Recreation

New Titles Children June 2017 (arrived in May 2017)

Audio Visual

Air bound, director,Tomohiro Kawamura, Yoshihiro Komori.
Dreaming of adventure, city mouse Gavin and his buddy Matthew join a crew of Ship Mice ready to set sail, just as young Chester bursts in, pleading for help.
Ballerina, a film by Eric Summer and Eric Warin.
An orphan girl dreams of becoming a ballerina and flees her rural Brittany for Paris, where she passes for someone else and accedes to the position of pupil at the Grand Opera house.
Changing places, directed by Kirk D'Amico.
15-year old Joy has been trying to hold her family together since her Mother died. She cooks, cleans, and has tried to become a kind of surrogate mum to her two ungrateful brothers. Every day she looks across her yard to the perfect house of the Wellman's and dreams of a different life.
Garfield the cat. Into the wild, directed by Philippe Vidal.
Where do you get bad TV reception plus no pizza delivery? In a National Park! What's worse than going to a national park? Bad news! Jon feels like going camping! As bad as that is, he has also decided to take the twins and Nermal along with Garfield and Odie.
Guardians of Oz, directed by Alberto Mar.
Wicked witch Eveline tries to steal back the broom that holds her powers, but Ozzy snags it instead and zooms off. Hoping to rescue his father, Ozzy joins forces with cheeky young sorceress Gabby. But can they find the Lion, Scarecrow, and Tin Woodman, and lift the enchanted spells Eveline has imprisoned them with?
Moana, directed by John Musker & Ron Clements.
A mythic adventure set around 2,000 years ago across a series of islands in the South Pacific. The film follows the journey of a spirited teenager named Moana as she meets the once-mighty demi-god Maui, and together they traverse the open ocean, encountering enormous fiery creatures and impossible odds.
Monster trucks, directed by Chris Wedge.
Looking for any way to get away from the life and town he was born into, Tripp, a high school senior, builds a Monster Truck from bits and pieces of scrapped cars. After an accident at a nearby oil-drilling site displaces a strange and subterranean creature with a taste and a talent for speed, Tripp may have just found the key to getting out of town and a most unlikely friend.
Sing, written and directed by Garth Jennings.
A koala impresario stages a grand singing competition for the world's animals in order to save his elegant theatre.
Trolls, directed by Mike Mitchell.
When their village is invaded by the grumpy Bergens, two mismatched friends must work together in perfect harmony to save the day. Featuring hit songs performed by Justin Timberlake, Anna Kendrick, and more.
KidzBop : 22 chart topping hits sung by kids for kids/ [Kidz Bop Kids].,
Putumayo kids presents Italian playground.,
Kids of all ages will enjoy this fun musical adventure to Rome, Florence, Venice, and beyond. Included are songs by Giorgio Gaber, Roby Santini, and Renzo Arbore.
The Wiggles. Dance, dance!,
Dance, Dance is the danciest and fanciest Wiggle release ever! With wiggly dancing, from Scottish, Irish and tap and even Lachy prancing.
The Wiggles. Lachy!,
Music is a part of every moment of Lachy! as he explores craft activities such building with blocks, blowing up balloons, playing with trains, making fruit salad, and even finger painting!
Och aye the g'nu!, created and performed by Jimmy Barnes.
Jimmy Barnes and The Wiggles present a new album for the whole family to enjoy: "Och Ae the G'Nu!"
Peppa Pig. Piggy in the middle.,
Peppa loves playing games, dressing up, visiting exciting places and making new friends, but her absolutely favorite thing is jumping up and down in muddy puddles.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. S4, v4, Super shredder.,
They've studied relentlessly. They've mastered their craft. They've defeated countless enemies. But nothing in the Turtles' training has prepared them for the deadliest, most formidable foe they have ever faced...the Super Shredder.
The great chocoplot, Chris Callaghan.
Jelly and her family live in Chompton-on-de-Lyte, where everyone loves a Chocablocka bar or two. So when the end of chocolate is announced, she can't believe it. Determined to investigate, Jelly and her gran follow a trail of clues to a posh chocolate shop and its owner, the pompous Garibaldi Chocolati. Gari's suspiciously smug, despite his failing business and yucky chocolate. Is it really the chocopocalypse, or is there a chocoplot afoot?
Strange star, Emma Carroll.
The year of 1816 felt extraordinary, and all because of a strange sort of star in the sky ... Lake Geneva, Switzerland. Early one summer's morning, a servant boy named Felix delivers an invitation. Tonight, at the mysterious Ville Diodati, there will be ghost stories that promies to 'freeze the blood'.
Wed Wabbit, Lissa Evans.
You're called Fidge and you're nearly eleven. You've been hurled into a strange world. You have three companions: two are unbelievably weird and the third is your awful cousin Graham.
The sands of Shark Island, Alexander McCall Smith
After successfully thwarting a dastardly plan to steal rare marine animals from the sea around the Scottish island of Mull, Ben and Fee MacTavish feel they can relax and continue learning all about nautical life on board School Ship Tobermory.
File under: 13 suspicious incidents, Lemony Snicket.
Paintings have been falling off of walls, a loud and loyal dog has gone missing, a gurgled message is being transmitted by walkie- talkie - strange things are happening all over the town of Stain'd-by-the-Sea.
Erica's elephant, Sylvia Bishop
When Erica Perkins wakes up on the morning of her tenth birthday, the last thing she expects is to find a very confused elephant sitting on her doorstep. So begins an unlikely friendship. But can a small girl and a rather large elephant learn to live together in a tiny terraced house? And when the dastardly owner of the local zoo plots to steal the elephant, will Erica be able to outsmart him?
Paddington takes the test : and other stories, Michael Bond
Presents further misadventures in England of the bear from Darkest Peru in which he takes a driving test, visits a Stately Home, gets a rise, and takes part in a magic act.
Creature teacher science shocker, Sam Watkins.
Jake's class are competing in the Whizz-BANG Science Fair and surely nothing can stop them from winning at the final. Well, maybe one thing ... their teacher, Mr Hyde, has turned into Creature, and is more interested in eating the exhibits than talking about them. And what's more, Creature's made a friend! With two mischievous monsters causing havoc, things are about to get EXPLOSIVE!

Into Reading

Lucy Longwhiskers, Daisy Meadows.
Welcome to a magical world where animals talk and play just like you and me! Best friends Jess and Lily love all animals.
Molly Twinkletail, Daisy Meadows.
Welcome to a magical world where animals talk and play just like you and me! Best friends Jess and Lily love all animals. But when they follow a mysterious golden cat into Friendship Forest a place where animals live in tiny cottages and sip dandelion tea at the Toadstool Cafe their animal friends suddenly become much more magical.
What this story needs is a bang and a clang, Emma J. Virjan.
While Pig conducts a musical concert featuring her instrument-playing animal friends, a surprise guest causes a disruption that threatens to derail the show.

Non-Fiction

Illuminature, Carnovsky ; written by Rachel Williams.
Explore ten of the world's most diverse environments and reveal their hidden secrets with a magic coloured lens that illuminates each page in a kaleidoscope of colour.
Fact or fiction? : the truth behind urban myths!, [authors, Kay Barnham (History), Paul Harrison (Science), Paul Mason (Animals and urban myths) ; illustrations, Alan Irvine].
Head lice prefer clean hair! Friday the 13th is unlucky! Thomas Crapper invented the flushing toilet!
The curious guide to things that aren't, John D. Fixx and James F. Fixx ; illustrated by Abby Carter.
This guide to things one can't always touch, see or hear (such as air, memory, and zero) features thoughtful riddles that help one discover and learn more about each answer. Introduces the concepts of abstraction and intangibility.
My encyclopedia of very important things.,
Presents facts about such topics as geography, biology, and culture.
Vegan is love : having heart and taking action, written & illustrated by Ruby Roth.
Outlines what can be done to protect animals and the environment by making such decisions as refusing products tested on or made from animals, avoiding aquariums and zoos, and choosing to buy organic food.
Let's clap, jump, sing & shout; dance, spin & turn it out! : games, songs & stories from an African American childhood, collected by Patricia C. McKissack ; illustrated by Brian Pinkney.
