New Titles Children’s January 2020 (arrived in December 2019)

Audio Visual
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Non-Fiction
Older Fiction
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AUDIO VISUAL

Pinocchio Carlo Collodi: Join Geppetto's beloved puppet - with Jiminy Cricket as his guide - on a thrilling quest that tests Pinocchio's bravery, loyalty and honesty, virtues he must learn to become a real boy.
Toy story. 4 Josh Cooley: Woody has always been confident about his place in the world and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that's Andy or Bonnie. But when Bonnie adds a reluctant new toy called 'Forky' to her room, a road trip adventure alongside old and new friends will show Woody how big the world can be for a toy.
The Lion King Jon Favreau: After the murder of his father, a young lion prince flees his kingdom only to learn the true meaning of responsibility and bravery.
Asterix : golden edition Goscinny: "In ancient Gaul, one village resisted Roman occupation thanks to a magic potion of super strength and the village's clever hero, Asterix. With his friend Obelix, who is always strong since he fell into the potion as a baby, they defy the Romans with hilarious results. Now collected for the first time, all eight original Asterix animated films complete for the 50th anniversary!"
A dog's journey Gail Mancuso: Beloved dog Bailey is given an instruction by his boy Ethan -- no longer a boy -- to protect Ethan's granddaughter CJ at any cost. Again, Bailey takes this command to heart, through several lives, always finding his way home no matter what.
The Baby-sitters Club : the movie Melanie Mayron: Pre-teen girls with their own babysitting business explore growing up in small town Connecticut.
Paw patrol. Ready race rescue Nickelodeon: It's the adventure Bay 500 and legendary race car driver, The Whoosh, can't compete! The pups speed into action to help Marshall take the wheel against cheating rival, The Cheetah, for the championship trophy.
Descendants. 3 Kenny Ortega: The VKs return to the Isle of the Lost to recruit a new batch of villainous offspring to join them at Auradon Prep. When a barrier breach jeopardizes the safety of Auradon during their departure off the Isle, Mal resolves to permanently close the barrier, fearing that nemeses Uma and Hades will wreak vengeance on the kingdom.
The angry birds movie 2 Thurop Van Orman: When a new threat emerges that puts both Bird and Pig Island in danger, they decide to forge an unsteady truce and form an unlikely super-team to save their homes.
Elliot : the littlest reindeer Jennifer Westcott: When Blitzen announces his retirement on December 21st, Elliot the miniature horse has three days to fulfill his lifelong dream of earning a spot on Santa's team at the North Pole try-outs.
Trolls : the beat goes on! Season two: Picking up where the blockbuster film left off, Troll Village is settling into a new era with Poppy as Queen. Bursting with their signature positivity, irreverence, and a whole lotta original music, this whole new chapter opens up the colorful world of Poppy, Branch, and friends for new adventures and a dance party around every corner.
The adventures of Tintin ; The calculus affair ; Red Sea sharks ; Tintin in Tibet: Reporter by trade, adventurer and detective by circumstance, join Tintin and his dog Snowy in three great adventures.
Peppa Pig. Piggy back pack. 1: "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. Her adventures always end happily with loud snorts of laughter".
Peppa Pig. Festival of fun: Pepper Pig: Festival of Fun, now splashing onto your screens at home! Enjoy 10 brand new episodes as well as exclusive new interactive entertainment featuring little ones singing and playing along with their favourite onscreen characters! Join the party with Pepper and George in their brand new adventures as they dance in the mud at a children's festival, celebrate Grandpa Pig's birthday at a restaurant for the first time and take a tri.
Elmo's music magic Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Elmo turns everyone into singing sensations with Abbys wand! But what happens when everyone cant stop singing? Music Magic is bursting with 13 great songs that you and your family will love! Features One Small Voice with Elmo! Never-before-seen Cookie Monster song: Come Back Cookie! Featuring MUSICAL GUESTS Sugarland, John Legend, Adam Sandler, Diana Krall and many more!.
The Borrowers. Series one Mary Norton: Six episodes of the Borrowers, a family of tiny people who live under the floorboards in a big old house. Pod, Homily and their daughter Arrietty live happily in a home furnished with cotton reels and safety pins. Where postage stamps are used for paintings and matchboxes for chests of drawers. Everything they have borrowed from the 'humans beans' that don't even know they exists.

