Recreation

New Titles Children’s August 2019 (arrived in July)

Audio Visual

Alice in Wonderland Lewis Carroll
Alice's fantastic adventures lead her straight to some of the most memorable characters ever imagined including the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, Humpty Dumpty, the Cheshire Cat, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum in the original Alice in Wonderland.
All-American adventure James Patterson
Chut nū yāk fang: ma ta blokmai kan thae Fumiko Takeshita
Get me out of here! Andy McNab
Peppa Pig. International Day and other stories
"Peppa is a lovable, cheeky little piggy who lives with her younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Peppa loves playing games, dressing up, visiting exciting places and making new friends, but her absolutely favourite thing is jumping up and down in muddy puddles"--Container.
Pokémon. Partner up with Squirtle!
Ash and friends fall victim to a prank by a group of unruly Squirtle known as the Squirtle Squad--but after a confrontation with Team Rocket, the squad's leader decides to join Ash's team! They have many adventures together, including a visit to an island inhabited by Wartortle and Blastoise, a tough battle at the Trovita Gym, and an encounter with some firefighting Pokemon! Although Squirtle eventually re-joins the Squirtle Squad.
Paw patrol. Summer rescues Kallan Holley
From a firework rescue to saving a chili cook-off, no job is too big and no pup is too small.
Paw patrol. Ultimate rescue  Nickelodeon
Get ready for an Ultimate Ruff-Ruff Rescue! Gear up with Marshall and his team as they roll out in the Ultimate Fire Truck to cool off a fire-breathing robot.
Shrek the third William Steig
When Shrek married Fiona the last thing he had in mind was becoming the next King of Far Far Away. But when Shrek's father-in-law, King Harold, suddenly croaks, that is exactly what he faces. Recruiting Donkey and Puss in Boots for a new quest, Shrek sets out to bring back the rightful heir to the throne.
The accidental rock star Tom McLaughlin
The Smurfs Raja Gosnell
When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world and into ours.
The starlighter Shawn Colvin
Where the river runs gold Sita Brahmachari

Fiction

Die Schatzsuche Karin Beese
The way of the warrior Chris Bradford
Winter of the wolves Tony Bradman
Loving Spirit Linda Chapman
The elephant of Tusk Temple Joshua Davidson
An unlikely spy Terry Deary
Superpower showdown Alesha Dixon
Into the wild Anh Do
The lost tide warriors Catherine Doyle
The true colours of Coral Glen Juliette Forrest
Dicke Freundinnen Cornelia Funke
Double cross Stuart Gibbs
Shiny Pippin and the Impossible Door Harry Heape
Nice girls don't play footy Kathy Helidoniotis
Escape to the Mesa Stacy Hinojosa
Guardians of the Taiga Stacy Hinojosa
The unexpected find Toby Ibbotson
The taken Inbali Iserles
Peril en pointe Helen Lipscombe
Hangman's crossing Will Mabbitt
Game on Alex Miles
The Hackathon Alex Miles
Vincent and the Grandest Hotel on Earth Lisa Nicol
The runaway: a Valkyrie novel Kate O'Hearn
The last spell breather Julie Pike
Way of the waves: a Viking mystery Janina Ramirez
The Halloweeners J H Reynolds
The boy who cried werewolf J H Reynolds
The good thieves Katherine Rundell
The bad luck lighthouse Nicki Thornton
Sherlock Bones and the natural history museum Renée Treml
Nerd Camp 2.0 Elissa Brent Weissman
Nerd Camp Elissa Brent Weissman
Cloud boy Marcia Williams

Graphic Novel

Hicotea: a Nightlights story Lorena Alvarez
On a school field trip to the local wetlands, Sandy wanders away from her classmates and discovers an empty turtle shell. Peeking into the shell, she suddenly finds herself within a magical new dimension. Filled with sculptures, paintings and books, the turtle's shell is a museum of the natural world. But one painting is incomplete, and the shell's mystery inhabitant needs Sandy's help to finish it.
Movie star set-up Steve Barlow
In Movie Star Set-Up, our intergalactic heroes grab their chance to star in a movie but they soon realise the action is real and so is the danger!.
Small world Steve Barlow
Join the intrepid Galaxy Warriors Jet, Tip and Boo Hoo on their quest to save the universe from destructive baddies Lord and Lady Evil and Dr Y. In small world, the cadets receive a distress call from a planet with tiny inhabitants known as the Wees.
Space chase Steve Barlow
In Space Chase, big baddie Mr Butt Hedd is in hot pursuit of the space cadets and has tracked them down for Lord Evil. But can Jet, Tip and Boo Hoo find a way to escape in a cunning disguise.
Space rap Steve Barlow
In Space rap the baddies detect the whereabouts of our heroes thanks to their loud rap music.
Catwad. It's me Jim Benton
Meet Catwad. He's blue, he's a bit of a grouch, and his best friend is a happy-go-lucky cat named Blurmp who can see the bright side of anything. From pizza and computers to love and happiness, this burball has a funny take on just about everything, and he's not afraid to share it.
Jedi Academy. [1] Jeffrey Brown
"My whole life I planned on going to pilot school like the rest of my friends, then I got rejected! Along came a little green guy named Yoda who invited me to Jedi Academy. Now I'm at a school with aliens, robots, and lightsaber-wielding bullies who can lift things with their minds! How am I supposed to compete with that? As if starting middle school wasn't hard enough!".
Cedric. [6], Skating on thin ice Raoul Cauvin
Cedric's life is a series of triumphs and disasters. If one day he manages to impress his sweetheart Chen, the next his own obsessive jealousy will earn him a mighty slap. He can surprise his parents with tender, generous gestures, then bring them on the verge of a heart attack with his calamitous school reports. As for his grandfather, he's built along the same lines.
Nico Bravo and the hound of Hades. 1 Michael Cavallaro
When Eowulf, the pint-sized descendant of monster slayer Beowulf, decides to slay Cerberus, young Nico, Lula the sphinx, and Buck the unicorn must stop her or face the zombie apocalypse.
Island book Evan Dahm
Sola is cursed. (At least, that's what everyone tells her.) It all started the day the Monster came to the island. While others fled, Sola stood before the creature, alone and unafraid. Since then she's been treated like an outcast. Shamed and feared for an event she doesn't understand, Sola sets out to sea looking for answers.
The first gallop  Derib
Yakari learns from the tribe's elder that the Sioux haven't always been the magnificent riders they are now; indeed, that there was a time they didn't even know what a horse was. Shaken, he speaks a little too demandingly to Little Thunder, wounding his four-legged friend who immediately runs away.
The lake monster  Derib
The Beavers are very worried: Linden Tree, Yakari's young and mischievous friend, has lost his appetite for, well, everything. And his people have no time to devote to him, as they must repair their precious dam, damaged by heavy rains. While the young Sioux attempts to dispel his friend's melancholy, Thousand-mouths suddenly realises he is several labourers short of a full work gang.
Wolfie Monster and the big bad pizza battle Joey Ellis
Monster brothers Wolfie, Jackson, and Roy are in for some serious competition when the gigantic corporation, Happy Leaf, moves into their hometown of Oak Hollow and wants to buy their pizza parlor. But not all is on the up-and-up when they discover the villainous CEO, Lord Mudpant, wants to turn the townspeople into zombies.
The legend of Zelda. Four swords. Part 2 Akira Himekawa
The Green, Red and Blue Links reach Death Mountain, where they challenge Shadow Link and Violet Link in battle. Then, inside the Fire Temple they learn a terrible secret about the Dark World and the evil power behind Vaati.
The legend of Zelda. A link to the past Akira Himekawa
A terrible tragedy befalls Link's family and friends when the traitorous Agahnim launches a plot to seize the Triforce and unleash a terrible evil on the world. To bring justice to Agahnim, Link needs the Master Sword and sets off on a quest to find it.
The legend of Zelda. Four swords. Part 1 Akira Himekawa
Link, now a Hylian Knight, serves Princess Zelda at Hyrule Castle. When Shadow Link kidnaps Princess Zelda, Link once again must prepare himself to defeat the forces of evil. To do so, he needs the legendary Four Sword, but getting it means releasing and then battling the ancient evil power Vaati.
The legend of Zelda. Ocarina of Time. Part 2 Akira Himekawa
After completing his training Link begins his journey to find the remaining Sages. Meanwhile, Ganondorf continues looking for Princess Zelda and plotting to capture Link with the aid of the witches known as Twinrova. At the urging of the mysterious Sheik, Link enters the Haunted Wasteland to find Zelda.
The legend of Zelda. The phantom hourglass Akira Himekawa
Link sets out on a journey to rescue his friend Tetra, who has been taken prisoner on a ghost ship, and he must find the Sand of Hours and break the curse on the Temple of the Ocean King.
The legend of Zelda. Ocarina of Time. Part 1 Akira Himekawa
In the mystical land of Hyrule, three spiritual stones hold the key to the Triforce, and whoever holds them will control the world. A boy named Link sets out on a quest to deliver the Emerald, the spiritual stone of the forest, to Zelda, Princess of the land of Hyrule. The journey will be long and perilous, and Link will need all his skill and courage to defeat evil.
The legend of Zelda. Oracle of ages Akira Himekawa
After defeating the evil general Onox in Holodrum, Link returns to Hyrule. One day, Impa, Princess Zelda's attendant, asks Link to accompany her into the forest to find Nayru, the Oracle of Ages.
The legend of Zelda. Oracle of seasons Akira Himekawa
In a small village in Hyrule, there lives a boy called Link who has the mark of the Triforce on his left hand. It is a mark of destiny that once again leads Link on a fantastic adventure! Transported to the land of Holodrum, Link meets Din, the Oracle of Seasons.
The legend of Zelda. Majora's mask Akira Himekawa
After sealing Ganondorf in the Sacred Realm, Link returns to the time when he was a boy. Peace has returned to Hyrule, but his old friend Navi is missing. While wandering the forest in search of Navi, he meets Skull Kid, who is wearing Majora's Mask, an artifact said to grant your wishes.
The legend of Zelda. The Minish cap Akira Himekawa
On the day of the Picori Festival, Link and Princess Zelda go to watch the sword-fighting tournament. The winner, Vaati, has come to claim the Light Forch which is sealed within the Bound Chest.
Pokémon Sun & Moon. 4 Hidenori Kusaka
Sun dreams of money. Moon dreams of scientific discoveries. When their paths cross with Team Skull, both their plans go awry. Will Sun ever learn to master the Z-move? Several obstacles stand in his way! Trial Captain Kiawe might be able to teach him, but first Sun and Moon have to rescue Kiawe from a Team Skull attack. Then Sun has to get his hands on a Z-Ring.
The light of Ixo Roger Leloup
"On one of the moons of their stellar system, the Vineans have detected a mysterious light source that only appears every five years. Its point of origin matches the location of an ancient depot where every dangerous industrial, chemical and radioactive waste ever produced on Vinea was once stockpiled.
Milo's world. 1, The land under the lake Richard Marazano
Milo leads a lonely childhood marked by the absence of his mother, about whom he knows next to nothing. His father has gone to work in the city, leaving him in the care of his three elderly aunts, who give him his freedom to distract himself by the lake where he lives. In this lake, Milo discovers a fish egg of unusual size, and when it hatches, a magnificent golden fish is born.
The Mutts spring diaries Patrick McDonnell
It's been a long, cold winter Earl and Mooch are looking forward to shmelling the flowers! Spring is the season of new beginnings. The birds are singing fresh concertos they've been working on all winter long. The caterpillars are dreaming of butterfly flight. And the bears could use that first cup of coffee after their three-month hibernation.
Lucky Luke. 73, The prophet 1923-2001 Morris
Returned to their penitentiary by Lucky Luke for the umpteenth time, the Daltons meet a troubling character: Dunkle, a self-proclaimed prophet fond of fiery speeches. His continual preaching eventually converts the ever hapless Averell. Soon, all five escape together and find refuge in a friendly, welcoming community, where they sow chaos and discord each in their own way, unaware that Lucky Luke is already tracking them.
Dugout: the zombie steals home Scott Morse
Twins Stacy and Gina Cavallaro are on rival little league teams, and when Gina accidentally unleashes a curse that wakes the dead, Stacy's misfit team gets coached by a baseball-playing zombie!.
The Giver P Craig Russell
Jonas' life assignment is as the Receiver of Memory, where he will apprentice the Giver and become a storehouse of all the things humanity left behind when it entered utopia: colour, emotion, and even more complicated secrets.