Parents and grandparents will delight in sharing this exuberant book with the children in their lives.
Look where we live! : a first book of community building, Scot Ritchie.
In this book, five young friends Nick, Yulee, Pedro, Sally and Martin spend the day traveling around their neighborhood and participating in activities designed to raise money for their local library. Along the way, they learn about the people and places that make up their community and what it means to be a part of one.
Going on an airplane, Harold T. Rober.
What do you need to know before flying on a plane? Lively photos and age-appropriate text will help prepare you for the exciting experience of taking your first flight.
Te kohu atahu, he mea whatu, whakatauira hoki e Xoe Hall.
A retelling of the traditional story of Uenuku and Hinepūkohurangi. Uenuku falls in love with Hine-pūkohu-rangi, a beautiful mist maiden from the supernatural realm.
The enchanted mist, woven and illustrated by Xoe Hall ; [translated by Sian Montgomery-Neutze].
A retelling of the traditional story of Uenuku and Hinepūkohurangi. Uenuku falls in love with Hine-pūkohu-rangi, a beautiful mist maiden from the supernatural realm.
A year full of stories, written by Angela McAllister ; illustrated by Christopher Corr.
This treasury of 52 stories collects together a rich resource of myths, fairy tales and legends from around the world, with a story for every week of the year.
Recycled science : bring out your science genius with soda bottles, potato chip bags, and more unexpected stuff, Tammy Enz and Jodi Wheeler-Toppen.
Details how to use cardboard tubes, craft sticks, plastic bottles and jugs, and snack packages in projects that demostrate scientific principles.
The story of space : the first book about our universe, Catherine Barr and Steve Williams ; illustrated by Amy Husband.
This beautiful follow-up to The Story of Life brings to life the story of our universe for younger children.
The Moon, Martha E. H. Rustad.
Simple text and full-colour photographs describe the Moon.
Earth, Martha E.H. Rustad.
Simple text and full-colour photographs describe Earth.
When the sky breaks : hurricanes, tornadoes, and the worst weather in the world, Simon Winchester.
Hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones, tornadoes: when these giant storms hit, they are natural disasters with huge impact!
Prehistoric ancestors of modern animals, Matthew Rake ; illustrated by Simon Mendez.
From the megabeaver to the dwarf elephant, this book introduces readers to some prehistoric animals that might just be familiar.
Prehistoric giants, Matthew Rake ; illustrated by Simon Mendez.
From a sloth that weighed more than 8000 pounds to a rhinoceros with a 6-foot horn, this book introduces readers to some prehistoric animals that were larger than life.
Prehistoric predators, Matthew Rake ; illustrated by Simon Mendez.
Looks at predatory dinosaurs, describing their physical characteristics, the geographical areas where they lived, and the unique abilities they used to hunt their prey.
Iguanodon, Harold T. Rober.
Introduces the Iguanodon, describing its physical features, behaviour, and feeding habits.
Pterodactyl, Harold T. Rober.
Introduces the Pterodactyl, describing its physical features and how they lived millions of years ago.
Triceratops, Harold T. Rober.
Introduces the triceratops, describing its physical features, behavior, and feeding habits.
Velociraptor, Harold T. Rober.
Introduces the Velociraptor, describing its physical features and the ways in which they help the dinosaur hunt for prey.
Saber-toothed cat, Harold T. Rober.
Learn more about the saber-toothed cat with diagrams, critical thinking questions, and more.
Woolly mammoth, Harold T. Rober.
Introduces the prehistoric animal, the woolly mammoth, describing its physical features and the ways in which it stayed safe by living in
Woodland and forest, written by Jamie Ambrose ; additional text, David Burnie and Linda Gamlin.
Examines different types of forests, and looks at the types of plants and animals that call them home.
Coral reefs, Kate Riggs.
A high-interest introduction to the life of coral reefs, including how coral reefs develop, their diet, threats from predators, and the habitats of these ocean
Big book of animals : a LEGO adventure in the real world.,
LEGO figures present information on such creatures as pandas, butterflies, lions, zebras, and meerkats.
Secrets of animal camouflage, Carron Brown ; illustrated by Wesley Robins.
Who's hiding in the wild? Shine a light behind the page and see. Explore animal habitats up close and you will find a world filled with great surprises! From an Arctic fox peeping out of the snow to a blue-ringed octopus buried into the sandy seabed, the secrets of animal camouflage are revealed.
Sniffer & Tinni : a true tale of amazing animal friendship, Berit Helberg ; photography by Torgeir Berge.
A fox and a German Shepherd living in a small Norwegian town become best
Forest life and woodland creatures.,
Presents information on forest animals and includes such craft projects as a pinecone owl, a bear mask, and plate nests.
Polar : a photicular book, created by Dan Kainen ; written by Carol Kaufmann.
Using unique Photicular technology, Polar shows a hauntingly beautiful yet fragile world, caught forever in moments of living motion.
Curious about worms, Kate Waters.
Provides an introduction to worms, including their physical characteristics, where they live, and what they eat.
Octopuses, Kate Riggs.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behaviour, and habitat of octopuses, the eight-armed ocean creatures. Also included is a history of the belief that octopuses were sea monsters.
Clownfish, Kate Riggs.
A high-interest introduction to the life of clownfish, including how clownfish develop, their diet, threats from predators, and the habitats of these ocean
Storks, Kate Riggs.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behaviour, and habitat of storks, Earth's big wading birds. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why marabou storks have featherless heads.
Falcons, Kate Riggs.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behaviour, and habitat of falcons, Earth's fast-flying birds of prey. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why peregrine falcons are such good fliers.
Safari : [a photicular book], photicular images by Dan Kainen ; written by Carol Kaufmann.
A magical journey where readers encounter eight animals that come alive. Using an innovative lenticular-based technology, precision sliding lenses, and original four-color video imagery, each image is like a 3-D movie on the page, delivering a rich and fluid visual experience.
Raccoons, Kate Riggs.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behaviour, and habitat of raccoons, the ring-tailed North American mammals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why raccoons have masked faces.
The human body, Carron Brown ; illustrated by Rachael Saunders.
What happens underneath our skin? Shine a light behind the page and see. Explore the human body up close and discover how incredible it is! From the air we breathe and the food we eat, to the muscles that help us move and the heart that pumps our blood, the hidden wonders of the human body are revealed.
Stuff you should know about the human body, John Farndon, Tim Hutchinson.
Step inside the inner workings of your body. This book takes a closer look at the fascinating processes that happen inside our bodies, which we so often take for granted.
The great big body book, Mary Hoffman and Ros Asquith.
Our bodies come in all shapes and sizes, and they change throughout our lives, from newborn babies and children through to teenagers, and maybe to mums and dads and grandparents.
Peeking under the city, Esther Porter ; illustrated by A Lozano.
Illustrates the major systems that lie beneath a city to help it function, including sewer, gas, electrical, and
A book of bridges : here to there and me to you, written by Cheryl Keely ; illustrated by Celia Krampien.
Bridges are some of the most fascinating structures in our landscape. From towering suspension bridges to humble stone crossings, this book visits them all in sweet, bouncing text with expository sidebars. But while bridges can be quite grand, this reminds us that their main purpose is bringing people together.
Tanker trucks, Kate Riggs.
A kindergarten-level introduction to tanker trucks, covering their purpose, behaviours, where they are found, their drivers and such defining features as their cabs, tube-shaped tanks, and trailers.
Tremendous tractors, Tony Mitton and Ant Parker.
Get stuck in with our zany animal characters on a fun-filled countryside! From ploughing and sowing, to threshing and harvesting - machine-mad children will love to find out all the many jobs a tough tractor can do down on the farm in this exciting rhyming picture book.
Tow trucks, Kate Riggs.
A kindergarten level introduction to tow trucks, covering their purpose, where they are found, the people who drive them and such defining features as their booms and winches.
Maker projects for kids who love greening up spaces, Megan Kopp.
Creative readers with a green thumb and an eye for design will be inspired to create their own gardening and landscaping projects in unique spaces.
Grow : a family guide to growing fruit & veg, Ben Raskin.