GRAPHIC NOVEL

Lucky Luke. 39, The man from Washington Achdé: Ulysses S. Grant's second term is ending, and the USA must elect a new president. After the many corruption scandals of the previous administration, the Republican Party has selected an upstanding candidate, Rutherford B. Hayes. However, a rich Texas oil tycoon with his eye on the White House has other ideas, and money can buy many votes or bullets. Luke is called upon to protect Hayes as he tours the wild, wild West.
Asterix. Omnibus 12 Goscinny: In Asterix and the Picts Asterix and Obelix rescue a mysterious Pict named MacAroon and must journey to Caledonia, now Scotland, to return him to his lady love.
Kitten Construction Company. A bridge too fur John Green: Marmalade and her crew of construction kittens are in high demand! Their latest assignment (and biggest job yet) is to build the new Mewburg bridge. But with the bridge comes the one thing that cats hate most of all water! As the team struggles to face their fears and do their jobs, they are forced to get help from some unlikely allies slobbery, car-chasing dogs.
Legends of Zita the spacegirl Ben Hatke: Zita is determined to find her way home to Earth, but her exploits have made her an intergalactic megastar, and as her true self is eclipsed by her public persona, she faces a robot doppelganger, unsure of who she can trust.
Moomin : the deluxe anniversary edition. Volume 2 Lars Jansson: "A lavish celebration of Moominvalley, complete with hundreds of pages of comics, writing, and ephemera. Since the first Moomin comic strip appeared in the London Evening News, Tove Jansson's creations have become an international sensation, inspiring TV shows, cafés, a museum, an opera, and even an amusement park. And now in this new deluxe edition are hundreds of pages of Moomin comics, starring Moominmamma, Snorkmaiden, Sniff, Mrs.
The epic tales of Captain Underpants : George and Harold's epic comix collection Meredith Rusu: George Beard and Harold Hutchins are back with original new comic adventures starring the world-famous Waistband Warrior, Captain Underpants! This collection features George and Harold's hilarious comix from the first two seasons of the TV show.
The unicorn whisperer : another Phoebe and her unicorn adventure Dana Simpson: Phoebe navigates the challenges of school life with a little help from her unicorn friend, who is always ready with the perfect spell for the occasion. But as the magic spells mount up, both Phoebe and Marigold find themselves wondering if sometimes they might be taking things just a little too far.
Looshkin. The big number 2 Jamie Smart: Jamie Smart's hilariously unhinged creation Looshkin The Maddest Cat in the World is back for a second helping of deranged laugh-out-loud comic fun!.
Wings of fire : the graphic novel. [Book three], The hidden kingdom Tui Sutherland: The Dragonet Prophecy didn't call for a RainWing dragonet, but Glory knows she's far more powerful than she gets credit for. So it's devastating when she finally finds the rest of her tribe and discovers that RainWings do seem a little lazy.
Asterix. Omnibus 10 Uderzo: Collection of three Asterix books. In Asterix and the magic carpet, Cacofonix's awful singing voice comes to the rescue of Princess Orinjade, who is going to be sacrificed. In Asterix and the secret weapon, Caesar has unleased a troop of female legionaries, relying on the chivalrous Gauls not to fight them, but Asterix and company have a trick up their sleeve.
The Isle of the Lost : the graphic novel Robert Venditti: Twenty years ago, all the evil villains were banished from the kingdom of Auradon to the Isle of the Lost. Stripped of their magical powers, the villains now live in total isolation, forgotten by the world. Mal learns from her mother, Maleficent, that the key to true darkness, the Dragon's Eye, is located inside her scepter in the forbidden fortress on the far side of the island.
Pokémon. Grand trial showdown : 2 graphic adventures Simcha Whitehill: In A masked battle royal, Ash joins the Masked Royal onstage for a fight against the Revengers! And in Kahuna clash, Ash visits Ula'ula Island to challenge the island kahuna, Nanu, to a grand trial. But Nanu doesn't think Ash and his Pokémon pals are ready for it.

INTO READING

What pet is best? Sam Garton: On her next adventure, Otter tries to choose the perfect pet for her and Teddy.
Penny and her sled Kevin Henkes: Penny has a new sled, but will it ever snow?
Snail & Worm all day Tina Kügler: Follows best friends Snail and Worm through three adventures involving how one defines a good day, an encounter with a dragon, and storytelling.
