New Titles Children’s June 2019 (arrived in May)

• Audio Visual
• Into Reading
• Non-Fiction
• Older Fiction
• Picture Books
• Younger Fiction

Audio Visual

Sgt. Stubby, directed by Richard Lanni.

The true story of a stray dog who joins his new master on the battlefields of the First World War. For his valorous actions, Sgt. Stubby is still recognized as the most decorated dog in American history.

Spider-Man, into the Spider-Verse, directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman

Miles Morales is the new Spider-Man but must also walk the balance between his personal high school & family life and his life as a superhero. While being Spider-Man, he becomes familiar with the Spider-Verse, where there are endless variations on Spider-Man. One of the Spider-Man variations living inside the Spider-Verse is Spider-Man, Peter B. Parker, who guides Miles in his journey as the new Spider-Man and introduces him to the multitude of other Spider-Men, including Spider-Man Noir and Spider-Ham. All of the various Spider-Men will have to band together when villains threaten the safety of the Spider-Verse and of the world itself.

The kid who would be king, written and directed by Joe Cornish.

Alex is just another nobody at school, picked on by bullies and struggling to get through the day. But all that changes when he finds a sword that turns out to be King Arthur's legendary weapon, Excalibur. Unfortunately for Alex, the sword also comes with an enemy – the sinister Morgana, who has plans to conquer Britain. Alex's only chance is to assemble a new Round Table to fight Morgana and save the world.

Storm boy, directed by Henri Safran.

Storm Boy lives with his recluse father on South Australia's lonely and beautiful coast. Here his free spirit roams with his pet pelican Mr. Percival and his secret Aboriginal friend Fingerbone Bill. He knows no other world. Suddenly there are intruders, the local school teacher who wants him to take lessons, a resentful wildlife ranger, duck shooters... Storm Boy, growing up is forced to choose between a life of continued isolation and the challenges of the outside world.

Storm boy, directed by Shawn Seet.

When Michael Kingley, a successful retired businessman starts to see images from his past that he can't explain, he's forced to remember his childhood and how, as a boy, he rescued and raised an extraordinary orphaned pelican, Mr Percival.

The Steam Whistle Theatre Company, Vivian French.

The wonderful adventures of a family theatre-troupe, touring Victorian England by train - a high-octane, high-drama romp, with a colourful company of characters. Dark and deadly deeds, piratical plots, lost heiresses and poor little orphans - Vivian French conjures up the very spirit of Victorian theatre in a fabulous new novel for middle-grade readers. To avoid financial ruin, the Bottle family's theatre-troupe has left London behind, travelling to the north of England by train. With new audiences to play to, and less competition, they hope to make enough money to pay off their debts back home. But will their plans be foiled by the odious Olio Sleevery? It's time for young actors Rosie and Charlie to save the day, and, with the help of their new friend Edie Boiler, ensure the thunderous success of the company's first performance. A wonderful gallery of eccentric characters and an exub erant plot with a twist at the end ... this is storytelling at its theatrical best

The midnight hour, Benjamin Read & Laura Trinder.

Emily longs to be ordinary. But when her parents disappear, she stumbles into the secret world of the Midnight Hour. A Victorian London frozen in time, the Midnight Hour is a haven for all things spooky including monsters determined to end the world. What secrets have her parents been hiding? There's only one way Emily can find out and rescue her mum and dad: she must be brave enough to embrace her own inner magic.

Dancing the Charleston, Jacqueline Wilson

In a little cottage on the edge of the grand Somerset Estate, Mona lives with her aunt - a dressmaker to the lady of the house. Even though Mona never knew her mother and father, she knows Aunty tries to give her the best life she can. When Lady Somerset dies and a new member of the family inherits the house, life changes drastically for Mona. Suddenly she's invited to dazzling balls, dines on delicious food and plays with wild new friends. But with these changes come secrets that Mona can't dance away from.

Vote for Effie, Laura Wood.

The last thing new girl Effie Kostas needs right now is to be running a high-stakes campaign for Student Council president against the most popular boy in school. But she's not about to sit quietly by in the face of great injustice, so the race in on. With a campaign team of loveable misfits, she tackles the truly important subjects: gender imbalance, outdated school conventions and good-looking boys stealing the last slice of chocolate cake at lunchtime. Can Effie defy the odds and win the election? And can one girl really make a difference?

Into Reading

Mrs Wishy-Washy and the big wash, [written by Joy Cowley; illustrations by Elizabeth Fuller-Fulton].

It's washing day and there is no water in the tap so Mrs Wishy-Washy takes the animals to town in search of water.

Mrs Wishy-Washy on TV, [written by Joy Cowley; illustrations by Philip Webb].

Mrs Wishy-Washy stars in a television commercial.

Oops, Mr Wishy-Washy!, [written by Joy Cowley; illustrations by Philip Webb].

Meet Mr Wishy-Washy. He is the fastest washer in the world.

Wishy-washy card, [Joy Cowley; illustrations by Philip Webb].

The animals make a card for Mrs Wishy-Washy.

Wishy-washy garden, [Joy Cowley; illustrations by Philip Webb].

The animals want to help Mrs Wishy-Washy. So they clean her garden!

Wishy-washy mirror, [Joy Cowley; illustrations by Philip Webb].

The animals like Mrs Wishy-Wasy's mirror. But they don't know what it is!

Non-Fiction

Coding for kids Python: learn to code with 50 awesome games and activities, Adrienne B. Tacke; illustrations by Amir Abou Roumie.

Learning to code is just like playing a new sport or practicing an instrument – just get started! From the basic building blocks of programming to creating your very own games, this book teaches essential Python skills to kids ages 10 and up with 50 fun and engaging activities. Master fundamental functions, create code blocks, and draw and move shapes with the turtle module; these interactive lessons offer step-by-step guidance to make computer programming entertaining to future coders. You can even see the results of your coding in real time! With helpful hacks and screenshots for guidance, the only question that Coding for Kids: Python leaves unanswered is: what will you build next?

Relaxations: big tools for little warriors, Mamen Duch; illustrated by Guridi.

Relaxations is a guide on mindfulness techniques for children. Creative metaphors work to help children achieve a state of calm and concentration through breathing, relaxation, and visualization. This book uses gentle affirmations to improve and enhance confidence, self-esteem, concentration, and creativity!

Who believes what?: exploring the world's major religions, Anna Wills, Nora Tomm; translated by Shelley Tanaka.

Who believes what: The big book of world religions introduces young readers to the five major religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, in a simple, visually engaging book that combines a search-and-find aspect with thoroughly researched information about the histories, places of worship, festivals and celebrations, gods, and religious leaders and more of each major religion.

Muslim girl, growing up: a guide to puberty, Natalia Nabil; art by Melani Putri.

"How can I prepare her for this new phase? I wanted to find a resource that can explain the details of this special stage while also integrating the important aspects of it from the Islamic religion. Being from the West, most books I found only explained the physiological changes. But I found that Muslim girls, especially ones from Western countries, need to know more about the religious implications of this stage. So I decided to write this guide to help young girls understand the basic things a Muslim girl should know about puberty, including the religious aspects that come along with it. However, this guide is just a starter to the journey ahead. I encourage parents to talk with your teens and pre-teens about this important stage of life to have a full and thorough understanding."–Natalia Nabil.

Ramadan, written by Hannah Eliot; illustrated by Rashin.

Introduces the Muslim holiday, discussing the ways in which it is celebrated and why it is important.

Respecting privacy, Steffi Cavell-Clarke.

Explains that respecting privacy is an important value which teaches young readers what should and should not remain private to keep everyone safe.

Different families, Steffi Cavell-Clarke.

This timely and sensitive title helps define a family, from members related by birth to stepparents and same-sex parents. Children will learn that loving families look after each other, even if they sometimes disagree or argue.

Encyclopedia of grannies, Eric Veillé; translated by Daniel Hahn; edited by Penelope Todd.

An offbeat book full of word play and humour, answering all your questions about grandmas-especially the ones you never thought to ask Why do grannies always tell us to speak up? Why do they have creases on their faces? Are grannies flexible? How do you cheer up a sad granny? Exactly how old are grannies anyway? Eric Veille explains it all in this witty book for anyone who has, is, knows or will one day be a grandmother.

The cities we live in, Georgia Amson-Bradshaw.

What are the problems and challenges we face around the world when it comes to the cities we live in? How can we create enough living spaces and transport networks without contributing to climate change and habitat destruction? Interactive 'Solve It!' design challenges give readers the information they need to develop sustainable solutions to the problems discussed, and step-by-step 'Test It!' activities encourage them to explore putting principles into practice.

Who are refugees and migrants? What makes people leave their homes?: and other big questions, Michael Rosen & Annemarie Young.