Into Reading

Poor Bear Lynne Benton
It is Amy's turn to take home Bear, the class mascot. She really wants him to have a good time and lots of adventures.
Goodbye Tessa Elizabeth Dale
Leo loves Tessa his pet dog but Tessa is getting old. One morning, Tessa fails to come and wake Leo up, something must be wrong.
Splat the cat and the lemonade stand Laura Driscoll
School's out, and Splat can't wait to visit the waterpark, but first he needs make some money-selling lemonade!
Flat Stanley and the bees Lori Haskins Houran
When Flat Stanley and his friends accidentally disturb a beehive, Flat Stanley tries to figure out how he can save everyone before the bees get them.
The angry birds movie 2: best enemies Tomas Palacios
When their islands are in danger, the birds must team with the pigs to save the day!.
Axel the truck. Field trip J D Riley
Axel the truck loves to go fast. Today he races off-road and crashes in the muck.
Meg and Ted Katie Woolley
Meg likes to help and she never goes anywhere without her trusted bear, Ted, who also likes to help!.
The school play Katie Woolley
Lil and Tim are having trouble choosing an outfit for the school play what will they be?

Non-Fiction

Kids can code!: fun ways to learn computer programming Ian Garland
Unleash the master coder in your child with this activity-filled guide! Fun coding adventures show kids just how far their imagination can take them. (Did you know coding took us to the moon?!) Complete with simple steps, colorful illustrations, and easy-to-follow screenshots, this book will give kids the encouragement they need to dive right in and discover the amazing power of coding.
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Aroha's way Craig Phillips
Come along on a journey with Aroha, as she wards off nervousness, fear, worrying thoughts and apprehension, with simple, yet effective tools that everyone can use.
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Stardust: we always share the same sky Ivana Mlinac
A girl whose mum lives far aways sends her a letter with a magic gift inside. But the true magic was inside the girl - all she had to do was believe. Stardust explores the emotions that come with having a parent in prison and not being able to see them on a regular basis.
J 158 MLI
Love your body Jessica Sanders
My body is strong. My body can do amazing things. My body is my own. Freedom is loving your body with all its 'imperfections' and being the perfectly imperfect you. Learning To Love Your Body encourages young girls to admire and celebrate their bodies for all the amazing things they can do, and to help girls see that they are so much more than their bodies.
J 158.1 SAN
Friends: making them & keeping them Patti Kelley Criswell
"Friends" is designed to help you learn how to make new friends, and make the most of the friendships you already have. It's full of quizzes, crafts, thoughtful advice, and true stories of friendship shared by real girls like you.
J 158.2 CRI
Friendship troubles: dealing with fights, being left out, and the whole popularity thing Patti Kelley Criswell
Learn what's new when it comes to being a good friend; our popular advice title now features fresh content and new illustrations! Friends are important to girls; they're the icing on their cake, the rainbow in their sky. But even best friends have trouble getting along sometimes. This guide will help girls deal with the pitfalls of interpersonal relationships, from backstabbing and triangles, to other tough friendship problems.
J 158.2 CRI
Girl stuff for girls aged 8-12: your real guide to the pre-teen years Kaz Cooke
Many girls now see the first changes of puberty as young as 8 or 9 years old. By popular request Kaz Cooke has adapted & rewritten Girl Stuff especially to equip younger girls with all the age-appropriate info they need.
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Drama, rumors & secrets: staying true to yourself in changing times Nancy Holyoke
This book offers expert insight into drama, from jealousy to gossip to cyberbullying, and how to deal with it. You'll learn why drama exists, how it starts, what keeps it going, and how to cool it down. Includes quotes and advice from real girls.
J 305.23 HOL
It feels good to be yourself: a book about gender identity Theresa Thorn
A picture book that introduces the concept of gender identity to the youngest reader from writer Theresa Thorn and illustrator Noah Grigni. Some people are boys. Some people are girls. Some people are both, neither, or somewhere in between. This sweet, straightforward exploration of gender identity will give children a fuller understanding of themselves and others.
J 305.3 THO
We are the change: words of inspiration from civil rights leaders Selina Alko
Presents quotes on civil rights from important and influential figures, including Queen Lili'uokalani, John Lewis, Nina Simone, and Barack Obama.
J 323 ALK
Fearsome giant, fearless child: a worldwide Jack and the beanstalk story Paul Fleischman
The story of a child confronting a man-eating giant or witch is told the world over. These heroes go by many names and might be average in size or no bigger than a thumb. Though they're often scorned for being the youngest and smallest, they're well-armed with cleverness and courage.
J 398.2 FLE
Jack and the beanstalk Matthew Ottley
Jack sells their dear old cow for some magic beans.
J 398.2 OTT
Kitchen science lab for kids: 52 family-friendly experiments from around the house Liz Lee Heinecke
At-home science provides an environment for freedom, creativity, and invention that is not always possible in a school setting. In your own kitchen, it's simple, inexpensive, and fun to whip up a number of science experiments using everyday ingredients. Hands-On Family: Kitchen Science Lab for Kids offers 52 science activities for families to do together.
J 507.8 HEI
Unofficial STEM quest for Minecrafters: grades 1-2 Stephanie J Morris
This colourfully-illustrated, video-game themed learning tool is focused on four critical domains for young, 21st century learners: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. These content areas can be taught in isolation, but teaching them together (using diamond swords, zombies, creepers and redstone traps for added fun) allows for deeper understanding and authentic connections to the world where kids live and play.
J 507.8 MOR
Unofficial STEM quest for Minecrafters: grades 3-4 Stephanie J Morris
A book of problem-solving challenges for young minecrafters to apply their natural creativity and reasoning skills to real-world situations. Science, technology, engineering, and math come to life on the pages of each colorfully illustrated lesson. Third and fourth graders will discover new ways to stretch their brains, build their confidence, and satisfy their appetite for hands-on learning.
J 507.8 MOR
Super summer Bruce Goldstone
A photographic picture book providing a comprehensive overview of topics linked to summer.
J 508 GOL
Volcanoes and earthquakes Gordon Ell
Get ready for a new take on New Zealand society, history and geography in one of the first two books in The NZ Series, a snappily designed and fact-packed collection for intermediate and high-school age readers. Here in striking and clear terms are the earth movements above and below New Zealand - with investigation into the history of volcanic and earthquake activity, leading to the present-day status for the country.
J 551.21 ELL
The tornado scientist: seeing inside severe storms Mary Kay Carson
What if tornadoes could be stopped or slowed down? In this addition to the critically-acclaimed Scientist in the Field series, scientist Robin Tanamachi and her team are trying to come up with a way to predict tornadoes with even greater accuracy, and save countless lives across America's heartland.
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Wild weather: storms, meteorology, and climate M K Reed
Furious floods, looming landslides, terrifying tornadoes, ferocious forest fires! Is Mother Nature trying to tell us something? As "snowpocalypse" descends once again, one temperamental weatherman is determined to set the record straight on the myths and misconceptions surrounding the elements.
J 551.6 REE
Dinosaurs: a book of extraordinary facts Jacqueline McCann
Shout "WOW!" when your read about some surprising facts in this lively and fascinating picture book all about dinosaurs. Did you know that the word dinosaur means "terrible lizard", the heaviest dinosaur weighed as much as 17 African elephants and that Stegosaurus had a brain the size of a walnut? Learn more surprising facts in this lively and fascinating picture book all about dinosaurs.
J 567.91 MCC
Charles Darwin's On the origin of species Sabina Radeva
The first ever picture-book retelling of Charles Darwin's On The Origin of Species; this accessible work brings evolution to the younger generation through stylish illustrations and a simple, easy-to-understand text. On The Origin of Species has been the definitive explanation of the theory of evolution since it was first published in 1859.
J 576.8 RAD
Leaf litter critters Leslie Bulion
Have fun on this poetic tour through the leaf litter layer and dig into the fascinating facts about the tiny critters who live there.
J 577.3 BUL
Flowers are calling Rita Gray
Rhyming text explores the wonders of natural cooperation between flowers and the animals and insects of the forest.
J 582.13 GRA
Animals at night Katy Flint
Meet the animals that come out at night in this adventure.