Ahmed and the new boy Enid Richemont: In this story, there is a new boy in Ahmed's school and he is out of this world! Will the teacher notice that her new student is really an alien?
Poppleton Cynthia Rylant: Poppleton the pig moves from the city to a small town, where he makes new friends and spends Mondays reading adventure books in the library.
Poppleton and friends Cynthia Rylant: Poppleton, a posh and persnickety pig with friends and adventure abound!.
Hello, Baby Mo! Emma Shevah: Adam wanted a brother. Instead he got a sister called Mo and now his house is full of new stuff and all of it is for the baby. Well, Adam doesn't think the baby is lovely and he doesn't like the name Mo.

NON-FICTION

Strange but true Kathryn Hulick: Prepare to have your mind blown! As you explore ten of the world's greatest unsolved mysteries, you'll witness a UFO encounter, search for the lost city of Atlantis, tour a haunted house, and discover the kraken's true form. Along the way, you'll use the scientific method and sharp thinking to separate fact from fiction and explain the unexplainable.
The big book of monsters : the creepiest creatures from classic literature Hal Johnson: Profiles twenty-five monsters from mythology, folklore, and literature, from Medusa the gorgon and Polyphemus the cyclops to Dracula, Frankenstein's monster, and the headless horseman of Sleepy Hollow.
Hackers Tom Jackson: What are hackers? Are they good? Bad? What can we do to protect ourselves, businesses, and society against hackers? How can we control them? And should we try? Get the facts and make up your own mind on these and more questions with Hackers, part of the new What's the Issue? series.
The curious book of lists Tracey Turner: Do you want to know about eight of the world's deadliest snakes, forty-nine countries without a coastline and five fearless female warriors? Then look no further because The Curious Book of Lists by Tracey Turner is absolutely bursting with eye-popping and informative lists from around the world, guaranteed to keep you entertained and increase your general knowledge at the same time! Discover Ancient Greek monsters, presidential pets.
Illuminightmare Carnovsky: Use your three-colour lens to explore each place: use the green lens to see the location, the red lens to see remnants from its history, and the blue lens to reveal the supernatural things that lurk behind the shadows. Packed with historical facts, rich folklore from around the world, and plenty of mystery, Milan-based design duo Carnovsky have created a haunted compendium like no other.
Ghosts Christopher Maynard: This book is for anyone who has shivered at shadowy figures in the dark, heard strange sounds in the night or felt the presence of a mysterious 'something' from the unknown. Ghost stories are as old as recorded history and exist all over the world; described in this book are haunting spirits, screaming skulls, phantom ships, demon dogs, white ladies, gallows ghosts and many more.
A Jewish life Cath Senker: A Jewish Life explores some of the cornerstones of what it means to be Jewish today, through Passover and Hanukkah celebrations, christening and wedding ceremonies, what happens in a synagogue and why many Jewish people go on pilgrimages to Israel.
A Muslim life Cath Senker: The faith you follow is often with you from the moment you are born, until the moment you die and beyond.
The power book Claire Saunders: Takes a look at different types of power, what it means to have power, and what you can do with your own power to create positive change in the world, no matter who or how old you are.
Will you be my friend? Molly Potter: Good friends are important to us all and for young children, making friends is especially significant. After all, it is through building and maintaining friendships that children learn important life skills such as sharing, negotiating, empathising and that all-important apology when things go wrong.
How to build a city Isabel Otter: From solar panels to sewers and from trams to tower blocks; follow our step-by-step guide and watch the city transform from a cluster of houses to a mega metropolis.
Prisoners of geography : our world explained in 12 simple maps Tim Marshall: How did the USA become a superpower? Why do people go to war? And why are some countries rich while others are so poor? The answers to these questions and many more in this eye-opening book, which uses maps to explain how geography has shaped the history of our world. Discover how the choices of world leaders are swayed by mountains, rivers and seas - and why geography means that history is always repeating itself.
Just ask! : be different, be brave, be you Sonia Sotomayor: In this creative non-fiction story, Sonia and her friends plant a garden, and each one contributes in his or her own special way, in a book that celebrates the many differences among humans. In this warm and inclusive story by U.S. Supreme Justice Sonia Sotomayor, inspired by her own childhood diagnosis of diabetes, readers join along as differently abled kids use their strengths to work together and learn about each other.