Every day in the news we see and hear people described as refugees, asylum seekers and migrants leaving their homes and taking difficult, sometimes life-threatening journeys to new countries. What has made them leave, and what should the countries that receive them do about the situation? What links us all as human beings, and what happens when people are denied their human rights? In this book, we'll help you to understand migration, the movement of people, in all its forms. Our aim is to get you to think for yourselves about the big questions raised by the subject, and then use your answers to make your own list of human rights that you think all people should share. We'll hear a range of views from people who have personal experience of migration, including the campaigners Meltem Avcil and Muzoon Almelleh an, the comedian and actor Omid Djalili and the poet Benjamin Zephaniah.

Hats of faith, written by Medeia Cohan; illustrated by Sarah Walsh.

This book is a beautifully illustrated introduction to the shared custom of head covering. Using accurate terminology and brightly coloured imagery, Hats of Faith helps educate and prepare young children for our culturally diverse modern world. Encouraging an early and open dialogue between parents and children.

The frog prince: a story, the Brothers Grimm; retold by Joy Cowley; illustrated by Yeon-joo Kim.

The Brothers Grimm tale about a spoiled princess who reluctantly befriends the Frog Prince is faithfully followed in this edition. The beautiful artwork combines etching and illustration techniques.

The world of Greek mythology, Ben Spies.

Ever wondered what the Greek myths look like through the eyes of a child? Eleven-year-old author, Ben Spies, writes his version of some of the most thrilling tales from Greek mythology. From Titans to Olympians, The World of Greek Mythology delivers an action-packed retelling of the myths, from how the world was created to a personal take on some of the greatest and mightiest gods and goddesses. Ben adds his quirky humour to each chapter as we follow the drama of the legendary Trojan War and the epic voyage of Odysseus. But be warned: the gruesome world of Greek mythology is not for the faint of heart; get ready for bloody battles and horrible deaths. If you love Greek mythology, or you're keen to learn more, this book is sure to delight and captivate your imagination.

The legend of the seven whales of Ngāi Tahu Matawhaiti = Te pakiwaitara ō ngā tāhora tokowhitu a Ngāi Tahu Matawhaiti, retold and illustrated by Mere Whaanga; nā Epanaia Whaanga i whakamaori.

An ancient legend of Ngāi Tahu Matawhaiti, hapū of Ngāti Kahungunu, explaining how some hills east of Wairoa came to be. Originally published by Mahia Publishers in 1988 and then by Scholastic NZ Ltd in 1990, this is the legend of how the islands east of Wairoa came to be. Mere made the commitment to her father Te Hore (Horace) Epanaia Whaanga that this story would be published. Mere took on the role of writer and illustrator and her father then retold the story in Māori. They agreed that both languages would be included in the finished book.

The complete collection of Mother Goose nursery rhymes, illustrated by Gina Baek.

Tumble with Jack and Jill, jump with the cat and the fiddle, pick a pepper with Peter Piper, and rediscover why perennial favorite of children (and parents) for over a century. Gina Baek's watercolour paintings breathe new life into more than 100 classic rhymes.

Read to your baby every day, [edited by Rachel Williams; embroidered by Chloe Giordano].

Science tells us that babies develop best and connect with people and the world around them when they are spoken to, sung to and read to. Even when they're tiny, the sound of their parents' voices helps them make sense of the world and feel comfortable with new people and places. This treasury gives parents the opportunity to rediscover just how useful (and calming) 30 of the best-loved nursery rhymes are in one, handsome volume.

Hippocrene Hindi children's picture dictionary.,

A picture dictionary for Hindi and English words.

Science maker book, [written by Rob Beattie; illustrator, Tom Connell; photographer, Michael Wicks].

From understanding the mysterious Mobius strip to learning about constellations on your bedroom ceiling, this hands-on science book is full of fascinating scientific facts and over 40 fun, educational projects and activities to make and do. From a building a 'candypult' made from marshmallow to a smartphone boom box, an unbreakable egg or a 'bug-o-scope', there are loads of amazingly fun projects to be made using materials found around the house. With step-by-step instructions, clear illustrations and high quality photography, there is little to no adult help needed, making this hands-on book perfect for use in the home or classroom.

Super scientists, Anne Blanchard & Tino; [translated by Lili Owen Rowlands].

Meet 40 of the most inspired scientists of all time who have changed our world. Each 40 Inspiring Icons title introduces readers to a fascinating non-fiction subject through its 40 most famous people or groups. In this book, 40 of the most inquiring minds in science are waiting to showcase their big ideas. Find out how these scientists spent their lives asking questions and making leaps and bounds in the world of science and technology. Perfect for the budding scientist.

The book of ingeniously daring chemistry, Sean Connolly; [cover and interior illustrations by Cara Bean].

Twenty-four eye-opening chemistry experiments that take readers on an interactive journey through the periodic table of elements.

Amazing evolution: the journey of life, Anna Claybourne; illustrated by Welsley Robins.

Evolution is a difficult idea; it deals with random, unlikely events, combined with vast lengths of time too enormous to comprehend. But the evidence of evolution is all around us – in the fossils of long-dead creatures that stumbled and fell along the journey of life, in the genes that made us, and in the relationships between all living beings, helping us to understand what makes them different and what makes them similar. Amazing Evolution explores the incredible ways that evolution works, starting with the beginnings of life 3.5 billion years ago, all the way up to the walking, talking super apes that can speak to others on the opposite side of the world and even walk on the moon; human beings. Learn what makes a fish a fish, a bird a bird, and what makes some superstar creatures so special. Filled with fascinating facts, clever connections, and engaging explanations, Amazing Evolution will keep children enthralled for hours.

Speediest!: 19 very fast animals, Steve Jenkins.

Describes nineteen of the fastest animals on the planet, including the cheetah, the sailfish, the peregrine falcon, and the Panamanian termite.

Deadliest!: 20 dangerous animals, Steve Jenkins.

What do a cape buffalo, a king cobra, and a puffer fish have in common? They're all deadly! Deadliest! showcases some of the planet's most threatening creatures. Steve Jenkins's Extreme Animals reader series explores nature's truly superlative animals with the help of illustrations, infographics, facts, and figures while detailing the astounding abilities of critters as small as a frog or as big as a whale. Each installment focuses on truly amazing and unusual animals, making these nonfiction readers accessible, informative, and fascinating.

Seashells: more than a home, Melissa Stewart; illustrated by Sarah S. Brannen.

This book sheds a surprising light on how seashells; the hard, protective outer layer that mollusks inhabit, serve tremendous purpose. This large group of marine animals needs shells for protection, feeding, transportation, anchorage, and more.

Australian birds, artwork by Matt Chun; [text by Ella Meave].

It took millions of years of isolation and a diverse range of habitats for Australian birds to evolve the way they did. The result is many of the world's most striking and beautiful birds, including some that are stranger than fiction. In Australian Birds, acclaimed artist Matt Chun showcases 16 remarkable species that have captured the imagination of the world. From the iconic cockatoo, to the endangered Cassowary, Australian Birds has been carefully curated to inform and entrance readers of all ages.

The elephant, Jenni Desmond.

Elephants have roamed the Earth for millions of years, but only two species remain in the world today: the African elephant and the Asian elephant. Though African and Asian elephants are noticeably different, these enormous, intelligent animals have many similarities, too. Their trunks are powerful enough to pick up even the smallest of berries. With their amazing memories, they find watering holes they haven't visited in years. Their cushioned feet can detect the powerful footfalls of other elephants from six miles away. And, just as humans are right-handed or left-handed, elephants can be right-tusked or left-tusked!

Brilliant ideas from wonderful women, Aitziber Lopez; Luciano Lozano.

Introduces the women who invented automobile heating, Monopoly, dishwashers, syringes, and other articles, and explains the reaction in their day and how their ideas lie behind successful current devices even when they were ahead of their times.

Nine months: before a baby is born, Miranda Paul; illustrations by Jason Chin.

A soon-to-be big sister and her parents prepare for the arrival of a new baby in the family. Alternating panels depict what the family is experiencing in tandem with how the baby is growing, spanning everything from receiving the news about the new baby to the excitement of its arrival. In this pregnancy book unlike any other one out there, watch what's actually happening through meticulously detailed, actual size illustrations, perfectly paired with a lyrical yet informative text, and culminating in a warm, joyful birth scene.

Is this normal?: more girls' questions, answered by the editors of The care & keeping of you, [edited by Darcie Johnston]; illustrated by Josée Masse.

This helpful resource book is filled with over 100 letters from real girls like you with questions about their changing bodies, from pimples to periods, and expert answers to each one. Plus, the back of the book features tips on how to talk to your parents about puberty and other touchy topics.

All about twins, Anne Wigglebottom.

This book is about twins and how they play and live together. It is also about the different types of twins and how sometimes they will be alike and sometimes they will be very different. It is to help preschool and early primary school children learn about twins. It also explains that twins do not have to be completely the same and can have different goals and dreams and can look different. They do not have to be completely the same or think the same all the time.