A family guide to growing fruit & veg Have you ever wondered how plants work and how they get their food? Or why we eat the fruit of one plant and the leaf of another?
The Usborne book of growing food, written by Abigail Wheatley ; illustrated by Anni Betts and John Russell ; designed by Hannah Ahmed, Helen Edmonds and Vickie Robinson ; gardening expert, Hayley Young.
A simple step-by-step introduction to growing food in containers both inside and out.
Getting a pet, Harold T. Rober.
Explains how to take care of pets, and uses different animals as examples, including cats, dogs, and iguanas.
Cows, Kate Riggs.
A book about cows.
Goats, Kate Riggs.
A kindergarten-level introduction to goats, covering their growth process, behaviours, the farms they call home.
Chickens, Kate Riggs.
A kindergarten-level introduction to chickens.
Rat, Rob Colson.
Find out what rats are like as pets and what care they will need. Information is provided on housing, feeding and grooming and other essential elements of pet care.
The young chef : recipes and techniques for kids who love to cook, the Culinary Institute of America, Mark Ainsworth.
Teaches kids to cook and think like a chef, with 100 delicious recipes, essential techniques, insider tips, fun facts, and more.
Moving day, Harold T. Rober.
Are you moving to a new home? This easy-to-read text will walk you through the basics. Vivid photographs, critical thinking questions, and a photo glossary introduce young readers to nonfiction.
Time to pee!, Mo Willems.
Sign-carrying mice give encouraging instructions for using the toilet.
Fantasy characters, Bernadette Cuxart.
Presents easy-to-follow instructions on using modeling clay and other materials to create character sculptures, including dinosaurs, extraterrestrials, and vikings.
51 things to make with cardboard boxes, Fiona Hayes.
Crafty Makes is perfect for anyone with a creative, crafty streak, eager to put their skills to task on recyclable materials in the home.
Ultimate Star Wars, written by Patricia Barr [and 3 others].
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.
Star Wars : the ultimate visual guide, written by Ryder Windham ; additional material by Dan Wallace.
Provides detailed information about the six "Star Wars" films, discussing characters, plotlines, visual effects, merchandise, and video games.
Having a sleepover, Harold T. Rober.
Explains the kind of things children do at sleepovers, including eating snacks, playing games, and watching movies.
Boys dancing : from school gym to theater stage, George Ancona.
Follow four energetic boys as they train for and take the stage in a community dance performance celebrating classic kids' books.
Mr & Mrs Mouse and their magical alphabet house, Kate Toms.
Mr and Mrs Mouse's house is filling up with their many treasured objects, and they keep losing their things until they find a magical solution! Each page in this witty, rhyming story is filled with a wide range of objects for children who are learning to read.
Can you see what I see? : treasure ship, Walter Wick.
A pirate ship and a chest of gold take readers on a journey through time that leads to the location of purloined treasures. Beginning with a zoom of a gold coin, photographs pull back to reveal the story of the coin's travels from the hull of a pirate ship in the 1700s to the shore of a beach town today.
The league of superhero games : the greatest superhero games of all time, [writers: Luke Albiges, Ryan King, Paul Walker-Emig].
Superheroes are taking over the world! From free-to- play to triple-A blockbusters, everything is covered in The League of Superhero Games: LEGO Batman, Avengers Initiative, and Spider-Man: Total Mayhem are just a few of the wildly popular superhero video games featured in this in-depth guide.
Guide to Pokemon legends.,
From Arceus to Zekrom, you'll discover dozens of the most renowned Pokemon of all time in the Guide to Pokemon Legends! Their mighty powers and their mysterious backgrounds are all here and as an added bonus, you'll find a spectacular pop-up poster of the Legendary Pokemon Kyurem that makes the power of legends leap off the page!
Terraria. Crafting and construction handbook, [written by Daniel Roy].
The world of Terraria abounds with resources. In fact, there are so many materials to collect and special items to discover that it can be a challenge to figure out what to do with them!
The playbook : 52 rules to aim, shoot, and score in this game called life, Kwame Alexander ; photographs by Thai Neave.
You gotta know the rules to play the game. Ball is life. Take it to the hoop.
Starting a sport, Harold T. Rober.
Sports are fun! Whether you're playing soccer, T-ball, or something else, this carefully leveled text will prepare you for starting a new sport. Colourful and exciting photographs help explain the topic while drawing readers in. Critical thinking questions, a photo glossary, and other fun features introduce young readers to the basic building blocks of nonfiction. Let's play ball!
Football crazy!, [authors, Simon Mugford, Iain Spragg and Adrian Clarke].
Football Crazy is a unique, light-hearted look at the global game. This stunning book, packed with amazing images and a lively text, covers such diverse football topics as amazing goals, tantalising tricks, brilliant saves, embarrassing mistakes, ludicrous haircuts and ghastly shirts.
Dangers and emergencies, Bear Grylls.
Ever wanted to be an adventurer like Bear Grylls? If you do, you will need to know all the skills required to stay safe while exploring! In this practical field guide, readers will learn how to signal for help, how to find water and how to safely gather food and much more. With full-colour illustrations throughout, the title will appeal to scout groups, as the topic coincides with scout badges.
Knots, Bear Grylls.
Ever wanted to be an adventurer like Bear Grylls? If you do, you will need to know all about knots! In this practical field guide you will learn how to tie them, climb them, coil and transport them, you will be an expert in no time! With full-colour illustrations throughout, this book will appeal to scout groups, as the topic coincides with scout badges.
Maps and navigation, Bear Grylls.
Ever wanted to be an adventurer like Bear Grylls? This practical field guide provides essential information about the skills required to use maps in the wild. Readers will learn how to use a compass, where to find the North Star and how to navigate and much more. With full-colour illustrations throughout, the title will appeal to scout groups, as the topic coincides with scout badges.
Camping, Bear Grylls.
Ever wanted to be an adventurer like Bear Grylls? If you do, you will need to know all the skills required to survive camping in the wilderness! In this practical field guide readers will learn how to choose the best site, how to build shelters and how to make a solar shower and much more. With full-colour illustrations throughout, this book will appeal to scout groups, as the topic coincides with scout badges.
Going camping, Harold T. Rober.
Discusses the equipment, skills, activities, and ethics of camping.
Keep a pocket in your poem : classic poems and playful parodies, written and selected by J. Patrick Lewis ; illustrated by Johanna Wright.
Thirteen classic poems by poets such as Robert Frost, Langston Hughes, Emily Dickinson, and David McCord are paired with parodies written by J. Patrick Lewis that honor and play off of the original poems in a range of ways.
A poem for every night of the year, Allie Esiri ; illustated by Zanna Goldhawk.
This is a magnificent collection of 366 poems compiled by Allie Esiri, one to share for every night of the year. The poems together with introductory paragraphs have a link to the date on which they appear.
Wake up!, poem by Helen Frost ; photographs by Rick Lieder.
Simple poetic language and close-up photographs invite readers to explore all the baby animals who are born during
Steppin' out : jaunty rhymes for playful times, poems by Lin Oliver ; illustrated by Tomie dePaola.
A collection of nineteen original poems featuring toddlers.
Falling up : poems and drawings, Shel Silverstein.
Twelve new poems and drawings selected from the Silverstein archives.
No fair! No fair! and other jolly poems of childhood, poems by Calvin Trillin ; pictures by Roz Chast.
Justin is "the awfulest kid in the class," if there's anything that Matt won't eat, and if you can send back a new baby brother.
One minute till bedtime : 60-second poems to send you off to sleep, selected by Kenn Nesbitt ; art by Christoph Niemann.
Carry me away, poems by Matt Goodfellow ; illustrated by Sue Hardy-Dawson.
Matt Goodfellow's debut collection, Carry Me Away, is a beautifully crafted set of poems that blend humour, intrigue and a love of the natural world. The poems will delight, amuse and challenge young readers between the ages of 7-12 but are there to be enjoyed by the whole family.
Where zebras go, poems and illustrations by Sue Hardy-Dawson.
A humorous, poetic adventure leads readers across the savannah, into fairy tale realms, back into the playground and through the seasons, introducing a whole host of animals along the way.
Lost magic : the very best of Brian Moses, illustrated by Chris Garbutt.