Rescue : daring missions from on, under and above the Earth David Long: When lives are in danger, we are all grateful to the individuals who swoop in to the resuce. Whether trained experts or innocent bystanders, they are all extraordinary true-life heroes. Scambling from the wreckage of his school after an earthquake, a nine-year old Sichuan boy rescued two unconscious friends, 'I was hall monitor,' he said afterwards.' It is my job to look after my classmates.
The story of the London Underground David Long: When the first passengers climbed aboard the earliest ever underground train in 1863, it would have been impossible to imagine how the London Underground would change and grow over the next 150 years. From smelly steam trains running along a single track to the innovative electric tube system speeding through a vast network of tunnels beneath our feet today, the London Underground keeps this busy city on the move.
The first Kiwi Christmas Alison Condon: "It's nearly Christmas time and a boat is riding the waves towards the top of Aotearoa New Zealand. On board are Māori and Europeans, as well as excitable horses and impatient cows. Step back into the early 1800s and find out how the first christmas was celebrated in Aotearoa New Zealand".
The little fir tree Christopher Corr: An adapatation of the Hans Christian Andersen tale in which a little fir tree realizes too late that it did not appreciate the grand moments of life, such as being a Christmas tree, while they were happening.
The magical rooster : a tale in English and Chinese Jian Li: Long long ago, there lived a boy named Tang Yun. He studied very hard and was ready to take the imperial exam in the Capital City thousands of miles away. Yun's mother was worried about him traveling alone. After working day and night, she finished hand embroidering a rooster on Yun's outfit, hoping the magical rooster would be her son's guardian angel. During his trip, magic happened whenever Yun was in danger.
Māui's taonga tales. Māori Museum of New Zealand: "Māui, the great Pacific hero and trickster tells the stories from both long ago and recent times, the tales of some of the taonga held at Aotearoa New Zealand’s famous national museum, Te Papa".
Māui's taonga tales : a treasury of stories from Aotearoa and the Pacific Museum of New Zealand: "Join Māui as he shares stories for tamariki based on taonga from the Te Papa collection. Whai mai - let's go explore!".
Myths, legends, & sacred stories : a children's encyclopedia Philip Wilkinson: Discover courageous heroes and heroines, magical creatures, and terrifying monsters on this captivating tour around the world.
Oxford primary illustrated dictionary: This is a brand new dictionary crammed with features to get children aged 7+ discovering words and boosting their vocabulary range.
Oxford primary illustrated thesaurus: This is a brand new thesaurus crammed with features to get children aged 7+ finding a wide range of different words, boosting their vocabulary range, and writing creatively.
Bigger words for little geniuses Sue Patterson: Do you know your gnashnabb from your widdershins? When was the last time you saw something orchidaceous or dolichopodous? Learn all these sophisticated words and more.
The book of big science ideas Freya Hardy: Ideas are important. They change things. A single idea can start a war, save billions of lives, even rearrange whole planetary systems, or simply make a person giggle until they pee a little bit. They can be totally wrong but widely believed, or undoubtedly right and completely ignored.
Oxford primary illustrated science dictionary Graham Peacock: An easy-to-use illustrated dictionary that includes over 1000 words and meanings to help young learners understand key science terms and concepts at school and at home. The layout is fresh and child-friendly. The words are explained in a simple and clear way and there are examples, diagrams, illustrations and photographs to help children understand the concepts.
Experiment with kitchen science Nick Arnold: Take science out of the lab and into your home with this book of fun experiments to try out in your kitchen!.
Natural wonders of the world Bethany Lord: Twelve amazing natural wonders are seen through the eyes of illustrator Bethany Lord from above! Children will be amazed by the way the Great Barrier Reef, Mount Everest, Victoria Falls, and other stunning geographic features look from a bird's-eye view, which is close enough to see some detail but grants a new perspective to the viewer.
Oxford primary illustrated maths dictionary Graham Peacock: An easy-to-use illustrated dictionary that includes over 1000 words and meanings to help young learners understand key maths terms and concepts at school and at home. The layout is fresh and child-friendly. The words are explained in a simple and clear way and there are examples and diagrams, graphs, illustrations and photographs to help children understand the concepts.