The maker's guide to building robots: everything you need to know to build your own from scratch, Raúl Lapeira & Andreu Marsal; illustrated by Alejandra Morenilla; translated by Allie Hauptman.

You see them at the movies and on TV, but you also have them in the kitchen and on your computer. They help us forecast the weather, they adjust the fridge temperature, and they vacuum the dust from our homes in our absence. Robots are everywhere! But we love this invasion, especially those of us into STEM activities. Little by little, these creatures have almost become our best friends. That's why you need to get to know them well, to know where they come from, how they work, and what their uses are. You will find this and much more in this book. In addition, you'll learn how to build your own basic robots. That's a good plan, right? Quick! Find your favorite seat, get yourself comfy, open this book, and say hello to our robots!

The crops we grow, Georgia Amson-Bradshaw.

What are the problems and challenges we face around the world when it comes to food and the materials we use to package it? How can we produce food without causing pollution and habitat destruction? How do we eat healthily and minimise food waste? Interactive 'Solve It!' design challenges give readers the information they need to develop sustainable solutions to the problems discussed, and step-by-step 'Test It!' activities encourage them to explore putting principles into practice.

Dogs, [written by Pat Jacobs].

From where they sleep to what they eat and how you can make them feel safe and at home, this book gives you all the pet care advice you need to become a dog's best pal. Learn the inside information on how dogs communicate, what games they like to play and how to understand their behaviour, so you can build a bond with your pet that will last a lifetime.

Guinea pigs, [written by Pat Jacobs].

Whether they already own one, or beg for one each Christmas and birthday, children love pets, and Pet Pals: Guinea Pig is the perfect title for any animal-loving child out there. From where they sleep to what they eat, and how you can make them feel safe and at home, this book provides all the pet care advice you could possibly need. Learn how guinea pigs communicate, the games they like to play and the treats they like to eat, as well as how to care for them.

The houses we build, Georgia Amson-Bradshaw.

What are the problems and challenges we face around the world when it comes to the houses we live in? How can we build enough safe, comfortable and energy-efficient homes for everyone who needs them without contributing to climate change and habitat destruction? Interactive 'Solve It!' design challenges give readers the information they need to develop sustainable solutions to the problems discussed, and step-by-step 'Test It!' activities encourage them to explore putting principles into practice.

Find Tom in time. Ancient Egypt, [illustrated by Fatti Burke].

Tom's not only lost in time, he's lost his cat, too! Can you find Tom and his naughty cat, Digby, on every page? Packed with detailed artwork, fascinating ancient Egyptian facts and over 100 other things to find; from a sphinx missing a paw to a child dressed up as a mummy, lose yourself in ancient Egypt with this brilliantly interactive book!

Ferrari: hide & seek, [illustrations, Veronica Pozzi; editor, Margherita Vecchiati].

A 'Hide & Seek' book set in the snappy, snazzy world of Ferrari. A niche product for an original presentA beautifully designed oversized picture book, a Where's Waldo for the budding race car driver. Twelve illustrated spreads, some with flaps that open, invite the child to find the hidden Ferrari, identify the real driver, pick out the two cars that race in the Mille Miglia, locate the driver's lost key and more.

Spot the odd one out, [illustrated] by Genie Espinosa; [author, Lisa Regan].

Can you find the monkey in a school photo? Or the unicorn hiding in a herd of horses? This brilliant book is filled with humorous activities that reward close inspection with fun and laughter. It showcases the quirkily charming artwork style of talented children's illustrator Genie Espinosa. From schools of fish to flotillas of spaceships, can you spot the element that doesn't belong?

Spot the difference, Genie Espinosa; [text, Paul Virr].

Eagle-eyed youngsters will find hours of fun, fascination and quirky humour in this book filled with Spot-the-Difference activities, which showcases artworks by talented children's illustrator Genie Espinosa. From pirates to penguins, robots to rockets and dinos to rhinos, no two ""identical"" pictures are ever quite the same.

Pokémon encyclopedia, Simcha Whitehill [and 3 others].

Gotta catch 'em all! Immerse yourself in the Pokemon universe with this ultimate guide to the Pokemon animated series. Become a true Pokemon expert with this ultimate guide to the Pokemon animated series! 272 pages jam-packed with Pokemon stories, lessons, facts and figures, this amazing book features Pokedex references of each explored region, and the Pokemon encountered throughout Ash's incredible journey. The Pokemon Encyclopedia is the definitive reference for key characters, battles and places it's an absolute must-have for all Pokemon fans. Immerse yourself in the Pokemon universe and learn the highest levels of Pokemon training. Gotta catch 'em all!

Football school. Season 3, Where football tackles the world, Alex Bellos & Ben Lyttleton; illustrated by Spike Gerrell.

This book is packed with awesome true stories, real science and fascinating facts and will make you laugh loads; and it's all about football. Learn the maths behind the coin toss, how a good night's sleep helps you perform better on the pitch, the history of trophies, the biology of the foot and about animal mascots from around the world. Illustrated throughout with hilarious cartoons and filled with laugh-out-loud gags this is the perfect book for any boy or girl who loves football.

Jabberwalking, Juan Felipe Herrera.

Can you walk and talk at the same time? What about Jabberwalk? Can you write and draw and walk and journal all at the same time? United States Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera can, and he's here to teach you everything he knows about being a real-life, bonified, Jabberwalking poet! Jabber Walkers write and speak for themselves and others no matter where their feet may take them; to Jabberwalk is to be a poet on the movce! And there's no stopping once you're a Jabber Walker, writing fast, fast, fast, scribble-poems-on-the-run. Scribble what you see. Scribble what you hear. It's all out there; let's go! ¡Vámonos!

Jacinda Ardern: Prime Minister of New Zealand, Cynthia Kennedy Henzel.

Introduces readers to the political career of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Combines a biography of Ardern with an overview of important events in New Zealand's history and an explanation of the country's political system. Includes infographics, discussion questions, and a Country Profile feature that lists statistics about New Zealand.

Home child: a child migrant in New Zealand, Dawn McMillan; illustrated by Trish Bowles.

[This] is the true story of Pat Brown, whose father made the heart-wrenching decision in 1950 to send his children from London to New Zealand for a better life. The four kids enjoy their ship voyage from Britain - not knowing they will never be going home again - nor that only Pat and her sister would be staying together when they are fostered hy Kiwi families. In these pages Pat retells the story of making a new life in New Zealand to her granddaughter Sarah Rose, ... capturing the experience of young children consigned to a strange but welcoming country.

Out of this world: the surreal art of Leonora Carrington, written by Michelle Markel; illustrated by Amanda Hall.

Chronicles the life and works of the surrealist artist, who created some of the most enigmatic and startling works of the twentieth century.

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!

Amundsen's way: the race to the South Pole, Joanna Grochowicz.

Roald Amundsen; hero or villain? Amundsen's South Polar conquest is an extraordinary tale that combines risk, intrigue and personal conflict. A man of striking intelligence and a single-minded thirst for world records, Amundsen employed astute planning and shrewd strategy to propel him into first place. Such a man, with everything to lose, will stop at nothing to secure his goal. His story is a testament to utter brilliance and ruthlessness. From the author of the highly acclaimed Into the White, and full of life-threatening challenges, deception, disappointments and triumph, Amundsen's Way is an adventure story in the purest sense.

Antarctic journeys, Philippa Werry.

Antarctica is a fascinating place. It is beautiful, cold, remote, and difficult to get to, which means everyone who goes there - today or in the past - has a special reason for wanting to go. Antarctica Journeys is about the journeys - historical and contemporary, human and animal, large and small - that build up an overall picture of Antarctic history, geography, science and wildlife. Photographs, maps and paintings, letters, diaries, newspaper and eye-witness reports from the days of early exploration, as well as later research and interviews, paint a vivid picture of an amazing continent.

Ailisi meng you xian jin = Alice in Wonderland, [Mei] Dishini gong si zhu; Sun Haiying yi.

Bai xue gong zhu he qi ge xiao ai ren = Snow White and the seven dwarfs, [Mei] Dishini gong si zhu; Song Ruixue yi.

Ma ma ye xiang shui hui er jue, [Fa] Aniesi Beitelong-Mading zhu; [Fa] Aoliweiye Talaike hui; Li Xinyue yi.

Wo xiang yang zhi chong wu, [Ying] Luolun Qiaoerde zhu; Qi Yangping yi.

Ma ma shi ge mo shu shi, [De] Zhu Kui zhu; Si Yingmao hui.

Jian tian tan, Cui Yanbin zhu.

Gao su zi ji, wo ke yi. Xiao tu rong rong, [Cui Zhonglei zhu bian].

Hai di zong dong yuan. 1, Xun zhao Nimo = Finding Nemo, [Mei] Dishini gong si zhu; Sun Haiying yi.

Hui gu niang = Cinderella, [Mei] Dishini gong si zhu; Song Ruixue yi.