A beautiful collection of the very best poems by Brian Moses. Includes 'Walking with My Iguana' 'The Lost Angels', 'Aliens Stole My Underpants', 'Behind the Staffroom Door', 'Lost Magic', 'The Sssnake Hotel', 'A Feather from an Angel', 'Cakes in the Staffroom' and many, many more.
Becoming Bach, Tom Leonard.
Highlights the life and achievements of the eighteenth-century German composer and musician, and examines the development of his most important compositions.
Lighter than air : Sophie Blanchard, the first woman pilot, Matthew Clark Smith ; illustrated by Matt Tavares.
Shares the life of the first female to work as a professional balloonist, making more than sixty ascents until 1819, she became the first woman to die in an aviation accident.
Agatha Christie, written by Ma Isabel Sanchez Vegara ; illustrated by Elisa Munso; translated by Raquel Plitt.
The book follows Agatha Christie, who taught herself to read at the age of five, on her journey to becoming the most famous crime writer of all time.
Amelia Earhart, written by Ma Isabel Sanchez Vegara ; illustrated by Mariadiamantes ; translated by Raquel Plitt.
Follows Amelia Earhart, whose strong will and self-belief helped her overcome prejudice and technical problems to become the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. This inspiring and informative little biography comes with extra facts about Amelia's life.
Genius of Leonardo da Vinci : with quotations, some abridged, from the notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci, written by Guido Visconti ; illustrated by Bimba Landmann.
Artist, engineer, pacifist, inventor: Leonardo da Vinci was a genius of a very particular kind. This introduction to his life and work is vividly retold through the eyes of his young apprentice, Giacomo, making it easy for young readers to relate to his story.
John Ronald's dragons : the story of J.R.R. Tolkien, Caroline McAlister ; illustrated by Eliza Wheeler.
A captivating picture book biography of a boy who imagined a world full of dragons and grew up to be beloved author J. R. R. Tolkien.
Good night stories for rebel girls : 100 tales of extraordinary women, Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo.
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls reinvents fairy tales, inspiring girls with the stories of 100 heroic women from Elizabeth I to Serena Williams. Illustrated by 60 female artists from every corner of the globe, this is the most-funded original book in the history of crowd-funding.
50 things you should know about prehistoric Britain, Clare Hibbert.
The perfect introduction to Prehistoric Britain! Find out what happened in Britain over 2.5 million years ago, starting with the Old Stone Age and the first humans roaming hunter-gatherers.
The 50 states, [written & researched by Gabrielle Balkan ; illustrated by Sol Linero].
Be inspired by the inventiveness, beauty and diversity of the United States in this colourful collection of fact-filled maps. Explore thousands of locations and be awed by the achievements of hundreds of people who helped make America what it is today.
Answering the cry for freedom : stories of African Americans and the American Revolution, Gretchen Woelfle ; illustrations by R. Gregory Christie.
This book provides the chance for young readers to learn about the death-defying attempts of black Americans to gain the inalienable rights promised in the Declaration of Independence.

Older Fiction

Tricked, Jen Calonita.
Gilly's little sister Anna lands in reform school just in time to greet the strict new headmaster.
Caleb's cab, story by Sally Chomet ; illustrated by Sylvian Chomet.
From the Oscar-nominated and Bafta-award-winning creators of animated films Belleville Rendez Vous and The Illusionist comes a hilarious, dark-edged comedy caper full of twists and surprises.
Ivy, Katherine Coville ; illustrated by Celia Kaspar.
A young girl helps her grandmother care for magical creatures.
Effie Starr Zook has one more question, Martha Freeman.
City girl Effie Starr Zook is not excited about spending the summer on her aunt and uncle's farm in Nowheresville, Pennsylvania, until she stumbles across a mystery that leads her smack into an old family feud.
In over their heads, Margaret Peterson Haddix.
Twelve-year-old twins Nick and Eryn and their robot stepsiblings, Jackson and Ava, try to save humanity from killer robots.
Dream magic, Joshua Khan with illustrations by Ben Hibon.
Lily the sorcerer queen and Thorn the giant-bat-whisperer are back to solve the mystery of who's behind the many threats to Gehenna: disappearing villagers, vicious jewel spiders, and a pending troll invasion.
Cabin fever, Jeff Kinney.
Greg Heffley is in big trouble. School property has been damaged, and Greg is the prime suspect.
The door in the alley, Adrienne Kress ; illustrated by Matthew C. Rockefeller.
A shy boy's life is sent spiraling into adventure after a fateful day when he discovers a pig in a small hat and returns it to its home at the mysterious Explorers Club.
Zeustian logic, Sabrina Malcolm.
A mountain-climbing accident, a petrolhead neighbour, a troubled little brother, what boy wouldn't prefer the company of the Greek gods, astronomists and his best friend, Attila the Pun?
Future flash, Kita Helmetag Murdock.
Laney can see people's futures when she touches them and has vowed to try to save a new classmate from a fire that is sure to claim his life and
The cat stole my pants, Stephan Pastis.
While his mother and doorman Dave celebrate their wedding, Timmy visits Florida where he forges a new partnership with Dave's nephew, Emilio, when a surprise newcomer shows up and he encounters a thieving six-toed cat.
Tales from a not-so-smart Miss Know-It-All, Rachel Renee Russell.
When Miss Know-It-All's inbox overflows with pleas for guidance, Nikki Maxwell, the school newspaper advice columnist, turns to her best friends for help.
The green ember, S. D. Smith ; illustrated by Zach Franzen.
Heather and Picket are extraordinary rabbits with ordinary lives until calamitous events overtake them, spilling them into a cauldron of misadventures.
Cody and the mysteries of the universe, Tricia Springstubb ; illustrated by Eliza Wheeler.
Cody's best friend, Spencer, and his parents are moving in with his grandmother right around the corner, and Cody can't wait.
The house of months and years, Emma Trevayne.
When her distant aunt and uncle die, Amelia Howling and her parents move in with Amelia's orphaned cousins. Luckily, the house is large, filled with nooks and crannies perfect for hiding.
Brightwood, Tania Unsworth.
When her mother disappears and a menacing stranger tries to claim her home, Brightwood Hall, for himself, Daisy must use her wits, courage, and help from her imaginary friends to survive.
Grandpa's great escape, written by David Walliams ; illustrated by Tony Ross.
Jack's Grandpa wears his slippers to the supermarket serves up Spam + la Custard for dinner and often doesn't remember Jack's name. But he can still take to the skies in a speeding Spitfire and save the day.
A dragon's guide to making perfect wishes, Laurence Yep & Joanne Ryder ; illustrations by Mary GrandPre.
Winnie and her pet dragon Miss Drake are back to their lessons as they head to the 1915 San Francisco World's Fair and wish-granting souvenirs follow them home.

Picture Books

Edward!, [based on the Railway series by the Reverend W. Awdry].
Meet Edward! Edward is the number 2 blue engine on the Island of Sodor. He has blue paintwork with red stripes Edward is a helpful and friendly engine. This book is the perfect introduction for little fans of Edward!
James!, [based on the Railway series by the Reverend W. Awdry].
Meet James! James is the number 5 red engine on the Island of Sodor. He has shiny red paint and a brass dome. James is a proud engine but lots of fun. This book is the perfect introduction for little fans of James!
Percy!, [based on the Railway series by the Reverend W. Awdry].
Meet Percy! Percy is the number 6 green engine on the Island of Sodor. He Thomas' best friend, and is always to happy to help other engines. This book is the perfect introduction for little fans of Percy!.
Is that my cat?, Jonathan Allen.
"Is that my cat? It can't be. My cat is a slim, sleek pussy cat." But something's up with this rather large kitty the same one who used to fit through the cat door, climbed trees fearlessly, and always wanted to play. Now, it takes two hands to pick her up, and now this fussy eater finishes all her food! In true Jonathan Allen style, the story unfolds little by little, page by page--keeping us guessing right until the end, when we get a BIG, happy surprise.
The fox wish, Kimiko Aman ; illustrated by Komako Sakai.
When Roxie and Lukie go back to the park for their jump rope, they find a group of foxes trying to learn the game, and the smallest fox--who also happens to be named Roxie--tells them that finding the rope to play with was her wish come true.
