw a dragon, Douglas Florian.
Illustrations and rhyming text guide the reader in drawing scaly, knobby-kneed dragons that fly, play musical instruments, ride bicycles, and more.
Chu's day at the beach, Neil Gaiman ; illustrated by Adam Rex.
Chu the panda goes to the beach!
Eddie's tent and how to go camping, Sarah Garland.
When Mum, Tom, Tilly, Lily and Eddie decide to go on holiday, a camping trip sounds like the ideal break. After setting up camp, there are lots of adventures ahead for Eddie and his family cooking over a camp-fire, making the camp shipshape and exploring the nearby beach.
How big is too small?, Jane Godwin & Gillian Johnson.
Poor Sam! He always gets left out of his big brother's games. But one day when the big boys leave him out again, Sam gets to thinking How big is too small?
Pizza for pirates, Adam & Charlotte Guillain, Lee Wildish.
A boy called George had a wonderful plan: to search for a real pirate crew. So he packed up a pizza, his favourite feast, and rowed across the wide ocean blue.
Turtle and me, Robie H. Harris ; illustrated by Tor Freeman.
Turtle and Me is a charming story about the adventures a little boy has with his cuddly toy turtle. Over the years, Turtle gets covered in spaghetti, splattered by mud, chewed by a puppy, and much more but the boy still loves him. Turtle has become his security blanket, as well as his best friend. But one day Turtle suffers a horrible rip that the boy can't repair. The boy decides he doesn't need his old chewed up, sewn up, taped up, ripped up ragggedy turtle anymore. But when he tries to sleep at night, he begins to think otherwise!
Spot's lift-the-flap peekaboo, Eric Hill.
Peep through the flaps to guess who's on the other side then turn over to see. Who's in the woods going for a walk? Peep through the trees and turn the flap.
The big monster snoreybook, Leigh Hodgkinson.
While the text introduces readers to a cast of curious characters, including knobbly-kneed Norris and Fiona the fussy fidget, the illustrations suggest that something monstrous and pretty clever might be going on.
Alfie and Grandma, Shirley Hughes.
Alfie and Grandma are very special friends, and together they have lots of adventures! Whether it's saving the day and finding a lost pet, or exploring indoors and out, Alfie loves being with his grandma.
Fetch, Jorey Hurley.
Illustrations and simple text follow a dog as it chases a ball at the beach.
Friendship is like a seesaw, Shona Innes, Irisz Agocs.
Friendship is a little bit like a seesaw. When a seesaw is even on both sides, it is balanced. But sometimes you might feel up in the air when your friend feels low. Other times, you might feel low when your friend is up. So how is it possible to get a balanced friendship.
Life is like the wind, Shona Innes, Irisz Agocs.
Life is a bit like the wind. When the wind leaves, kites stop soaring, fur stops flying and the trees stop their fluttering. But where does the wind go? And where does a life go when it leaves the body.
The Internet is like a puddle, Shona Innes, Irisz Agocs.
The Internet is Like a Puddle attends to the wonderful aspects of electronic communication as well as gently discusses some of the possible pitfalls of sharing, chatting and using data. There is a need to be mindful of those who are naive to the potential problems without denying them the wonderful opportunities.
The playground is like a jungle, Shona Innes, Irisz Agocs.
Playgrounds are a little bit like a jungle. When lots of different creatures come together in one place, things can really get wild and adventurous. The playground can teach us how to get along with others and learn how to be ourselves.
The king and the sea : 21 extremely short stories, Heinz Janisch ; Wolf Erlbruch ; translated by Sally-Ann Spencer.
A collection of very short stories about a little king and his various interactions with the world.
Who puts the animals to bed?, Mij Kelly and Holly Clifton-Brown.
At the end of the day, At the start of the night, When the earth is half dark, When the sky is half light, Who puts the animals to bed? A strong bedtime theme, a host of adorable animals and a fantastic read-aloud story combine to create the perfect book for snuggling up with.
Sir Lilypad : a tall tale of a small frog, Anna Kemp and Sara Ogilvie.
