New Titles Children’s June 2018 (arrived in May 2018)

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Audio Visual

Avengers assemble. 1, Mad Titan.

Thanos searches for the Infinity Stones to control the most powerful weapon in the universe. In realization that they are small fish in a big pond, the Avengers must perform as a unified team and learn how to harness their powers to work at a cosmic level.

A doggone adventure, directed by Tony Randel.

Junior detectives Ricky and David Hill are part of a family that loves a good mystery, along with their mother Amy and their dad Steven who hosts a popular mystery show. They stumble upon Murphy, the whacky canine from A Doggone Christmas and A Doggone Hollywood, and team up to help him unravel the mystery behind his telepathic talents. The adventure continues as they find themselves entangled in a world of UFOs, government conspiracies and secret agents; running from unscrupulous forces chasing after them, seeking out Murphy for their own bizarre ends. Will Murphy and the curious kids discover the secret from his past that explains how he can communicate with humans? Embark on A Doggone Adventure to find out.

Aliens ate my homework, directed by Sean McNamara.

This suspenseful family comedy follows the adventures of sixth-grader Rod Allbright and the extraterrestrial lawmen known as the Galactic Patrol.

Coco, directed by Lee Unkrich.

Despite his family's generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.

Jumanji. Welcome to the jungle, directed by Jake Kasdan.

Four high school kids discover an old video game console and are drawn into the game's jungle setting, literally becoming the adult avatars they chose.

Monster family, directed & produced by Holger Tappe.

After being dragged to a costume party by their daughter Emma, the Wishbone family end up being the only ones in costume. Then get cursed by an evil witch, Baba Yaga. Suddenly their costumes become a reality Emma is a vampire, Fay is a Mummy bandaged from head-to-toe, Max is a little, hairy werewolf and Frank, well he's Frankensteins monster of course. It's quite a shock but now the family must unite to find the witch and have her reverse the spell.

Paddington 2, directed by Paul King.

PADDINGTON 2 finds Paddington happily settled with the Brown family in Windsor Gardens, where he has become a popular member of the community, spreading joy and marmalade wherever he goes. While searching for the perfect present for his beloved Aunt Lucy's hundredth birthday, Paddington spots a unique pop-up book in Mr. Gruber's antique shop, and embarks upon a series of odd jobs to buy it. But when the book is stolen, it's up to Paddington and the Browns to unmask the thief.

Pup star: better 2gether., written and directed by Robert Vince.

Pup Star is back for an all-new adventure! After winning Pup Star and becoming an international pup sensation, Tiny has her world turned upside down when an evil rival switchers her out in competition with a street pup named Scrappy. The two pups find themselves living the others' very different life and an incredible journey through iconic cities ensues in this fun and hilarious dog-out-of-water adventure! As they prepare for the Pup Star competition to reach its finale, each experiences life through a very different collar and discover the importance of family and being true to yourself.

Rabbit School: guardians of the Golden Egg, directed by Ute von Munchow-Pohl.

Max, an urban rabbit boy, gets trapped in an old-fashioned Easter rabbit school that is surrounded by a clever fox family scheming to take over Easter. With the help of cute rabbit girl Emmy and training lessons from mysterious Madame Hermione, he not only learns the secret magic of Easter bunnies but also where he truly belongs. Will this be enough to save Easter and his new friends?

The jungle bunch, directed by David Alaux.

Maurice may look like a penguin - but he's a real tiger inside! Raised by a tigress, he's the clumsiest Kung-Fu master ever. Along with his friends, The Jungle Bunch, he intends to maintain order and justice in the jungle, as his mother did before him. But Igor, an evil koala, wants to destroy the jungle once and for all, helped by his army of silly baboons… The Jungle Bunch - to the rescue.e!

The nut job. 2, Nutty by nature, directed by Cal Brunker.

Surly Squirrel and the gang are back. They are once again in Oakton where the evil mayor has decided to bulldoze Liberty Park and build a dangerous amusement park in its place. Surly and his ragtag group of animal friends band together to save their home, defeat the mayor, and take back the park.

Treasure hounds, directed by Tim J. Brown.

Moving into his late grandfather's house, young Jack inherits the old man's dog, Skipper, who can talk. With the sassy pooch's help, Jack learns that grandpa left a priceless Spanish treasure hidden somewhere in the town. Jack joins forces with a trio of clever neighbor kids, a goth girl, a socialite, and a jokester, to find the valuable booty, with Skipper leading the way. But can they outrun the brazen, bumbling thieves that will stop at nothing to seize the prize for themselves?

Valley of knights: Mira's magical Christmas, directed by Thale Persen.

In the magical world behind the never-ending forest, an evil lord, eager to rule the Valley of Knights, steals a magic suit of armour and is determined to hunt down the young queen for the missing part, the snow-making glove. But two courageous kids from our world are coming to her rescue …

Ferdinand, directed by Carlos Saldanha.

After Ferdinand, a bull with a big heart, is mistaken for a dangerous beast, he is captured and torn from his home. Determined to return to his family, he rallies a misfit team on the ultimate adventure.

The best of The Wiggles.

The most successful childrens entertainment group in the world has released a collection of their most loved songs, The Best of The Wiggles. The New York Times have called The Wiggles the band that rocks the cradle and this is certainly true. They have set records for their sold out performances. Their songs are instantly memorable and will get you wiggling in seconds! This highly anticipated best of collection features Hot Potato, Can You (Point Your Fingers and Do the Twist?), Rock-A-Bye Your Bear, Toot Toot, Chugga Chugga, Big Red Car, Wake Up Jeff!, Captain Feathersword Fell Asleep on His Pirate Ship (Quack Quack), The Monkey Dance, Get Ready to Wiggle, Go Santa Go!, Dorothy (Would you Like to Dance?), Ooh Its Captain Feathersword, Dressing Up, Move Your Arms Like Henry, Lights Camera Action Wiggles!, Do the Owl, Play Your Guitar With Murray, Rockin Santa, Getting Strong!, Im Dorothy the Dinosaur, You Make Me Feel Like Dancing, Monkey Man, Hot Poppin Popcorn, Do the Propeller, Ready, Steady, Wiggle!, Simon Says and 10 other songs.

Avengers Ultron revolution. Season 3, 3, Into the future.

After defeating world-shattering threats like Ultron and Thanos, the Avengers have less reason to come back together to fight smaller villains as a team. However, the unexpected return of Ultron reunites the Avengers and they must learn what it is to function as a unit again. New challenges include not only an unpredictable Ultimate Ultron, but also Baron Zemo, the Masters of Evil, the Inhumans, and the futuristic Kang the Conqueror. Through these events, the Avengers prove once again that they are more than a powerhouse team they are also a family and their combined strength is what allows them to remain the Earths Mightiest Heroes.

Blaze and the monster machines. Light riders.

Collection of animated adventures featuring monster truck Blaze (voice of Nolan North) and his eight-year-old driver AJ (Dusan Brown) as they take on a series of problems using science and maths.

Fireman Sam. Race against time!.

The race is on for Fireman Sam & his team. Gareth is taking the Science class to see the Aurora Borealis but, while preparing Bessie, accidentally trips, knocks off the brake and tumbles from the train. As a cabin fire also breaks out, Gareth watches in horror as the train speeds off without a driver and the children on-board! The fire crew is called but their path is blocked by snow and ice and so Sam makes a bold decision, leaping from the helicopter to ski towards the runaway train. Its a Race Against Time to stop the train before it reaches the end of the line!

Paw patrol. Mission PAW.

Join Ryder, Chase, Marshall, Skye and the rest of the PAW Patrol as they go on a PAWsome rescue mission to save the royal crown of Barkingburg!

Peppa Pig. Gerald Giraffe.

Gerald Giraffe is new to playgroup. He's trying to make friends with Peppa and the group but finds being so tall is making playing hide and seek quite a challenge! Daddy Pig takes Peppa and George to school on their scooters. He shows Mummy Pig how fun it is; then they both ride the scooters to pick up the children. Mummy and Daddy Pig take Peppa and George to a castle to feast on medieval banquets, play King and Queen and even meet a dragon. It's George's favourite day ever!

Slugterra. Second chances.

While Junjie struggles with the knowledge of what he did during his time as the Dark Slinger, the Shane Gang meet a former servant of the Emperor who wants to turn over a new leaf. But can the Shane Gang help a bad guy learn to do good?

Slugterra. Volume 5, The power of fusion.

Return to the world beneath, where Eli Shane and the Shane Gang continue their adventures in a world where being the best slugslinger not only means being the fastest but also the trickiest. Eli Shane must learn how to combine two SLUGS in the one shot, creating an incredible Fusion Shot! But the life of a Shane is never easy and with DR. Blakk and his evil henchmen out to stop the Shane Gang it will take every trick in Elis arsenal, and a few he didn't know he had to keep his friends and the underground world safe!

Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The final chapters.

The half-shell heroes go full throttle on their final missions! First they battle their way through a mutant wasteland. Then, the Turtles travel to an alternate dimension inhabited by animal warriors and ally themselves with the great rabbit samurai Usagi Yojimbo in order to defeat an evil sorcerer. And when Savanti Romero threatens to take over New York with his monstrous army, they gear up to clash with some classic movie monsters.

Ultimate Spider-Man vs. The Sinister 6. The spider slayers.

With Mary Jane now in complete control of the carnage symbiote inside her she joins the Spider-team of Scarlet Spider, Agen Venom, Iron Spider and Kid Arachnid as the Amazing Spider-Woman. And not a moment too soon, with the evil Doctor Octopus combining Spider-Man's DNA with the Synthezoids to create his own personal army of "Spider Slayers". Will the powered-up Spiders triumph or will the evil Doctors plans come to life - only time will tell?

Thomas & friends. Extraordinary engines.

Excitement spreads across Sodor with the arrival of a new and unusual engine. Worrying they'll be replaced by the fast and modern Hugo; the engines fail to be good friends by not making him feel welcome. When they stop to listen, they realize that Hugo is a very special engine who truly belongs on the rails. Elsewhere things get spooky when the engines see a ghost train and Percy goes on a troll hunt. Skiff takes Sir Topham Hatt on a wild ride in search of a mermaid.

The calm Buddha at bedtime: tales of wisdom, compassion and mindfulness to listen to with your child, Dharmachari Nagaraja.

Growing up in the modern world, our children can often feel distracted, stressed and anxious. The ancient wisdom of Buddhism, with its emphasis on peace, compassion and mindfulness, is the ideal basis for helping any child face the challenges of daily life with increased confidence and calm. A magical collection of stories that will draw your child into enchanting new worlds and help them to discover a treasury of Buddhist wisdom.

Spectacular stories for the very young, David Walliams

The slightly annoying elephant: What's big, blue, bossy, and turns up uninvited? A slightly annoying elephant, of course! The first hippo on the moon: Two big hippos. One enormous dream. Who can make it to the moon first? 3, 2, 1 Blast Off! The bear who went boo!: At the top of the world, surrounded by snow and ice, lives a very cheeky polar bear cub who loves to go boo! But this little bear cub doesn't always know when to stop.

Octonauts. The dolphin reef rescue and other stories.

Join the Octonauts in this third collection of exciting underwater adventures adapted from the popular children's television series! The Octonauts are a team of quirky and courageous undersea adventurers who are always ready to dive into action. The Octonauts mission is to explore new underwater worlds, rescue amazing sea creatures and protect our oceans.

Flying Fergus collection. 3, Sir Chris Hoy.

The Wreck-It Race: Fergus is sure their new coach is going to be his ultimate hero, cycle champ 'Spokes' Sullivan, so when Grandpa introduces Charlotte Campbell, the children are all less than impressed by her interesting training methods, yoga, wheelbarrow races and Wreck-It Run, a charity race where everyone creates their own adapted bikes from parts and must compete in pairs. Fergus is sure Charlie is off her rocker, how will this help them get faster for the International time trials?

The bear, Cynthia Rylant.

After a long winter cooped up in the lighthouse, Whistler and Lila are excited to go outside and explore. In the forest, they see some frosty vapour rising from a hole in the roots of a tree. They investigate and discover that it is a hibernating bear. The mouse children wait patiently for the bear to wake up and when he does, they invite him for breakfast at the lighthouse. But their new friend might not be quite done hibernating.

Into Reading

Fly Guy and the alienzz, Tedd Arnold.

Buzz is filming a movie about aliens from Outer Space, who capture Fly Guy and Buzz Boy and our two heroes must outsmart the aliens, with some help from Dragon Dude and Fly Girl.

Buster the very shy dog: more adventures with Phoebe, Lisze Bechtold.

Buster the dog overcomes his shyness to make a friend, discovers his special talent, and helps Phoebe find the garbage bandits.

Pumpkin pie and pavlova, text by John Carr; illustrations by Astrid Matijasevic.

Mr Watkins cares for three rescued ex-battery hens, who annoy his neighbour, Mrs Melling. However, in the end Mrs Melling is won over, and she decides she would like hens herself. Includes factual information about caring for hens.

Sam and Charlie love Pudding, story by John Carr; illustrations by Mike Wilkin.

Sam and Charlie find an abandoned cat, who is teased and tormented by the other students. They save her life, and Sam's family decide to adopt the cat, and name her Pudding. Includes factual information about caring for cats.

Storm gets a new family, story by John Carr; illustrations by Philip Webb.

Storm escapes from a home where he is lonely and neglected. After an injury he ends up at the SPCA, where he is adopted by a kind family. Includes factual information about caring for dogs.

The mouse at the mall, story by John Carr; illustrations by Astrid Matijasevic.

A child finds a lost pet mouse in a shoe shop, takes him home, and learns to care for him. Includes factual information about caring for pet mice.

The problem with Sione's Spaghetti, story by John Carr; illustrations by Mike Wilkin.

Sione loves and cares for his pet rabbit, Spaghetti. However, Spaghetti is lonely, so the family go to the SPCA to get her a rabbit friend. Includes factual information about caring for rabbits.

The smooth movers' club, text by John Carr; illustrations by Jenny Cooper.

A child helps settle Noah the cat when the family move to a new house in another city. Includes factual information about settling cats into a new house.

LEGO women of NASA: space heroes, Hannah Dolan.

Meet four amazing women; astronauts, scientists and mathematicians, who helped make space travel a reality. Illustrated with photography from the new LEGO® Ideas Women of NASA set, this book for children learning to read is a fun way to discover the achievements of some of space travel's greatest pioneers. Read about Mae Jemison, the first African American women to travel in space. Find out how Sally Ride inspired future scientists after her career as an astronaut. Discover how Margaret Hamilton created computer software for the Apollo mission, and see the stars with Nancy Grace Roman through the giant Hubble Telescope. Learn about NASA, and explore what life is like aboard the Endeavour Space Shuttle!