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Don't let them disappear: 12 endangered species across the globe Chelsea Clinton
Profiles twelve endangered species around the world, including giraffes, gorillas, giant pandas, and polar bears, and describes why it is important to save each animal from extinction.
J 591.68 CLI
My first book of birds Zoë Ingram
Illustrated in a bright, contemporary style, this modern guide to the most common garden birds is packed with information and fun facts; everything you need to know to help you learn about and identify birds. With key facts about size, habitat, diet and population, there are detailed descriptions of each bird and tips to help you spot them in your own park or garden.
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The truth about bears Maxwell Eaton
Did you know that polar bears smell seals through the ice and snow in order to find and eat them? Did you know that when a bear is born, it weighs less than a picture book? Did you know that bears sleep all winter and don't go to the bathroom while they hibernate? Discover these facts and many more in this fun nonfiction picture-book series.
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The boy's body book Kelli S Dunham
Discusses the physical and emotional transitions that boys undergo during puberty, including growth spurts, voice changes, sexual development, peer pressure, dating, and new relationships within the family.
J 612.6 DUN
Alphabreaths: the ABCs of mindful breathing Christopher Willard
In Alphabreaths, children will learn their ABCs and the basics of mindfulness through playful breathing exercises. Breaths like Mountain Breath and Redwood Breath will connect them with nature, while breaths like Heart Breath and Wish Breath will help them remember to fill their heart with gratitude and send good wishes to others.
J 613 WIL
Hands to heart Alex Bauermeister
With a gentle reminder for children to breathe and to connect their bodies, this beautifully illustrated picture book contains a sweet cast of animal friends to guide young readers from one yoga pose to the next. From reaching your hands up to the sky to stretching like a cat to pressing up like a cobra snake, each posture helps to control breathing, engage in the present moment, and ultimately lead towards calmness and peacefulness.
J 613.7 BAU
Awesome engineering activities for kids: 50+ exciting STEAM projects to design and build Christina Herkert Schul
Make engineering for kids fun and inspiring. From toothpick towers and marble runs to egg drops and water rockets, Awesome Engineering Activities for Kids is filled with exciting projects that will challenge and delight kids ages 5-10. Kids learn how and why things work as they explore amazing projects all by themselves.
J 620 SCH
Awesome engineering Sally Spray
This bumper book is packed full with the world's most amazing feats of engineering. From space stations to underground tunnels, superstructures to jet engines; marvel at the landmark achievements in engineering from across history and around the world. Stunning artwork recreates each engineering wonder, with stylish diagrams, engaging text and photos adding to the fascination and understanding of these awe-inspiring achievements.
J 620 SPR
Ready, set, go! Beck Wheeler
Fly a plane or drive a car: transport takes us near and far. Boilers steam and pistons boom. Start your engines. Whizz! Roar! Zoom! Want to see a trio of converted Massey Ferguson tractors heading to the South Pole? Ever spied a Trekka in action on a Waikato farm? What about an NZeta scooter zipping past a Four Square? A transport book for kiwi kids.
J 629.04 WHE
Vehicles: a book of extraordinary facts Jacqueline McCann
Shout WOW! when your read about some surprising facts in this lively and fascinating picture book all about vehicles.
J 629.2 MCC
Cars: engines that move you Dan Zettwoch
In Dan Zettwoch's Science Comics: Cars, you'll learn where cars came from and how they work. When you pop the hood, what are you looking at? How does gasoline, or electric batteries, or even steam, make a car move? Rev up your motor and take look at the combustible history of the automobile and its explosive effects on our modern lives.
J 629.222 ZET
The Apollo missions for kids: the people and engineering behind the race to the moon: with 21 activities Jerome Pohlen
The story behind the historic race to the moon, from the perspective of the Americans who lived it; the astronauts and their families, the controllers and engineers, the technicians and politicians who made the impossible possible.
J 629.45 POH
Ella's kitchen: the cookbook: [the red one]: 100 yummy recipes to inspire big and little cooks
Ella's Kitchen is the fastest growing brand in the UK baby food sector and this new title, Ella's Kitchen: The Cookbook: The Red One, is the first in a series of books aimed at creating nutritious, convenient food that kids (and their parents) will love. 100 yummy recipes to inspire big and little cooks, ranging from the easiest of snacks and light meals that can be rustled up in minutes to delicious and satisfying dinners.
J 641.5 ELL
Build it!: make supercool models with your favorite LEGO parts: farm animals Jennifer Kemmeter
Presents picture-based instructions for building horses, goats, chickens, and cows to barnyard scenes and more using the LEGO Classic sets 10693 and 10695, or bricks that LEGO obsessives may already have at home.
J 688.725 KEM
Build it!: make supercool models with your favorite LEGO parts: medieval world Jennifer Kemmeter
Inside Build it! Medieval world, what scenes will you build today? You'll find a range of creative models from the prehistoric era to put together, created using the LEGO® classic sets 10695 and 10698, or bricks or bricks that LEGO® obsessives may already have at home. This book contains 3-5 "dioramas" featuring a diverse range of castle grounds, merry jousts, dragon caves.
J 688.725 KEM
Build it!: make supercool models with your favorite LEGO parts: monsters Jennifer Kemmeter
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Build it!: make supercool models with your favorite LEGO parts: race cars Jennifer Kemmeter
Presents instructions for building race cars using a classic LEGO set, including such models as stock cars, dragsters, formula cars, and sports cars.
J 688.725 KEM
Build it!: make supercool models with your favorite LEGO parts: robots Jennifer Kemmeter
Presents picture-based instructions for building robots using LEGO set 10697.
J 688.725 KEM
Build it!: make supercool models with your favorite LEGO parts: things that float Jennifer Kemmeter
Presents picture-based instructions for building a variety of boats using a classic LEGO set.
J 688.725 KEM
Build it!: make supercool models with your favorite LEGO parts: things that fly Jennifer Kemmeter
Presents picture-based instructions for building a variety of flying machines using a classic LEGO set.
J 688.725 KEM
Build it!: make supercool models with your favorite LEGO parts: things that go Jennifer Kemmeter
Presents picture-based instructions for building a variety of vehicles using a classic LEGO set.
J 688.725 KEM
Build it!: make supercool models with your favorite LEGO parts: Wild west Jennifer Kemmeter
Explore your creative side and build exciting LEGO® models with the best-selling Build It! series, a step-by-step instruction guide for all ages. This series of visually rich instruction books for LEGO® creations is perfect for children ages 5 and up. Inside Build it! Wild West, you'll find a range of creative models from to put together, created using bricks that LEGO® obsessives may already have at home.
J 688.725 KEM
Playing with collage: a collage is an artwork made from a number of different parts that are stuck together Jeannie Baker
A how-to guide to making your own collages, brimful of fascinating hints and tips from a master of the genre. Over the course of a 40-year career, Jeannie Baker has perfected the art of collage in the creation of picture-book classics such as Where the Forest Meets the Sea and Window, a Boston Globe-Horn Honour Book. Her stunning pieces, devised by assembling all sorts of different textures, are known all around the globe.
J 702.8 BAK
Let's make art with scrap paper Susie Brooks
Let's make art with scrap paper shows you how to weave paper into skyscrapers, make shaggy dogs from old newspaper, create a mosaic smiley snail, assemble an elephant-shaped bookmark from cardboard and old magazines and much, much more.
J 745.54 BRO
Help your kids with music: a unique step-by-step visual guide Carol Vorderman
Do you wish you could help them learn how to read music? Help Your Kids With Music is what every frustrated parent needs. This invaluable guide covers all the core subjects needed to pass up to grade 5 music exams around the world, including melody, rhythm, chords and harmony, intervals, scales, and keys, styles and genres, and the instruments of the orchestra.
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Twinkle, twinkle Matariki Rebecca Larsen
Pukeko, Kiwi and Hoiho want to fly very high. Join them as they blast off to explore the nine stars of Matariki.
J 782.42 LAR
The modern nerd's guide to LARPing Mike Sciandra
LARPing, or live-action role playing, is one of the hottest hobbies today. Its devoted participants develop detailed characters, inventing names and personalities, as well as costumes and props. The improvisational nature and opportunity for creativity at LARP events makes for a new experience every time.
J 792.02 SCI