Math hacks : cool tips + less stress = better marks! Vanessa Vakharia: Frazzled by fractions? Tortured by times tables? OMG, don't freak out! Let The Math Guru guide you through the usual and unusual pitfalls of math homework. You'll be inspired by integers and dancing with decimals in no time!Anyone can be a math person and this book will help! It's designed for kids (and their parents) struggling with math anxiety and looking for a new approach to homework, sudying, tests and marks.
Number puzzles Paul Virr: From counting money to telling the time on a clock, numbers are used in so many parts of life. With this engaging volume, readers gain important skills related to using numbers.
Subtraction puzzles Paul Virr: Math is an important part of life, but for some people, it can be difficult to learn about and stay interested in. With this engaging volume, that won't be a problem. Puzzles are a fun way to learn, and the ones in this book feature attention-grabbing illustrations and exciting tasks.
Pattern puzzles Paul Virr: Math is an important part of life, but for some people, it can be difficult to learn about and stay interested in. With this engaging volume, that won't be a problem. Puzzles are a fun way to learn, and the ones in this book feature attention-grabbing illustrations and exciting tasks.
Shape puzzles Paul Virr: Colourful illustrations and simple instructions guide young readers in solving twenty-four puzzles that reinforce shape-related math and geometry skills.
Ocean Helene Druvert: This gorgeous, large-format book is filled with clever cutouts exploring the ocean, from the shoreline to the murkiest depths.
So you think you know about Spinosaurus? Ben Garrod: Did you know that not all dinosaurs were green and scaly, some were ginger and feathered, or that they didn't all roar, they cooed like pigeons, or that the ultimate prehistoric predator was actually not a dinosaur? TV scientist, Ben Garrod, is proud to be a geek as he mixes hard science and humour to prove that science is for everyone.
First animal picture atlas Deborah Chancellor: Beautifully illustrated by Anthony Lewis, First Animal Picture Atlas explains where animals come from and how they live in their habitats. An adorable penguin-shaped bookmark takes young readers on a journey around the globe, helping them identify animals in an absorbing look-and-find game. Large, colourful maps show the world's continents and introduce children to important map concepts such as grids, scales and keys.
Book of flight : 10 record-breaking animals with wings Gabrielle Balkan: A stunning world-records book of animal flight, by the author-and-illustrator team behind the bestselling Book of Bones! Meet ten fascinating flyers through a series of superlatives - and guess who's who while learning about airborne animals.
A giant dose of gross : discover the world's most disgusting animals! Andy Seed: Nature's most disgusting creatures take centre stage, in this humorous but enlightening collection of downright disgusting creatures. From puking vultures and farting goats to stinky opossums who pretend to be dead, this title will include disgusting facts exploring each animal's unusual skills and how they use them to survive.
Lost species Jess French: From the awe-inspiring woolly mammoth and the ferocious Spinosaurus to the shy Chinese river dolphin and incredibly rare Pinta Island tortoise 'Lonesome George', meet 35 extinct species and discover how these creatures came under threat.
A wild child's guide to endangered animals Millie Marotta: This is a collection of beautiful illustrations of 43 endangered animals from around the world. From freshwater to oceans, forests, mountains, tundra and desert, grasslands and wetlands, rare and well-known animals are endangered some critically, some less so.
Extinct : an illustrated exploration of animals that have disappeared Lucas Riera: This exploration of animals that we have lost over the past century, from the California grizzly to the Persian tiger, aims to create awareness and inspire children to act responsibly toward their environment. Each animal's story of how it came to extinction is told through graphically stunning illustrations and information packed spreads.
Future humans Tom Jackson: What is transhumanism? What is AI? Are these good developments or bad ones? How might immortality be possible? And should we even want to live forever? Get the facts and make up your own mind on these and more questions related to enhanced human potential with Future Humans, part of the new Whats the Issue? series.
My best book of whales and dolphins Christiane Gunzi: Provides information about the lives, habitats, physical abilities, and behaviours of whales and dolphins.
If elephants disappeared Lily Williams: The elephant has become synonymous with the image of African wildlife. They can grow over 10 feet tall and eat up to 300 pounds a day. While these giants are beloved figures in movies and zoos, they also play a large role in keeping the forest ecosystem healthy. Unfortunately, poachers are hunting elephants rapidly to extinction for their ivory tusks, and that could be catastrophic to the world as we know it.
How to become an accidental genius Elizabeth MacLeod: This nonfiction book for middle readers is full of inspiring tales of inventors and innovators who have accidentally changed the world. The book also features profiles of inventive kids and teenagers.