The awful astronaut, Damian Harvey; illustrated by Davide Ortu.

Sam Jones cannot wait to be an astronaut but there is a problem; in fact there are many: he is very clumsy, gets travel sick, and is generally disaster prone! Race Further with Reading is a series designed to build reading confidence with illustrated stories in manageable bite-size chapters, which encourage a sense of achievement at completing each one.

Fancy Nancy: bubbles, bubbles, and more bubbles!, Jane O'Connor; cover illustration by Robin Preiss Glasser; interior illustrations by Ted Enik.

Fancy Nancy and her class are going to see The Big Bubble Show! Nancy and Bree can't wait to go. But when Bree gets sick and has to miss the show, Nancy decides to put on a bubble show of her own. Will Nancy and her classmates be able to put on the best bubble show ever?

The sleepover, Lauren Pearson; illustrated by Richard Watson.

Clark is desperate to have his very first sleepover. His sister Camilla has them ALL the time! But he's a little bit nervous about it, too, until the night he meets his unlikely new friend, Johnny. Would you have a sleepover with a spider?

The little mermaid, retold by Ronne Randall; illustrated by Milly Teggle.

The Little Mermaid desperately wants to be human. Find out what happens when the sea witch grants her wish.

Marvel ultimate villains, written by Cefn Ridout.

Prepare to meet the most fearsome criminals in the universe! Read about the incredible powers and evil plots of these ultimate villains. Find out all about their deadly battles with Super Hero foes.

Non-Fiction

Little kids first big book of why. 2, Jill Esbaum.

This book answers some of kids' most burning "Why?" questions. More than 200 colourful photos are paired with age-appropriate text featuring answers to questions like "Why do dogs sniff everything?" "Why do I burp?" and "Why is ocean water salty?" This book inspires kids to be curious, ask questions, and explore the world around them.

The big scream!: the 100 creepiest, most disgusting, horrifying things you should know, written by Fiona Macdonald; illustrated by David Antram.

What are the most world-famous monsters? What are the deadliest dinosaurs? The most inexplicable phenomena? This quirky, kooky and ever-so-slightly creepy compendium features 100 entries about some of the scariest and most peculiar things ever, from ruthless rulers to hideous beasts.

Stuff to know when you start school, [edited by Hélène Hilton]

A survival guide for the busiest job you'll ever have: being a toddler. Learn all the super-important life skills you need to become a big boy or girl with this ultimate guide to being a toddler and starting school. No matter what grown-ups tell you, being little is hard work.

Child of Syria: a refugee story, retold and illustrated by the children of Island Bay School.

The story of Katia Rostem Agha who fled Syria in 2012 and settled in Wellington, New Zealand with her family. Retold and illustrated by the children of Room M10, Island Bay School.

A boy called Mohi: a refugee story, retold and illustrated by the children of Island Bay School.

The story of Mohi Aldin Alakkad, who fled Syria in 2012 with his family and settled in Wellington, New Zealand. Retold and illustrated by the children of Room M12, Island Bay School.

Fleeing to safety: a refugee story, retold and illustrated by the children of Island Bay School.

The story of Kutaiba Alakkad who fled Syria in 2012 and settled in Wellington, New Zealand with his family. Retold and illustrated by the children of Room M13, Island Bay School.

Journey of a lifetime: a refugee story, retold and illustrated by the children of Island Bay School.

The story of Jihan Alarayshi who fled Syria in 2012 and settled in Wellington, New Zealand with her family. Retold and illustrated by the children of Room M11, Island Bay School.

What's climate change?, Robert M. Hamilton.

Climate change is an issue that affects all living things on Earth, but the specifics of the issue are often spoken and written about using complex scientific language, making it difficult for young people to fully grasp why it is such a critical problem. When presented in an accessible way, however, readers are able to gain a deeper understanding of the causes and effects of climate change, as well as why they should care about this issue. Striking, full-color photographs, detailed fact boxes, and informative graphic organizers help readers as they explore this hot topic.

Kniga-mechta o tom samom Zaike, bez kaprizov i obid, i o shkole Montessori dlia tekh, komy ot goda…, O.E. Gromova (and five others).

The great race: story of the Chinese zodiac, Christopher Corr.

Celebrate Chinese New Year and learn how every animal earned its place in the Chinese zodiac by taking part in the Great Race! Discover who will come first to win the ultimate prize, and find out why Cat will never forgive his friend Rat in this ancient folk tale that has been passed from generation to generation.

First words Italian, illustrated by Andy Manfield & Sebastien Iwohn.

Bring the Italian language to life with this beautifully illustrated children's book from Lonely Planet Kids, an imprint of Lonely Planet, the world's leading travel guide and phrasebook publisher. Perfect for the whole family, First Words Italian features 100 words to use while travelling, from food and transport, to animals and weather. Each word is accompanied with a bold illustration and a simple pronunciation guide to make the vocabulary fun and easy to learn. Plus, its small size makes it a handy addition to any trip to Italy. Also included is a free audio pronunciation guide. Scan the QR code on the back cover or visit our First Words website to hear each word spoken by a native child.

First words Mandarin, illustrated by Andy Manfield & Sebastien Iwohn.

Bring the Mandarin language to life with this beautifully illustrated children's book from Lonely Planet Kids, an imprint of Lonely Planet, the world's leading travel guide and phrasebook publisher. Perfect for the whole family, First Words Mandarin features 100 words to use while travelling, from food and transport, to animals and weather. Each word is accompanied with a bold illustration and a simple pronunciation guide to make the vocabulary fun and easy to learn. Plus, its small size makes it a handy addition to any trip to China or Taiwan. Also included is a free audio pronunciation guide. Scan the QR code on the back cover or visit our First Words website to hear each word spoken by a native child.

First words Japanese, illustrated by Andy Mandfield & Sebastien Iwohn.

Bring the Japanese language to life with this beautifully illustrated children's book from Lonely Planet Kids. Perfect for the whole family, First Words Japanese features 100 words to use while travelling, from food and transport, to animals and weather. Each word is accompanied with a bold illustration and a simple pronunciation guide to make the vocabulary fun and easy to learn. Plus, its small size makes it a handy addition to any trip to Japan. Also included is a free audio pronunciation guide. Scan the QR code on the back cover or visit our First Words website to hear each word spoken by a native child.

Science squad, written by Lisa Burke; consultant, Robert Winston.

The exciting world of science and technology is broken down into fun, digestible chunks in this illustrated book. Find out how robots work, what a food chain is, where lightning comes from, and how lungs allow you to breathe! The S-TEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths) are delightful characters who will guide children through Simply Science, always on hand with tips or simple explanations. Join them as they take you through informative chapters covering living things, the human body, space, physics, geography, maths, engineering, and chemistry.

Make science fun, Jacob Strickling.

With all the technology, games and apps available, it is easy to overlook science books as a fantastic educational and entertaining tool. Make Science Fun teaches scientific concepts and ideas through fun, memorable experiments and activities that can easily be performed at home using common household items and engaging content. Kids will find the information fascinating and the experiments will encourage kids to explore science and the world around them. Covering science projects that can be done in every part of your home including the kitchen, garage, bathroom, garden and special projects for science fairs, make Science Fun is a must-have science activity book.

Helen Ahpornsiri's a year in the wild.

An intricately crafted journey through four seasons of flora and fauna. Helen Ahpornsiri's intricate artwork transforms leaves, petals, and seeds into bounding hares, swooping swallows, and blossoming trees. Using nothing but pressed plants, this journey through the seasons captures the wonder and magic of the natural world between the pages of a book. This standout title with beautiful nonfiction text will take readers through an extraordinary year in the wild.

One day a dot, Ian Lendler; illustrated by Shelli Paroline & Braden Lamb.

Starting with one tiny dot and continuing through the Big Bang to the rise of human societies, the story of our universe is told in simple and vivid terms. But the biggest question of all cannot be answered: Where did that one dot come from?

Life on Surtsey: Iceland's upstart island, Loree Griffin Burns.

On November 14, 1963, something exceptional happened in Iceland and that's saying a lot. In a country where the average summer temperature is 50°F and the sun only appears for a few hours a day during the winter, an event has to be pretty unusual to stand out. The birth of the island of Surtsey, the newest earth on Earth, was just that. On that November day, a volcano fifteen miles offshore exploded under the sea, nearly six thousand years after the most recent eruption in the area. What resulted was a brand-new island of ash and rock (and, a few years later, lava) named for Surt, the Icelandic god of fire. Almost immediately, scientists recognized Surtsey for what it was: not a pile of desolate rock, but a rare opportunity to observe the way life takes hold on sterile land.

The bacteria book, written by Steve Mould.

Meet the bacteria, viruses, and other germs and microbes that are all around, but too small for us to see. Learn how they keep us and our world running.What do a squid that glows, fungus that grows, and tiny creatures in the soil under your toes all have in common? They're all part of the world of microbiology! In this awesome introductory book for kids, you'll find out about bacteria, viruses, and other germs and microbes. The Bacteria Book explores why we need bacteria, and introduces readers to its microbial mates; viruses, fungi, algae, and protozoa. Bacteria are the most important living organisms on Earth, and 99 per cent of them are helpful, not harmful. Without bacteria, we wouldn't have bread or cheese, and our bodies wouldn't be able to work how we need them to. Microbes keep us and our world running in surprising ways. This book will show you how, through real-life examples of microbiology in action.

Botanicum, illustrated by Katie Scott; written by Kathy Willis.

Botanicum is a stunningly curated guide to plant life. With artwork from Katie Scott of Animalium fame, Botanicum gives readers the experience of a fascinating exhibition from the pages of a beautiful book.Learn how plants have evolved, see inside the dissection laboratory and discover the great variety of habitats on Earth. From perennials to bulbs to tropical exotica, Botanicum is a wonderful feast of botanical knowledge complete with superb cross-sections of how plants work.

Animalium, illustrated by Katie Scott; written by Jenny Broom.

Welcome to Animalium. This museum is open all hours. It houses an astonishing collection of more than 160 animals for visitors of all ages. Learn how animals have evolved, see inside the dissection laboratory, and discover the amazing variety of habitats on Earth.

What do animals do all day?, Wendy Hunt; illustrated by Muti.

Little ones can explore fourteen scenes set in diverse habitats including the jungle, the desert, and the savanna then turn the page to find out what each animal is called, and what it gets up to in the wild. This This funny companion title to What Do Grown-ups Do All Day? is the perfect book to introduce little ones to animals big and small, and to explain how they work together in nature.

The curious explorer's illustrated guide to exotic animals A to Z, Marc Martin.

From armadillo to zebras, chameleons to quetzals, these exotic animals will surprise and delight. No curious explorer should be without Marc Martin's stunning celebration of strange and beautiful creatures from all over the world. Here is a book of wonder, a unique and breathtaking treasure from one of Australia's most outstanding new talents.

Whose home is this?, Gillian Candler; illustrated by Fraser Williamson.

Can you recognise native birds and sea creatures by its home or habitat? From yellow-eyed penguin to kea, to giant snails and mud crabs, have fun guessing which native animal lives in the different habitats. Children will learn how animals have different strategies for keeping themselves (and their young) safe. Being encouraged to look closely at the pictures teaches observation skills and children will start to learn more about what makes each animal unique.

Red alert!: 15 endangered animals fighting for survive, written by Catherine Barr; illustrated by Anne Wilson.

Pick a place. Choose a creature. Discover its story and the danger it faces. Then find out how to help it survive. 15 wild and wonderful creatures, all on the IUCN Red List, need our help; this important book is interactive, engaging and informative, and will inspire children to save their planet! Red Alert! is inspired and endorsed by the 'Red List' database maintained by International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Currently the list includes over 70,000 species known to be at risk, but it grows larger all the time.

Warbler wave, April Pulley Sayre with Jeff Sayre.

Discover the magic, and the science, behind the migration of warblers with this stunning photographic picture book from the award-winning author and photographer of Raindrops Roll, Best in Snow, and Full of Fall. The migrating warblers have arrived, to feed and preen, to refuel and rest before continuing on their amazing journey of thousands of miles. This photographic picture book captures in lush detail the story of these tiny, colourful, and diverse birds.

The truth about hippos, Maxwell Eaton III.

Did you know that there are two types of hippo: the common hippo and the pygmy hippo (which is like a common hippo but smaller)? Did you know that all hippos live in Africa? Did you know that hippos can't actually swim?

Dingo, Claire Saxby; [illustratoed by] Tannya Harricks.

Can you see her? There, deep in the stretching shadows, a dingo. Her pointed ears twitch. Her tawny eyes flash in the low-slung sun. Dingo listens. Dusk is a busy time. Dusk is the time for hunting.

Keeping safe, Ryan Wheatcroft, Katie Woolley.

Why should I wear a helmet when cycling? How do I cross the road safely? How do I stay safe online? What should I do in an emergency? The answers to these and many other questions about keeping safe can be discovered in this lively and informative series. The topic of safety, whether at home, out and about, near water or online, are complemented by charming, clear illustrations. At the back are notes for parents and teachers that provide additional advice and support as well as further activity ideas and information.

My first book of pilates, Rida Ouerghi; illustrated by Elsa Fouquier; [translated by Juliet Lecouffe].

Provides an introduction to pilates, describing simple exercise sequences and likening them to animals in their native environments.

How to be an engineer, consultant, Carol Vorderman.

Being an engineer isn't just about wearing a hard hat and looking important while holding a clipboard! It's about looking at the world and trying to figure out how it works. As well as simple engineering projects for kids to try, DK's How to be an Engineer will teach them how to think like an engineer, including materials, building, machines, getting around, and energy.

Stephen Biesty's flying machines, [written by Ian Graham; illustrated by Stephen Biesty].

Discover some of the most incredible flying machines of all time in this lift-the-flap book by the bestselling, award- winning Stephen Biesty. With amazingly detailed drawings and over 40 flaps, young readers can meet some of the early aviators and their pioneering aircraft, peek inside a luxury flying boat and see the inner workings of a rocket space plane. Packed with fun facts, this is the perfect introduction to planes and helicopters from all over the world.

The things that I love about trees, Chris Butterworth; illustrated by Charlotte Voake.

Journey through the seasons and discover how much there is to love about trees! From brand-new buds in spring to the sound of the wind whooshing through the leaves in summer, from the fall colors to the feel of winter s rough bark and the promise of spring returning again no matter what time of year, there s always something extraordinary to notice about the trees around your neighbourhood.