Once upon a time, in a deep dark bog, lived a teeny, tiny speckled frog. Now, he might be tiny (the other frogs call him stuff, like 'weedy pants') but his ambition is great. For he wants to be known henceforth as Sir Lilypad! Sir Lilypad the brave and wise! Slayer of the - er - dragonflies. And all he needs to effect this transformation? A kiss from a willing princess, of course.
Where is Pim?, Lena and Olof Landstrom.
Pom is playing with Pim, until suddenly Pim disappears! Pom and the dog look everywhere. Where is Pim?
Hi!, Ethan Long.
Illustrations and simple, rhyming couplets capture a series of greetings between animals, as an owl's "hoo" is answered by a cow's "moo," and a bird's "chirp" leads to an anteater's "slurp."
Mummy's home!, Christopher MacGregor and Emma Yarlett.
Written by Lieutenant Colonel Christopher MacGregor and based on his own experiences of going away from home, this comforting, wise book helps to explain why parents sometimes have to go away and shows ways to help children cope. Filled with love, and the warm, witty illustrations of rising star Emma Yarlett, this book is a soothing read-aloud with lots to explore in the pictures, and a rhythmic rhyme which is an instant bedtime hug.
Grasshoppers dance, Juliette MacIver ; illustrated by Nina Rycroft.
A rhyming children's meditation on the four seasons of summer, autumn, winter and spring, in which the grasshoppers dance to the rhythms and sounds of life around them as the world goes round.
Look!, Jeff Mack.
Everyone needs a little attention from time to time, even a gorilla, especially a gorilla. What does it take to be noticed by a boy with his eyes glued to the TV? More than a quiet nudge, that's for sure. Yet when his usual antics fail to catch the boy's eye, then look out!
Rustle up a rhythm, written by Rosalind Malam ; illustrated by Sarah Nelisiwe Anderson.
"Bibble, bibble bubble, hums my egg from the pot, and the bread in the toaster goes click- click- pop!" An adventurous day out with Dad buzzes and hums with happy sounds from start to finish. Rhythmical text and illustrations introduce children to a range of sounds that they hear around them everyday.
A bed for bear, written and illustrated by Clive McFarland.
While searching for a new place to hibernate, Bernard the bear disrupts the homes of several forest animals.
Dinosaur Police, Sarah McIntyre.
Dinoville Police Station was having a perfectly quiet morning until the phone rang. "Red alert!" hollered Sergeant Stig O'Saurus. "There's a rampaging T-Rex at the pizza factory!" The dino police hop in their vehicles and switch on their sirens faster than you can say "Woo woo!"
Lulu loves flowers, Anna McQuinn ; illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw.
After Lulu reads a book of garden poems, she wants to grow some flowers of her own.
Daisy's big dig, Angie Morgan.
No one really knows each other in Daisy's street but when Mr Hofmeister falls ill, she is determined to help him out and get the neighbours involved. Invitations go out, hinting at buried treasure, and one special day the two Daves, the Lemming family, Mrs Benjamin and Professor Flowerdew all come together to dig the old man's garden and look for the treasure. And do they find treasure?
The potato king, Christoph Niemann.
King Fritz, aka Frederick the Great of Prussia, tricks his citizens into enjoying potatoes when he plants a field and has an army of men guard the perimeter.
Blue moon, Tricia Oktober.
Each blue moon, cats come together in a fabulous dream that lasts until dawn. Follow Cat's adventures in the fantastical garden and see if you can spot the famous cats, fishbone ferns, the pussy willows and tiger lilies. And could that be a meerkat tangled up with Cat's dreams?
P. Zonka lays an egg, Julie Paschkis.
All of the chickens in the farmyard lay eggs regularly all except for P. Zonka, that is. She's too busy looking at the colours of the world around her. The other chickens think P. Zonka's just lazy until she lays the most beautiful egg they've ever seen.
Help! The wolf is coming!, Ramadier & Bourgeau ; translation: Linda Burgess.
A wolf is getting closer, but luckily the text on each page of the book gives instructions for getting rid of it.
A violin for Elva, Mary Lyn Ray ; illustrated by Tricia Tusa.
As a child, Elva asks for a violin so that she can make beautiful music but many years pass before her dream can come true.
The little fox who lost his tail, Jedda Robaard.