Floss the playground boss, Corrinne Averiss ; illustrated by Sam Usher.
Floss says stop, Floss says go! Floss says yes, Floss says no! Floss is the playground boss! That is until a new boy named Peter moves into the house on the opposite side of the playground from Floss. When Peter decides he doesn't want to play along with Floss' rules, she learns that having friends can be much more fun than being the playground boss!
Laundry day, Jessixa Bagley.
Two bored badgers have run out of things to do until their mom suggests they help with the laundry.
The thank you dish, Trace Balla.
It's dinnertime at Grace's place.'Thank you, alpaca,' says Grace. 'Alpaca?' asks Mama. 'Why would you thank an alpaca?' A playful mealtime conversation becomes a joyful act of giving thanks.
Hello you!, [illustrated by Stephen Barker].
Hello You! helps babies and their parents say hello to familiar faces (mummy, daddy, granny and grandad), play peekaboo with the peep through holes and enjoy a fun guessing game.
The butterfly dance, Suzanne Barton.
Caterpillars Dotty and Stripe do everything together. They play, they eat leaves and do all sorts of caterpiller-y things, and then one day, after spinning themselves into snuggly cocoons, they wake up as beautiful butterflies!
The jewel fish of Karnak, Graeme Base.
The Tooth Fairy's Christmas, Peter Bently, Garry Parsons.
The Tooth Fairy meets Santa! A glorious rhyming story with that feel-good Christmas factor. Tim Tucker has just lost a tooth but the Tooth Fairy is blown off-course in the snow. Luckily, a sleigh comes her way and Santa rescues her. Together, and with the help of a little magic, they deliver their gifts to Tim.
Good night! Good night!, Carin Berger.
It's time for bed! Mama Bunny's three little ones do not want to go to bed, but after good-night hugs, good-night kisses, good-night tickles, and a lot of jumping around, they finally do! A lively call-and-response text makes this book an especially good fit for storytime and bedtime.
I want a friend, Anne Booth, Amy Proud.
Arthur and Lily are 3-year-olds and best friends most of the time. Join their hilarious world of pre-school playtime adventures as they learn to navigate life's first experiences of friendship, meal times, sharing, individuality, telling the truth, make-believe, competition, empathy, scientific discovery and artistic expression!
Hugs, [written by Natalie Boyd].
Photographs of appealing baby animals to look at and gentle rhymes to read. Each spread has different textures for little hands to reach out for, touch, feel and explore.
Baby's first 1 2 3 : a touch and feel book, [this book was made by Fiona Byrne, Robyn Newton and Kate Ward].
Designed to help babies and toddlers develop vital early number skills, there are bright and bold full-colour photographs of everyday things and clear word labels. Babies will be drawn to touch, feel, and explore the different tactile patches as they learn their first numbers from one to five.
Lift-the-flap numbers, written by Margot Channing ; illustrated by Ilana Exelby.
In Lift-the-flap numbers, the reader is asked to count how many there are of each object, whether it's flowers or dragon heads, and can then lift the flaps to reveal the right answer.
Lift-the-flap words, written by Margot Channing ; illustrated by Ilana Exelby.
In Lift-the-flap words, the reader guesses the name of each object presented and then lifts the flaps to find the correct words. The design and interactivity of the books is such fun that young children won't even realise they're actually learning!
Fruits in suits, Jared Chapman.
Different types of fruits going to the pool look at some of the different types of suits a fruit can wear.
The best Mum in the world, Pat Chapman ; illustrated by Cat Chapman.
What makes mum so special?
Sky Private Eye and the case of the missing grandma, Jane Clarke, Loretta Schauer.
Fairytale Mystery starring Little Red Riding Hood, Grandma, the Wolf and Sky Private Eye. Little Red Riding Hood is bereft- Grandma has gone missing. Has the Big Bad Wolf gobbled her up or followed her on holiday? Sky Private Eye with her bag of detective tricks and Just-in-time cupcake recipes is sure to solve the mystery in no time at all.
Our last trip to the market, Lorin Clarke ; illustrated by Mitch Vane.
A glorious exploration of family and fun for everyone who has ever taken a mob of unruly kids out.
Hippopposites, Janik Coat.
Simple text on board pages describes opposite aspects of a hippopotamus.
The story orchestra : four seasons in one day, written by Katie Cotton with notes by Katy Flint ; illustrated by Jessica Courtney-Tickle.
From the dawn chorus to an icy sunset, follow one girl and her dog as they adventure through spring, summer, autumn and winter in just one day.
Maisy goes to the bookshop, Lucy Cousins.
Have fun with Maisy and friends on their first trip to the bookshop!
Maisy's boat, Lucy Cousins.
Ahoy! Maisy is sailing out to sea for the day in her boat. Her friend Charley is coming too. The wind blows the sails and off they go! Maisy drops anchor in a beautiful blue lagoon she goes snorkeling and Charley goes fishing. But what's that on the end of Charley's fishing line?
Priscilla pack rat : making room for friendship, Claudine Crangle.
Priscilla the rat learns that friendship is more important than accumulating "stuff."
The cat wants cuddles, P. Crumble, Lucinda Gifford.
Kevin doesn't want a pat. He doesn't want a tickle. And he definitely does not want a cuddle. There's absolutely no way this hilarious cat is going to change his mind about that. Or will he?
Boy, Phil Cummings, Shane Devries.
The king's battles with the dragon were always mighty and loud. Cling clang clong! Roar! Boy lived in a silence and couldn't hear the fighting. But Boy could see the fear around him and how everyone would be much happier without it.
Waiting for Goliath, Antje Damm ; translation, Sally-Ann Spencer.
Bear waits patiently for his friend. The robins fly to the south and the first snow falls. When Bear awakes from a long sleep, he hears a noise like a hand sliding slowly across paper. Goliath is coming! But Goliath's identity is a big surprise.
Animal surprises, written by Nicola Davies ; illustrated by Abbie Cameron.
Follow the young adventurer trekking through the jungle, diving deep into the sea and climbing up trees as she searches for animals big and small, wide and tall.
The little feijoa tree, Marion Day ; illustrated by Jane Thorne.
The little feijoa tree is different from all the other fruit trees in the orchard. She cannot understand why, so she calls on Mother Nature to explain. But can Mother Nature reassure the little tree?"
The day the crayons came home, Drew Daywalt, Oliver Jeffers.
One day, Duncan is happily coloring with his crayons when a stack of postcards arrives in the mail from his former crayons, each of which has run away or been left behind, and all of which want to come home.
Silver, Walter de la Mare ; illustrated by Carolina Rabei.
Slowly, silently, now the moon walks the night in her silver shoon. This way, and that, she peers, and sees silver fruit upon silver trees. One spring evening, the fairies gather in the woods. Two sleepy children join in the parade to a wonderful, dream-like fairy party.
Eddie Frogbert, Sue DeGennaro.
Eddie Frogbert was the pride and joy of his family. He wasn't like the other frogs. He was not the biggest or the bravest. With his feet firmly on the ground, Eddie left the hippity-hop to the other frogs.
My beautiful birds, Suzanne Del Rizzo.
Behind Sami, the Syrian skyline is full of smoke. The boy follows his family and all his neighbours in a long line, as they trudge through the sands and hills to escape the bombs that have destroyed their homes.
Bing. Something for Mummy, Ted Dewan.
Something for Mummy. It's a Bing thing. Bing bunny is doing something nice for his mummy. Making happy jammy toast is fun but it can get a bit messy. But don't worry, Bing. It's no big thing!
Mapping my day, Julie Dillemuth ; illustrated by Laura Wood.
A little girl loves drawing maps of her buried treasure, the breakfast table, the route to school, and more taking the reader on a journey through her day; a story told in maps.
Charlie Cook's favourite book, Julie Donaldson ; illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
There are pirates and ghosts, knights and dragons, crocodiles and aliens all waiting in the pages of Charlie Cook's favourite book.
The Giant Jumperee, written by Julia Donaldson ; illustrated by Helen Oxenbury.