Plantopedia: a celebration of nature's greatest show-offs, Adrienne Barman; [additional text and translation into English by Amy-Jane Beer and Felicity Davidson].

Welcome to this collection of amazing plants from all over the world, chosen for their unique traits and characteristics, with fun illustrations by Adrienne Barman. Meet the evergreens, the edibles and the elderly plants that have outlived the dinosaurs in this alphabetically-ordered encyclopedia. Filled with fascinating flowers, curious crops and wonderful weeds, this book will keep young explorers busy for hours.

365 things to do with LEGO bricks, written by Simon Hugo.

365 Things to do with LEGO Bricks inspires you to look at your LEGO bricks in new and exciting ways and enjoy LEGO fun every day of the year. Featuring imaginative play and building ideas, from LEGO games that take just a few minutes and require a handful of bricks, to inspirational build ideas and activities to keep you occupied for hours. 365 Things to do with LEGO Bricks is packed with fun and quirky activities.

Brick building 101, Courtney Sanchez with Jessica Wright; illustrated by Natasha Hellegouarch.

Now kids can combine a love for LEGO with learning STEAM topics (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) in this awesomely fun activity book! Industrious minds will love learning to build a bunch of different stuff with these 20 step-by-step projects that range from beginner projects, such as a geo-board and DIY slime, to more challenging projects, such as a bird feeder and balloon racer. Large, full-colour photos show each step along the way, with simple instructions and inspiration to extend projects and keep learning. With STEAM learning on the rise, this book is the perfect way to inspire play and interest in the topics kids need to know about!

Learn to draw Disney Frozen, illustrated by the Disney Storybook Artists.

Presents step-by-step instructions for drawing characters from the movie Frozen, including Anna, Elsa, and Sven.

Learn to draw Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy, [character art by Cory Hamscher].

Presents step-by-step instructions for drawing characters from Marvel "Guardians of the Galaxy," including such characters as Rocket, Groot, and Gamora.

Learn to draw Marvel Spider-Man, [character art by Cory Hamscher].

Learn to Draw Marvel's Spider-Man helps both beginning and advanced artists develop their skills by taking them through each drawing step-by-step. You will see every part of the artistic process, from beginning sketches to the finished product. This drawing guide even comes with bonus character descriptions do you can get to know the rich backstory of every character.

Learn to draw Star Wars, [step-by-step drawings by Grant Gould].

Young artists will learn to draw their favorite characters from the Star Wars series, including Chewbacca, Yoda, Darth Vader, and more.

Play with art.

The perfect starting point for teaching your little one about all types of art, delve into more than 50 fun art projects for kids. From handprinting and sponge painting to mapmaking and origami animals, this is the perfect book for a little learner starting on their art journey.

DIY circus lab for kids: a family-friendly guide for juggling, balancing, clowning and show-making, Jackie Leigh Davis.

DIY Circus Lab for Kids gives families everything they need to produce their own circus! Author Jackie Leigh Davis invites the you into the international youth circus community, then dives into the circus skill families: juggling, acrobatics, manipulation, balance, and clowning. The book opens with a do-it-yourself prop-making class, and provides enough homemade circus equipment to get you started on some fun circus basics. Rising circus stars will then move on to lessons in toss juggling, flower sticks, poi, human pyramids, and how to move on to even more tricks and skills. And best yet, kids will see how to combine skills into an act, and acts into a show. DIY Circus Lab for Kids also includes the Circademic Corner, which is full of academic and scientific factoids about circus, and Safety Check boxes whenever skill-learning requires adult supervision. Many of the skills in this book are safe enough for kids to do themselves, with a few requiring an adult "spotter" so families or classes can enjoy them together.

Star Wars encyclopedia of starfighters and other vehicles, written by Landry Q. Walker.

This Star Wars encyclopedia profiles over 200 space ships and other vehicles. Find out about deadly starfighters, vast battleships, speeders, bounty-hunter craft, and many more iconic vehicles.

Around the world in 80 puzzles, Aleksandra Artymowska.

Aleksandra Artymowska's imagining of the classic tale is packed with steamships, airships, railways, penny-farthings and any other kind of transport you can imagine and it will take you on a voyage like no other. Each intricate puzzle, from labyrinthine mazes to missing-object hunts, is guaranteed to fascinate, puzzle and inspire.

Animazes, [written and edited by Katie Haworth]; illustrated by Melissa Castrillon.

Follow the journeys of some of the world's most fascinating animal migrants in this beautiful book of mazes.

Unofficial Minecraft STEM lab for kids: family-friendly projects for exploring concepts in science, technology, engineering, and math, John Miller and Chris Fornell Scott.

In Unofficial Minecraft STEM Lab for Kids, you'll find a collection of creative projects that make learning science, technology, engineering, and math exciting and fun for the whole family. Start with a Minecraft lesson that gets beginners up to speed on terminology and gameplay. Then venture off on six action-packed Quests, each with four unique Labs that pair a hands-on activity with an in-game project. Look to the sky, dig beneath the ground, explore cycles in science, and engineer solutions to design challenges! Learn to document your Lab activities with sketchnoting, and how to screencast and narrate videos to share with family, friends, and other Minecrafters. Enjoy Minecraft together and harness its powerful potential for learning with Unofficial Minecraft STEM Lab for Kids.

The football encyclopedia, Clive Gifford.

The 2018 World Cup edition of Kingfisher's The Football Encyclopedia captures the triumph and despair of key moments in world soccer. The book is packed with pictures and profiles of the world's most skillful soccer players past and present from Beckham to Messi, Pele to Ronaldo, Rooney to Neymar. Over 40 of the best international and national teams to have lit up the game are covered in detail, including Brazil, Spain, Manchester United and Barcelona. The Football Encyclopedia includes in-depth coverage of every aspect of soccer, including rules and skills; fans and the media; managers; and tactics. Packed with the latest statistics, including an updated report on Euro 16, this book is a superbly detailed reference book for all the family.

WWE ultimate superstar guide, written by Jake Black.

The perfect companion guide to the WWE Universe. Exciting page-by-page profiles of more than 200 WWE Superstars packed with facts, trivia, and behind-the-scenes information. This unmissable new edition has been compiled from scratch, with brand new text throughout. Did you know that John Cena's championship reigns have lasted at total of 1339 days or that Roman Reigns defeated legendary Superstar, Undertaker, at WrestleMania 33, ending the superstar's illustrious in-ring career? Fans will be thrilled by profiles of popular competitors from RAW, SmackDown, and NXT including John Cena, Charlotte Flair, The Rock, Andre the Giant, Sasha Banks, and many more. Every single entry has bold photographs, action shots, and all the essential information about your favourite Superstars. Discover super stats and in-ring action in this ideal gift for every WWE fan.

Song of the wild: a first book of animals, Nicola Davies; illustrated by Petr Horáček.

An extensive look at nature in verse. An essential introduction to the animal world with exquisitely modern illustrations.

The waggiest tails: poems written by dogs, with help from Brian Moses & Roger Stevens; illustrated by Ed Boxall.

I wasn't The Dog that looks like its Owner and Most Fabulous Fella was some other male. But there was one class where I came in first, I'm The Dog with the Waggiest Tail. From huskies, born to run, to those big bad bruisers, the security dogs. Meet Bruno, the smallest dog on the farm, and Charlie, the dancing chihuahua. Find rescue dogs, helping dogs, yappy dogs, happy dogs and the dog with the waggiest tail! All written from the dogs' point of view, by internationally acclaimed poets Brian Moses and Roger Stevens, this funny and perceptive canine collection will be treasured by dog-lovers of all ages.

Ordinary, extraordinary Jane Austen: the story of six novels, three notebooks, a writing box, and one clever girl, Deborah Hopkinson; illustrations by Qin Leng.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen is one of our greatest writers. But before that, she was just an ordinary girl. In fact, young Jane was a bit quiet and shy; if you had met her back then, you might not have noticed her at all. But she would have noticed you. Jane watched and listened to all the things people around her did and said, and locked those observations away for safekeeping. Jane also loved to read. She devoured everything in her father's massive library and before long, she began creating her own stories. In her time, the most popular books were grand adventures and romances, but Jane wanted to go her own way, and went on to invent an entirely new kind of novel.

Gregor Mendel: the friar who grew peas, Cheryl Bardoe; illustrated by Jos. A. Smith.

How do mothers and fathers, whether they are apple trees, sheep, or humans, pass down traits to their children? This question fascinated Gregor Mendel throughout his life. Regarded as the world's first geneticist, Mendel overcame poverty and obscurity to discover one of the fundamental aspects of genetic science: animals, plants, and people all inherit and pass down traits through the same process, following the same rules. Living the slow- paced, contemplative life of a friar, Gregor Mendel was able to conceive and put into practice his great experiment: growing multiple generations of peas. From observing yellow peas, green peas, smooth peas, and wrinkled peas, Mendel crafted his theory of heredity years before scientists had any notion of genes. Children will be inspired by Gregor's neverending search for knowledge, and his famous experiments are easy to understand as an introduction to genetics.

The girl who drew butterflies: how Maria Merian's art changed science, Joyce Sidman.

Newbery-Honor winning author Joyce Sidman explores the extraordinary life and scientific discoveries of Maria Merian, who discovered the truth about metamorphosis and documented the science behind the mystery in this visual biography that features many original paintings by Maria herself.

Robert Moses: master builder of New York City, Pierre Christin, Oliver Balez.

From the subway to the skyscraper, from Manhattan's financial district to the Long Island suburbs, every inch of New York tells the story of one man's mind: Robert Moses, the architect who designed it all. Now, in Pierre Christin and Olivier Balez's new graphic biography, the rest of Robert's story will be told.

Go girl: a storybook of epic NZ women, Barbara Else.

"A collection of true stories about New Zealand women who have done extraordinary things. Some of the amazing women whose stories you will find in this book are Dame Whina Cooper, Janet Frame, Farah Palmer, Lucy Lawless, Kate Sheppard, Nancy Wake, Sophie Pascoe, Margaret Mahy, Lydia Ko, Merata Mita, Lorde, Rita Angus, Te Puea Herangi and many more"–Publisher information.

Shaking things up: 14 young women who changed the world, Susan Hood; illustrated by Selina Alko [and twelve others].

Fresh, accessible, and inspiring, Shaking Things Up introduces fourteen revolutionary young women to the next generation of activists, trail-blazers, and rabble-rousers. From the award-winning author of Ada's Violin, Susan Hood, this is a poetic and visual celebration of persistent women throughout history. In this book, you will find Mary Anning, who was just thirteen when she unearthed a prehistoric fossil. You'll meet Ruby Bridges, the brave six-year-old who helped end segregation in the South. And Maya Lin, who at twenty-one won a competition to create a war memorial, and then had to appear before Congress to defend her right to create. And those are just a few of the young women included in this book. Readers will also hear about Molly Williams, Annette Kellerman, Nellie Bly, Pura Belprè, Frida Kahlo, Jacqueline and Eileen Nearne, Frances Moore Lappè, Mae Jemison, Angela Zhang, and Malala Yousafzai, all whose stories will enthrall and inspire. This book was written, illustrated, edited, and designed by women and includes an author's note, a timeline, and additional resources.

Girls who rocked the world, Michelle Roehm McCann, Amelie Welden.

Get ready to meet some incredible young women who made their mark on the world before turning twenty and prove that when it comes to having an impact, there's no such thing as too young! Whether designing famous monuments, fighting for their countries' freedom or being political pioneers these gutsy girls have changed the way we view the world and ourselves. From Florence Nightingale to Anna Pavlova, Coco Chanel to Eva Peron, The Bronte Sisters to Indira Gandhi, this book features women from across history and around the globe, who have all achieved remarkable things.

More girls who rocked the world: heroines from Ada Lovelace to Misty Copeland, Michelle Roehm McCann.

From the inspiring author of Girls Who Rocked the World comes another comprehensive collection of true, inspiring profiles of successful young women throughout history who made their mark on the world before turning twenty. The follow-up offers a fun and uplifting collection of influential stories with forty-five more movers and shakers who made a difference before turning twenty.

Three cheers for women!, written & illustrated by Marcia Williams.

A celebration of inspirational women from all over the world and throughout history, told in Marcia Williams' much-loved comic-strip style. Join Marcia Williams as she celebrates incredible women from around the world and throughout history. From writers to warriors and astronauts to activists, discover their awesome stories and be amazed by their achievements. Marcia Williams' much-loved comic-strip style will encourage even the most reluctant reader to enjoy this inspirational book packed with facts, quotes and jokes.

So you think you've got it bad?: a kid's life in ancient Egypt, [text, Chae Strathie; illustrations, Marisa Morea].

A kid's life in ancient Egypt might sound like fun with all the cool pyramids and glorious sunny weather, but actually it was rather tough! In this hilarious book, written by award-winning author Chae Strathie, children will learn exactly how difficult life really was, from dodging Deathstalker scorpions and cleaning up cow dung, to fetching water from the well, eating roast hedgehog and being slammed in the stocks for being naughty at school! Probably the first book about ancient Egypt that involves bubble wrap and skateboards!

Wildboy: the boy who walked around New Zealand, Brando Yelavich; illustrated by Donella Yelavich.

This is the true story of Brando Yelavich, also known as Wildboy, who slept in a tent, hunted and fished for his food and came up close to seals and sharks on his 8000 km journey around the coast of New Zealand. His epic story will capture the imagination of any kid who, like Brando, longs for adventure in the great outdoors.

Pei Anna chuan guo man man chang ye = Anna and the Swallow Man, Jiaruier Sawei zhu; Yang Xiangrong yi.

Taiyangxi nong chang de Libeika = Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, Kaite Daogelasi Weizhen zhu; Sun Xuejing, Zhu Yanyan yi.

Skazki, Kornei Chukovskii.

Do vstrechi, Lis i Zaĭka!, Sylvia Vanden Heede; s illustrations Tė Tën Kin; perevod s niderlandskogo Iriny Trofimovoĭ.

Mulle Mek v masterskoĭ, George Johansson; illustrations Iensa Al'buma; perevod so shvedskogo Liliany Zatolokinoĭ; khudozhestvennyĭ pereskaz Aleksandra IArina.

Skazki, Aleksandr Pushkin; khudozhnik Vladimir Korkin.

Kak papa byl malenkim: rasskazy, Aleksandr Raskin; khudozhnik Lev Tokmakov.

Skazki dlia malysheĭ.

Skazki dlia samykh malen'kikh.

Veselye skazki v risunkakh A. Kanevskogo: skazki, stikhi, K. Chukovskiĭ, S. Marshak, S. Mikhalkov, A. Tolstoĭ.