Mo fa ju hui = Titchy-witch and the magic party, [Ying] Luosi Yingbi zhu; [Ying] Kaiselin Maikeyouen hui; Si Nan yi.

Sheng dan lao ren de wang guo: Sheng dan lao ren yi nian de sheng huo, Songben Zhinian, Yise Gongzi yuan zhu; Jiana Chunzi gai bian; Yuandu Jingzi yi; Heijing Jian hui.

Hu luo bo de zhong zi = The carrot seed, (Mei) Lusi Kelaosi wen; (Mei) Keluogete Yuehanxun tu; Li Jianmin yi.

Nai nai, mei guan xi de, [Ri] Nan Zhangzi zhu; [Ri] Shijing Mian hui; Xiao Xiao yi.

Gan zou fa pi qi niu, [De] Annite Langgen zhu; [De] Yimuke Suonikesen hui; Nan Xi yi.

The little pigs and the sweet rice cakes: a story told in English and Chinese, Li Jian; translated by Yijin Wert.

Wo bu pa ye li shang ce suo, Wanshan Lingzi zhu; Xun Ying yi.

Mo fa qi yuan = Tangled, [Mei] Dishini gong si zhu; Song Ruixue yi.

Hu luo bo guai, [Mei] Alun Leinuozi wen; [Mei] Bide Bulang tu; Yang Lingling, Peng Yi yi.

Sai che zong dong yuan = Cars, [Mei] Dishini gong si zhu; Sun Haiying yi.

Sen lin wang zi = The jungle book, [Mei] Dishini gong si zhu; Song Ruixue yi.

Da yu hua la hua la xia = The rain came down, [Mei]Dawei Xiangnong zhu; Wang Lin yi.

Shi zi wang = The lion king, [Mei] Dishini gong si zhu; Song Ruixue yi.

He ma ma yi qi zhen hao, Xiatian Dongzi zhu; Liu Yang yi.

Jin jin shi ge meng, [Mei] Kelisi Fan Aoersiboge zhu; Yang Lingling, Peng Yi yi.

Xiao fei xiang = Dumbo, [Mei] Dishini gong si zhu; Mao Weiwei yi.

Xiao mei ren yu = The little mermaid, [Mei] Dishini gong si zhu; Song Ruixue yi.

Sheng xiao jing zhu de li wu: jian zhi Zhongguo, ting ma ma jiang zhu de gu shi = Shengxiao jinzhu de liwu, Yu Ping, Ren Ping zhu, hui.

Goyakhan yeoseokiya, Hwang Seon Mi.

Older Fiction

The line tender, Kate Allen.

Following a tragedy that further alters the course of her life, twelve-year-old Lucy Everhart decides to continue the shark research her marine biologist mother left unfinished when she died years earlier.

The next great Paulie Fink, Ali Benjamin.

Led by new student Caitlyn, seventh-graders at a tiny rural school in Vermont create a reality-show inspired competition to determine who will replace the school's legendary class clown, Paulie Fink.

Runaway robot: when they told him to make new friends, they didn't mean from scratch..., Frank Cottrell-Boyce; illustrated by Steven Lenton.

When Alfie goes to Airport Lost Property, he finds more than he bargained for. A lot more. Because there's a giant robot called Eric hidden away on the shelves. Eric has lost one leg and half his memory. He's super strong, but super clumsy. He's convinced that he's the latest technology, when he's actually nearly one hundred year's old and ready for the scrap heap. Can Alfie find a way to save Eric from destruction before Eric destroys everything around him?

The rambling, Jimmy Cajoleas.

Buddy Pennington is headed to river country. No one in his village will miss him anyway; not even his mom, after what he and his bad luck did. He'll be better off with his daddy, Davey Boy Pennington, a wandering soul who has the best luck of anyone Buddy knows. Pop might even teach Buddy his legendary skills at Parsnit, a mysterious card game of magic, chance, and above all, storytelling. No one tells a better story than Pop. But no sooner are Buddy and his pop reunited than some of Pop's old enemies arrive to take him away. Boss Authority, the magical crime lord who has terrorized the river for years, is ready to collect on an old debt Davey Boy owes him. Now Buddy must set out on a dangerous rescue mission, learning to play Parsnit with the best of them as he goes. Because the stars are aligning for one last epic duel; one that will require a sticky-fingered ally, a lucky twist of fate, and the hand of a lifetime. And in this game, you're only as strong as the story you tell.

The door at the end of the world, Caroline Carlson.

What begins as a rather unremarkable Tuesday quickly turns to disaster when Lucy, the Gatekeeper's deputy, discovers that her boss has vanished and the door connecting Lucy's world to the next world over is broken, and it all might be Lucy's fault. To save the Gatekeeper and set things right, Lucy must break the rules for the first time ever and journey with an otherworldly boy, a suspiciously sneaky girl, and a crew of magical bees into the seven worlds beyond her own. But Lucy isn't the only one breaking the rules. As dangers gather around her, she learns she's up against a sinister force that's playing with the delicate fabric of time and space, no matter what the deadly costs or consequences. Lucy's never had to save the world before; and now, somehow, she's got to find a way to save eight of them.

Aru Shah and the song of death, Roshani Chokshi.

Aru is only just getting the hang of this whole Pandava thing when the Otherworld goes into full panic mode. The god of love's bow and arrow have gone missing, and the thief isn't playing Cupid. Instead, they're turning people into heartless fighting-machine zombies. If that weren't bad enough, somehow Aru gets framed as the thief. If she doesn't find the arrow by the next full moon, she'll be kicked out of the Otherworld. For good. But, for better or worse, she won't be going it alone. Along with her soul-sister, Mini, Aru will team up with Brynne, an ultra-strong girl who knows more than she lets on, and Aiden, the boy who lives across the street and is also hiding plenty of secrets. Together they'll battle demons, travel through a glittering and dangerous serpent realm, and discover that their enemy isn't at all who they expected.

The Bolds go wild, Julian Clary; illustrated by David Roberts.

The Bolds are very surprised to be visited by Fred's mother, Granny Imamu. She's travelled all the way from Africa, and now she's here, she does not approve of what she finds. Hyenas, living as people; whatever next! Granny Imamu starts to stir up mischief with twins Bobby and Betty, encouraging them to get in touch with their beastly side at school. And then the twins' teacher comes to the Bolds with a rather unusual problem: her grown-up son Jeffrey just isn't like other people. He's rather hairy, doesn't much like to talk, and loves to monkey about. If animals can become people, could it happen the other way around?

Finding Langston, Lesa Cline-Ransome.

It's 1946. Langston's mother has just died, and now they're leaving the rest of his family and friends. He misses everything; Grandma's Sunday suppers, the red dirt roads, and the magnolia trees his mother loved. In the city, they live in a small apartment surrounded by noise and chaos. It doesn't feel like a new start, or a better life. At home he's lonely, his father always busy at work; at school he's bullied for being a country boy. But Langston's new home has one fantastic thing. Unlike the whites-only library in Alabama, the Chicago Public Library welcomes everyone. There, hiding out after school, Langston discovers another Langston; a poet whom he learns inspired his mother enough to name her only son after him.

The very ordered existence of Merilee Marvelous, Suzanne Crowley.

Merilee leads a Very Ordered Existence. V.O.E., for short. The V.O.E. is all about precision. Merilee does not have time for Biswick O'Connor. Merilee does not have time for Miss Veraleen Holliday. He with his annoying factoids and runny nose. She with her shining white shoes as big as sailboats. Both of them strangers who, like the hot desert wind that brings only bad news, blow into town and change everything.

Summer of a thousand pies, Margaret Dilloway.

When Cady Bennett is sent to live with the aunt she didn't even know she had in the quaint mountain town of Julian, she isn't sure what to expect. Cady isn't used to stability, after growing up homeless in San Diego with her dad. Now she's staying in her mother's old room, exploring the countryside filled with apple orchards and pie shops, making friends, and working in Aunt Shell's own pie shop and soon, Cady starts to feel like she belongs. Then she finds out that Aunt Shell's shop is failing. Saving the business and protecting the first place she's ever really felt safe will take everything she's learned and the help of all her new friends. But are there some things even the perfect pie just can't fix.

The secret of Zoone, Lee Edward Födi.

When a bright blue winged tiger appears on his aunt's sofa, Ozzie can tell he's in for an adventure. He's thrilled to follow Tug, a skyger, through a secret door in the basement and into Zoone, the bustling Grand Central Station of the universe, where a thousand doors act as portals to strange and wonderful worlds. But some doors also hide dangers and when the portal back to Earth explodes behind him, Ozzie gets more adventure than he bargained for. In a station full of wizards, creepy- crawlies, and the occasional cursed princess, Ozzie has to find a way to repair his door and possibly save the multiverse in the process.

Focused, Alyson Gerber.