Let's talk about the birds and the bees Molly Potter: It's natural for young children to have questions about their bodies and where they came from, but it can seem a daunting task to answer honestly so that they understand the subtleties of puberty, sex, reproduction and relationships, and are comfortable with their bodies.
Rupert's black dog Arwen Valks: "This is the story of Rupert who discovers that the mean, pesky voice in his head which is making him feel awful, belongs to a big black dog who represents his anxiety and depression. His journey learning to recognize, acknowledge and then to manage these full of challenges with his sneaky, tricky and sometimes silly black dog".
Cranes Quinn Arnold: A basic exploration of the parts, variations, and worksites of cranes, the tall moving machines. Also included is a pictorial diagram of variations of cranes.
Backhoes Quinn Arnold: A basic exploration of the parts, variations, and worksites of backhoes, the digging and hauling machines. Also included is a pictorial diagram of variations of backhoes.
Excavators Quinn Arnold: A basic exploration of the parts, variations, and worksites of excavators.
Dump trucks Quinn Arnold: A basic exploration of the parts, variations, and worksites of excavators, the big digging machines. Also included is a pictorial diagram of variations of excavators.
Concrete mixers Quinn Arnold: A basic exploration of the parts, variations, and worksites of concrete mixers, the cement-mixing machines. Also included is a pictorial diagram of variations of concrete mixers.
Bulldozers Quinn Arnold: A basic exploration of the parts, variations, and worksites of bulldozers, the leveling and scraping machines. Also included is a pictorial diagram of variations of bulldozers.
Three Kiwi tales : more fabulous fix-it stories from Wildbase Hospital Janet Hunt: Piwi is one of the three kiwi stars of this book. They were all treated at Wildbase, the veterinary hospital that cares for many of New Zealand's sick and injured native animals. This is the perfect book for everyone who cares about kiwi and wants to know more about how they are being saved from extinction.
Cats : nature and nurture Andy Hirsch: We meet feline friends from the tiniest kodkod to the biggest tiger, and find out what makes your neighborhood domestic cats so special.
Create a costume! Sarah Myer: The comic convention is just a few short weeks away. All Bea and Parker need now are great costumes. But won't the supplies and materials cost a fortune? Not if Bea and Parker follow a few simple instructions from Costume Critter, the world's cutest cosplayer! With Maker Comics: Create a Costume! you can create fun, easy, budget-friendly costumes.
Why is art full of naked people? : & other vital questions about art Susie Hodge: Artists ask questions when they make art and viewers ask questions when they look at art. This gently provocative book provides an engaging way for young people to start asking and answering questions for themselves. Why is art full of naked people? is structured around 22 questions, each one tackled over two spreads.
Down at the rocky shore Ron Prestage
Sunny day : a celebration of Sesame Street Joe Raposo: To celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Sesame Street, beloved picture-book artists have each created an artwork interpreting a different line from "Sunny Day," the iconic Sesame Street theme song. The range of their pieces demonstrates that Sesame Street can truly be found anywhere.
E rima ngā manu = Five little birds Siu Williams-Lemi
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child : the journey : behind the scenes of the award-winning stage production Jody Revenson: The official behind-the-scenes book of the record-breaking award-winning play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is one of the most celebrated stage productions of the past decade.
Where's Kiwi celebrating? Myles Lawford: "Kiwi's a party animal! He's all dressed up and ready to celebrate the wild and wonderful festivals and holidays of Aotearoa. Will Kiwi dance with fiery dragon, fly a Matariki kite, join a kapa haka show or march in the Santa Parade? Can you spot Kiwi as he celebrates through the year? Don't let Sporty Sheep, Wacky Wizard, Mystery Moa, Tricky Tuatara, Gumboot Guy or Kiwi's girlfriend distract you from the great kiwi hunt!".
Cities around the world : a global search and find book Lucy Menzies: Incredibly detailed illustrations by Tilly bring the vibrant city scenes to life and are sure to spark a child's interest in the wider world around them. Each spread features explanatory text alongside a full-page artwork. First, comb through each cityscape and spot five of the most significant landmarks.
Logic puzzles Paul Virr: Understanding logic is important to understanding many parts of life. With the help of this captivating book, readers gain important skills related to logic, problem solving, and reasoning.