Azbuka monstrov, Mariia Zhuchenko; illustrations Inny Cherniak.

Older Fiction

Rebound, Kwame Alexander; illustrations by Dawud Anyabwile.

Before Josh and Jordan Bell were streaking up and down the court, their father was learning his own moves. In this prequel to Newbery Medal winner The Crossover, Chuck Bell takes center stage, as readers get a glimpse of his childhood and how he became the jazz music worshiping, basketball star his sons look up to. A novel in verse with all the impact and rhythm readers have come to expect from Kwame Alexander, Rebound will go back in time to visit the childhood of Chuck "Da Man" Bell during one pivotal summer when young Charlie is sent to stay with his grandparents where he discovers basketball and learns more about his family's past.

Across the dark water, Jennifer Lynn Alvarez.

Deep in the jungles of the Realm, the Sandwen clan live amongst deadly spit dragons and hordes of warring giants. But with their winged battle horses, they manage to keep their people safe. Twelve-year-old Rahkki is a stable groom for the Riders in the Sandwen army, taking care of his brother's winged stallion. The Sandwens believe they have tamed all the wild pegasi in their land, and turned them into flying warhorses. But when a herd of wild steeds flies over their village, Rahkki and his clanmates are stunned. Meanwhile, a small herd of pegasi have journeyed across a treacherous ocean to settle in a new, and free, land. Led by Echofrost and Hazelwind, the Storm Herd steeds are unaware of the Sandwens. But when the unthinkable happens, Echofrost and the rest of Storm Herd will have to come to trust the Sandwens, or both may not survive.

Bat and the waiting game, written by Elana K. Arnold with pictures by Charles Santoso.

When Bat's older sister Janie gets a part in the school play, and can't watch him after school, it means some pretty big changes. For one, someone else will have to take care of the skunk kit in the afternoons.

Time twins, Sally Astridge, Arne Norlin.

Eleven-year-old Astrid thinks she is imagining the quiet boy who appears in her room in the middle of the night and then vanishes as if by magic. Astrid lives in Sweden. She discovers the boy's name is Tamati and he lives in New Zealand on the other side of the world. How did he get into her bedroom? And why does he keep coming back?

Horse in danger, Michelle Bates; [adapted by Caroline Young].

Rosie and Jess have always been the best of friends, but they have found themselves drifting apart. During a treasure hunt ride, Rosie sets out to make amends. But what she discovers that day takes her down a path of deception and danger, putting her friendship with Jess to the ultimate test. Stumbling across a plot to fix a race, Rosie is torn between saving a horse and losing her best friend. What will she do?

Riding holiday, Michelle Bates; [adapted by Caroline Young].

A riding holiday in America should be the perfect holiday for two of the Sandy Lane Stables regulars. But when the girls arrive at Whitetops Horse Farm, the family seem preoccupied and havent prepared for their arrival.

The unflushables, Ron Bates.

Thirteen-year-old Sully Stringfellow, his arch-nemesis Izzy Cisco, friend Moleman, and a league of long-forgotten plumber heroes team up to save Nitro City from mutant creatures in the sewers.

The dragon's eye, Sarwat Chadda.

Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan are prisoners. Framed for a crime they didn't commit, the four young Greencloaks have been captured by the ruthless Oathbound. Rather than facing trial with the rest of their order, the friends and their spirit animals find themselves smuggled to a remote palace. There they discover that the plot against them runs deeper, and is far more sinister, than anyone realized. Someone has been manipulating both the Greencloaks and Erdas's leaders, all to uncover a powerful relic with the potential to flood the entire world. To stop this conspiracy, the Heroes of Erdas will need absolute faith in their spirit animals. If they fail, all of Erdas will drown.

The Alcatraz escape, Jennifer Chambliss Bertman with illustrations by Sarah Watts.

Legendary literary game-maker Garrison Griswold is back in action, this time with "Unlock the Rock." For his latest game, Griswold has partnered with the famous–and famously reclusive mystery writer Errol Roy to plan an epic escape room challenge on Alcatraz Island. Emily and James are eager to participate, but the wave of fame they are riding from their recent book-hunting adventures makes them a target. Threatening notes, missing items, and an accident that might not have been an accident have the duo worried that someone is trying to get them out of the game at any cost. When Emily's brother is caught red-handed and blamed for all the wrong doings, Emily is certain Matthew is being framed. With Matthew's record on the line, Emily and James can't afford to leave this mystery uncracked.

The truth as told by Mason Buttle, Leslie Connor.

Mason Buttle is the biggest, sweatiest kid in his grade, and everyone knows he can barely read or write. Mason's learning disabilities are compounded by grief. Fifteen months ago, Mason's best friend, Benny Kilmartin, turned up dead in the Buttle family's orchard. An investigation drags on, and Mason, honest as the day is long, can't understand why Lieutenant Baird won't believe the story Mason has told about that day. Both Mason and his new friend, tiny Calvin Chumsky, are relentlessly bullied by the other boys in their neighborhood, so they create an underground club space for themselves. When Calvin goes missing, Mason finds himself in trouble again. He's desperate to figure out what happened to Calvin, and eventually, Benny. But will anyone believe him?

The stone girl's story, Sarah Beth Durst.

A girl made of stone, forever twelve years old, has outlasted the father who carved her and gave her life, but now the magical marks that animate her are fading and she must leave her mountain home and find help in the valley below if she wants her story, and those of her family, to continue.

The Lifters, Dave Eggers with illustrations by Aaron Renier.

When Gran and his family move to Carousel, he has no idea that the town is built atop a secret. Little does he suspect, as he walks his sister to school or casually eats a banana, that mysterious forces lurk mere inches beneath his feet, tearing up the earth like mini-hurricanes and causing the town to slowly but surely sink. When Gran's friend, the difficult-to-impress Catalina Catalan, presses a silver handle into a hillside and opens a doorway to underground, he knows that she is extraordinary and brave, and that he will have no choice but to follow wherever she leads. With luck on their side, and some discarded hockey sticks for good measure, Gran and Catalina might just find a way to lift their town, and the known world, out of danger.

Dragonfly, Bridget Ellis-Pegler; illustrated by Anya Veryaskina and Matt Forsyth.

Sylvie wakes up in a gorgeous purple and blue forest, with no idea where she is or how she got there. Soon she meets Willabella, surely the most infuriating girl in the entire universe. Willabella claims she is a Zingeral from a planet called Zingoshi.

Class action, Steven B. Frank.

With the help of his older sister, his three best friends, and his elderly neighbor, sixth grader Sam Warren brings a class action suit against the Los Angeles School Board, arguing that homework is unconstitutional, and his case goes all the way to the Supreme Court.

The Rose legacy, Jessica Day George.

Orphaned Anthea Cross hopes to finally find a home with her long-lost uncle, but she soon learns not only that he secretly breeds forbidden horses, but that she can communicate with them.

Waste of space: a Moon Base Alpha novel, Stuart Gibbs.

In 2041 on Moon Base Alpha, thirteen-year-old Dash must solve the mystery of how Lars was poisoned before the base loses oxygen, forcing the colonists to return to Earth.

Rescue, Jessie Haas.

When Chess moves near Joni, their differing opinions have Joni defending her family's farm, and she must find the courage to stand up to Chess when she decides to "rescue" the minature horses from a nearby farm.

The unbeatable Squirrel Girl: 2 fuzzy, 2 furious, Shannon Hale & Dean Hale.

Doreen Green, age fourteen, is a little too busy wiping out crime in her suburban New Jersey neighborhood to focus on her overdue homework. That's because she also happens to be Squirrel Girl, a bushy-tailed, squirrel-powered Super Hero! After foiling the nefarious plot of an amateur Super Villain, Squirrel Girl is finally finding her groove–and group texting with the Avengers, like, all the time. Doreen, on the other hand, is still trying to navigate friendships, evil teachers, and all the pitfalls that come with middle school.

Finding, David Hill.

A family boards a ship bound for New Zealand. What will they find there? Tests lie ahead, war, earthquakes, brushes with death. And so do some thrilling discoveries… Master storyteller David Hill traces the fortunes of two New Zealand families over seven genrations and through 130 years of adventure and discovery, tragedy and triumph.

The night diary, Veera Hiranandani.

It's 1947, and India, newly independent of British rule, has been separated into two countries: Pakistan and India. The divide has created much tension between Hindus and Muslims, and hundreds of thousands are killed crossing borders. Half-Muslim, half-Hindu twelve-year-old Nisha doesn't know where she belongs, or what her country is anymore. When Papa decides it's too dangerous to stay in what is now Pakistan, Nisha and her family become refugees and embark first by train but later on foot to reach her new home. The journey is long, difficult, and dangerous, and after losing her mother as a baby, Nisha can't imagine losing her homeland, too. But even if her country has been ripped apart, Nisha still believes in the possibility of putting herself back together.

The crooked castle, Sarah Jean Horwitz.

When magician's apprentice Felix Carmer III and his faerie companion Grit come across a magical flying circus, it becomes clear that there is something not normal about it or its inventor, and that it may be related to regional airship disasters.

River of fire, Erin Hunter.

StarClan's prophecy has been fulfilled, and the long-lost SkyClan has returned to its rightful place among the other four warrior Clans. Many cats believe the danger is past. But after moons of division and strife, ShadowClan is in danger of falling apart forever.

Every shiny thing, Cordelia Jensen and Laurie Morrison.

Lauren begins stealing to help children who, like her brother Ryan, are on the autism spectrum. When Lauren recruits Sierra, in foster care in Lauren's neighborhood, Sienna knows she has more to lose than her friend. Enabling Lauren's lawbreaking could cost Sierra everything.

The crimson serpent, Dan Jolley.

After accidentally merging San Francisco with the shadow dimension of Arcadia, Gabe and his friends risk the ultimate sacrifice to unite all five elements.

You go first, Erin Entrada Kelly.

Charlotte, twelve, and Ben, eleven, are highly-skilled competitors at online Scrabble and that connection helps both as they face family issues and the turmoil of middle school.

Following Baxter, Barbara Kerley; illustrations by Gilbert Ford.

When Professor Reese moves in next door, eleven-year-old Jordie enjoys helping her new neighbour take care of her dog and assisting in her laboratory, but she is not sure what to do when the professor goes missing.

Deep water, Watt Key.

It's the most important rule of scuba diving: If you don't feel right, don't go down. So after her father falls ill, twelve-year-old Julie Sims must take over and lead two of his clients on a dive miles off the coast of Alabama while her father stays behind in the boat. When the clients, a reckless boy Julie's age and his equally foolhardy father, disregard Julie's instructions during the dive, she quickly realizes she's in over her head. And once she surfaces, things only get worse: One of the clients is in serious condition, and their dive boat has vanished – along with Julie's father, the only person who knows their whereabouts. It's only a matter of time before they die of hypothermia, unless they become shark bait first. Though Julie may not like her clients, it's up to her to save them all.

Burning magic, Joshua Khan with illustrations by Ben Hibon.

Lily the sorcerer queen and Thorn the giant-bat-whisperer journey to the Sultanate of Fire to help their friend K'leef in a no-holds-barred contest for the throne.

Out of left field, Ellen Klages.

Every boy in the neighbourhood knows Katy Gordon is their best pitcher, even though she's a girl. But when she tries out for Little League, it's a whole different story. Girls are not eligible, period. It is a boy's game and always has been. It's not fair, and Katy's going to fight back. Inspired by what she's learning about civil rights in school, she sets out to prove that she's not the only girl who plays baseball. With the help of friendly librarians and some tenacious research skills, Katy discovers the forgotten history of female ball players. Why does no one know about them? Where are they now? And how can one ten-year-old change people's minds about what girls can do?

Whatshisface, Gordon Korman.

Twelve-year-old Cooper Vega and his military family has moved so often that he is used to new schoolmates not knowing his name, but at the moment he has a bigger problem; his new phone is haunted by the ghost of Roderick Northrop, a boy from the sixteenth-century, who needs his help to finish a quest, which is somehow tied up in the Stratford Middle School production of Romeo and Juliet.

The reckless rescue, Adrienne Kress; illustrated by Matthew C. Rockefeller.

After nefarious, nameless thugs have separated Sam and Evie, the pair must travel the globe to reunite and piece together the remaining clues about the missing explorers from the Filipendulous Five.

Code word courage, Kirby Larson.

In September 1944, eleven-year-old Billie lives with her great aunt, Doff, eagerly waiting for her older brother Leo to return from boot camp, and desperate to find the father that left when she was little; but Leo brings a friend with him, a Navajo named Denny, and the injured dog they have rescued and named Bear and when the two young men go off to war, Bear becomes the thread that ties them all together, and helps Billie to find a true friend.

Seeker of the crown: a prisoner of ice and snow novel, Ruth Lauren.

One month has passed since Valor broke her twin sister Sasha out of jail. But the girl responsible for her imprisonment, Princess Anastasia, has gone missing, and Valor still longs for justice. So when the queen, desperate to find her daughter, asks Valor and Sasha to track Anastasia down, they don't hesitate to accept the perilous assignment. But just as the girls team up with old friends to embark on the search, the queen vanishes without a trace. If Valor can't restore the rightful ruler, she risks getting sent back to prison and tearing her newly reunited family apart. Relying on her own instincts, and some allies she can't quite trust, Valor must navigate twisting city streets, bustling docks, and hidden passages to foil Anastasia' nefarious plot before it's too late.

Wizardmatch, Lauren Magaziner.

Twelve-year-old Lennie Mercado's grandfather, the current Prime Wizard of Pomporromp, is retiring and decides to host a tournament for Lennie and her cousins to compete to win his title, land, position, castle, and unlimited magical powers, but when Poppop introduces new rules to eliminate sibling rivalry, Lennie decides the games are unfair and makes plans to sabotage the event.

Eddie Motion and the tangible magik, Suzanne de Malplaquet.

Eddie Motion is not like other boys, he knows exactly what people are thinking and feeling without them even saying a word. When Eddie and best friend Melody travel to Andalustria they encounter mysterious creatures and mystical guides that take them on an enchanted voyage that will change their lives and their friendship forever. This is a coming of age story, a journey set in a highly unusual magical environment where our characters learn that their choices have the power to turn lives around and impact the state of the world as they re-discover their own tangible magik.

Two peas in a pod, Sarah Mlynowski.

Abby is feeling slighted by not being chosen festival leader at school, and her brother Jonah thinks that a trip through the magic mirror is just what she needs but when they find themselves in a strange version of the Princess and the pea, and Abby is tagged as the princess, who will be the next ruler of the Kingdom of Bog (which is very damp and infested with alligators), she is not so much complimented as desperate to find an alternate princess, and get herself and her brother home.