Twelve-year-old Clea wants to do her homework, follow instructions, pay attention in school, and play chess on the school team, but somehow she cannot focus on whatever is in front of her, and the other kids at school are starting to notice and make fun of her; when her worried parents take her to be tested she finds out that she has ADHD (only without the hyperactivity) and with help from the psychiatrist who seems to really understand her, she is determined to learn how to focus.

Spy school British invasion: a spy school novel, Stuart Gibbs.

Stranded in Mexico after nearly capturing the leaders of SPYDER, thirteen-year-old Ben Ripley desperately needs to take a shower. But even more so, he and his spy school friends need to come up with a new plan to defeat their enemies, their only clue a key that opens something. The Mission: Go rogue from the CIA, join up with the British MI6 to locate the leader of SPYDER, the enigmatic Mr. E, and bring down the evil organization once and for all. Only it won't be easy. They'll have to deal with rival evil splinter factions, devious double-crosses and learning to drive on the opposite side of the road. But they have no other choice: this is their last and final chance to crack the code on SPYDER.

The chupacabras of the Río Grande, Adam Gidwitz and David Bowles; illustrated by Hatem Aly; created by Jesse Casey, Adam Gidwotz, and Chris Lenox Smith.

A new adventure begins for Elliot and Uchenna when Professor Fauna bursts into their classroom with a frightening report from the Texas-Mexico border: something has completely drained the blood from a cow's body! The team must fly to Laredo, where tempers are running high. Teaming up with local kids Lupita and Mateo; plus their brilliant mother, Dr. Alejandra Cervantes, and her curandero husband, Israel, can the Unicorn Rescue Society save the region's animals and help bring a divided community together once more? And what is that spiny, bloodsucking, adorable little creature?

Beach battle blowout, Chris Grabenstein; illustrated by Kelly Kennedy.

Welcome to the Wonderland Motel; the funnest place on earth! Contestants, start your engines! The race to be the best on the beach is on, and this year the Wonderland is finally going to win! The competition is fierce! But who needs roller coasters and jet packs and pirates when you have not one but two secret weapons? That's right; P.T. and Gloria, of course! Now they just need to sleuth out who the secret contest judges are and come up with enough brand-new attractions to wow them and out-fun the competition! Can they do it? Or will the Wonderland crash and burn? Anything's possible when you live in the funnest place on Earth!

Lost stars, Erin Hunter.

For the first time, all five warrior Clans have settled into their true homes in the territory around the lake. But when a shockingly harsh leaf-bare season descends on the forest, a new darkness begins to spread; a shadow that threatens a beloved Clan leader, the cats' connection with their ancestors in StarClan, and the very warrior code they live by.

The doughnut king, Jessie Janowitz.

Tris Levin thought moving from New York City to middle-of-nowhere Petersville meant life would definitely get worse only it actually got better. But just when things are looking up, problems start rolling in. His doughnut business has a major supply issue. And that's not the worst part, Petersville has its own supply problem, it doesn't have enough people. Folks keep moving away and if they can't get people to stay, Petersville may disappear. Petersville needs to become a tourist destination, and his shop could be a big part of it, if Tris can keep up with demand. There's only one solution: The Belshaw Donut Robot. If Tris can win "Can You Cut It," the cutthroat competitive kids' cooking show, he can get the cash to buy the machine. But even with the whole town training and supporting him, Tris isn't sure he can live with what it takes to takes to win.

Lunch Lady and the cyborg substitute, Jarrett J. Krosoczka.

The school lunch lady is a secret crime fighter who uncovers an evil plot to replace all the popular teachers with robots.

Lunch Lady and the League of Librarians, Jarrett J. Krosoczka.

The school lunch lady, a secret crime fighter, sets out to stop a group of librarians bent on destroying a shipment of video games, while a group of students known as the Breakfast Bunch provides back-up.

Lunch Lady and the summer camp shakedown, Jarrett J. Krosoczka.

When the crime-fighting school lunch lady works as the cook at summer camp, she investigates the mystery of the legendary swamp monster.

Ronan Boyle and the bridge of riddles, Thomas Lennon; illustrated by John Hendrix.

Fourteen-year-old Ronan Boyle is the youngest and lowliest recruit to the secret Garda, an Irish police force that handles the misdeeds of numerous magical creatures. Ronan's parents are in jail, but Ronan is convinced that they were framed by the wee people. So, despite his small size, poor eyesight, and social awkwardness, he's determined to learn all he can in the Garda in order to prove his parents' innocence. To show he's got what it takes, he'll have to confront a fiery leprechaun, a sinister harpy, and a whole world of monsters hidden in plain sight next to real-life Ireland.

Over the moon, Natalie Lloyd.

Twelve-year-old Mallie knows better than to dream. In Coal Top, you live the story you're given: boys toil in the mines and girls work as servants. Mallie can't bear the idea of that kind of life, but her family is counting on her wages to survive. It wasn't always this way. Before the Dust came, the people of Coal Top could weave starlight into cloth. They'd wear these dreaming clothes to sleep and wake up with the courage to seek adventure or the peace to heal a broken heart. But now nothing can penetrate Coal Top's blanket of sorrow. So when Mallie is chosen for a dangerous competition in which daring (and ideally, orphaned) children train flying horses, she jumps at the chance. Maybe she'll change her story. Maybe she'll even find the magic she needs to dream again. But the situation proves even more dangerous when Mallie uncovers a sinister mystery at the heart of Coal Top's struggles; a mystery some po werful people will do anything to protect.

The hunt for the Mad Wolf's daughter, Diane Magras.

In this Scottish medieval adventure, after attempting a daring rescue of her war-band family, Drest learns that Lord Faintree's traitorous uncle has claimed the castle for his own and convinced the knights that the lord has been slain by her hand. Now with a hefty price on her head, Drest must find a way to escape treacherous knights, all the while proving to her father, the "Mad Wolf of the North," and her irrepressible band of brothers that she is destined for more than a life of running and hiding. Even if that takes redefining what it means to be a warrior.

Hurricane season, Nicole Melleby.

Fig, a sixth grader, loves her dad and the home they share in a beachside town. She does not love the long months of hurricane season. Her father, a once-renowned piano player, sometimes goes looking for the music in the middle of a storm. Hurricane months bring unpredictable good and bad days. More than anything, Fig wants to see the world through her father's eyes, so she takes an art class to experience life as an artist does. Then Fig's dad shows up at school, confused and looking for her. Not only does the class not bring Fig closer to understanding him, it brings social services to their door. As the walls start to fall around her, Fig is sure it's up to her alone to solve her father's problems and protect her family's privacy. But with the help of her best friend, a cute girl at the library, and a surprisingly kind new neighbour, Fig learns she isn't as alone as she once thought and b egins to compose her own definition of family. Nicole Melleby's Hurricane Season is a radiant and tender novel about taking risks and facing danger, about friendship and art, and about growing up and coming out. And more than anything else, it is a story about love; both its limits and its incredible healing power.

Spill the beans, Sarah Mlynowski.

Abby and Jonah take a trip through the magic mirror and finally end up in Jack and the beanstalk (which happens to be Jonah's favorite story ever) but things soon start to go wrong, and the children have to try and set the tale right, even if it means trading their dog, Prince, for the magic beans, climbing the beanstalk (three times!), and reaching an amicable settlement with the giants (Magnus and Philippa, who are really quite nice), and the sneaky trader, Devin, to get their dog back.

The extremely inconvenient adventures of Bronte Mettlestone, Jaclyn Moriarty; illustrations by Kelly Canby.

I was ten years old when my parents were killed by pirates. This did not bother me as much as you might think, I hardly knew my parents." Bronte Mettlestone's parents ran away to have adventures when she was a baby, leaving her to be raised by her Aunt Isabelle and the Butler. She's had a perfectly pleasant childhood of afternoon teas and riding lessons and no adventures, thank you very much. But Bronte's parents have left extremely detailed (and bossy) instructions for Bronte in their will. The instructions must be followed to the letter, or disaster will befall Bronte's home. She is to travel the kingdoms and empires, perfectly alone, delivering special gifts to her ten other aunts. There is a farmer aunt who owns an orange orchard and a veterinarian aunt who specialises in dragon care, a pair of aunts who captain a cruise shi p together and a former rockstar aunt who is now the reigning monarch of a small kingdom. Now, armed with only her parents' instructions, a chest full of strange gifts and her own strong will, Bronte must journey forth to face dragons, Chief Detectives and pirates and the gathering suspicion that there might be something more to her extremely inconvenient quest than meets the eye.

We're not from here, Geoff Rodkey.

After a year on Mars, a young boy and his family migrate to the planet Choom, but the inhabitants of Choom, the Zhuri, who look like giant mosquitoes, don't really like humans and it up to the boy and his family to change their minds if they hope to survive.

The true history of Lyndie B. Hawkins, Gail Shepherd.