Odd one out: fiendishly tricky spotting puzzles to boggle your brain Helen Brown
Pick out a particular pineapple and discover the donut that's different in this extreme search-and-find puzzle book. There are odd-ones-out to spot, pairs to match, specific emoticons to find and much more, all with colourful, cute emoticons. What's more, readers can time themselves on each challenge and learn funny facts as they go.
J 793.73 ODD
Never get bored outdoors James Maclaine
Step outdoors with this book and wave goodbye to boredom! Open a bug hotel, read the night sky and go bird spotting, then learn to draw animals, write a nature poem, and do an outdoor quiz. With specially selected links to websites for even more fun outdoor activities.
J 796.5 MCL
A poem for every day of the year Allie Esiri
A Poem For Every Day of the Year is a magnificent collection of 366 poems compiled by Allie Esiri, one to share on every day of the year. These poems are funny, thoughtful, inspiring, humbling, informative, quiet, loud, small, epic, peaceful, energetic, upbeat, motivating, and empowering! Perfect for reading aloud and sharing with all the family, it is bursting at the seams with familiar favourites and exciting new discoveries.
J 808.81 POE
Boom! Bellow! Bleat!: animal poems for two or more voices Georgia Heard
Designed to be read aloud by two or more people, this playful collection of thirteen poems for young children explores a variety of animal sounds. Includes animal facts.
J 811 HEA
Trees Verlie Hutchens
There are so many different kinds of trees in the world, and each has special qualities that make it unique. This lyrical, fanciful collection of poems celebrates the singular beauty of each tree, from the gnarled old apple tree to the tall and graceful aspen.
J 811 HUT
An owl at sea Susan Vande Griek
Presents the true story of a young short-eared owl who became lost in the North Sea and landed on an oil rig, where it was cared for by the riggers and handed over to the Scottish SPCA, who later returned it to the wild.
J 811 VAN
When we were very young A A Milne
'They're changing guard at Buckingham Palace - Christopher Robin went down with Alice.' Curl up with A. A. Milne's classic book of poetry for children, When We Were Very Young. This is the first volume of rhymes written especially for children by Milne - as popular now as when they were first written. Featuring E. H.
J 821 MIL
Perfectly peculiar pets Elli Woollard
From armadillos, flamingos and umbrella birds to quokkas and iguanas, Elli Woollard presents a lovely collection of poems for younger children about pets which are just a little bit peculiar. Filled with fun rhymes, quirky black-and-white illustrations and exotic animals, this book is perfect for reading aloud.
J 821 WOO
Lagi spies Dahlia Malaeule
Lagi always enjoys playing games with her friends. Lagi teaches us colours in Samoan while playing a fun game of 'I spy'.
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Malia shares Dahlia Malaeule
Malia loves to share with everyone! Malia teaches us the days of the week in Samoan while showing us how to share with others.
J 899.462 MAL
Mase's room Dahlia Malaeule
Mase's room is always messy and needs tidying up.
J 899.462 MAL
Incredible journeys: discovery, adventure, danger, endurance Levison Wood
Embark on 20 epic expeditions alongside Levison Wood, from the Silk Road and medieval pilgrimages to the Holy Land to Nellie Bly's trip around the world, and recent missions to the Moon and the Mariana Trench. Along the way, Levison Wood shares his own insights into adventuring, telling you what it's really like to follow in the footsteps of Alexander the Great.
J 910.92 WOO
The astronaut who painted the moon: the true story of Alan Bean Dean Robbins
Journey to the Moon on the Apollo 12 mission with astronaut and artist Alan Bean! As a boy, Alan wanted to fly planes. As a young navy pilot, Alan wished he could paint the view from the cockpit. So he took an art class to learn patterns and forms. In 1969, Alan became the fourth man and first artist on the moon.
J 920 BEA
The crayon man: the true story of the invention of Crayola crayons Natascha Biebow
Celebrating the inventor of the Crayola crayon! This gloriously illustrated picture book biography tells the inspiring story of Edwin Binney, the inventor of one of the world's most beloved toys.
J 920 BIN
The important thing about Margaret Wise Brown Mac Barnett
A picture book biography of the children's book author shares insights into her life and enduring literary influence.
J 920 BRO
Amelia Earhart Andrew Prentice
Amelia Earhart, the world-famous daredevil pilot who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Find out how she tricked her dad into letting her fly, what she had in common with a sack of potatoes and how she became a fashion-icon and all-time legend. Get to know Amelia on first name terms.
J 920 EAR
The extraordinary life of Anne Frank Kate Scott
Her words have become some of the most important in modern history: discover the incredible life story of Anne Frank, whose bravery has inspired so many. Her incredible story comes to life in this beautifully illustrated book.
J 920 FRA
Everest: the remarkable story of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Alexandra Stewart
In the late morning of May 29th 1953, the sun was shining brightly on the roof of the world, a gentle breeze was blowing and two men were there to witness it for the first time ever. Their names were Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay and the roof of the world was Everest.
J 920 HIL
Harry Houdini Kjartan Poskitt
Meet Harry Houdini, the brilliant escape artist who thrilled the world with his death-defying stunts and awesome showmanship. Find out how he was inspired by a man with no head, why he kept asking to be put in jail (and how he got out again) and why he dangled upside down from a crane 120 feet up in the air. Get to know Harry on first name terms.
J 920 HOU
Hello, crochet friends!: making art, being mindful, giving back: do what makes you happy Jonah Larson
Part 1 tells Jonah's story, including his adoption from Ethiopia, and his challenges in school. Part 2 is a celebration of crochet, defining the fiber art, introducing readers to Jonah's crochet friends, and offering instructions on how to make an identity-inspired dishcloth.
J 920 LAR
Maya Lin: thinking with her hands Susan Goldman Rubin
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. is one of the most famous memorials in the world. But most people are not as familiar with the college student who won the design competition to build it. This carefully researched volume chronicles Maya Lin's childhood, her battle to create the memorial as she envisioned it, and the incredible body of work she has produced since then.
J 920 LIN
Guitar genius: how Les Paul engineered the solid-body electric guitar and rocked the world Kim Tomsic
This is the story of how Les Paul created the world's first solid-body electric guitar, countless other inventions that changed modern music, and one truly epic career in rock and roll. How to make a microphone? A broomstick, a cinderblock, a telephone, a radio. How to make an electric guitar? A record player's arm, a speaker, some tape.
J 920 PAU
Serena: the littlest sister Karlin Gray
Serena Williams is one of the biggest names in sports, but she grew up the littlest of five girls in her family. While sharing a room and playing tennis with her older sisters, Serena had to figure out how to be her own person on and off the court. This empowering biography showcases the rise of the youngest Williams sister and how her family played a part in her path to becoming the strong woman and star athlete she is today.
J 920 WIL
Boy oh boy: from boys to men, be inspired by 30 coming-of-age stories of sportsmen, artists, politicians, educators and scientists Cliff Leek
Meet 30 men who create an alternative story of heroism in history. From people of peace, like the Dalai Lama, to artists like David Hockney, musicians like David Bowie, poets like Kit Yan, and teachers like Jaime Escalante all are talented and diverse. These men have fought conventional stereotypes to prove that modern day masculinity can be cool and defined freely. Role models hand-picked to inspire a new, modern generation of boys.
J 920.02 LEE
Fantastic failures: true stories of people who changed the world by falling down first Luke Reynolds
There is a lot of pressure in today's society for kids to succeed, but failing is a part of learning how to be a successful person. In his teaching career, Luke Reynolds saw the stress and anxiety his students suffered over grades, fitting in, and getting things right the first time.
J 920.02 REY
Utterly unbel!evable World War II Adam Frost
Did you know that onions were given as birthday presents in WWII? Or that exploding camel dung was used as a weapon? Could a leaky toilet force a submarine crew to abandon ship? This is history like you've never known it before!.
J 940.53 FRO
D-Day: untold stories of the Normandy Landings inspired by 20 real-life people Michael Noble
Relive the events of June 6, 1944 through eye witness accounts that describe 20 real-life stories from the D-Day landings. Meet Company Sergeant Major Stanley Hollis, the only person to receive the Victoria Cross for their actions that day, Lt.
J 940.542 NOB
Te Tiriti o Waitangi = The Treaty of Waitangi Toby Morris
Dual-language, graphic-novel-style non-fiction about the Treaty of Waitangi, developed for a general audience by NZ cartoonist Toby Morris.
J 993 MOR