Mind-swapping madness, written by Tom E. Moffatt; illustrations by Paul Beavis.

"This bonkers collection of short stories explores all the mix-ups and madness that might occur if mind-swapping was possible. One boy is zapped by an electric fly swat and finds himself buzzing around in the body of fly. Another is trapped in a toad's body and can only escape if he convinces someone to kiss him. The stories also include hopeful immortals, horses that know Morse code, aliens who try to hijack children's bodies and unfortunately timed sneezes"–Provided by publisher.

Flamingo boy, Michael Morpurgo.

In the unique landscape of the Camargue in the South of France during WW2, a young autistic boy lives on his parents' farm among the salt flats and the flamingos that live there. There are lots of things he doesn't understand, but he does know how to heal animals. He loves routine and music too; every week he goes to market with his mother, to ride his special horse on the town carousel. But then the Germans come, with their guns, and take the town. A soldier shoots a flamingo from the sky and it falls to earth terribly injured. And even worse is to come: the carousel is damaged, the horses broken. For this vulnerable boy, everything is falling apart. Only there's a kind sergeant among the Germans; a man with a young boy of his own at home, a man who trained as a carpenter. Between them, perhaps boy and man can mend what has been broken, and maybe even the whole town.

In the mouth of the wolf, Michael Morpurgo; illustrated by Barroux.

Francis and Pieter are brothers. As shadow of one war lingers, and the rumbles of another approach, the brothers argue. Francis is a fierce pacifist, while Pieter signs up to fight. What happens next will change the course of Francis's life forever, and throw him into the mouth of the wolf.

The backward season, Lauren Myracle.

Now that her sisters Natasha and Darya have had their turn, Ava Blok finally gets her Wishing Day. But after seeing the unintended consequences of the wishes her sisters made, she's not sure what to wish for. The only thing she's certain of is that it's her job to set things right. Hopeful that she can put her broken family back together, and eager to prove her pessimistic older sisters wrong, Ava realizes that fixing the future means changing the past. Will the journey her wishes take her on end up costing her everything.

Keep your paws off!, Mark Parisi.

When Marty gets a hold of a page from the diary of his sister, Erica, he expects to find a bunch of brags about what it's like to be the better Pants sibling. But what he discovers instead is something huge. Erica's written a secret about who or more accurately, what Marty actually is. And though the page is torn in half, Marty, through his unique deductive skills, determines that he is undoubtedly a big-toothed, sharp-clawed, hairy-faced werewolf! Now it's up to Marty to save his neighbourhood from the greatest danger of all, himself!

Doctor Who. The day she saved the Doctor: four stories from the Tardis, [written by Jacqueline Rayner, Jenny T. Colgan, Dorothy Koomson, and Susan Calman].

Four fantastic new adventures with the Doctor, starring Rose, SarahJane, Clara and Bill, publishing on International Women's Day in March 2018. These stories are a celebration of the Doctor's fantastic female friends, packed with heroic action and heart for fans of all ages.

Sunny, Jason Reynolds.

Sunny, the Defenders' best runner, only runs for his father, who blames Sunny for his mother's death, but with his coach's help Sunny finds a way to combine track and field with his true passion, dancing.

Ghost boys, Jewell Parker Rhodes.

Only the living can make the world better. Live and make it better. Twelve-year-old Jerome is shot by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a real threat. As a ghost, he observes the devastation that's been unleashed on his family and community in the wake of what they see as an unjust and brutal killing. Soon Jerome meets another ghost: Emmett Till, a boy from a very different time but similar circumstances. Emmett helps Jerome process what has happened, on a journey towards recognizing how historical racism may have led to the events that ended his life. Jerome also meets Sarah, the daughter of the police officer, who grapples with her father's actions. Once again Jewell Parker Rhodes deftly weaves historical and socio-political layers into a gripping and poignant story about how children and families face the complexities of today's world, and how one boy grows to understand American blackness in the aftermath of his own death.

Brooklyn House. Magician's manual, Rick Riordan.

Greetings, initiate! Carter Kane, here. Congratulations on reaching Brooklyn House in one piece. You are quite clearly descended from Egyptian royalty, with magical powers gifted from the gods. But what good is power without knowing how to use it? That's where this training manual comes in. It's packed with quizzes, stories and inside info on the Ancient Egyptian deities. For those with the blood of the pharaohs, this is your first step down the path of the gods. But beware, anything can happen in the world of Egyptian magic. This companion guide gives readers the inside scoop on Brooklyn House; the safe haven in New York for magicians like Carter and Sadie Kane.

The war below: a novel, Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch.

Luka, a Ukrainian boy working in a slave labor camp, plays dead after an explosion at the factory and escapes, eventually joining a resistance group that opposes both the Nazis and the Soviets. Through the danger of the guerilla fighting he has two overriding goals; find out if his parents are still alive, and reunite with Lida, a girl who was a friend in the labour camp.

Ember rising, S.D. Smith; illustrated by Zach Franzen.

A harrowing adventure inside enemy territory. Heather and Picket are plunged into the darkness of Morbin's shadow, fighting to bear the flame of the cause and light the way for rabbitkind's upright insurrection.

The case of the perilous palace, Jordan Stratford; illustrated by Kelly Murphy.

Ada's imperious grandmother has absolutely shut the Wollstonecraft Detective Agency down–until they get a case from a princess, that is. The princess Alexandrina Victoria, age 9 (who will grow up to be Queeen Victoria), is the most closely watched girl in England. She is never alone. Every morsel she eats is catalogued. Every visitor overseen. Every move noted down. She has but one thing of her own; a sketchbook she uses as a secret diary, where she records her private thoughts in code. But now, somehow, that sketchbook has disappeared. And so the princess enlists Ada and Mary to figure out what has happened to the sketchbook without arousing the suspicions of her minders. A most clandestine case indeed! One that will involve breaking into Kensington Palace and uncovering a host of surprising royal secrets.

My life as a Youtuber, Janet Tashjian with cartoons by Jake Tashjian.

Derek Fallon finally found something to get excited about at school– an extracurricular class on making videos! Together with his friends Carly, Matt, and Umberto, Derek can't wait to create his own Youtube web series. But he soon realizes Youtube stardom is a lot of work. On top of that, it's time for his foster monkey Frank to go to monkey college so Derek must scramble to find a reason for Frank to stay with his family– if only a little while longer. Can Derek solve both problems at once? What if Frank became a part of Derek's Youtube videos?

The chosen ones, Scarlett Thomas.

Effie Truelove has learned to travel through magical books to the Otherworld. Maximilian Underwood, Effie's classmate, is more interested in the dark and forbidden Underworld. When Effie and Maximilian both mysteriously vanish, their friends Raven, Lexy and Wolf don't know where to turn for help. Raven is a witch and her horse, Echo, has revealed that Effie is in deep danger and time is running out. To make things worse, Raven's mother, the author Laurel Wilde, is caught up in a plot with the ruthless billionaire Albion Freake, who, it seems, will stop at nothing to become invincible. Where are Effie and Maximilian? Are their disappearances connected? And can Albion Freake's deadly plan be stopped?

The ring of honor, Sarah L. Thomson.

Seeking the third key, middle school geniuses Sam, Martina, and Theo must navigate New York City following clues related to Alexander Hamilton, solving, and surviving, puzzles and traps along the way.

Road trip with Max and his mom, Linda Urban; illustrated by Katie Kath.

Max and his mom embark on a road trip as they adjust to their new understanding of family.

Gangsta granny, David Walliams; illustrated by Tony Ross.

Our hero Ben is bored beyond belief after he is made to stay at his grandma's house. She's the boringest grandma ever: all she wants to do is to play Scrabble, and eat cabbage soup. But there are two things Ben doesn't know about his grandma. 1) She was once an international jewel thief. 2) All her life, she has been plotting to steal the Crown Jewels, and now she needs Ben's help.

The last of the lost boys, N. D. Wilson; illustrations by Forrest Dickison.

Alex always thought his life was boring at best. But when he learns that his favorite time-traveling heroes Sam and Glory are his real parents, Alex realizes he never needed to dream of an elsewhere. Just an elsewhen. But when Alex sets out to find Father Tiempo, he is ambushed and transformed into the powerful villain El Terremento. Now there's not a second to waste. Unless Sam and Glory Miracle can stop the son they didn't even know they were going to have, let alone lose, history will be unhinged, for good.

In the lamplight, Dianne Wolfer; illustrated by Brian Simmonds.

From fighting for the right to vote to nursing conscripted young men, Rose's life changes forever when World War I arrives in the peaceful English village of Harefield. With an influx of wounded Australian soldiers, the villagers rally around to provide care and comfort, despite suffering their own casualties and grieving for their own losses. Training to nurse Australian soldiers like Jim the Light Horse boy is hard work, but with it comes much for Rose to treasure; in the gaining of a vocation, in confidence won and in finding new love in a new land.

Picture Books

My daddy.

My name is Peppa, and this book is all about my daddy. My daddy is very funny and he laughs lots and lots. (Especially when hep plays with me and my little brother, George.). Read this funny book to find out all the things we love about our daddy.

Ava and the rainbow (who stayed), Ged Adamson.

The rain had stopped and the sun was coming out. And Ava knew that meant one thing; a rainbow! And not just any rainbow, this was the most beautiful rainbow Ava had ever seen. She wished that it could stay up in the bright sky forever. When the rainbow was still there the next day, and the next day, Ava realized it was true; the rainbow had decided to stay! Everyone loved the rainbow as much as Ava. And she was happy. But when people start to lose interest in the rainbow, Ava learns that sometimes the rare and special things in life are the most valuable and precious of all.

The weather girls, Aki.

Summer, Fall, Winter, or Spring the Weather Girls are ready for whatever the seasons might bring! Follow these busy girls as they climb mountains, fly hot-air balloons, and soak in a rainbow-sky sunset. Charming rhyming verse and adorable art make this picture book irresistible and perfect for sharing!

Aquarium, Cynthia Alonso.

In this wordless picture book, a little girl learns about love, nature, and the transformative power of letting go when a little fish leaps into her life.

Blaze finds forgotten roads, story and pictures by C. W. Anderson.

When Billy and Tommy lead their horses down an unfamiliar path, they spend the day exploring overgrown ruins and enjoying a beautiful clearing. But at the end of the day, neither Billy nor Tommy remember how to get back. Can Blaze lead them home?

Mad about trucks and diggers!, Giles Andreae, [illustrated by] David Wojtowycz.

Is your little one mad about trucks and diggers? Then they'll love this bright, bold book, packed with all sorts of vehicles including dumper trucks, diggers, cranes, fire engines, transporters and more. Read about all the amazing things they do, then decide which one you would choose to drive!

Pop-up ocean, Ingela P Arrhenius; [paper engineering, David Hawcock].

On the beach, on the waves and under the sea; find lots of ocean things in this colourful pop-up book. With 15 pop-ups and beautifully stylish illustrations by Ingela P Arrhenius, this is a first pop-up book to treasure.

Pop-up things that go!, Ingela P Arrhenius; [paper engineering, David Hawcock].

Things that fly, things that zoom and things that float; find all the things that go in this colourful pop-up book. With 15 brilliant pop-ups and beautifully stylish illustrations from Ingela P Arrhenius, this is a bold and bright introduction to things that go.

Baby's very first slide and see night time, [illustrated by Stella Baggott].

An engaging, interactive board book, specially designed for very young children, full of vivid colours, stylish illustrations and friendly night time scenes. Simple slider mechanisms allow a picture to be transformed, revealing badgers playing, bats flying high in the sky and a panda going to sleep.

Usborne baby's very first play book body words, [illustrated by Stella Baggott].

A colourful word book illustrated with delightful animal characters and busy scenes. There are new words to learn on every page, from body parts and actions to senses and emotions. Babies and toddlers will love following the fingertrails, peeping through the holes and exploring the cut-out shapes on every page.

Message in a sock, Kaye Baillie, Narelda Joy.

Tammy is safe at home, but her heart is with her father at the war front. While her mother knits socks for the soldiers, Tammy slips a message inside each pair. Will her special message find her father, and bring him safely home? Based on a true exchange between Lance Corporal McDougall and a young girl, Message in a Sock is a collage-style tale.

Who's fallen asleep?: is it the fluffy sheep?, [illustrated by Stephen Barker].

Who's wearing blue socks? Who's friends with the fox? This adorable book is full of rhyming questions for little children to answer by looking at and talking about the charming illustrations. A lovely way to encourage young children to talk and form sentences, and a delightful book to enjoy together.

Who's wearing a hat?: is it the orange cat?, [illustrated by Stephen Barker].

This adorable book for babies and toddlers is full of fun rhyming questions to answer and charming illustrations. Little ones will love looking at the pictures and discovering which animal is wearing a hat, which dog is chasing a ball and much more. A lovely book to enjoy together.

Square, Mac Barnett & Jon Klassen.

This book is about Square. This book is also about Square's friend Circle. Square is trying to make something perfect, like Circle is. But it's really hard to make something perfect.

The last chip: the story of a very hungry pigeon, Duncan Beedie.

Percy is a little pigeon, and he's very hungry. Every time he tries to get hold of a scrap of food, bigger, beefier birds bat him away. He's about to give up when someone offers him her very last chip. A moving and uplifting story. A percentage of royalties will go to a homeless charity.

Love makes a family, Sophie Beer.

Whether you have two mums, two dads, one parent, or one of each, there's one thing that makes a family a family and that's love.

Yolaska the Godwit, written by Marlene J. Bennetts; illustrated by Trish Bowles.

Yolaska Godwit was worried. All summer he had eaten lots of mud crabs, shrimps and insects and put on heaps of weight. He had practised flying further and further everyday with the other young godwits. Would he be strong enough to fly with the adults to their summer home in New Zealand?

What if …, written by Samantha Berger; illustrated by Mike Curato.

A child who likes to draw and write stories imagines what would happen if there were no pencils, paper, or other tools for being creative.

Dinosaur juniors: happy hatchday, written and illustrated by Rob Biddulph.

Meet Otto, Winnie, Greg(osaurus) and all the other dinosaur juniors, as they traverse life's first ups and downs, all in Rob's trademark rhyme filled with warmth and humour. This first book is perfect for Rob's youngest fans, with colourful, detailed artwork and a simple rhyming text perfect for reading aloud.

Noodle loves to cuddle, Marion Billet.

Noodle loves to play with lots of things a fluffy duck, a cosy blanket, a bumpy ball but most of all Noodle loves to cuddle with mummy! A cute, colourful and utterly irresistible touch and feel book to share with babies and toddlers.