Little Fox is having a very bad day. He has lost something very important to him! Join Little Fox as he searches for his missing tail.
The little mouse who lost her squeak, Jedda Robaard.
Little Mouse is having a very bad day. She has lost something very important to her! Join Little Mouse on her adventure as she searches for her lost squeak.
Tom's sunflower, Hilary Robinson & Mandy Stanley.
The children of the Copper Tree Class, together with travelling children, Skye and Amber, rally round to cheer up Hana when they find out her parents have split up. Displacement, blame and self worth are fundamental issues contained within a story which, above all, helps readers understand how difficult it can be for children who are facing family break up.
All my stripes : a story for children with autism, Shaina Rudolph and Danielle Royer ; illustrated by Jennifer Zivoin ; foreword by Alison Singer.
Zane rushes home to tell his mother about problems he faced during his school day, and she reminds him that while others may only see his "autism stripe," he has stripes for honesty, caring, and much more.
Ewe and Aye, Candace Ryan ; illustrations by Stephanie Ruble.
Ewe and Aye are very different but both dream of flying, so when Ewe's love of wheels and Aye's knowledge of wings come together they finally get off the ground.
Everybody sleeps (but not Fred), Josh Schneider.
Although animals everywhere are sleeping, a youngster with an active imagination and a hefty to-do list resists bedtime with adventurous flair.
There is a crocodile under my bed, Ingrid & Dieter Schubert.
The girl who discovers a crocodile under her bed thinks: This is going to be fun! She decides to tame the beast with her hoop and that's the beginning of a special friendship. An updated edition of the 1980 classic.
Dinosaur vs. Mommy, Bob Shea.
Dinosaur spends a day "helping" his mother, from the time he roars to awaken her until their final contest at bedtime.
Animals, written by Dawn Sirett ; illustrated by Christine Battuz.
Meet lots of exciting animals with Baby Sparkle, ideal for early learning introducing simple rhymes and funny animal noise. Jump with the little rabbit, roar with the noisy tiger and quack like a duck in Baby Sparkle Animals.
Noisy animal peekaboo!, written by Dawn Sirett ; illustration, Liza Lewis.
Read about the sounds animals make, including owls going twit-twoo, bees buzzing, snakes hissing, and penguins honking! Then listen to an exciting animal noise on each page from a ribbiting frog, and a whale going splash, to an elephant's trumpety trump, and a lion's loud roar.
Noisy digger peekaboo!, written by Dawn Sirett ; illustrations, Liza Lewis.
Hear a dump truck, a heavy roller and more in this fun peekaboo title, one of DK's exciting new noisy lift-the-flap books. From rumbling rollers and drilling diggers to dump trucks, let your little one discover lots of exciting diggers and the noises they make!
Things that go, written by Dawn Sirett ; illustrated by Christine Battuz.
Drive a noisy train, jump aboard a little boat and ride inside a rumbly truck. This book includes crystal-clear photos, read-aloud text and an extra special twinkle on every page. It engages young babies with sing-song rhymes and bright, colourful pages.
Hippobottymus, written by Steve Smallman ; illustrated by Ada Grey.
Plinkety-plonk! Tweetily-tweet! The jungle animals are making music to the sound of the bubbling creek! But goodness me! what is that naughty hippo up to? A bonkers, musical rhyming story with a laugh-out-loud, farting surprise!
Little Red and the very hungry lion, Alex T. Smith.
Little Red sets off to visit her auntie who is poorly. She walks under the giraffes, over the sleepy crocodiles, past the enormous elephants and the chattering monkeys. Then a Very Hungry Lion approaches Little Red, wanting to gobble her up. But despite all the cunning plans by Lion, Little Red outsmarts him and soon has him saying sorry and eating doughnuts instead.
When dad showed me the universe, Ulf Stark ; Eva Eriksson ; translated by Julia Marshall.
A father takes his son on an evening walk to show him the entire universe.
Red Knit Cap Girl and the reading tree, Naoko Stoop.
Red Knit Cap Girl and her animal friends create a library inside a mighty oak tree, where they can read and exchange books.
Lily and Bear, Lisa Stubbs.