Rabbit was hopping home one day when he heard a loud voice coming from inside his burrow. I'm the Giant Jumperee and I'm as scary as can be! When Rabbit's friends Cat, Bear and Elephant come to help they are each scared away in turn by the mysterious voice. He can squash you like a flee He will sting you like a bee And he's taller than a tree! But who is the Giant Jumperee?
South, words and pictures by Daniel Duncan.
When a lonely fisherman finds an injured bird on his boat, he nurtures it back to health, and since the bird can no longer migrate with its family charts a course heading south for the winter. Together, the two form a special friendship and enjoy life at sea until both the healing process and the journey come to an end.
Monster baby, Sarah Dyer.
Monster Mum is having a baby and Little Monster is not too pleased about it!
The catawampus cat, Jason Carter Eaton ; pictures by Gus Gordon.
The catawampus cat walked into town one day at a slant, and since then everyone in town is seeing their world with fresh eyes.
The three billy goats gruff, retold by Mary Finch ; illustrated by Roberta Arenson ; narrated by Richard Hope.
The three billy goats Gruff are hungry for the sweet green grass on the other side of the stream. To get there, they must pass the big hairy troll who lives underneath the bridge and wants to eat them for dinner. Will the billy goats reach the safe side before the hungry troll makes them his next meal?
Ready, set, build!, words by Meg Fleming ; pictures by Peter Jarvis.
A builder sketches a project, then gets to work with his friend digging, lifting, and sawing.
Baxter turns down his buzz : a story for little kids about ADHD, James M. Foley ; illustrated by Shirley Ng-Benitez.
A high-energy rabbit that must learn to control his activity level and impulsiveness. Baxter's uncle Barnaby guides Baxter through the steps necessary to 'turn down his buzz.' Techniques such as mindfulness, progressive relaxation, and visualization are employed.
Jamal's journey, Michael Foreman.
Jamal is a little camel so he must walk, walk, walk through the desert. One day he becomes separated from his friend, the boy, but a wise falcon helps to reunite them. They go on to explore the city and its exciting sights and sounds.
The covers of my book are too far apart! (and other grumbles), Vivian French, Nigel Baines.
From excuses like 'I haven't got time to read' to misconceptions about those who struggle with reading, The Covers of My Book Are Too Far Apart (and other grumbles) turns negatives on their head and celebrates the right we all have to access story, and the wonders of the printed page.
Chuffa chuffa choo choo, Emma Garcia.
Chuffa Chuffa Choo Choo here comes the train. Count the noisy birds as the little red train travels from the seaside to the forest to the
Stack the cats, Susie Ghahremani.
One cat sleeps. Two cats play. Thee cats stack! Stack the Cats is a charming book about counting and organising cats in various formations.
Banjo and Ruby Red, Libby Gleeson ; illustrated by Freya Blackwood.
A funny and touching story of antagonism and love by award-winning author Libby Gleeson, with illustrations by internationally acclaimed Freya Blackwood. Freya Blackwood's stunning illustrations perfectly capture the endearing personalities of boisterous Banjo and head-strong Ruby Red.
Oi Dog!, written by Kes & Claire Gray ; illustrated by Jim Field.
Frog's had enough, he's the changing the status quo!
School gremlins, Adam and Charlotte Guillain ; illustrated by Chris Chatterton.
The side-splittingly funny follow-up to Supermarket Gremlins, from bestselling husband and wife duo, Adam and Charlotte Guillain. Cheeky gremlins are guzzling school dinners, howling in music class, and is that a gremlin bottom peeking out of the paint box?
Butterfly, we're expecting you!, Libby Hathorn ; illustrated by Lisa Stewart.
Come explore your backyard. Who knows what you'll find? A butterfly, a frog, a bird maybe even a
Edie, Sophy Henn.
Hello! My name is Edie. I am ever so helpful. In fact I think helping is one of the things I am best at. Edie certainly is a very good helper, whether it's helping Mummy wake up bright and early, helping Daddy to get everything at the shops or helping her little brother with sharing and knowing what's what.
Spot loves his Mum, Eric Hill.
Spot loves spending time with his mum, Sally. In this coloured board book, each spread shows Sally and Spot having fun together. From playing hide-and- seek to eating Sally's cakes, every day can be a fun day with Spot and Sally!
Alfie and the big boys, Shirley Hughes.
Alfie and Bernard wish that they could be friends popluar big boy, Ian Barger, but Ian never takes any notice of the little kids. One day mum takes Alfie and Annie Rose to a Plant Pot Sale. Alfie hasn't been there long when he spots Ian Barger screaming and yelling, "I want my mummy!". Alfie realizes that big boys don't always act so big after all!
Message in a bottle, Matt Hunt.
Lion is fed up with the city and moves to a desert island, just him and his trusty guitar. But he soon starts feeling lonely and sends out a message in a bottle, looking for a friend one friend to strum guitar with.
My day : first words, illustrated by Marilyn Janovitz.
How can so many words be packed into a day? What's the word for the thing you drink from, or the thing full of water that you splash around in?
Lotus & Feather, Ji-li Jiang ; pictures by Julie Downing.
A lonely girl finds a friend when she and her grandfather rescue a wounded crane.
123 : a little counting book, [illustrated by Villie Karabatzia].
Help toddlers discover and learn about the world around them with these essential board books.
ABC : a little alphabet book, [illustrated by Villie Karabatzia].
Help toddlers discover and learn about the world around them with these essential board books.
Animals : a little book of animals, [illustrated by Villie Karabatzia].
Help toddlers discover and learn about the world around them with these essential board books.
Colours : a little book of colours, [illustrated by Villie Karabatzia].
Help toddlers discover and learn about the world around them with these essential board books. Colours helps busy, curious toddlers explore their world and develop their vocabulary by introducing lots of wonderful colour words. This robust board book will withstand many happy hours of looking, holding, exploring and reading, while the playful, witty illustrations will be loved by parents and children alike. A brilliant fold-out surprise at the end adds a fun recap of all the learning in the book.
Me and you, Deborah Kelly and Karen Blair.
A delightful rhyming picture book that celebrates all the special relationships and fun-filled activities in a child's life, their special bonds with parents, grandparents, cousins, neighbours and pets, as well as all the wonderful fun-filled days they enjoy together.
Here come the dinosaurs : a touch and feel book, [illustrated by Hilli Kushnir].
Here come the dinosaurs is a playful touch-and-feel book with lots of cute and funny dinosaurs! With textures to feel on every page and a big, fold-out surprise at the end, everyone will want to clap hands for the dinosaurs!
Here come the kittens : a touch and feel book, [illustrated by Hilli Kushnir].
Some kittens are out and about, doing clever things.
Here come the monkeys : a touch and feel book, [illustrated by Hilli Kushnir].
Here come the monkeys is a playful touch-and-feel book with lots of cute and funny monkeys! With textures to feel on every page and a big, fold-out surprise at the end, everyone will want to clap hands for the monkeys!
Here come the puppies : a touch and feel book, [illustrated by Hilli Kushnir].
Here come the puppies is a playful touch-and-feel book with lots of cute and funny puppies! With textures to feel on every page and a big, fold-out surprise at the end, everyone will want to clap hands for the puppies!
Little Wolf's first howling, Laura McGee Kvasnosky and Kate Harvey McGee.
Little Wolf can hardly wait. Tonight he will howl at the moon to the top of the sky. First, Big Wolf demonstrates traditional howling form: AAAAAAAAAAOOOOOooooooooo.
Tiger Tiger, Jonny Lambert.
Old Tiger is left in charge of Cub, and Cub wants to play.
Argyle Fox, Marie Letourneau.
When the wind interferes with everything while grumpy Argyle Fox tries to play outside, his mother quietly suggests he think of something made for a windy
Let's find Fred, Steven Lenton ; [written by Sophie Cashell].
Every night, Stanley the zookeeper says goodnight to all of the animals and tucks them up in bed. But one night, he can't find.
I can only draw worms, Will Mabbitt.
This book is about worms. I can only draw worms. You might think worms are boring but you'd be wrong.
We're off to find a kiwi, Juliette MacIver ; illustrations by Kate Wilkinson.