Hello lighthouse, Sophie Blackall.

Explores the life of one lighthouse as it beams its message out to sea through shifting seasons, changeable weather, and the tenure of its final keeper.

My body, [illustrated by Rosalinde Bonnet].

This delightful book provides lots for little children to look at and talk about as they find out about the human body.

We're going to the zoo!, Sarah Bowie.

Kitty's excited to be going to the zoo. Her big sister Clara thinks it will be boring! But when they get there, there's so much going on! They get soaked by an elephant, see a funny monkey fill his cheeks with food and find out what bats use for a blanket. But whose pictures of the animals are best, Kitty's drawings or Clara's photos? Follow the sisters around Dublin Zoo and meet the cheeky giraffe, the swimming tiger and lots, lots more.

My pet wants a pet, Elise Broach; illustrated by Eric Barclay.

A boy's mother, reluctant to allow him even one pet, is increasingly unhappy as each pet wants a pet of its own.

The hole, Kerry Brown & Lucia Masciullo.

If you were walking through the woods and a hole you came upon, would you stop and take a look? Or simply carry on? One by one, a group of animals come upon a strange black hole in the middle of the woods. What is lurking down below? And is that its tummy rumbling? Read on to find out.

Truck full of ducks, Ross Burach.

Did you call for a truck full of ducks? Join the flock on this wacky call-and-response ride to find out just who did, and why.

Car, car, truck, jeep, Katrina Charman, Nick Sharratt.

This book is bursting with cars, buses, planes, trains, trucks, diggers and many more things that go.

Absolutely one thing: featuring Charlie and Lola, Lauren Child.

Charlie and Lola choose a single treat at the store, count ladybugs, note the lateness of the time, and are introduced to other simple math concepts.

You're safe with me, Chitra Soundar, Poonam Mistry.

The baby animals of the Indian forest can't sleep. SWISH-SWISH! CRACK-TRACK! FLASH-SNAP! goes the storm. Only Mama Elephant's words of wisdom can reassure them, "You're safe with me."

I don't want to eat my dinner, written and illustrated by David Cornish.

Rollo doesn't like eating dinner. It is so boring and there are always so many more interesting things to do. But eating well is very important and young children will love to see how Rollo manages to make dinner time one of the most exciting and adventurous times of the day.

I don't want to go to bed, written and illustrated by David Cornish.

Every night when dinner was done, Rollo would cry, "I don't want to go to bed!' Just when Rollo's parents think they've got the food thing sorted, Rollo announces he doesn't want to go to bed.

The story of Tantrum O'Furrily, Cressida Cowell and Mark Nicholas.

A pampered kitten heads out into the night sniffing for a story just for her, but she soon discovers a cat with courage makes her own story.

Looking after William, Eve Coy.

Jump inside the imagination of one unforgettable "Mummy" whose charge; William, needs lots of care and attention. "Mummy" is in fact William's little girl, and William is the real parent. Children will adore following along as she turns the tables on William, but always sees his potential "when he grows up", he could be an astronaut or a lion tamer or a famous chocolate maker, but his most important job is being her Dad. (And possibly being an astronaut, if she can come too.)

I am the boss of this chair, Carolyn Crimi; illustrated by Marisa Morea.

Pom-Pom the kitten threatens to unseat Oswald, a top cat who thinks he's top dog, even to the extent of taking over a favorite chair.

Dinosaur rescue!, Penny Dale.

When a crew of builder dinosaurs break down on a level crossing, they know the only thing they can do to save themselves is to call Dinosaur Rescue! In no time at all, help is on its way, but will the Dinosaur Rescue team get there in time to stop the train?

Pepe & Tute, Marion Day; illustrated by Anna Evans.

Pepe, a beautiful forest ringlet butterfly, only lives for four weeks so she lays her eggs and asks Tute the tui to protect them. She flies away, never to be seen again. But things don't go to plan. What happens when the eggs hatch? Why is Pepe one of New Zealand's rarest butterflies?

Pippa & Percival, Pancake & Poppy: four peppy puppies, Deborah Diesen and illustrated by Grace Zong.

Poppy the puppy meets three other pups while out for a run, but a surprise they find in a quiet alley sends them scrambling for home in this rhyming tale.

The rabbit listened, Cori Doerrfeld.

When Taylor's block castle is destroyed, all the animals think they know just what to do, but only the rabbit quietly listens to how Taylor is feeling.

The fish and the cat, Marianne Dubuc.

A playful cat, a courageous fish. Where will their adventures take them?

Misunderstood Shark: starring Shark!, written by Ame Dyckman; illustrated by Scott Magoon.

Shark interrupts the filming of Underwater World With Bob, scattering the other creatures (and the audience), but he claims it is all a terrible misunderstanding that he would never think of eating the fish, the squid, the audience or Bob.

Cannonball Coralie and the lion, Grace Easton.

Coralie longs to join the circus but the Man in the Big Hat says her tricks just aren't good enough. With the help of her new friend, Lion, Coralie realises she's perfect just the way she is.

How to grow a dinosaur, written by Jill Esbaum; illustrated by Mike Boldt.

Provides practical advice for a young dinosaur when a baby brother arrives, such as the good news that he will be toddling soon, but the bad news that he will not know what is dangerous.

Grab that rabbit!, written by Polly Faber; illustrated by Briony May Smith.

Hodge, an adorable bunny, is minding his own business; well, he's stealing some carrots from Mrs Sprat's garden, actually, when he ends up stuck in the hedge. Mrs Sprat advances, wanting to get rid of the pesky bunny, and a buzzard overheard spies a tasty rabbit dinner, too. Can Hodge escape from bird of prey and angry gardener in time to take the carrots home?

Quantum computing for babies, Chris Ferrie and Whurley.

Written by experts, Quantum Computing for Babies is a colorfully simple introduction to the magical world of quantum computers. Babies (and grownups!) will discover the difference between bits and qubits and how quantum computers will change our future. With a tongue-in-cheek approach that adults will love, this installment of the Baby University board book series is the perfect way to introduce basic concepts to even the youngest scientists. After all, it's never too early to become a quantum physicist!

My magnificent jelly bean tree, Maura Finn; illustrated by Aura Parker.

Some people say jelly beans dont grow on trees. Not this little boy; he believes in magic. He watches his jelly bean tree grow. He feasts on jelly beans and crowns himself the Jelly Bean King.

This is the nest that Robin built: with a little help from her friends, Denise Fleming.

A cumulative rhyme about the animals who help Robin build her nest.

When I'm older, [handwriting by] Isa Flory, [text by] Neil Flory, [illustrations by] Somak Chaudhary.

A warm and funny book that explores the classic theme of childhood: wondering who you might become, and being happy with who you are. When I grow up I can be a goat, I can be a boat, I can be a penguin in a coat. A gloriously silly celebration of what it means to grow up.

The mystery of the golden wonderflower, Benjamin Flouw; [translated from French by David Wilson].

Fox is an avid botanist. He loves nature and all things that grow out in the wild. One evening, as he settles down to flick through his great book on botany, he discovers the golden wonderflower. But there is no real record of what it is, or what it even looks like! And so, Fox embarks on a journey through the mountains to search for this fascinatingly fabulous plant.

These seas count!, Alison Formento; illustrated by Sarah Snow.

When Mr. Tate's class helps out on Beach Clean-Up Day, Captain Ned teaches the children the importance of the sea and the impact of not keeping it clean.

I'm Australian too, Mem Fox; illustrations by Rhonojoy Ghosh.

I'm Australian! How about you? Many people from many places have come across the seas, to make Australia their home. How Australian is that? From countries near and far, many have made their home in Australia, sharing it with the original inhabitants, and living in peace beneath the Southern Star.

Colours, numbers and shapes, [this book was made by Nicola Friggens, Penny Worms and Amy Oliver].

There are colours, numbers and shapes to learn about in this sturdy board book, all illustrated with bright photographs to capture children's attention.

Dogasaurus, Gifford,Lucinda.

Imagine if you found a strange egg in a mysterious forest, and then you brought it home. And when it hatched, out popped a baby dinosaur! Maybe you'd adopt it as your pet? You could play and do chores together and have lots of fun. But what would you do when it grows, and grows, and grows?

Seb and the sun, Jami Gigot.

Seb is determined to find some light for his sleepy coastal town. It is so far north, the sun does not shine in winter and the days are cold, dreary, and dark as night. So Seb embarks on a mission to find the sun. Along with his friend Walrus, he makes a plan, collects supplies, and rows far out to sea. Will Seb be able to find the sun and bring its light and warmth back to his town?

Try and say abracadabra!, Maria Loretta Giraldo; [illustrated by] Nicoletta Bertelle.

The Little birds are learning to fly. All but one: Little Owl just doesn't seem to get it! But he must keep trying and trying. An original and beautiful picture book about never giving up.

Red house, blue house, green house, tree house!, Jane Godwin + Jane Reiseger.

Bold and bright, it's the perfect book for reading aloud and sharing with young children as they learn to identify the colours of their world.

I really want to see you, Grandma, Taro Gomi.

Yumi and her grandmother really want to see each other, but when they both set out from their homes at the same time they keep missing each other.

The last peach, Gus Gordon.

One fine summer's day two bugs discover the most beautiful peach of the season and are faced with a dilemma. Who should eat it?

Matilda's cat, Emily Gravett.

Climbing trees, playing with wool. Matilda is sure her cat will love these things, but he doesn't seem very enthusiastic. Undaunted, she thinks up new ways to amuse her reluctant playmate. Tea parties? Dressing up? Or what about a nice bike ride? As the beleagured cat goes from nonplussed to terrified, Matilda gets more and more frustrated. After all, what use is a pet if it doesn't want to play? An insightful, fond and funny look at the relationship between a little girl and her cat, this is sure to strike a chord with anyone who's ever been a devoted pet owner.

Crash! Boom!: a maths tale, Robie H. Harris; illustrated by Chris Chatterton.

Elephant wants to build something tall. Something as tall as Elephant. But will it stay up? Crash boom! Boom! No, not this time. Hmmm. Build it again? 1 block. 2 blocks? 4 blocks? It's still not as tall as Elephant. More blocks! Now will it stay up? Now will it be as tall as Elephant? Build, balance and count; question, estimate, measure; predict, crash, and build again with Elephant and a bucket full of blocks.

Shadow!, Robie H. Harris; illustrated by Patrick Benson.

A little boy explores the antics of his own shadow. It's like a fascinating new friend; unpredictable, funny and great company. But as the day gets cloudy, his shadow vanishes. Will it ever come back?

Prince George goes to school, Caryl Hart, Laura Ellen Anderson.

Prince George goes on an adventure and discovers a new kingdom. It's full of excitement, friends and even some dragons! What is the kingdom called? School!

The marvellous moon map, Teresa Heapy, [illustrated by] David Litchfield.

One day, adventurous Mouse sets off to find the moon with his Marvellous Moon Map, leaving his worried friend Bear behind. But as the Woods get darker, and the weather gets worse, Mouse soon realizes that he needs more than just the Moon Map to find his way.

Goodnight sleepy caterpillar, written by Patricia Hegarty; illustrated by Thomas Elliott.

It's been a long day for one little caterpillar. Follow her through the forest as she says goodnight to all her woodland friends and look out for the surprise ending in this delightful peek-through storybook.

Norman's new shell, Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet.

Norman really wants a new shell. But an ice cream with multicoloured sprinkles makes his back a bit chilly, and someone already lives inside this shiny red apple! Will Norman ever find the new shell he's been dreaming of?

When spring comes, Kevin Henkes; illustrated by Laura Dronzek.

Before spring comes, the trees are dark sticks, the grass is brown, and the ground is covered in snow. But if you wait, leaves unfurl and flowers blossom, the grass turns green, and the mounds of snow shrink and shrink. Spring brings baby birds, sprouting seeds, rain and mud, and puddles. You can feel it and smell it and hear it and you can read it!

Story time with Ted, Sophy Henn.

Story time Ted! Which story will Ted hear today? A magical story full of wizards and magic spells? An adventure story full of gigantic stomping dinosaurs? Or maybe a fairytale all about beanstalks and giants? Lift the flaps to find out what Ted's creative imagination can conjure up this time.

Everything you need for a treehouse, [Carter Higgins, Emily Hughes].

A tree, timber, tools, a rope of twisted twine all all things you need to build a treehouse but most of all you need time and imagination.

Spot goes to the swimming pool, Eric Hill.

Spot is going swimming with his new pool float. Splash! A fun and reassuring story for children learning to swim.

Who's there, Spot?, Eric Hill.

Elmore, Holly Hobbie.

Elmore is a porcupine desperate to make friends. But it is hard to seek closeness with others when you're covered with spikes that shoot off your back every so often. Elmore suffers rejection and heartbreak, but the goodness of his forest community ultimately shines through as the animals find a way to connect with this prickly bundle of love.

Peppa's vegetable garden, [adapted by Lauren Holowaty].

Grandpa Pig loves growing vegetables in his garden, so Peppa and George want to be farmers too! They have lots of fun choosing what to grow, planting their seeds and learning to be patient waiting for them to grow. Then it's time for a delicious vegetable feast!

Sophie Johnson: unicorn expert, Morag Hood and Ella Okstad.

Are you a unicorn expert? Then meet Sophie Johnson you have a lot in common! Sophie Johnson is an endearing new picture book character, who is just bursting with information and knowledge that she is keen to pass on. She's a self-confessed unicorn expert (among other things) and has dressed up her toys and pets with their own unique horns. Strange then, that she doesn't seem to notice the real unicorn who has come into her house.

The Steves, Morag Hood.

When Steve meets Steve, neither can believe it. Surely one of them must be the first Steve, the best Steve, the Stevest Steve. The claims of each puffin become sillier and sillier as the argument descends into name-calling until both Steves realize there's really no need to fall out over a name. The feuding puffins perfectly reflect the sort of silly arguments children have, and The Steves shows just how pointless they are.

Farm, [illustrated by Marie-Noëlle Horvath].

Take a trip to the Farm! Lift the giant flaps to reveal the farm animals and touch lots of exciting textures. Feel the sheep's woolly fleece, the goat's shaggy fur and the pig's leathery skin. With something to spot or count on every page too, each colourful book in the My First Touch and Find series will provide lots of fun for older babies and toddlers.

Park, illustrated by Marie-Noëlle Horvath.

What will you find in the park? This stimulating lift-the-flap book is full of touch and feel fun to help develop your baby's sensory awareness.

Lucy & Tom: from A to Z, Shirley Hughes.