Lily loves Bear and Bear loves Lily. Lily loves to draw and one day she draws Bear. Lily and Bear are best friends and being friends means taking turns. So some of the day they do Lily things and some of the day they do Bear things. This book teaches children about the give and take of friendship.
When the wind blows, Linda Booth Sweeney ; illustrated by Jana Christy.
A boy has fun outside with his family as a storm approaches, and inside when the rain arrives.
Get out of my bath!, Britta Teckentrup.
Ellie the elephant loves to have fun in the bath but she's not the only one her fun is interrupted when a crocodile decides to join in followed by a flamingo, then a mouse and even a tiger! Poor Ellie's bath is ruined. What can she do? Suck all the water into her trunk of course! Ellie waits until the uninvited animals have left before squirting the water back. Finally Ellie can enjoy her bath in peace!
Snow, Carol Thompson.
Let's play out in the snow! There's a wealth of sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures to discover and enjoy!
Silly dizzy dinosaur!, Jack Tickle.
Over here, Dizzy! We're behind you! Dizzy Dinosaur loves to have fun! But sometimes he's a little bit silly. Uh-oh! Dizzy needs our help again! This fabulously interactive book invites readers to shout, tickle and shake the book to interact with Dizzy Dinosaur.
Here comes Santa Cat, Deborah Underwood ; pictures by Claudia Rueda.
Cat wants off Santa's naughty list and makes several valiant attempts, but this 'being nice' business is trickier than he thought.
Henry finds his word, Lindsay Ward.
Baby Henry is ready to talk, but first he must search for the perfect first word.
Rude cakes, cooked up by Rowboat Watkins.
A story about a rude cake who never says please or thank you or listens to its parents, and a Giant Cyclops who is polite.
Baby's very first slide and see animals, written by Fiona Watt ; illustrated by Stella Baggott.
An engaging, interactive board book, specially designed for very young children, full of vivid colours, stylish illustrations and friendly animals. Simple slider mechanisms allow a picture to be transformed - as a bush baby peers out from his tree trunk home, some meerkats pop up from their underground burrows and a monkey swings through the trees.
Bogtrotter, Margaret Wild ; illustrated by Judith Rossell.
Every morning Bogtrotter runs across the bog, up the bog, down the bog and around the bog until it's time to go home. Sometimes he wishes things would change, but he doesn't know how or what or why. Until one afternoon, when he picks a flower for the first time in his life.
Our baby, written by Margaret Wild ; illustrated by Karen Blair.
Some babies have a mum and a dad. Some babies have a mum, and a dad who lives elsewhere. Some babies have two mums. Or two dads. Our baby has a mum and a dad and a big sister me! Babies come in all shapes and sizes, and from all sorts of families. Some babies have milky mouths, snotty noses, tufty hair, or no hair at all. Some babies like going to cafes or to the park. Some like playing at home. Every baby is different, and every one of them is special.
The first slodge, Jeanne Willis, Jenni Desmond.
Once upon a slime, there was a Slodge. The first Slodge in the universe. She saw the first moon and stars, the first fruits and flowers. "Mine, all mine!" she said. But what if there was not just one Slodge but two?
Lucy and Henry are twins, Elizabeth Winthrop ; illustrated by Jane Massey
Lucy and Henry are brother and sister. They may be twins but that doesn't mean they do everything the same way.
Circles, Yusuke Yonezu.
Learning shapes has never been as much fun as it is in this clever die-cut board book from master artist Yusuke Yonezu. All the circles in this book, such as big, small, and in numerous different colours those are transform into a surprising array of objects when the page is turned.
My pop is a pirate, written by Damon Young ; illustrated by Peter Carnavas.
Some Pops scream 'Huzzah!' when they dive in dazzling pools. But my Pop is a pirate - he yells 'Aaarrrgghhh!' and buries jewels. A rollicking and comical picture book celebrating Pops and grandfathers everywhere and the joy and fun they bring to our lives.
Teacup, Rebecca Young, Matt Ottley.
Once there was a boy who had to leave home and find another. In his bag he carried a book, a bottle and a blanket. In his teacup he held some earth from where he used to play. This is one boy's story of leaving his homeland, surviving a long journey by sea and finding a safe, new place to call home.