Older Fiction

Twinchantment Elise Allen
Princesses Flissa and Sara are even closer than most twins. In fact, most of the kingdom thinks they're the same person. When magic was outlawed in Kaloon generations ago, twins, black cats, and other potentially-magical beings were outlawed, too.
Mission to Monster Island Joe Ballarini
When Kelly Ferguson has to go on a rescue mission to Monster Island, where monster royalty is turning kids into hairy mutant monsters, she will have to face off against internet trolls, trash monsters, and her fear of screwing up.
Return to Wonderland: stories inspired by Lewis Carroll's Alice Laura Barrett
Return to Lewis Carroll's Wonderland with this stunning collection of original stories from today's biggest children's authors Peter Bunzl, Pamela Butchart, Maz Evans, Swapna Haddow, Patrice Lawrence, Chris Smith, Robin Stevens, Lauren St John, Lisa Thompson, Piers Torday and Amy Wilson. Tumble down the rabbit hole again to find out what happens in Wonderland without Alice there.
Serafina and the seven stars Robert Beatty
In 1900, the shapeshifting guardian of North Carolina's Biltmore estate faces deceptively dark and terrifying forces that make her question her own senses and whom she can trust.
The Unbelievable Oliver and the four jokers Pseudonymous Bosch
Eight-year-old aspiring magician Oliver and his rabbit sidekick Benny must solve a mysterious robbery to save their act.
Lightning chase me home Amber Lee Dodd
Amelia Hester McLeod is named after two of her mums favourite explorers. Two amazing, bold, awesome women: Amelia Earhart and Lady Hester Stanhope. But Amelia herself doesnt always feel very brave or very bright. She lives on the tiny Scottish island of Dark Muir, her mum has walked out on her and shes about to start at a whole new, scary school. Her dyslexia means shes a target for the school bullies, too.
Rumple Buttercup: a story of bananas, belonging, and being yourself Matthew Gray Gubler
Rumple Buttercup has 5 crooked teeth, 3 strands of hair, green skin, and his left foot is slightly bigger than his right. He is weird. Join him and Candy Corn Carl (his imaginary friend made of trash) as they learn the joy of individuality as well as the magic of belonging.
Search for a Kiwi killer Des Hunt
Set in Kerikeri and Waitangi Forest. Kiwi are being killed by dogs. Local pets and pig-hunting dogs are suspects. A boy saves and befriends an injured dog in the forest. Immediately the dog becomes a major suspect. The boy must find the real killer before his new friend is euthanised.
Secret soldiers Keely Hutton
In 1917, Thomas, a thirteen-year-old coal miner seeking his missing brother, James, joins the Claykickers, who tunnel beneath the battlefields of the Western Front as they learn to be men.
Kid Normal and the shadow machine Greg James
Despite having no powers, Murph Cooper is part of the best team in the Heroes' Alliance. So when supervillain Magpie declares all-out war, Kid Normal and the Super Zeroes lead the charge. But Magpie believes that a powerless hero is no hero at all. And he's building a dastardly device to prove it. When Kid Normal enters the Shadow Machine, THE WORLD WILL NEVER BE THE SAME.
The fortunate ones Phyllis Johnston
The Fortunate Ones is the fifth and final book in the 'May' series and gives a vivid picture of the life and adventures of a New Zealand farming family during the 1920s, 30s and 40s. May and her husband start married life on their bush farm in the King Country and then purchase a dairy farm in the Waikato. Times are hard and the family have to move on to a sharemilking position.
A place to belong Cynthia Kadohata
Twelve-year-old Hanako and her family, reeling from their confinement in an internment camp, renounce their American citizenship to move to Hiroshima, a city devastated by the atomic bomb dropped by Americans.
The great animal escapade Jane Kerr
Danny is happy working at Belle Vue Zoo. But then the animals start escaping and, as a former street urchin and pickpocket, suspicion falls on him. Now, he must untangle the mystery of the great animal escapade in order to clear his name.
Where the heart is Johanna Knowles
For thirteen-year-old Rachel, summer is meant to be a time of long days of swimming at the lake and hanging out with her best friend, Micah. And this year she has a summer job, taking care of the animals at the small hobby farm across the road. The chickens and pig are challenging, but she loves looking after the gentle horses and goats, and especially the adorable baby steer. At home, though, things are complicated.
Level 13: a slacker novel Gordon Korman
Cameron Boxer, king of the slackers, has found something worth his time. By playing video games online in front of an audience he can find both fame and fortune, especially with Elvis (a beaver who seems to love video games as much as Cam) at his side. The only problem? Things keep getting in Cam's way. Like school. And the club he accidentally started.
Carnival catastrophe Natalie Lloyd
With their scheming neighbour Desdemona O'Pinion attempting to turn the Problim children against each other, the siblings come together to save the carnival and rescue their mother.
You've been werewolfed Tom McLaughlin
When Tyler is sent to summer camp, she can't resist packing one of her latest science projects - the Hologramaphone 3000.
Planet Earth is blue Nicole Panteleakos
Twelve-year-old Nova is eagerly awaiting the launch of the space shuttle Challenger; it's the first time a teacher is going into space, and kids across America will watch the event on live TV in their classrooms. Nova and her big sister, Bridget, share a love of astronomy and the space program. They planned to watch the launch together. But Bridget has disappeared, and Nova is in a new foster home.
Changeling William Ritter
Twelve-year-olds Tinn and Cole, raised as human twins in sleepy Endsborough, risk their lives in the Wild Wood, Oddmire Swamp, and the Deep Dark to learn which is a goblin changeling with an important mission.
The haunting of Henry Davis Kathryn Siebel
When Henry Davis moves into the neighbourhood, Barbara Anne and her classmates at Washington Carver Elementary don't know what to make of him. He's pale, small, odd. For curious Barbara Anne, Henry's also a riddle a boy who sits alone at recess sketching in a mysterious notebook, a boy, she soon learns, who's being haunted by a ghost named Edgar.
Odd gods David Slavin
Oddonis may be the son of Zeus, but he's a little bit odd for a god. He's so odd, in fact, he's not sure if he has any powers at all. And if that isn't enough, his twin brother Adonis is the most popular, most athletic, and most otherworldly handsome god of them all. Oddonis's future at Mount Olympus Middle isn't looking bright, especially when he makes the last-minute decision to run against Adonis to be class president.
Noel Streatfeild's holiday stories Noel Streatfeild
In this captivating new collection, there are stories for every reader to enjoy: unforgettable holidays and unlikely friendships, crime-solving adventures and dancers in the spotlight for the very first time. Originally written for annuals and magazines from the 1930s-70s, these newly discovered stories will be treasured by Noel Streatfeild fans of all ages.
Just south of home Karen Strong
Twelve-year-old Sarah is finally in charge. At last, she can spend her summer months reading her favorite science books and bossing around her younger brother, Ellis, instead of being worked to the bone by their overly strict grandmother, Mrs. Greene. But when their cousin, Janie arrives for a visit, Sarah's plans are completely squashed.
It's a small world Emma Uren
What if the universe is somebody's science experiment? Somebody with a strange sense of humour. And a deadline. Allen's latest school project is a little bit different. After all, it isn't every day you get to build a universe! But as usual, things don't go quite to plan. It may be harder to get that A-minus than he thinks... Sophie is an orphan struggling to survive in the alleyways and back streets of the city.
The odd sisters: a tale of the three witches Serena Valentino
They are legends of evil: the wicked queen; the sea witch; the old witch. They weren't always witches, but Lucinda, Ruby and Martha have meddled in the life of those around them. They've turned innocents into monsters and left chaos in their wake. Now those they have wronged demand justice and when the truth about the sisters is revealed, nothing will ever be the same.
The world's worst teachers David Walliams
Think your teachers are bad? Wait till you meet this lot. These ten tales of the world's most splendidly sinister teachers will have you running for the school gates. Dr Dread teaches science and is half man, half monster. Watch out for the ghastly Miss Seethe. She is always furious and she's on a detention rampage. And as for Phobe, he's a teacher with a real difference.
The length of a string Elissa Brent Weissman
Twelve-year-old Imani, the only black girl in Hebrew school, is preparing for her bat mitzvah and hoping to find her birthparents when she discovers the history of adoption in her own family through her great-grandma Anna's Holocaust-era diary.
Ringlet and the day the oceans stopped Felicity M Williams
An eleven-year-old mergirl has better things to do than save the oceans from deadly stagnation. Except there's no one else. And worse still, something monstrous is hellbent on stopping her. It's Ringlet against time and tides and there's not much left of either.