Lucy and Tom know a lot of words: they have Books read to them at Bedtime. They know that D is for Dog, like the dogs that live on their street, F is for Friends, and P is for Park and for Playing. Join Lucy and Tom on a journey through their life, in this satisfying alphabet tale from master storyteller, Shirley Hughes.

Lucy & Tom: from one to ten, Shirley Hughes.

One morning, very early one little girl called Lucy fast asleep in bed, with one very special teddy tucked in beside her. Lucy's little brother Tom is the first to wake up, and tugs at her quilt. Now there are two children, wide awake and ready for the day! A story with numbers, as Lucy and Tom go through their day, exploring their world, counting, sharing and learning as they go.

Mother's Day, Shirley Hughes.

In this stunning gift edition of a classic story by Kate Greenaway-winning author, Shirley Hughes, Katy and her little brother Olly tell us about their day with Mum. From the fun of waking Mum and Dad up in the morning, getting the bus into town with Mum or even stories all together at bedtime, this joyous tale gives readers a snapshot into a child's day and celebrates the special bond between a mother and child.

Oma's buttons, Tania Ingram and Jennifer Harrison.

Ruthie loves visiting her Oma. They always have lots of fun together. One day Ruthie finds a pretty tin while playing hide and seek at her Oma's house. It's full of Oma's beautiful 'memory buttons'; each one reminds Oma of a special person in her life and a story to share with Ruthie. And of course Ruthie must have a memory button of her own!

Rollo and Ruff and the little fluffy bird, Mick Inkpen.

Forever or a day, Sarah Jacoby.

The narrator muses on the nature and trickiness of time, and how too often it passes far too quickly, robbing this parent of the minutes and hours spent with their child.

Ngā whetū matariki i whānakotia, nā Miriama Kamo; rāua ko Zak Waipara; nā Ngaere Roberts ngā kōrero i whakamāori.

I haere tahi a Grandma rātau ko Pōua, ko ngā mokopuna ki te hī tuna, i tētahi pō mahi atua, he pō e kōpura ana ngā whetū i te rangi. Ka kitea atu e rua ngā whetū kua ngaro, mai i te kāhui o Matariki. Ko ngā patupaoarehe anō ra pea!

The stolen stars of Matariki, written byMiriama Kamo; illustrated by Zak Waipara.

When Grandma and Poua take the children eeling one magical and wild starry night, they discover two stars missing from the Matariki cluster. Have the patupaiarehe been up to mischief again?

Rescue & Jessica: a life-changing friendship, Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes; illustrated by Scott Magoon.

Rescue thought he'd grow up to be a Seeing Eye dog; it's the family business, after all. When he gets the news that he's better suited to being a service dog, he's worried that he's not up to the task. Then he meets Jessica, a girl whose life is turning out differently than the way she'd imagined it, too. Now Jessica needs Rescue by her side to help her accomplish everyday tasks. And it turns out that Rescue can help Jessica see after all: a way forward, together, one step at a time. An endnote from the authors tells more about the training and extraordinary abilities of service dogs, particularly their real-life best friend and black lab, Rescue.

I walk with Vanessa: a story about a simple act of kindness, Kerascoët.

This simple yet powerful picture book tells the story of one girl who inspires a community to stand up to bullying. Inspired by real events, I Walk with Vanessa explores the feelings of helplessness and anger that arise in the wake of seeing a classmate treated badly, and shows how a single act of kindness can lead to an entire community joining in to help. With themes of acceptance, kindness, and strength in numbers, this timeless and profound feel- good story will resonate with readers young and old.

One night in the zoo, Judith Kerr.

A wonderful new counting book from Judith Kerr, the best-selling author of the Mog series and The Tiger Who Came to Tea. "One moonlit, magical night in the zoo An elephant jumped in the air and flew. But nobody knew." It's only once all the visitors have gone home that the real fun starts in the Zoo! Follow all the animals throughout the night in this gorgeous picture book and find out what mischief they get into.

Night of the moon: a Muslim holiday story, Hena Khan; illustrated by Julie Paschkis.

Yasmeen has a wonderful time celebrating the Muslim holy month of Ramadan with her family and friends.

The king of bees, Lester L. Laminack; illustrated by Jim LaMarche.

Henry is fascinated by the bees his Aunt Lilla cares for and he would love to help, but she says he must wait until he is older.

Heal the Earth, Julian Lennon with Bart Davis; illustrated by Smiljana Coh.

Encourages the reader to join in an imaginary journey aboard a magical plane, the White Feather Flier, to help sick and hungry children, restore coral reefs and rain forests, and more.

Goldfish on vacation, words by Sally Lloyd-Jones; pictures by Leo Espinosa.

Three goldfish live in a small bowl, in an apartment building, in the middle of a big city, until one summer they get to go on vacation; in a fountain, with lily pads, and reeds, and other neighbourhood goldfish. Based on a true story that happened in New York City on Riverside Drive and 76th Street at the Hamilton Fountain over the summers of 1992 to 2005.

Wakey, wakey, Elephant!, Linda Ravin Lodding; illustrated by Michael Robertson.

A friend tries to wake Elephant up to wish him a happy birthday.

The big problem (and the squirrel who eventually solved it): understanding adjectives and adverbs, Nancy Loewen; illustrated by Kevin Sherry.

Introduces adjectives and adverbs as parts of speech through the telling of an original story.

Miss Molly's School of Manners, James Maclaine; illustrated by Rosie Reeve; designed by Josephine Thompson & Marc Cartwright, edited by Anna Milbourne.

Join Algernon the raccoon at Miss Molly's School of Manners and take lessons in the Careful Listening Laboratory and the Art of Sharing Studio, learn table manners in the Dining Hall of Decorum, visit Sorry Sickbay, and shine at Good Sports Day.

A most unusual day, Sydra Mallery; illustrations by E. B. Goodale.

Caroline is anxious all day at school, nervous about her newly-adopted sister's arrival from far away.

Brown bear, brown bear, what do you see?, Bill Martin Jr, Eric Carle [illustrator].

Exuberantly coloured artwork and favourite animals make this rhythmic story the perfect introduction to looking and learning about colours. Each spread leads seamlessly into the next and young children will delight in Eric's colourful collage animals and simple repetitive language.

Panda bear, panda bear, what do you see?, Bill Martin Jr.; pictures by Eric Carle.

Illustrations and rhyming text present ten different endangered animals.

James Mayhew presents Ella Bella Ballerina and the nutcracker.

Join Ella Bella Ballerina as she twirls into the enchanting world of The Nutcracker ballet with its magical dancing snowflakes, tantalising swirling sweets and, of course, the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy. But can Ella Bella help the Nutcracker to defeat his arch enemy, the wicked Mouse King? James Mayhew's richly detailed storytelling and his exquisite, retro art-style make this book perfect for all would-be prima ballerinas. The final page is devoted to ballet facts, so children can learn about the original ballet The Nutcracker.

See; Hear, [Tania McCartney and Jess Racklyeft].

In an innovative flip-book format, See Hear invites us to open our eyes and ears to the everyday magic around us

Mama, is it summer yet?, Nikki McClure.

As spring slowly turns to summer, a little boy builds a fort and plants a garden in impatient anticipation.

Dinosaur firefighters, Sarah McIntyre.

Join in with the Dinoville firefighters as they slide down poles, race to the rescue and untangle a Tyrannosaurus rex. Can our determined Diplodocus go from zero to hero?

Along came a different, Tom McLaughlin.

Reds love being red. Yellows love being yellow. And Blues love being blue. The problem is that they just don't like each other. Maybe being different doesn't mean you can't be friends. But one day, along comes a different colour who likes Reds, Yellows and Blues, and suddenly everything starts to change. A very special picture book that supports the adage that there is more that unites us than divides us. Along Came a Different just goes to show how much better we can all be when we come together to find common ground as friends.

Baby Bear's book of tiny tales, David McPhail.

In these tales, Baby Bear discovers treasures both small and large, from a delicate flower to a brand new friend.

Zeki gets a checkup, Anna McQuinn; illustrated by Ruth Hearson.

Zeki, Lulu's little brother, is never daunted by new experiences. Daddy and Mummy prepare him well, so he's excited to go to the doctor and show him all the things he can do by himself now he's a big boy. A wonderful book exploring early first experiences.

A surprise for Mrs. Tortoise, Paula Merlán, Sonja Wimmer; [English translation, Ben Dawlatly and Kim Griffin].

Mrs. Tortoise and Birdie are very close friends. One morning, Mrs. Tortoise sees her reflection in the pond and realizes her shell is worn out, and she feels old and sad. Then Birdie comes along with an idea to cheer her up.

Lazybones, words & pictures by Claire Messer.

Meet Lazybones! He isn't really lazy. In fact, he teaches his owner tricks all the time! He just doesn't like to go out. When he hears Dad call he hides! But one day Lazybones runs out of hiding places, and then he has to go on a walk. It's hard to try something new! But could it mean making a new friend too?

Grandma is precious, written by Laine Mitchell; illustrated by Alison Edgson.

My grandma is precious. She is sweet and lovely. I love my dear grandma and my grandma loves me. Share special times with the baby animals and their grandmas as they play, dance and explore the world together!

Cool cars, Tony Mitton; [illustrated by] Ant Parker.

Cars are really handy for getting us around. They whiz along on busy roads and make a zooming sound.

Dazzling diggers, Tony Mitton; [illustrated by] Ant Parker.

Diggers are noisy, strong and big. Diggers can carry and push and dig. Diggers have shovels to scoop and lift, blades that bulldoze, shunt and shift.

Bush tracks, Ros Moriarty; illustrated by Balarinji; [Yanyuwa translation of text, John Bradley].

What Australian animal is that? Follow the tracks and find the animal in this lyrical story for the very young that features Indigenous artwork by Balarinji. What can you see? Follow the clues that landscape, seasons, weather, the stars, the moon and the sun give to navigate bush tracks and find the Australian animal.

Who saw Turtle?, Ros Moriarty; illustrated by Balarinji; [Yanyuwa translation of text, John Bradley].

Did the whale with the slapping, splashing tail see Turtle? Maybe it was the fish with the glittery, shimmering scales? Follow the amazing migration of Turtle through the seas and oceans as she returns home to lay her eggs.

Where's home, Daddy Bear?, Nicola O'Byrne.

Evie Bear and Dad are moving. But as they leave their old home behind and set off on their long drive towards the new, Evie is full of questions. "What if I don't like it there?" she worries, "How will I make new friends?" But Evie's dad reassures her with wise and comforting words and, by the end of their journey from the city to the country, Evie comes to realize: just as long as she is with her dad, she will always be at home.

Telling stories: a Maudie & Bear story, Jan Ormerod & Freya Blackwood.

Meet Maudie, a plucky young girl, and her friend Bear, a gentle giant with a heart of gold. In Telling Stories Maudie gets upset with Bear because he falls asleep during one of her stories. But how will Maudie react when the shoe's on the other foot?

Say goodnight: a first book for babies, Helen Oxenbury.

Sweet, cuddly, delightful babies, but it's time for these little babies to go to bed! The much-loved and cherished babies are back in these delightful stories to help engage toddlers and encourage a love of reading.

Busy-eyed day, written by Anne Marie Pace; illustrated by Frann Preston-Gannon.

Two siblings, along with their grandmother and mother, spend a day taking in the sights at the park.

Dylan the baker, Guy Parker-Rees.

Today Dylan is playing at being a baker. He's promised to bake a cake for Jolly Otter's birthday but will he be able to resist eating it? Look out for Dylan's friend, Dotty Bug, on every page, as she encourages readers to join in with the story.

The girl who never made mistakes, Mark Pett and Gary Rubinstein; illustrated by Mark Pett.

Beatrice is so well-known for never making a mistake that she is greeted each morning by fans and reporters, but a near-error on the day of the school talent show could change everything.

The piggy in the puddle, words by Charlotte Pomerantz; pictures by James Marshall.

Unable to persuade a young pig from frolicking in the mud, her family finally joins her for a mud party.

My valley, Claude Ponti; translated from the French by Alyson Waters.

A journey through an enchanted world inhabited by 'Twims' (tiny, adorable, monkey-like creatures), secret tree dwellings, flying buildings, and sad giants.

Lulu loves colours, Camilla Reid; [illustrated by] Ailie Busby.

Today Lulu is painting pictures. What colour is Lulu's paint? Join Lulu as she learns her favourite colours and has lots of fun along the way! From big, blue elephants to a bright, yellow sun, little ones will love spotting each colour in this brilliantly interactive book. With a flap to lift on every spread, these perfectly-sized board books with rounded corners are just-right for little hands.

Lulu loves noises, Camilla Reid; [illustrated by] Ailie Busby.

It's a lovely, bright morning and Lulu is just waking up. There's a noise outside her window. Join Lulu as she listens to her favourite noises and has lots of fun along the way! From the tweeting birds to the ding-a-ling of Lulu's tricycle, little ones will love picking out familiar sounds in this brilliantly interactive book. With a flap to lift on every spread, these perfectly-sized board books with rounded corners are just-right for little hands.

Lulu loves numbers, Camilla Reid, Ailie Busby.

Join Lulu as she learns how to count and has lots of fun along the way! A trip to the farm with her mummy is the perfect lime for Lulu to practise her numbers, and little ones will love learning with Lulu in this brilliantly interactive book. With a flap to lift on every spread, these perfectly-sized board books with rounded corners are just-right for little hands.

Lulu loves shapes, Camilla Reid, [illustrated by] Ailie Busby.

Lulu and her mummy are baking special treats, and Lulu is picking out all of her favourite shapes as they go along. Little ones will love learning with Lulu in this brilliantly interactive book - and having lots of fun along the way! . . With a flap to lift on every spread, these perfectly-sized board books with rounded corners are just-right for little hands.

Dude!, word by Aaron Reynolds; pictures by Dan Santat.

Dude! You have to read this book. It's totally about this platypus and this beaver who are friends. They want to go surfing but, dude, there's this shark who's in the ocean, too. You'l never guess what happens you'll just have to read it for yourself, dude.

Grandmas from Mars, words by Michelle Robinson; illustrations by Fred Blunt.

Fred and Nell's grandma is babysitting and the kids couldn't be happier. But hang on, there's something not quite right about her. In fact, she's acting very strangely indeed. And is that a spare eyeball? A tail? A striped tongue? That's not their grandma; it's an alien, run! Find out how Fred and Nell overcome the invasion by grandmas from Mars (and get their own grandma back!)

Frankie's magical day: a first book of whimsical words, Michelle Romo.

Guides the reader through a day in the life of Frankie and her parents and two cats through a series of labeled illustrations accompanied by find-and-seek questions.