Younger Fiction

Eerie dearies : 26 ways to miss school, Rebecca Chaperon.
Eerie Dearies is an unusual book that offers a carefully crafted & alphabetised selection of twenty-six beautifully illustrated excuses for being AWOL from school such as astral projection, gremlin-attacks, and teleportation.
Ralph S. Mouse, Beverly Cleary ; illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky.
Presents the further adventures of a motorcycle-riding mouse who goes to school and becomes the instigator of an investigation of rodents and the peacemaker for two lonely boys.
Ride, Riccardo! Ride!, written by Phil Cummings ; illustrated by Shane Devries.
Ricardo loved to ride his bike through the village. He rode under endless skies, quiet and clear. He rode every day. But then the shadows came.
Red, Jan De Kinder ; translated by Laura Watkinson.
Torn between her fear of the bully on the school playground and her sympathy for her classmate, a girl must make a difficult decision.
Anna's heaven, Stian Hole ; translation, Don Bartlett.
After the death of her mother, Anna and her father imagine that Heaven might be a place where one can help in God's garden, visit with old friends, and take off one's socks whenever one pleases.
One step at a time, Jane Jolly, Sally Heinrich.
Engibear's bridge, Andrew King ; illustrated by Ben Johnston.
The children at Munnagong Primary School decide on a dinosaur design for their new bridge. It's a big job so Engilina, the town's chief engineer, asks her friends, Engibear and Bearbot, for some help. Follow the team as they work through the year to create a roar-inspiring attraction.
What there is before there is anything there : (a scary story), Liniers ; translated by Elisa Amado.
After his parents say "goodnight," turn off his lights, and close his door, a young boy imagines creatures coming out of the dark ceiling above his bed.
Butterfly Park, Elly MacKay.
When a little girl moves to a new town, she finds a place called Butterfly Park. But when she opens the gate, there are no butterflies. Determined to lure the butterflies in, the girl inspires her entire town to help her. And with their combined efforts, soon the butterflies and the girl feel right at home.
This is Captain Cook, Tania McCartney and Christina Booth.
Captain James Cook loved to sail. He loved making maps (he was very good at it, too) and he particularly loved shiny buttons. In this charming picture book, little ones can celebrate the life of a great mariner and true adventurer. Join Miss Batts and her class as they tell the story of Captain Cook with a humourous and whimsical school play that's sure to engage the very young.
Rats!, text, Kyle Mewburn ; illustrations, Donovan Bixley.
Young shape-shifting dragon Merek is following his dream to become a knight - but seems to have found an enemy in Lord Crumble's son Percy, also training to become a knight. Trying desperately to keep his dragon identity a secret, Merek finds himself locked up in a rat-infested dungeon, where his shapeshifting skill proves invaluable. But bettering young Percy may be his undoing.
The first case, Ulf Nilsson ; illustrated by Gitte Spee ; translated by Julia Marshall.
Someone has been stealing the squirrel's nuts and Detective Gordon, a toad, must do what it takes to catch the thief.
Billie's underwater adventure, Sally Rippin ; illustrated by Alisa Coburn.
Billie is off on an underwater adventure! Will she be able to save her friends from the great gloopy sea
Gooseberry Park and the Master Plan, Cynthia Rylant, Arthur Howard.
Stumpy, Murray, Gwendolyn, and Kona recruit Herman the crow and 200 owls to help with their Master Plan to assist the animals of Gooseberry Park that are in trouble because of a months-long drought.
Mama Seeton's whistle, Jerry Spinelli ; art by LeUyen Pham.
Mama Seeton's simple and comforting whistle calls her family home, no matter how far away they may be.
Digger : the dog who went to war, Mark Wilson.
Matthew, a young Australian soldier, smuggles his beloved dog, Digger, onto the troop ship when he leaves to fight in World War One. At the front, Matthew works as a stretcher-bearer and Digger helps him rescue the wounded. Together, they face the triumphs and tragedies of the Western Front. Based on the true story of Driver, a puppy that was smuggled onto an Australian troop ship during World War One, this heartfelt story shows that the bond of love and devotion between a man and his dog cannot be broken, even by the tragedy of war.