So, where do you find a kiwi? In time-honoured storybook tradition, Louie and his big sister set off to find a kiwi. They seek help from all sorts of creatures, a tui, a sheep and a kea, but it is little Louie himself who comes up with the solution.
The Opposite, Tom MacRae ; illustrated by Elena Odriozola.
Nate wakes up one morning to see The Opposite sitting on his ceiling. This impish creature manages to ensure that whatever Nate says, the opposite will be true.
So many feet, Nichole Mara ; illustrated by Alexander Vidal.
A board book showing the great diversity of feet in the natural world.
What's that noise? : (this book is calling you), Isabel Minhos Martins, Madalena Matoso.
Invites readers to use their senses to find a friend who is calling out to them from inside the
Plant the tiny seed, Christie Matheson.
Plant a seed to watch it grow. Press on the cloud to make it rain. Jiggle the book to scatter the seeds. Interactive text teaches very young children how flowers sprout and mature. Contains watercolor depictions of a flower in various stages of growth.
Blackbird, blackbird, what do you do?, Kate McLelland.
Pip the blackbird does not know what he wants to do, and visits Heron, Owl, Puffin, and Pigeon on a journey of discovery before he realizes what he loves to do most of all.
Mama's kisses, Kate McMullan ; illustrated by Tao Nyeu.
A mother panda bear, elephant, leopard and orangutan follow their rambunctious little ones through the jungle as they try to corral them for bedtime.
Counting cars, [this book was made by Mara van der Meer, Penny Worms, and Kate Ward ; illustrated by Oliver Latyk].
Encourages young readers to search and find specific quantities and types of motor vehicles.
The three wishes, written and illustrated by David Melling.
The knight and his horse are left in charge of the royal prince and princess. But they find babysitting so tiring that the knight makes a wish... and before he knows it, it comes true.
The sheep who hatched an egg, Gemma Merino.
Lola the sheep has the most extraordinary wool. It's soft and silky and is her pride and joy!
Stickley makes a mistake! : a frog's guide to trying again, Brenda S. Miles ; illustrated by Steve Mack.
With help from his grandpa, Stickley the frog, who hates making mistakes, learns to say "oh well," hop up, and try again when mistakes happen.
Moo and Moo and the little calf too, story by Jane Millton ; illustrated by Deborah Hinde.
During the massive 7.8M earthquake that hit New Zealand in November 2016 two cows and a calf were stranded on a two-metre high 'island' when their paddock slid and buckled 80 metres from its original position.
Don't wake the dingo!, written by Sally Morgan ; illustrated by Sarah Boese.
High in the rocks in his soft sandy den, one lonely dingo dreams of meeting new friends. During the storm, animals seek shelter in the den, being very careful not to wake the dingo!
Picken : mix and match the farm animals!, Mary Murphy.
Mix and match the split pages of this ingenious board book to make your own amazing farmyard creatures!
I'm going to eat this ant, Chris Naylor-Ballesteros.
There are so many scrumptious ways to eat this ant. Seared like steak or squished in a sausage, sundried, salted or sliced.
Here comes the sun, Karl Newson, Migy Blanco.
With beautiful illustration by the hugely successful Migy Blanco and a rhyming text by Karl Newson that rolls off the tongue, this book follows little owl on a magical, shooting star filled day (or should we say night). As all the other animals settle down to sleep, little owl swoops around the sky, blowing the stars out so it's all dark, until the sun arrives and it's morning but for one little owl it's time for bed.
When I'm a mummy like you!, David O'Connell, Francesca Gambatesa.
Every child wants to be just like their mummy and do all the exciting things that grown-ups do. But is being a mummy really that much fun? Or can being small be just as special? Maybe they can both be wonderful, if you do them together.
Rock pool secrets, Narelle Oliver.
At first glance there's nothing much to see. But the rock pools are full of secrets. Nestling between rocks. Hiding in the seaweed. What creatures will you find? Discover their secrets in this flap book
We're all wonders, written and illustrated by R. J. Palacio.
I know I can't change the way I look. But maybe, just maybe, people can change the way they see..
A walk in the bush, Gwyn Perkins.
Little Iggy doesn't want to leave the house, but Grandad insists they always have fun together.
The fix-it man, Dimity Powell & Nicky Johnston.
It's handy having a dad who can fix just about anything. A young girl believes her father is the king of fixing things. But following the death of her mother, she discovers that broken hearts are not as easy to repair as damaged toys and cracked teapots.
Lucy's book, Natalie Jane Prior ; illustrated by Cheryl Orsini.
Lucy's mum takes her to the library every Saturday. Lucy loves to read, but there is one special book that she borrows over and over again. The book is shared between friends, dropped in the ocean, flown to China and even made into a banana sandwich. But what will happen when everyone's favourite book goes missing?
There's a cat in our class! : a tale about getting along, Jeanie Franz Ransom ; illustrated by Bryan Langdo.
When a new student, Samantha the cat, arrives, the dogs in Miss Biscuit's class learn to accept and embrace diversity.
Happy dreamer, Peter H. Reynolds.
A "dreamer maximus" describes the many ways one can dream, and the importance of being a happy dreamer.
The March Wind, Inez Rice ; illustrated by Vladimir Bobri.
One windy day a little boy happens upon a large black hat, lying in the street. When he tries it on, he becomes a whole host of different characters he's always wanted to be.
Chicken Nugget in Scrambled egg, Michelle Robinson & Tom McLaughlin.
My name is Nugget. Chicken Nugget. It's not easy being the smallest chick in the family, but Nugget has had some good news: he's going to be a big brother! Little baby Benedict is still an egg at the moment and it's Nugget's job to look after him. What could possibly go wrong?
Safe & sound, words by Jean Roussen ; pictures by Loris Lora.
Young chipmunks live underground, while kangaroo joeys need a pouch, and crocodile hatchlings hide in their mother's mouths. And so baby animals are safe and sound with their grown-ups close around!
Ginny Louise and the school field day, Tammi Sauer ; illustrated by Lynn Munsinger.
Ginny Louise's optimistic attitude helps her to stand up to bullying during the Truman Elementary School Field Day.
Christmas at home, Claire Saxby ; illustrated by Janine Dawson.
This year, Christmas is being celebrated at home. The decorations are made, there are gifts galore, a feast is cooked, table crackers are pulled and family and friends are ready for a traditional Christmas lunch under the trees.
Town is by the sea, Joanne Schwartz ; pictures by Sydney Smith.
Throughout his day, a young boy thinks of his father who is working in the coal mine that is located underneath the
Counting with Tiny Cat, Viviane Schwarz.
At first Tiny Cat has none. Then, what's that? One! Two! Three! And four! Oops, bonk, now there's more! Soon Tiny Cat has as many red balls of wool as you can get. Then some extra. Too many?! Will Tiny Cat ever have just enough?
Away, written by Emil Sher ; illustrated by Qin Leng.
A gentle tale told entirely through sticky notes between a mother and daughter as the girl's departure for her first summer camp draws near demonstrates how love can be found even in scribbled messages and other unlikely places.
A world of pausabilities : an exercise in mindfulness, written by Frank J. Sileo ; illustrated by Jennifer Zivoin.
Children (and adults) live in a fast-paced, demanding and stressful world.
The blue hour, Isabelle Simler.
Animals, birds, and even flowers of blue hues color their landscapes, from the Arctic to the jungle, as they enjoy a moment of peace in the hour between day and night.
Ellie's magic wellies, Amy Sparkes ; illustrated by Nick East.
Ellie Pengelly is fed up and bored, until she gets a pair of magical new wellies! When Ellie goes out to explore in her new wellies she jumps into a puddle but. Something jumps out!
The red book, Beck & Matt Stanton.
For the Grown-Ups: Okay, Big Wig. We have a challenge for you. It's your job to convince the nearest kid that everything in this book is actually red. And we mean everything. It will not be easy! They will try to persuade you that things are not as red as you say, but you will stay strong! And the kids will love it!
Bee, illustrated by Britta Teckentrup ; [text by Patricia Hegarty].
A wonder of nature is about to unfold. Turn the pages to follow the miraculous little bee and its journey from flower to flower in this delightful peep-through picture book.
If your monster won't go to bed, written by Denise Vega ; illustrated by Zachariah Ohora.