Lyndie B. Hawkins loves history, research, and getting to the truth no matter what. But when it comes to her family, her knowledge is full of holes. Like, what happened to her father in the Vietnam War? Where does he disappear to for days? And why exactly did they have to move in with her grandparents? Determined to mold recalcitrant Lyndie into a nice Southern girl even if it kills her, her fusspot grandmother starts with lesson number one: Family=Loyalty=keeping quiet about family secrets. Especially when it comes to Lyndie's daddy. Then DB, a boy from the local juvenile detention center comes to stay with Lyndie's best friend, Dawn. He's as friendly and open as a puppy. There to shape up his act, he has an optimism that's infectious. But it puts Lyndie in direct opposition to her grandmother who'd rather keep up appearances than get her son the help he needs.

The remarkable inventions of Walter Mortinson, Quinn Sosna-Spear.

Against the wishes of his mortician mother, Hadorah, twelve-year-old Walter and classmate Cordelia take a hearse on a road trip to meet legendary inventor Flasterhorn, who once mentored Walter's long-dead father.

Birdie, Eileen Spinelli.

Twelve-year-old Birdie Briggs loves birds. They bring her comfort when she thinks about her dad, a firefighter who was killed in the line of duty. Life without her dad isn't easy, but at least Birdie still has Mom and Maymee, and her friends Nina and Martin. But then Maymee gets a boyfriend, Nina and Martin start dating, and Birdie's mom starts seeing a police officer. And suddenly not even her beloved birds can lift Birdie's spirits. Her world is changing, and Birdie wishes things would go back to how they were before. But maybe change, painful as it is, can be beautiful too.

August Isle, Ali Standish.

For years, Miranda has stared at postcards of August Isle, Florida. The town where her mother spent her summers as a girl. The town that Miranda has always ached to visit. She just never wanted it to happen this way. When she arrives on the Isle, alone and uncertain, to stay the summer with an old friend of her mother's, Miranda discovers a place even more perfect than she imagined. And she finds a new friend in Sammy, "Aunt" Clare's daughter. But there is more to August Isle than its bright streets and sandy beaches, and soon Miranda is tangled in a web of mysteries. A haunted lighthouse. An old seafarer with something to hide. A name reaching out from her mother's shadowy past. As she closes in on answers, Miranda must reckon with the biggest question of all: Is she brave enough to face the truth she might uncover?

My friend Percy's magical gym shoes, Ulf Stark.

When Ulf gets a new classmate, everything changes. Percy can do anthing, thanks to his magical gym shoes. Ulf wants the shoes, so he too can be brave and strong, and he'll pay anything to get them. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

Lizzie flying solo, Nanci Turner Steveson.

Lizzie St. Claire wants to be invisible. Forced to move out of her home, she and her mom now live in a transitional housing shelter, Good Hope, until they can get back on their feet. Lizzie just wants to keep her head down at Good Hope and her new school, so she doesn't have to admit the real reason she and her mom lost everything. But when Lizzie finds herself at the nearby Birchwood Stables, some new friends, along with the arrival of a frightened pony named Fire, help Lizzie to open up and accept help from those around her, even if it means she'll have more to lose if things change again.

Swap'd, Tamara Ireland Stone.

After her Click'd catastrophe, Allie Navarro is determined to redeem herself. So when the class gets an assignment to create a mobile game from recycled code, Allie pairs up with Courtney, her best friend from CodeGirls camp, to create the perfect app: Swap'd. Kids buy, sell, and trade stuff at school all the time. Candy. Clothes. Video games. Slime. Why not make a fiercely competitive, totally anonymous, beat-the-clock game out of it? Once Swap'd is in full-swing, Allie is certain that it's the answer to all her problems. She's making quick cash to help Courtney buy that really expensive plane ticket to come visit her. It's giving her an excuse to have an actual conversation with her super-secret crush. And it looks like she might finally beat her archenemy-turned-friend, Nathan. She's thought of everything. Or has she?

Willow Moss and the lost day, Dominique Valente; illustrated by Sarah Warburton.

Willow Moss, the youngest and least powerful sister in a family of witches, has a magical ability for finding lost things like keys, or socks, or wooden teeth. Her magic might be useful, but it's not exactly exciting. Until, that is, the most powerful witch in the whole of Starfell turns up at her door needing Willow's help. A whole day, last Tuesday to be precise, has gone missing. And the repercussions could be devastating. Can Willow find the day to save the day?

Riverland, Fran Wilde.

When things go bad at home, sisters Eleanor and Mike hide in a secret place under Eleanor's bed, telling monster stories. Often, it seems those stories and their mother's house magic are all that keep them safe from both busybodies and their dad's temper. But when their father breaks a family heirloom, a glass witch ball, a river suddenly appears beneath the bed, and Eleanor and Mike fall into a world where dreams are born, nightmares struggle to break into the real world, and secrets have big consequences. Full of both adventure and heart, Riverland is a story about the bond between two sisters and how they must make their own magic to protect each other and save the ones they love.– Provided by Publisher.

Picture Books

Around the world: early learning at the museum.,

Featuring amazing objects from the British Museum, this book features artifacts from countries around the world.

Nature: early learning at the museum.,

Discover amazing objects and simple first words in this brilliant nature book for curious little ones.

Peppa's muddy festival: a lift-the-flap book.,

Peppa is very excited! She and her family are camping at a children's festival; she can't wait for the crafts, music and lots of fun in the field. But Mummy Pig is worried it's going to rain and we know what happens when it rains; there will be lots of muddy puddles! Lift the flaps to see all the (muddy) fun Peppa has at the festival!

The farmer, Ximo Abadia; [English translation by Grace Maccarone and Kelly Loughman].

In the town, everyone is sleeping. But not Paul. Paul mows. Paul rakes. Paul sows. Paul draws water. And soon Paul has beautiful plants and flowers growing all around him. But one day, the water dries up. The sun beats down. Paul despairs. But thanks to his animal friends, and a bit of rain, help is on the way.

Maybe tomorrow?, Charlotte Agell; illustrated by Ana Ramirez Gonzalez.

Elba carries the black block of grief and sadness wherever she goes until Norris comes along and helps her to let go of the block and enjoy life again.

Digby & Claude, Emma Allen & Hannah Sommerville.

The streetscape is changing in 1930s city Australia. Digby and Claude meet up to create their own place, somewhere they both belong. They have adventures and make plans. But then the building site becomes full of trucks and Claude's parents stop him visiting his friend. However, when new families move into the new flats, Digby has someone new to tell his stories to.

Amazing, Steve Antony.

A little boy and his pet dragon are the very best of friends. They laugh, they sing, they dance, they snooze. They are both amazing - just like everyone else!

The blue bench, Albert Asensio; [English adaptation by Michael Sedunary].

The blue bench in the park is a silent witness to people falling in love, friendships forming, others saying goodbye. Across the seasons; across the years; across generations: the only constant is the blue bench. This gentle story encourages mindfulness; the art of being present to what is, and speaks to the cycles of life and the wonder of finding out that it's possible to go back and start again.

William wakes up, words by Linda Ashman; pictures by Chuck Groenink.

William asks his animal friends, one after another, to awake from hibernation and prepare a celebration for a special friend who has been away all winter.

The legend of the golden snail, Graeme Base.

Molly's moon mission, Duncan Beedie.

Molly the moth loves her home and her family but she yearns for adventure. So by day she helps her mother look after the larvae, and by night she prepares for her space mission to the moon! It's no easy feat for a little moth to fly all the way to the moon but Molly is not a moth to give up on her dreams.

Nits!, Stephanie Blake; translator: Linda Burgess; edited by Penelope Todd.

Simon feels a new emotion stirring - he thinks he is in love with Lou! Sadly, Lou loves Mamadou... One day Lou comes to school with nits. She's suddenly not so popular any more. Except with Simon.

The very sleepy bear, Nick Bland.

On a Jingle Jangle Mountain, as the snow fell on the rocks, a sleepy bear was being followed by a very sneaky fox. But Bear was in a hurry, he was running very late Winter had arrived and it was time to hibernate! The Very Cranky Bear is back and he has a mischievous fox to contend with.

The little guys, Vera Brosgol.

The Little Guys might be small, but they aim to be mighty. As they head off to find breakfast, they can conquer anything through teamwork–-cross deep waters, dig through obstacles, and climb the tallest trees. Nothing can stop them! But as they begin to amass more than they need, the creatures in the forest ponder–-what happens when no one can stop the Little Guys?

A bear-y tale, Anthony Browne.

Bear is walking through a deep dark forest when he meets a hungry-looking wolf, a giant, a scary witch and a family of three bears. With each encounter, Bear draws his way out of danger with the help of his magic red and yellow pencil.

My vest is white, Dick Bruna.

A small girl describes the colours of her garments as she dresses to go outside.

The very impatient caterpillar, Ross Burach.

A caterpillar learns to be patient while trying to metamorphosize.

Little Bear's big house, Benjamin Chaud.