Picture Books

Bringing the rain to Kapiti Plain Verna Aardema
In this traditional tale, discovered in Kenya, a young herd boy Ki-pat must find a way to end the dreadful drought that has come to the beautiful Kapiti Plain and save the animals that live there.
Flora's tree house  Alborozo
While Will has exciting adventures with aliens, mummies, and more, his little sister, Flora, captures them in pictures to hang in her treehouse, making them even better than Will imagined.
The Little Green Girl Lisa Anchin
Mr. Aster, who likes routine, is happy to care for Little Green Girl when she arrives in his garden, but not interested in helping her see the world beyond its walls.
Animal pants Giles Andreae
Have you ever wondered what kind of pants honey bees wear? What about iguanas? Or even piranhas?
Two nests Laurence Anholt
Two birds build a nest together and hatch a baby bird, but when they fail to get along the father bird moves to a new nest, and though baby bird is unhappy at first, when he learns to fly from nest to nest he sees that the situation isn't that bad.
Max attacks Kathi Appelt
Max the cat attacks fish, curtains, socks, and strings, but how many things can he actually catch?.
Daniel finds a poem Micha Archer
A little boy's animal friends help him discover the poetry to be found in nature.
Daniel's good day Micha Archer
When his neighbours give a variety of answers to the question "What is a good day?" Daniel writes a poem about the everyday activities that give them joy.
Where's Mr Narwhal? Ingela P Arrhenius
Even the smallest of readers will enjoy spotting the hidden animals behind each felt flap. And, in no time at all, they'll be using the flaps unaided to discover the cute characters for themselves.
Albert's quiet quest Isabelle Arsenault
Albert wants a quiet place to read, but his friends just want to play and now everyone has to figure out how to have fun together.
Ghost cat Kevan Atteberry
A boy who used to have a cat believes that its ghost is darting through his house by day and purring in his bed at night.
Love you head to toe Ashley Barron
Love You Head To Toe combines Ashley Barron's illustrations with a simple rhyming text that compares babies to baby animals. Each comparison takes up one spread and features the baby animal and the baby each engaged in a similar action-whether it's a baby riding on his mother's back, just like a duckling, or a baby curled up in a ball, just like a hedgehog.
What's that terrible growl? A H Benjamin
Let the anticipation build with each turn of the page as it introduces another possible cause of the big Growl: a hungry, ferocious lion; a mean, ugly ogre; a ten-eyed spotting creature from outer space. But in the end, it might just be something or someone a lot smaller than expected.
Pig the tourist Aaron Blabey
Pig the pug spreads destruction wherever he travels, creating complete chaos wrecking parties and parades until finally the locals unite to tell him to go away but Pig never really learns his lesson, and remains a bad traveling companion to this day.
Being Edie is hard today Ben Brashares
A sensitive girl imagines transforming herself into different animals to help manage her intense emotions during difficult situations at school.
Rocket says look up! Nathan Bryon
Aspiring astronaut Rocket draws her community together to see a rare appearance of the Phoenix Meteor Showers, hoping especially that her big brother, Jamal, will look up from his phone.
Fashionista Maxine Beneba Clarke
A beautiful new picture book written and illustrated by Maxine Beneba Clarke all about the power of expressing yourself. Put on your passion. Flaunt your heart on your sleeve. You're a fashionista. Work it. Wear it. Believe.
Fly Nathan Clement
Get ready to take off in an airplane! Ground crew, flight attendants, pilots, and tower control are all here to help you journey across the sky. For first-time flyers eager to earn their wings or experienced flyers curious about who controls the plane, Fly shows readers the entire process that helps a plane climb high into the air and then land safely at its destination.
Maisy at home: a first words book Lucy Cousins
Join Maisy on her day at home! From the kitchen to the playroom to the bedroom, there are so many fun objects to spot and say. Each page is themed around different things children encounter indoors, and all the items are clearly labelled to help develop language and deepen understanding of the world.
Maisy's day out: a first words book Lucy Cousins
The cloud Hannah Cumming
Everyone has fun in art class except for one little girl who doesn't draw anything until a classmate figures out a way to make her smile.
Abigail and the birth of the sun Matthew Cunningham
Exploration of the big bang theory and the birth of our solar system for young children, all wrapped up in a bedtime story. Join Abigail on a magical night-time adventure to discover how the sun, moon and planets came into being.
Roald Dahl's colours Roald Dahl
This sturdy board book is the perfect introduction to the world of Roald Dahl and is just right for little hands.
Roald dahl's ABC Roald Dahl
A is for Anteater B is for Books C is for Crocodile D is for Delicious! Learn your ABC in the gloriumptious world of Roald Dahl!.
Pete the Kitty's first day of preschool Kim Dean
Pete the Kitty has his first day of preschool, where he meets the teacher, sings fun songs, and paints a picture.
Papa put a man on the moon Kristy Dempsey
Marthanne's whole community is excited about the moon landing, and Marthanne is especially proud because her father helped create the fabric for the astronauts' spacesuits.
The pout-pout fish cleans up the ocean Deborah Diesen
Mr. Fish and an increasing number of sea creatures investigate, then decide how to deal with, a huge mess in the ocean. Includes tips for the reader to help clean up and protect the ocean.
[Colours Lynley Dodd
Learn ng? tae, all the colours of the rainbow, in M?ori and English with help from the mischievous Hairy Maclary and his rollicking gang of friends.
Underground Kaya Doi
Behind a hole in their basement wall, Chirri and Chirra discover a network of tunnels.
Spots & stripes: stimulate your baby's vision Mojca Dolinar
The perfect first high-contrast book to share with your baby! This book aids the development of early coordination by encouraging babies to reach for and explore the bumpy, smooth and shiny shapes. Babies will react with delight as they touch and feel the pictures of silly animal friends, while the simple text prompts parent interaction.
Zog and the flying doctors Julia Donaldson
Meet the Flying Doctors: Princess Pearl, Sir Gadabout and, of course, their trusty 'air ambulance', Zog the dragon. They soar over the countryside, tending to sunburnt mermaids, sneezy lions and distressed unicorns.
Dandy Ame Dyckman
Although Sweetie has named and is caring for the sole dandelion on his perfect lawn, Daddy, with his friends' urging, does all he can to get rid of the weed before it spreads.
The great indoors Julie Falatko
Woodland animals camp in a human house for a weeklong vacation while the family that lives there is away.
5 wild shapes Camilla Falsini
This innovative board book uses a series of colorful spreads with sliding discs to introduce young children to basic shapes. Children can look at the animals in each scene, listen to the gently rhyming text, and trace their fingers over the nature-inspired shapes.
Lawrence in the fall Matthew Farina
Lawrence the fox accompanies his father into the forest to collect something to take to his school show-and-tell, and while briefly lost and alone, Lawrence encounters the beauty of nature and finds exactly what he needs.
If I was the sunshine Julie Fogliano
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text explore the nature of connection and relationships.
Horatio Squeak Karen Foxlee
In a very fine house, on a very grand street, lived the tiniest mouse you could possibly meet. His little green coat was threadbare and patched, if you looked very close, his socks were mismatched. So, you might not believe that a mouseling so weak could possibly perform an incredible feat, but this is the tale of Horatio Squeak.
Carl and the meaning of life Deborah Freedman
When a field mouse asks Carl the earthworm why he tunnels through the dirt, Carl doesn't have an answer, so he sets off to find out.
Up up up down Kimberly Gee
Illustrations and easy-to-read text follow a baby and father through a day filled with ups and downs, ons and offs, and plenty of fun.
Little Doctor and the fearless beast Sophie Gilmore
Little Doctor is known far and wide as a crocodile whisperer. The animals come from near and far to have her treat them. And as she does, she admires their thick armor and enormous jaws. She wishes that she could be as strong and fearless! One day Little Doctor receives a visit from the largest crocodile of all, Big Mean. But surprisingly and frustratingly Big Mean won't open her mouth to tell Little Doctor what's wrong.
Bear out there Jacob Grant
When Spider's kite gets stuck in a tree, he looks to his friend Bear for help, even though Bear hesitates to leave his comfort zone.
Bitsy Nicki Greenberg
Through the velvety night, in whispering flight, bats hurry homeward to hide from the light. Eager to huddle away from the sun, cosy and comfortable. All except one. Meet Bitsy, a cheeky little bat with daring dreams. Nocturnal Bitsy wants to discover what life is like when the sun comes up. But is the daytime ready for Bitsy? A joyous story about spreading your wings, meeting your monsters, and weaving the magic of friendship.
The bug collector Alex G Griffiths
George loves bugs. big ones, leggy ones, ones that glow. So he decides to become the world's best collector. But fabulous creatures aren't meant for a life in a bottle.
Let's go swimming! Caryl Hart
Today let's go swimming! The two friends wriggle into their swimsuits quickly, because there's so much fun to be had jumping, splashing, kicking, playing pirates and, finally, floating on their backs like giggly, squiggly starfish!.
Ocean: a peek-through picture book Patricia Hegarty
Die-cut pages explore the depths of a coral sea and the many creatures that live there, from graceful seahorses to the enormous humpback whale, which fills the sea with eerie song.
Barry the fish with fingers Sue Hendra
Have you ever seen a fish with fingers? No? Well, neither had the fish at the bottom of the ocean.
Pencil dog Leigh Hodgkinson
This thought-provoking story centres on a little girl who has a pencil dog as a companion. Pencil Dog is imaginative, creative, and always able to turn a rainy day into a time of sunshine. But as time goes on, Pencil Dog gradually grows smaller and smaller, and his drawings become confused.
My real friend David Hunt
Rupert isn't real, but he has a real friend, William. They both love sport, painting and music and have amazing adventures together in William's imagination.
Fox and the box Yvonne Ivinson
What can one little fox do with only a box? Perhaps make it a ship, and go on a trip? A boat that floats across the sea, with a tail as a sail and endless possibilities?.
Ella May does it her way! Mick Jackson
Hello and welcome to Ella May, the girl who likes to do things her way. In the first of this brilliant new series all about an imaginative, strong-willed girl character with her own ideas, Ella May tries walking backwards, just to see how it feels. In her bedroom she tries reading her books backwards, and after dinner she goes backwards up to the bathroom and climbs backwards into bed.