A handbook for youngsters that includes such instructions as pour your monster a nice big glass of healthy, crunchy, oozy bug juice slimed with ooey-gooey snail trails to calm him.
My pictures after the storm, Eric Veille ; translated by Daniel Hahn.
Offers humorous drawings comparing things before and after storms, meetings with elephants, and trips to the
What will grow?, Jennifer Ward ; illustrated by Susie Ghahremani.
Seeds can be big or small, round or pointy, and all sorts of colours.
Brobarians, Lindsay Ward.
This is the tale of the mighty Brobarians. Two warriors, once at peace now at odds. Iggy the Brobarian has taken over the land. Can Otto the Big Brobarian win it back? Or maybe, with a little help, the two brothers can find peace again.
Taller and shorter, [written by Fiona Watt ; illustrated by Rachel Wells].
Who is taller Panda or Hippo? Is Meerkat shorter than Duck? And who is the tallest animal of all?
That's not my hamster, [written by Fiona Watt ; illustrated by Rachel Wells].
This is a delightful, brand new title in the award-winning "That's Not My..." series which has sold X million titles world-wide.
Hug me, please!, Przemyseaw Wechterowicz, Emilia Dziubak.
When Daddy Bear tells Little Bear that the best thing is to hug someone, Little Bear has an idea: let's give Mr Beaver a hug! And Miss Weasel! And the Hares! And the Big Bad Wolf! Before long, they've hugged nearly everyone in the forest. But aren't they forgetting someone?
Say hello, Sophie!, Rosemary Wells.
Sophie's parents tell her to say 'Hello,' 'Thank-you,' and 'Goodbye,' but the words stick like glue in Sophie's mouth and won't come out.
The singing dolphin = Te aihe i waiata, Mere Whaanga.
Told in Māori and English, Mere Whaanga has spun a tale in the traditional style of a Māori legend. Pōtiki, the youngest of three brothers, is tired of always being told he is too little.
One keen koala, Margaret Wild, Bruce Whatley.
One keen koala and all the animal friends are ready for school!
Dinosaur boo! : the Deinonychus, [text by Jeanne Willis].
The World of Dinosaur Roar! is a brand new collectable series of books created by Peter Curtis and produced in association with the Natural History Museum in London.
Dinosaur roar! : the Tyrannosaurus rex, [text by Jeanne Willis].
The World of Dinosaur Roar! is a brand new collectable series of books created by Peter Curtis and produced in association with the Natural History Museum in London.
How do dinosaurs say I'm mad?, Jane Yolen ; illustrated by Mark Teague.
Illustrations and rhyming text explore some of the things that dinosaurs might do when they are angry--and how they should control their tempers.

Younger Fiction

The Sam & Lucy fables, Alan Bagnall and Sarah Wilkins.
The adventures of two clever pigs, Sam and Lucy, who are always keen to help their human friends in peculiar predicaments. Whales that are too heavy to carry home, buses that get stuck at bus stops, magic carpets that can't fly anymore! Each fable reminds us to be kind, curious and a little bit adventurous.
Pig & Goose and the first day of spring, Rebecca Bond.
On the first day of spring Pig sets out to have a picnic by the pond, meets Goose, and so discovers a new friend.
A funny thing happened at the museum, Davide Cali, Benjamin Chaud.
Henry spins an imaginative tale to explain why he was late finding his class at the museum where they are on a
The year of the garden : an Anna Wang novel, Andrea Cheng ; illustrations by Patrice Barton.
Follows perceptive, astute Anna as she strives to grow a perfect garden only to realize that the garden she grows with her new friend is more than good enough, weeds and all.
Dad and the dinosaur, Gennifer Choldenko, Dan Santat.
A boy keeps a toy dinosaur in his pocket to help him be brave like his dad but when the dinosaur goes missing, Dad knows just what to do.
Superstar tapir, Polly Faber, Clara Vulliamy.
Mango and Bambang reach for the stars in the fourth book of this charming illustrated series about a little girl and a tapir. Both Mango and Bambang are left star-struck when Bambang's cousin comes to town with Hollywood actress Minty Verbena. But when disaster strikes, Bambang is the true star of the show.
Rickie & Henri : a true story, Jane Goodall ; pictures by Alan Marks.
When her human guardian goes on a business trip, Ricki, an orphaned chimpanzee infant, adopts Henri, a shaggy dog, as her "mother."
Counting sheep, Jacqueline Kelly with illustrations by Jennifer L. Meyer.
Callie takes a hands-on approach to animal doctoring. When Callie and Granddaddy go exploring by the river, Callie discovers a leaf covered with spots.
Inspector Brunswick : the case of the missing eyebrow, Angela Keoghan, Chris Lam Sam.
After a long week of investigating crimes and mysterious events, the world's greatest cat detective, Inspector Brunswick, is taking a break to visit the art museum with his loyal assistant, Nelson.
Barkus. Book 1, Patricia MacLachlan ; illustrated by Marc Boutavant.
Barkus is a large and very smart dog who comes to live with seven-year-old Nicky when Nicky's Uncle Everton goes traveling and soon he is a family and school favorite.
Judy Moody goes to college, Megan Mcdonald ; illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds.
When her substitute teacher realizes she is struggling in math, Judy is sent to a math tutor at the local college and soon is completely into the spirit of college life.
A case in any case, Ulf Nilsson ; illustrated by Gitte Spee.
When Detective Gordon retires and Buffy is left alone at the police station, she hears strange noises and decides to call Gordon in to help her with the mystery.
Nancy Clancy seeks a fortune, written by Jane O'Connor ; illustrations by Robin Preiss Glasser.
Nancy Clancy and her friend Bree try to start a business to get rich, but when things don't go as planned, Nancy learns a valuable lesson.
Nancy Clancy, late-breaking news!, written by Jane O'Connor ; illustrations by Robin Preiss Glasser.
When she decides that the articles in the latest issue of the Third Grade Gazette are not interesting enough, Nancy sets out to find some news worth reporting on.
Nancy Clancy, secret admirer, written by Jane O'Connor ; illustrations by Robin Preiss Glasser.
When Nancy Clancy finds out that both her guitar teacher, Andy, and her favorite babysitter, Annie, have broken up with the people they were dating, she decides to make them fall in love on Valentine's Day.
Nancy Clancy, star of stage and screen, written by Jane O'Connor ; illustrations by Robin Preiss Glasser.
It's Nancy Clancy's time to shine as she takes center stage in the school play!
Uncle Gobb and the green heads, a story in twenty-three chapters and two half-chapters (with helpful advice, helpful information, genies, baked beans, flashbacks, lizards, jumblies, weasles and mud supplied at no extra cost) by Michael Rosen
Even though Malcolm managed to bamboozle and confuzle Uncle Gobb in the last book (hooray!), it was only temporary (boo!).
Stepping stones : a refugee family's journey, Margriet Ruurs ; artwork by Nizar Ali Badr.
When I was little, not so long ago, my brother, Sami, our friends and I played on sunbaked soil. We laughed, ran across rocks and sand, free as birds.
Princess Cora and the crocodile, Laura Amy Schlitz ; illustrated by Brian Floca.
Unhappy queen-in-training Cora receives a pet crocodile from her fairy godmother, who disrupts her mundane daily routine.
Lost in time : the fourth journey through time, Geronimo Stilton ; [illustrations by Danilo Barozzi [and others] ; translated by Julia Heim].
Geronimo Stilton travels back in time to find and rescue Professor Paws von Volt, who was lost during a trip into the past to prove the authenticity of an Egyptian artifact.
The Happy Prince : a tale, Oscar Wilde ; illustrated and adapted by Maisie Paradise Shearring.
In a town where a lot of poor people suffer and where there are a lot of miseries, a swallow who was left behind after his flock flew off to Egypt for the winter, meets the statue of the late 'Happy Prince', who in reality has never experienced true sorrow, for he lived in a palace where sorrow isn't allowed to enter.
What happens next?, Shinsuke Yoshitake.
This book follows a child's hilarious, wildly inventive train of thought following the death of his grandfather and the discovery of his journal, in which his grandfather had jotted his thoughts about life after death and the ideal heaven.