Tired of living in the forest, Little Bear sets out to have an adventure but when he finds a big house inhabited by a "monster" he is very happy to flee to the safety of his bear family.

But excuse me, that is my book, Lauren Child.

Charlie has this little sister Lola. She really loves books. At the moment there is one book that is extra specially special. She really needs that book now, now, now now!

Hope, Matthew Cordell.

Two lions celebrate their grandchild and express all the ways this new life has expanded their world, and the hope they hold for his future.

Macca the alpaca, Matt Cosgrove.

Macca the Alpaca is small, kind and friendly. His days are easy and carefree until he accidentally bumps head-first into Harmer the llama. Harmer is big, unkind and never, ever friendly. Can little Macca find a way to teach Harmer a lesson he'll never forget?

The book tree, written by Paul Czajak; illustrated by Rashin Kheiriyeh.

Arlo sees his town change for the worse after the Mayor bans and destroys all books, but by sharing stories Arlo helps set things right again.

Tad, Benji Davies

Sometimes the biggest stories come from the smallest beginnings. Meet Tad. She's the smallest tadpole in a big pond, and lives there with all her tadbrothers and tadsisters. Although something else lives there too; Big Blub! And when everyone else starts to disappear, Tad starts to wonder if Big Blub will get her too. Or is everyone else going somewhere else; somewhere better? And if so, will Tad ever get there too? A big story about a tiny tadpole; about growing up, branching out, and taking a leap into life.

A piglet named Mercy, Kate DiCamillo; illustrated by Chris Van Dusen.

Mr Watson and Mrs Watson live ordinary lives. Sometimes their lives feel a bit too ordinary. Sometimes they wish something different would happen. And one day it does, when someone unpredictable finds her way to their front door. In a delightful origin story for the star of the Mercy Watson series, a tiny piglet brings love (and chaos) to Deckawoo Drive and the Watsons' lives will never be the same.

We're going on a treasure hunt, Kelly DiPucchio; pictures by Jay Fleck.

Join this crew of pirates on a high-seas quest for treasure. These salty dogs are off to fetch some gold, and no whale, skeleton, or thunderstorm can stand in their way. But our brave buccaneers best beware; there may be even more trouble ahead!

Wild baby, Cori Doerrfeld.

As her baby goes on a mad dash through the jungle, it's up to mama to make sure the curious little orangutan doesn't get into too much trouble like dancing on a bear, bouncing on an elephant, or even pulling on a leopard's tail. But when you have a wild baby, life is full of surprises!

The princess and the wizard, Julia Donaldson; illustrated by Lydia Monks.

"The princess may try seven times to escape. By changing her colour and changing her shape." But, each time Princess Camellia changes - into a blue fish, a yellow chick, a red fox or a black cat - the wicked wizard finds her and sets her another horrible task. Will this plucky princess be able to outwit him?

What the ladybird heard, Julia Donaldson; illustrated by Lydia Monks.

With all the MOOing and HISSing, QUACKing and NEIGHing, and BAAAing and CLUCKing, the farmyard is full of noise. But when Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len hatch a plot to steal the fine prize cow, it's the quietest animal of all who saves the day! A marvellous new rhyming tale from the creators of the best-selling "The Princess and the Wizard" and "Sharing a Shell".

What the ladybird heard on holiday, written by Julia Donaldson; illustrated by Lydia Monks.

Those two bad men, Lanky Len and Hefty Hugh, are back! They may be in the city instead of the farm, but they haven't changed their thieving ways. In fact, they've got even more ambitious. They're planning to steal a monkey from the zoo and use it to pinch the Queen's crown. It's a pity for them that a certain crime-busting ladybird is holidaying in the very same city and she's got a good idea that will ensure the dastardly pair won't get away with it! With a whole host of noisy new zoo-animal characters to meet and even a cameo from the Queen, What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday, from stellar picture book partnership Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, is a sure-fire hit.

Otto and Pio, Marianne Dubuc.

Otto the squirrel is perfectly content living by himself in his treehouse in the forest, when a small creature, Pio, arrives on his doorstep, looking for his mother, and Otto invites him in. Pio eats all the hazelnuts, takes up the entire bed, and just gets bigger and bigger! Though Otto worries he may not be very good at caring for a little creature, Pio is very happy. Otto and Pio is a heartwarming tale about finding love and family when it is expected least and needed most.

This is the firefighter, Laura Godwin; pictures by Julian Hector.

In short, rhyming sentences tells the story of firefighters responding to a fire in a building from the time the alarm rings and the firefighters leave the station until they declare "all clear" and return.

Mum and Dad glue, Kes Gray; illustrated by Emma Layfield.

A little boy tries to find a pot of parent glue to stick his mum and dad back together. His parents have come undone and he wants to mend their marriage, stick their smiles back on and make them better. This story is brilliantly told with a powerful message that even though his parents may be broken, their love for him is not.

Beyond the fence, Maria Gulemetova.

A gentle book about freedom and friendship. Piggy and Thomas live in a large house. Thomas knows exactly what Piggy needs until a chance meeting with a wild pig changes everything: Piggy finds out what lies beyond the fence.

Mr. Jelly, Roger Hargreaves.

Mr Jelly is afraid of everything and often hides under the covers.

Mr. Worry, Roger Hargreaves.

Mr Worry practically worries on anything and everything.

Spot's Easter surprise, Eric Hill.

Spot has fun with his friends on an Easter egg hunt. This board book is suitable for young Spot fans.

Where, oh where is Rosie's chick?, Pat Hutchins.

Rosie has lost her baby chick. She looks under the hen house. She looks behind the wheelbarrow. But little baby chick isn't there. But watch out Rosie there's someone following you, and it's not just your baby chick!

The huge bag of worries, Virginia Ironside; illustrations by Frank Rodgers.

Wherever Jenny goes, her worries follow her in a big blue bag! They are there when she goes swimming, when she is watching TV, and even when she is in the lavatory. Jenny decides they will have to go. But who can she get to help her? This funny and reassuring story will appeal to all children who have occasional worries.

The magic of letters, Tony Johnston and Wendell Minor.

Illustrations and easy-to-read text reveal the secrets of letters, including their power to create words of all kinds.

The chilly penguin, Constanze von Kitzing; translated by Lisa Rosinsky.

How can a chilly little penguin get warm? Themes of perseverance, problem-solving and friendship give caregivers and children lots to talk about, while the penguins amusing antics and the storys sweet ending make for a fun storytime for toddlers.

Ernestine's milky way, Kerry Madden-Lunsford; illustrated by Emily Sutton.

In Maggie Valley, North Carolina, in the 1940s, Ernestine, who is five years old and a big girl, carries fresh milk to needy neighbors through thickets, down paths, and over a barbed-wire fence, despite her fears.

Jump!, Tatsuhide Matsuoka; translated by Cathy Hirano.

A frog jumps. Boing! A kitten jumps. Boi-ing! A dog jumps. Boi-oi-oi-oing! . . . and I jump too?BOING! Join with these and other animals as they jump - sharing their sounds and actions.

How to be a cat, Nikki McClure.

Cut-paper illustrations and single words of text show a kitten's attempts to imitate an adult cat's mastery of such skills as stretching and stalking.

Grumpycorn, Sarah McIntyre.

Unicorn wants to write the most fabulous story in the world. He has a fancy notebook. A special fluffy pen. He has everything just perfect. But Unicorn has no idea what to write! When his friends try to join in, will Unicorn turn into a grumpycorn? A funny and feisty picture book celebrating teamwork, friendship and the joys of storytelling.

How to build the perfect cubby house, Heath McKenzie.

This is our cubby house. It's not exactly perfect. In fact, it reeaaaally needs some work! So Ollie and his dad start working on their big DIY project, to build the perfect cubby house! Everyone has some great ideas, and pretty soon, the whole family is involved! A fun and funny story about the importance of family and togetherness and always having a plan!

When a tiger comes to dinner, Jessica Olien.

An interactive picture-book story features a little mouse host who invites readers to help prepare for a visit from an unlikely tiger friend.

Something for Fleur, words by Catherine Pelosi; pictures by Caitlin Murray.

It's Fleur the flamingo's birthday and her friend Bo the hippo is sending her a present. Can you use Bo's clues to guess what it is?

Wandering star, Natalie Jane Prior; [illustrated by] Stephen Michael King.

I have a horse, a beautiful horse, and her name is Wandering Star. We roam wild and free, from the hills to the sea, and it's magic wherever we are.

The happy book, Andy Rash.

Camper is happy as a clam and Clam is a happy camper. When you live in The Happy Book, the world is full of daisies and sunshine and friendship cakes until your best friend eats the whole cake and doesn't save you one bite. Moving from happiness to sadness and everything in between, Camper and Clam have a hard time finding their way back to happy. But maybe happy isn't the goal; being a good friend is about supporting each other and feeling all the feels together. At once funny and thoughtful, The Happy Book supports social-emotional learning. It's a book to keep young readers company no matter how they're feeling!