Dogs don't do ballet Anna Kemp
When the prima ballerina trips and falls during a performance of the Royal Ballet, Biff the dog finally gets his chance to prove that he is a ballet dancer.
Ruby Red Shoes goes to Paris Kate Knapp
Ruby and her grandmother Babushka are off to Paris for a holiday! When they arrive they go and meet Babushka's brother, Monsieur Gaspar Galushka, who loves hats as much as Ruby loves red shoes. And with Monsieur is his grandson, Felix, who becomes Ruby's guide while she is in Paris. Together the two young hares zip around Paris on Felix's racy red scooter taking in all of the beautiful sights that Paris has to offer.
You are new Lucy Knisley
A world of being new is waiting exciting, cool, and fascinating! Napping, crying, cuddling, playing, making friends, exploring; such a wealth of experiences await each new life.
How to light your dragon Didier Lévy
Has your dragon forgotten how to breathe fire? Have no fear. This imaginative story follows the exploits of one frustrated dragon owner as she tries increasingly hilarious tricks to rekindle her dragon's flame. Covering everything from the simplest tactics (tickling the dragon), to the sneakiest ones (surprising it with unlit birthday candles), this book is perfect for children who love to guess what's going to happen next.
Prince Bertram the bad Arnold Lobel
Once upon a time a prince was born. The kingdom was excited and proud. But Prince Bertram was not a thoughtful boy. He broke all of his toys, put spiders in the soup, and pulled up all the roses in the royal garden. If that wasn't bad enough, he loved to shoot pebbles at townsfolk with his peashooter! As each year passed, he grew naughtier and more unkind until the day a witch cast a spell on him for his bad behaviour.
Hip hip hooray! Tania McCartney
The big day is almost here. The invitations are sent, the presents made pretty; there's some fun to prepare! Peek inside the homes of these adorable animals as they celebrate charming birthday traditions; from party hats and piñatas to blowing out the candles and making a wish.
Where are you, Puffling?: a Skellig adventure Erika McGann
A puffling has gone in search of adventure now her puffin parents can't find her anywhere! They talk to the seal and the gannet and the rabbit; they walk to the huts and the cliffs and the cove. They hear lots of stories of the puffling helping others, but they just cannot find their fluffy, black chick.
Colouroos Anna McGregor
Deep in the heart of the Red Centre lived a mob of red kangaroos. During a long, hot drought, the thirsty roos went searching for water. When three different groups of kangaroos red, blue and yellow all come to the same watering hole, they aren't sure what to make each of other at first. But they soon they discover that they aren't so different after all.
Bad crab Amelia McInerney
A tale so tall you will pinch yourself.
Lola goes to school Anna McQuinn
Lola meets new friends and tries many new things on her fun but exhausting first day of school.
Ko Flit, te Tīrairaka, me ngā Hēki Muna Katherine Q Merewether
Flit has found some eggs ... but whose could they be? It is a misty morning in the forest. Flit the fantail chick is practising his landings. Flap, flop, slip, FLIP. Flit slips on something slippery and round. He has stumbled upon eight rubbery white eggs. Join Flit and his friends, Kiki the kaka, rascally robins Bit and Bob, Keri the kiwi and wise old Ruru as they exercise some teamwork.
One runaway rabbit David Metzenthen
A stylish and satisfying picture book about a curious pet rabbit who accidentally escapes the safety of her backyard, and then must survive in the wilds of suburbia at night. One pet rabbit. One dark night. One hungry fox. A wonderfully entertaining picture book about a clever pet rabbit on the run.
Rabbit races ahead! Lydia Monks
Welcome to Twit Twoo School! Meet Rabbit, Frog, Mouse, Mole, Owl, and their teacher Miss Hoot at their fun-filled treetop school. It's Sports Day at Twit Twoo School and all of the children are very excited. But no one is more excited than Rabbit. She's decided she is going to win every race, and has been practising very hard. But as Rabbit wins medal after medal, she seems to be losing friend after friend.
Can Cat and Bird be friends? Coll Muir
Instead of eating Bird, Cat decides that friendship is better, but will the pair find something in common?.
Hum and swish Matt Myers
Jamie wants to quietly work on an art project near her friend, the sea, but people keep disturbing her by asking questions.
The new kitten Joyce Carol Oates
Cherie, a beloved cat, becomes very jealous when Cleopatra, a kitten, comes to live with her family.
This love Isabel Otter
Celebrate love from all around the world! A series of gentle rhymes sensitively explores what love feels like to children. This timeless book shows that love is a common language with the power to unite, wherever you come from.
Doodle cat wears a cape Kat Patrick
He can perform all kinds of superhero acts, like catching humans when they fall from trees and firing furballs at top speed. But will Doodle Cat's superpowers work when his friend is sad? Maybe he'll have to try something new. Filled with Doodle Cat's signature exuberance and joy comes this hilarious and touching story of friendship, superheroes, love, and capes.
Rabbit's hop Alex Rance
Jack Rabbit loved Rabbit Island. He loved his friends and family and all the little rabbits. He loved being the best at hopping and chomping and (nearly the best) at zigzagging. But Jack Rabbit was restless. So when his cousin Roo invites him to Big Island, he's very excited and a little bit scared.
Poetree Shauna LaVoy Reynolds
A shy girl celebrates winter's end by writing a poem to a tree and is surprised when the tree writes back.
Birds of a feather: bowerbirds and me Susan L Roth
Susan L. Roth teaches about bowerbirds by explaining how their displays are similar to her collage works.
Sign off Stephen Savage
A wordless picture book that shows what the figures on road signs do when no one is around to see them.
Birthday on Mars! Sara Schonfeld
Mars is one of our closest neighbours, and a NASA robot named Curiosity is in charge of exploring the surface. Take a journey across a new planet along with Curiosity.
Busy babies Amy Schwartz
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text celebrate babies as they play, make trouble, think, and nap.
Gerald McBoing Boing Dr Seuss
Gerald is a small boy who speaks in big sounds instead of words. (Think "Honk!" "Boing boing!" and "Clang clang clang!") Unhappy at home and in school, he feels alone in the world until he is discovered by the owner of a radio station in search of sound effects! An ideal choice for celebrating the quirks that make each of us unique, Gerald is a funny and lively read-aloud, perfect for sparking discussion.
The wolves who came for dinner Steve Smallman
One little lamb. Four hungry wolves. And a forest full of animals out to save the day. But sometimes things are not always what they seem. A brilliant book about breaking down boundaries and challenging stereotypes.
How to two David Soman
A child's solitary day at the playground turns into a park-wide adventure as he learns how to play with nine new friends.
Run Ayla run Soona Song
Four stories about a playful girl with a wonderful imagination.
A normal pig K-Fai Steele
Pip is a normal pig who does normal stuff: cooking, painting, and dreaming of what she'll be when she grows up. But one day a new pig comes to school and starts pointing out all the ways in which Pip is different. Suddenly she doesn't like any of the same things she used to the things that made her Pip. A wonderful springboard for conversations with children, at home and in the classroom, about diversity and difference.
The boy and the bear Peter Stein
A boy experiences the gamut of emotions when he loses his beloved Teddy bear, then finds it again.
Llama destroys the world Jonathan Stutzman
On Friday, Llama will destroy the world.
Out there Tom Sullivan
Two children looking up at the night sky wonder what kind of creatures and planets exist in other parts of the universe.
F is for feminism: an alphabet book for empowerment Carolyn Suzuki
This bright and bold dictionary of twenty-six thought-provoking words from A-Z is perfect for equipping girls, boys and everyone with the words they need to empower themselves!.
The sea tiger Victoria Turnbull
The Sea Tiger is Oscar's best friend, Oscar's only friend. They do everything together; explore the ocean, visit the sea circus, even hitch a ride to the surface to look at the stars. But Oscar is not a Sea Tiger, and so it's up to the Sea Tiger to help him find a new friend.
Ogilvy Deborah Underwood
When Ogilvy moves to a new town, he discovers that bunnies who wear dresses play ball and knit socks, and bunnies in sweaters make art and climb rocks, and Ogilvy must figure out a way to do it all.
100 first words: with big flaps to lift! Edward Underwood
First word books tend to be either informative but unattractive, or super-stylish but completely un-child-friendly! Unusually, this gorgeous new board book is both informative and super-stylish. It's all down to Edward Underwood's gorgeous artwork, of course, which has an edgy mid-century cool as well as a warmth, which lends the book an appeal that's hard to achieve.
Hold hands Sara Varon
A rhyming story of friendship, connection, and the power of holding hands.
Red and the city Marie Voigt
Can Red find her way to Grandma's house, or will she be swallowed up by the choices awaiting her in the big city?.
The tide Clare Helen Welsh
A young girl spends a day on the beach with her grandpa, whose memories are starting to come and go like the tide.
Goodbye house, hello house Margaret Wild
This is the last time I'll fish in this river. This is the last time I'll run through these trees. This is the last time I'll dream by this fire. Goodbye, old house. Goodbye. A heartwarming story of letting go and starting anew, of moving from the country to the city, with a unique illustration style that allows room and space for the reader's imagination. Hello, new house.
Jasper & Ollie Alex Willan
Jasper, an impatient fox, and Ollie, a slow-moving sloth, head to the pool on a summer day, each taking their own unique path.
The pigeon has to go to school! Mo Willems
The pigeon must go to school, but frets about math, learning the alphabet, heavy backpacks, and what the teacher and other birds will think of him.
Saved!!! Lydia Williams
Little Lydia loves sport. She lives in the outback and is friends with all the animals. When she asks Emu, Kangaroo and Koala to play sport with her, she soon discovers that each of them has a special talent.
Baa baa blue sheep Tony Wilson
The master and dame want all the wool! Blue! Orange! Green! Red! But can the little boy who lives down the lane convince them to share?.
Duck & Penguin are not friends Julia Woolf
Betty and Maud are the best of friends, and so surely their stuffed toys are too! But despite what Betty and Maud might think, Duck and Penguin are definitely not friends. They do not want to swing together, they do not want to cook together, and they certainly do not want to play baby dolls together.
A kite for Moon Jane Yolen
A young boy, seeing that Moon is lonely, sends up a kite to cheer her then, after growing up and learning many things, he becomes the first human to visit her. Dedicated to Neil Armstrong and written in recognition of the fiftieth anniversary of the first U.S. moon landing.