Don't blink!, Amy Krouse Rosenthal; illustrated by David Roberts.

Win the staring contest and you don't have to go to bed! An interactive bedtime story that gives young readers a chance to avoid bedtime, provided they don't blink, but for every blink, a page turns, bringing the end of the story and sleep closer.

The knight who said "no!", Lucy Rowland and Kate Hindley.

Ned the knight always does exactly what he's told. When his parents ask him to pick up his toys, dig up the cabbages or go to bed on time, he does it all with a smile. And when the dragon swoops into town every night, he always runs inside just as he's asked. But one morning, instead of saying, yes, he says, no! He will not help his dad find his shield, his arrow or his bow, and he will certainly not let the butcher go past. That night, he refuses to go inside, and in doing so he confronts the dragon, making a very unlikely friend.

How to trick the Tooth Fairy, Erin Danielle Russell; illustrated by Jennifer Hansen Rolli.

Kaylee loves pulling pranks: from dropping water balloons on passersby to even tricking Santa Claus, she's a prize- winning prankster! Is she the Princess of Pranks? No! That title is held by none other than the Tooth Fairy. But when Kaylee loses a tooth and the Tooth Fairy goes about her usual tooth-taking business, Kaylee pranks her with a fake frog. As Kaylee and the Tooth Fairy try to out-prank one another, things get way out of hand. Will the two finally see eye and eye and share the crown?

Sea life, this book was made by Jo Ryan, Ellie Boultwood, Penny Worms, and Amy Oliver.

Alphaprints goes under the ocean to meet 20 fabulous sea creatures; from the tiny seahorse to the big, blue whale, all ingeniously created from embossed fingerprints and photographs of everyday things.

Tim's goodbye, written and illustrated by Steven Salerno.

A touching picture book about a group of children who must say goodbye to a dear friend. Margot is sad because her beloved pet, Tim, has died. She and her friends band together to give him a proper sendoff. Melinda brings her French horn. Vincent brings balloons. Otto wears his best hat. When all gather together, they celebrate Tim's beautiful, simple life as they send him on a surprising farewell journey to a special place above the mountains and beyond the clouds. And Margot has a feeling that Tim is happy once again. This tender story from Steven Salerno also features his beautiful illustrations, with a simple color palette and classic feel. Tim's Goodbye is sure to strike a chord with readers who have experienced a difficult farewell.

The incredible freedom machines, Kirli Saunders; [illustrated by] Matt Ottley.

She was small when she heard about them, the incredible freedom machines. In this sumptuous story of exploration and breaking boundaries, a young girl uncovers her very own freedom machinea vehicle that carries her to all kinds of wondrous places.

Kate, who tamed the wind, words by Liz Garton Scanlon; illustrations by Lee White.

A young girl finds a way to tame the winds besieging an old man who lives on a hill above her village.

Lena of Vegitopia and the mystery of the missing animals, Sybil Severin; illustrated by Carlos Patiño.

A vegan-themed fairy tale about how one brave little girl stands up for the animal friends of her land and helps rescue them from being eaten.

Lucy goes to the lighthouse, written by Grant Sheehan; illustrated by Rosalind Clark.

Set in the present, Lucy lives in a seaside cottage in Eastbourne, near Wellington. Not far away, high on a cliff, is the old Pencarrow Lighthouse. Lucy has never been there and when her mother suggests a visit and picnic Lucy is not so keen but she decides to go along anyway, to please her mother. When they arrive at the lighthouse with its spectacular views out across the sea to the South Island, Lucy is intrigued and asks about the keeper. Her mother then tells her the amazing story of Mary Jane Bennett, who 150 years ago, was New Zealand's first and only woman lighthouse keeper.

Nimesh the adventurer, Ranjit Singh, Mehrdokht Amini.

Nimesh is walking home from school. Except there happens to be a shark in the corridor. And a dragon in the library! And why would crossing the road lead to the North Pole? In this fun-filled adventure, Nimesh is just walking home from school isn't he?

All about me: 6 fun flaps to flip, written by Dawn Sirett; photography by Victoria Blackie [and three others].

Babies will discover their incredible bodies with this fun and interactive book. Little ones will love pulling back the surprise flaps to reveal engaging images of babies making faces and performing simple actions. Watch as your child discovers the wonder and amazement of their little fingers and toes.

Eyes, nose, toes peekaboo!, [written by Dawn Sirett; photography by Dave King].

Play peekaboo with baby and learn different parts of our bodies.

Princess Scallywag and the brave, brave knight, Mark Sperring; illustrated by Claire Powell.

Meet Princess Scallywag; a feisty new heroine with more than a few tricks up her royal sleeve! What's a queen to do when she wakes up to find a huge bothersome dragon ransacking her kingdom and terrorising the villagers? By a stroke of luck, the bravest knight in the land happens to be skipping by at just the right moment. If he can rid the land of the dragon he can have her daughter's hand in marriage, but who would want to marry pond-bathing, stinky-footed Princess Scallywag?! But maybe there's more to this brave knight than meets the eye. This brilliant picture book will make unconventional princesses everywhere laugh until they snort!

Some birds, Matt Spink.

Some birds are big! Some birds are small. And some birds are just incredibly TALL! But what about all the others? A beautifully bright, fabulously fun and fantastically feathery book with a zippy rhyming text. Some Birds will give you wings!

Honey, David Ezra Stein.

After a long winter sleep, Bear wakes up with one thing in mind honey! But it's too soon for honey, so he must wait. Fortunately, the world around him is also waking up, reminding Bear of other things he loves and allowing him to take pleasure in the passage of time.

Kiwi One and Kiwi Two, Stephanie Thatcher.

"Kiwi One and Kiwi Two have been asleep in their burrows all day, and now that it's night time, it's time to play! Soon all the other animals join in the fun, but the breaking of dawn means bedtime for the two little trouble-making kiwi. How will all the animals cope without any sleep?"–Publisher information.

Kiwi Tahi rāua ko Kiwi Rua, nā Stephanie Thatcher i tuhi; nā Ngaere Roberts i ngā kōrero whakamāori.

"Kiwi One and Kiwi Two have been asleep in their burrows all day, and now that it's night time, it's time to play! Soon all the other animals join in the fun, but the breaking of dawn means bedtime for the two little trouble-making kiwi. How will all the animals cope without any sleep?"–Publisher information.

My first body, written by Lousie Tucker.

A book with simple text and photographs which introduces the human body and clothing to young readers.

Blast off, Shelly Unwin, [illustrated by] Ben Wood.

Rocket through the solar system in this funny, fact-filled whirl around the planets. Join two junior astronauts as they discover what makes each planet unique and what might happen if you were to get too close. 'You couldn't land on Mercury; the heat would burn your bum!' Written in rollicking verse and beautifully illustrated, Blast Off! is an enticing mix of narrative and information.

The old man, Sarah V.; illustrated by Claude K. Dubois; translated by Daniel Hahn.

Day breaks over the town. Get up, everybody! It's time to go to school. For the old man too, it's time to wake up. The night was icy and he's hungry. His name? He doesn't know …

Banana!, Ed Vere.

Getting what you want can be tricky, especially if you don't ask in quite the right way. Follow one little monkey's journey through many emotions as he tries every trick in the book to get hold of his friend's banana, until he finally hits on the magic word please!

Crocodali, Lucy Volpin.

Crocodali is the greatest artist in the world, but he could use a little help. Can you create a masterpiece? Roll up your sleeves and get involved as you tilt, turn and shake the book in this laugh-out-loud story. Don't forget to do exactly what Crocodali tells you. What could possibly go wrong?

Secrets of the mountain, Libby Walden; illustrated by Richard Jones.

Our mountain watches over us steadfast and strong. Discover the secrets of the mountain in this stunning picture book. Watch the world transform as day turns to night and explore the never-ending possibilities of nature as you travel up and down this picturesque mountain.

People don't bite people, words by Lisa Wheeler; art by Molly Idle.

Illustrations and rhyming text urge children to use their teeth for biting food, not their friends or relatives.

Wild one, Jane Whittingham; illustrated by Noel Tuazon.

Can you stretch like a cat or hang like a bat? This little one can do those things and so many more as she bounds energetically through her day. Author Jane Whittingham's sprightly couplets take her from the park to the pool to dinner and bed, while Noel Tuazon cleverly illustrates the animal companions of a child's imagination.

Sing a song of bottoms!, Jeanne Willis; illustrated by Adam Stower.

Younger Fiction

A stone for Sascha, Aaron Becker.

A young girl, still reeling from her dog's death, finds solace while picking up stones on the beach during her family's vacation.

The wishing chair again, Enid Blyton.

Dory Fantasmagory. Head in the clouds, Abby Hanlon.

Dory, nicknamed Rascal, has her first loose tooth, but her excitement turns to concern when imaginary evil robber Mrs. Gobble Gracker captures the tooth fairy.

Sir Lance-a-Little and the Big Bad Wolf, Rose Impey; Katharine McEwen.

While on his way to battle with a fierce dragon, Sir Lance-a-Little has to save his cousin from the Big Bad Wolf.

A prickly problem, Jacqueline Kelly, with illustrations by Jennifer L. Meyer.

When the Tate family dog, Ajax, has a run-in with a porcupine, things get prickly, and dangerous, quickly. It'll take Callie's quick thinking and doctoring, along with a little help from Dr. Pritzker, to make things right. Will Ajax learn to leave other critters alone?

Escape from Castaway Island, Constance Lombardo.

Feline stunt cat Mr. Puffball is going on reality TV as himself, and expects to gain fame and fortune.

Judy Moody and the not bummer summer, Megan McDonald; illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds.

Judy's big plans for the summer seem ruined when two of her best friends go away, and then her parents leave her and Stink with Aunt Opal, but a new "thrill-a-delic" plan has her racing toward fun.

The holly joliday, Megan McDonald; illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds.

Stink wants snow for the holidays but it hasn't snowed on Christmas in Virginia in more than a hundred years. Will the new mailman, Mr. Jack Frost, be able to make his wish come true?

Rita and the flying saucer, Hilda Offen.

A group of aliens have landed on Earth from Planet Norma Alpha and they are causing mischief. Rita has to call on all her special powers as she smashes an asteroid, takes a lost Norm back to his flying saucer, and then shows the visitors the quickest way home through space.

Rita and the Romans, Hilda Offen.

It's Roman day at the Sports Field. There's plenty of work for Rita; a toddler's being launched in the air from the catapult, a trumpeter's in trouble, and she is even called upon to build Adrian's Wall!

Rita on the river, Hilda Offen.

You can sit on the riverbank and watch the ducks," said Grandad. And miss all the fun? thinks Rita. In the blink of an eye she has changed into her Rescuer outfit and races off to save the day. Whether it's a puppy that can't swim, an island castaway or a giant crocodile on the prowl, just call for Rita the Rescuer.

Rita rides again, Hilda Offen.

A visit to the castle won't be dull after Rita's managed to change into her Rescuer outfit. She scares off the castle ghost, jousts in a tournament, and defeats three knights in a sword fight. And when it comes to monsters in the moat, or a flock of angry peacocks, you can count on the Rescuer!

Best buds under frogs, Leslie Patricelli.

For Lily, it's the worst first day of school ever. Who would want to be friends with the new girl, whose debut act is to throw up on the playground (on somebody's shoes!)? Fortunately, quirky Darby comes to the rescue. Darby likes frogs and candy and oddball stuff, and soon she and Lily have formed their own club the Rizzlerunk Club. But before you can say "BFF," Darby's former best friend, mean-spirited Jill who had moved to London returns unexpectedly. Can Lily and Darby's friendship survive the British invasion? Peppered with charming illustrations and hilarious mishaps involving "conjoined" frogs, accidentally shaved eyebrows, and school pranks gone awry, this engaging tale of fourth-grade life will have readers wishing they could join the Rizzlerunk Club for real.

Big Foot and Little Foot, Ellen Potter; illustrated by Felicita Sala.

Hugo is a young Sasquatch who longs for adventure. Boone is young boy who longs to see a Sasquatch. When their worlds collide, they become the unlikeliest pair of best friends.

Promised land, written by Adam Reynolds & Chaz Harris; illustrated by Christine Luiten & Bo Moore; edited by Rebecca Gumbley.

When a young Prince and a farm boy meet in the forest, a growing friendship between them blossoms into love. However, when the Queen re-marries, her sinister new husband seeks control of the enchanted forest and the land the farm boy's family are responsible for protecting.

Bolivar, written and illustrated by Sean Rubin.

What would you do if your neighbor was a dinosaur? Sybil knows that there is something off about her next door neighbor, but she can't seem to get anyone to believe her. Everyone is so busy going about their days in the busy streets of New York City that they don't notice Bolivar. They don't notice his odd height, his tiny arms, or his long tail. No one but Sybil sees that Bolivar is a dinosaur. When an unlikely parking ticket pulls Bolivar into an adventure from City Hall to New York's Natural History Museum, he must finally make a choice: Bolivar can continue to live unnoticed, or he can let the city see who he really is.

Frank Einstein and the space-time zipper, Jon Scieszka; illustrated by Brian Biggs.

Frank Einstein (kid-genius, scientist, and inventor) and his best friend, Watson, along with Klink (a self-assembled artificial-intelligence entity) and Klank (a mostly self-assembled and artificial almost intelligence entity), once again find themselves in competition with T. Edison, their classmate and archrival, this time studying the science and mysteries of the universe!

Wedgie & Gizmo vs. the Toof, Suzanne Selfors; illustrated by Barbara Fisinger.

While Gizmo continues his quest to take over the world, Wedgie and his best friend, a micro-pig who lives next door, team up to stop him.

Remy Sneakers and the lost treasure, Kevin Sherry.

Somebody has broken into Remy the Raccoon's home and stolen his most treasured possession, his grandfather's journal filled with pictures and family stories, so Remy and the Critter Crew, together with a shifty cat called Buttercup (whose motives are suspicious), set out to track down the thief, encountering many dangerous animals on the way.

Firestorm's musical muck-up, Sally Sutton; illustrated by Kirsten Richards.

Sshh… not for parents! You can keep a secret, right? Clara and I have a herd of tiny, talking, splishy-splashy, flying horses and they're real! It's true. Those naughty Miniwings get us into so much trouble. Who would have thought a music concert could be so alarming!

Lulu is getting a sister: (who wants her? who needs her?), Judith Viorst; illustrated by Kevin Cornell.

Lulu is sent to Camp Sisterhood to learn how to be a big sister, but she makes it her mission to be the worst sister-in-training in camp history.