Mr Underbed, Chris Riddell.

When Jim kindly allows Mr Underbed to sleep in his bed he is unprepared for all the other night-time visitors who want to share it too!

Hello garage, Nicola Slater.

What a busy, dirty place the garage is! But not everyone is hard at work; can you help Ludo find his friends so that they can go outside and play on the soft, green grass?

Hello house, Nicola Slater.

Ludo has come to the village today; can you help him find his friends? Knock on the doors to the different houses, then tickle Bruno's tummy to wake him up, so everyone can come and play outside with the big red ball!

Super sloth, Robert Starling.

Super Sloth isn't fast. He can't fly. But he is very, very good at moving slowly and looking just like a greenish bit of tree. When his arch enemy Anteater makes off with some prize mangoes, Super Sloth vows to save the day, eventually.

Music for Mister Moon, written by Philip C. Stead; illustrated by Erin E. Stead.

After shy cello player Harriet Henry accidentally knocks the moon out of the sky, the moon becomes her friend, and Harriet gains the courage to share her music.

Yawn, [illustrations], Nick Sharratt; [text], Sally Symes.

How do you do?, Larissa Theule; illustrated by Gianna Marino.

All Water Buffalo and Crane can think about is how hot it is, day after day, until Goat arrives, dancing and leading them on an adventure.

A mouse called Julian, Joe Todd-Stanton.

Julian is a mouse who is perfectly happy avoiding other animals. They seem to just get in the way and sometimes even try to eat him! But one day, Julian has an unexpected dinner guest. When the fox tries to sneak into Julian's burrow for a tasty bite of mouse, it finds itself stuck headfirst in Julian's front door!

The panda problem, Deborah Underwood; illustrated by Hannah Marks.

Every story needs a problem. But Panda doesn't have a problem. Unless Panda is the problem!

The promise of Puanga: a story for Matariki, written by Kirsty Wadsworth; illustrated by Munro Te Whata.

There is a bright new star in the winter sky – Puanga, cousin to the Matariki sisters. Each year, she appears to the people of Aotearoa, a special sign (for those unable to see Matariki) that winter and the Māori new year are coming. With themes of friendship, family, Māori tradition and the empowerment of young women.

I love Dad, Joanna Walsh; illustrated by Judi Abbot.

Follows a dinosaur dad and child as they enjoy their day together, mentioning all the ways dads are special.

That's not my zebra...: its mane is too furry, [written by Fiona Watt; illustrated by Rachel Wells].

Meet five adorable zebras in this exciting addition to the much-loved That's not my... series. Babies and toddlers will love touching the textured patches as they meet zebras with hairy tails, fuzzy noses and bumpy hooves. The bright pictures and textures to stroke are designed to help develop sensory and language awareness.

My friend Fred, Frances Watts; illustrated by A. Yi.

My friend Fred eats dog food for breakfast. I think dog food is disgusting. My friend Fred howls at the moon. I don't know why. He does a lot of funny things. But even though we are different, Fred is my best friend.

Lizzy McTizzy and the busy dizzy day, Sarah Weeks; illustrated by Lee Wildish.

Lizzy McTizzy can't find her shoe! She's late for the party, but what can she do? Lizzy will stop at nothing to find her missing shoe! Whether she's swinging from the chandelier or looking under the cat, Lizzy is determined to find it in time for the party. After all, she needs two matching shoes or does she? Join Lizzy as she learns that being yourself is the best accessory of all!

Superkitty, Hannah Whitty; [illustrated by] Paula Bowles,

Kitty is fed up of answering phones at the Sensational Superhero Agency and dreams of catching criminals with the superhero gang. But they always leave her behind! Then a call comes in about a stolen dinosaur bone and Kitty takes matters into her own paws, following the superheroes in their pursuit of devious criminal Nefarious Norman! Will she save the day and prove that small is mighty? Join Kitty and the gang in this energetic picture book about believing in your own abilities, not judging a book by its cover, and girl power!

Summertime rainbow: a bilingual book of colors, Belle Yang.

In this story presented in both English and Chinese, bunnies hop through the meadow on a beautiful summer day, spotting blue sky, white clouds, yummy green grass, and other colourful sights.

The whole wide world and me, Toni Yuly.

Just as a pebble is part of a mountain, just as a wave is part of the sea, so, too, is every one of us part of something bigger. With bright collage illustrations and a simple, lyrical text, acclaimed author-illustrator Toni Yuly invites readers to celebrate our relationship to the natural world.

Younger Fiction

Recipe for disaster, Tom Angleberger; illustrated by Jared Chapman.

Koko Dodo the cookie chef has a big problem. Today is the day of the royal cookie contest, and someone has stolen his top-secret fudge sauce! Luckily, a spy enters the scene just in time (or rather, crashes in on her roller skates): Didi Dodo! This might be Didi's first case ever, but she has a daring plan to help Koko. Koko would prefer a safe, simple, sure-to-work plan, but without another option, he and the amateur sleuth take off on a wacky caper full of high-speed chases and big belly laughs that could only come from the mind of the inimitable Tom Angleberger.

Ada Twist and the perilous pants, Andrea Beaty; illustrated by David Roberts.

When Rosie Revere's Uncle Ned gets a little carried away wearing his famous helium pants, it's up to Ada and friends to chase him down. As Uncle Ned floats farther and farther away, Ada starts asking lots of questions: How high can a balloon float? Is it possible for Uncle Ned to float into outer space? And what's the best plan for getting him down?

Marvin & James save the day: and Elaine helps!, Elise Broach; illustrated by Kelly Murphy.

Marvin the beetle tries to reassure his human boy, James, who is worried about his father's upcoming wedding and the changes it will bring.

Heidi Heckelbeck: 4 books in 1!, Wanda Coven; illustrated by Priscilla Burris.

Heidi Heckelbeck is just like any other eight-year old girl, except for one thing: She's a witch in disguise! Join Heidi and her friends as they experience new glasses, secret admirers, talent show mishaps, campfire stories, and more in this magical four-book collection.

The killer cat's birthday bash, Anne Fine; illustrated by Steve Cox.

It was my birthday. How was I supposed to know it wouldn't be the only party around town on that dark and dreary Halloween night? So things ended up in a bit of a mess. Well, more than a mess, really. A complete disaster. But it was not my fault so don't blame me...Another laugh-out-loud Killer Cat adventure, by the award-winning and celebrated Anne Fine. Perfect for readers of 7+.

Mr Tiger, Betsy and the sea dragon, Sally Gardner; illustrated by Nick Maland.

Crumble cakes! A wicked pirate captain and his crew are marauding in the seven seas near the island left off the map of the world. A very rare egg has gone missing and there is one unhappy sea dragon who wants it back. It's time for Mr Tiger, Betsy and the Gongalongs to set sail on their second adventure.

My Clementine, Roberto Innocenti.

A longtime captain of a refrigerated cargo ship named Clementine narrates the many adventures of the ship, from its building in the 1930s through the next five decades of travel.

A squirrelly situation, Jacqueline Kelly, with illustrations by Jennifer L. Meyer.

When Callie's little brother Travis brings home an abandoned baby squirrel and names him Fluffy, Mother isn't so sure that Fluffy will make a good family pet, and neither is Thud, the cat. Can Fluffy find a home in the Tate household?

The story of Doctor Dolittle, Hugh Lofting.

Once upon a time, many years ago - when our grandfathers were little children - there was a doctor, and his name was Dolittle - John Dolittle M.D. Doctor Dolittle likes animals. In fact, he likes them so much he fills his house with every kind of creature imaginable and even learns to talk their language. And when the Doctor hears of a terrible sickness among the monkeys in Africa, soon he and his animal friends are setting off on the most unforgettable adventure ...

Stink and the great Guinea Pig Express, Megan McDonald; illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds.

Stink Moody, friends Webster and Sophie, and Mrs. Birdwistle visit tourist attractions in Virginia as they try to give away 101 guinea pigs rescued from a laboratory, although Stink is very reluctant to give away his favorite, Astro.

The Squatchicorns, story by Ellen Potter; art by Felicita Sala.

A tribe of odd-looking Sasquatches flee their cursed cave and take refuge with Hugo, but when Hugo invites Nobb, one of the strange squidges, to Boone's birthday party, the result is near-disaster.

Marcy and the riddle of the Sphinx, Joe Todd-Stanton,.

Buried amongst the treasures of Professor Brownstone's vault, lies a humble collection of books. Filled with legendary stories from his ancestors, they tell of fearless fighters and unlikely heroes. Adventurer Arthur, who is determined to bring our his daughter, Marcy's adventurous side, he sets off to Egypt to bring back the legendary Book of Thoth. When Arthur doesn't return, Marcy must follow in his footsteps. Can she overcome her fears and rescue her father from the clutches of the great Sphinx?