Younger Fiction

The wrong end of the stick Philip Ardagh
In this hilarious sequel to the hugely popular Barking Up the Wrong Tree, Sally Stick and her shaggy best friend Fetch discover plenty more mysteries to solve.
Exploring according to Og the frog Betty G Birney
Og loves the kids in Room 26, but he's awfully curious about the human world outside his tank! His friend Humphrey has no problem getting out and about, but it's harder for Og because he can't climb the way a hamster can. But Og never let hard work or fear stop him from going after what he wants. And he's determined to help the tads in Room 26 understand that taking risks can pay off especially when they are being true to themselves.
The battle for Perodia Katrina Charman
It is finally time to fight for the enchanted land of Perodia! Tag, Skyla, and Blaze call on their friends to help them in the epic battle against Thorn. Blaze will have to learn how to use the magical Ember Stone.
The Green Fairy Alejandro Davila
Have you ever wondered why traffic lights glow? Join the Green Fairy on her adventure to find a home in the city in this augmented reality children's book.
My little chick: from egg to chick... Géraldine Elschner
Lena liked to sit in her mother's garden and watch the chickens. But something is missing in this happy group of hens; a sweet little chick! How fortunate that plump little Alma had just laid an egg. But to Lena's surprise, Alma does not seem interested in hatching it. Lena makes a snap decision and attempts to surprise everyone by hatching the chick herself.
Evie and the animals Matt Haig
Eleven-year-old Evie has a talent. A supertalent. A talent that can let her hear the thoughts of an elephant, and make friends with a dog and a sparrow. The only problem is, this talent is dangerous. Very dangerous. That's what her dad says. So when she frees the school rabbit from its tiny hutch, she vows to keep her talent a secret. But after a face-to-face encounter with a lion, things start to go very wrong.
Stories from Moominvalley Alex Haridi
Stories From Moominvalley is a beautiful collection of three classic Moomin stories, based on Tove Jansson's original works.
Over the rooftops, under the moon JonArno Lawson
Alone with himself, even among his flock, a young bird finds an unexpected connection in the eyes of a little girl. He begins to wonder about the nature of life: What does it mean to be human? What does it mean to be a bird? Swept up in his exploration of the human world, he doesn't notice that his flock has already migrated south for the season.
Andrew down under: the story of an immigrant dog Anne Manchester
Andrew the Pekinese is a pampered pooch in Palm Springs, the United States. He spends his time lounging by the pool, having his fur shampooed and riding in the basket of Colin's bike. It's paradise, with the exception of a dangerous cactus garden and an annoying cat. But Andrew's almost perfect life is about to change – they're leaving Palm Springs and crossing thousands of kilometres of ocean to live in New Zealand.
Power up! Peter Millett
One day Tana, Scotty, Zinnia, Andrea and Muzza are zapped by lightning on a footy field and transformed into a team of POWERED-UP heroes known as The Invincibles. But the clock is ticking... they have 80 minutes before its game over and their powers vanish! So when Tricky Ricky hatches a sinister scheme to ruin the reputation of the mighty national team, the All Greats, it's The Invincibles alone who can save them.
At the end of Holyrood Lane Dimity Powell
Flick is just like any other youngster. She loves to chase butterflies and jump in autumn leaves. But life at the end of Holyrood Lane is often violent and unpredictable due to the constant storms that plague her home, causing her to cringe with dread and flee whenever they strike.
Motor Mouse Cynthia Rylant
Follows a busy mouse as he drives a delivery car, enjoys Cake Day with friends, goes for a cab ride around town, and shares popcorn with his brother at the movies.
The velveteen rabbit Komako Sakai
A simplified retelling of Margery Williams' tale of a toy which, by the time he is dirty, worn out, and about to be burned, has almost given up hope of ever finding the magic called Real.
Charlie & Mouse even better Laurel Snyder
Charlie and Mouse are getting ready for Mom's birthday and things are not going exactly as planned but with plenty of humor and imagination, they'll prove that sometimes.
A trip to the top of the volcano with Mouse: a TOON Book Frank Viva
A boy and a mouse trek to the top of a volcano, taking in soaring trees, lunar landscapes and snow capped peaks, then return to the ancient city at the bottom.
A broom to go zoom Elli Woollard
In the faraway village of Snottington Sneeze Lived a wizened old wizard with knocketty knees. Woozy the Wizard loves his old broom - not too small, not too big - but it is a little rusty.