Sorting puzzles Paul Virr: Colourful illustrations and simple instructions guide young readers in solving twenty-four puzzles that reinforce math skills.
The book of wizard magic : in which the apprentice finds marvelous magic tricks, mystifying illusions & astonishing tales: The Wizard has conjured a follow-up to the wildly successful Book of Wizard Crafts and Book of Wizard Parties. Keep the wizardry going by learning more of his hints for show-stopping sleights of hand. Show off with The Card that Changes its Spots; do levitations and transfigurations; wear 'the cloak of mystery'; and more. And remember, magic can happen anywhere, not just on stage.
Game on! 2020 : the ultimate guide to gaming: Get ready for another awesome year of gaming with this ultimate guide to all your favorite games, including a definitive list of the biggest games of the past year and hot new ones coming in 2020! Game On! 2020 is the most comprehensive guide to all the best games, tech, and streamers, featuring some of the year's greatest gaming moments and exclusive interviews with Twitch stars, YouTube legends, and game developers.
Midnight feasts A F Harold: One thing that unites us all – across time, nations and peoples – is food. From chocolate, rice pudding and sandwiches to breakfast in bed, banana phones and the fruit of a mythical jelabi tree, A.F. Harrold has brought together a wonderful and diverse collection of poems on the topic of food. Whether you're in the mood for a perfect bowl of yoghurt or a pomegranate omelette, these poems will satisfy any food craving.
The treehouse joke book Andy Griffiths: From Bears to Birds, Penguins to Pirates, School to Space, The Treehouse Joke Book is packed full of hilarious jokes and silly one-liners that will make anyone laugh their socks off!.
Stopping by woods on a snowy evening Robert Frost: Illustrations of wintry scenes accompany each line of the well-known poem.
Once upon a star : a poetic journey through space James Carter: Once upon a star, there were no stars to shine, no sun to rise, no sun to set, no day no night, nor any time. Discover the origins of the universe! The worlds of poetry and science collide to create this unique book about our sun.
Hai zi men de shi Mai Guo
This is the world : a global treasury M Sasek: From London to Hong Kong, Sydney to San Francisco, readers will delight in this charming journey through the world's great cities.
Stephen Curry David Riley: "Too skinny." "Too small." "Too weak." Basketball experts have said these things about Stephen Curry all his life. And yet he's an All Star, an MVP and an NBA champion. How did he do it? Find out how in "Reading All Stars: Stephen Curry". Award winning writer and teacher David Riley wrote Stephen Curry to encourage young people to chase their dreams, even when the world tells them not to."
I am Walt Disney Brad Meltzer: A biography of Walt Disney with a focus on his work making dreams come true for himself and for generations of children.
It began with a page : how Gyo Fujikawa drew the way Kyo Maclear: Gyo Fujikawa's iconic children's books are beloved all over the world. Now it's time for Gyo's story to be told a story of artistic talent that refused to be constrained by rules or expectations. Growing up quiet and lonely at the beginning of the twentieth century, Gyo learned from her relatives the ways in which both women and Japanese people lacked opportunity.
Stephen Hawking Nikki Sheehan: Stephen Hawking: stargazer, physicist, icon. Author Nikki Sheehan explores the life of the inspirational scientist Stephen Hawking.
Katherine Johnson Leila Rasheed: From award-winning children's author, Leila Rasheed, Katherine Johnson, A Life Story is the perfect way for readers to discover the fascinating facts and inspirational moments from the life of the extraordinary NASA mathematician, Katherine Johnson.
Born to draw comics : the story of Charles Schulz and the creation of Peanuts Ginger Wadsworth: A mixed-panel format picture book biography of Charles 'Sparky' Schulz, creator of the beloved comic strip Peanuts.
50 real heroes for boys : true stories of courage, integrity, compassion, leadership, and more! Christy Monson: Discover fifty real heroes and learn to become one yourself. This book teaches boys everywhere that being a hero only requires being yourself but your best self.
How to be extraordinary : real-life stories of extraordinary humans! Rashmi Sirdeshpande: Could you be extraordinary? This book will inspire you with the real-life stories of extraordinary people, showcasing a total variety of personalities and talents.
Castles magnified David Long: Travel back to medieval times and discover what life was like for peasants, judges, kings and lords. Learn how to become a knight, discover the secrets of magic and medicine, try an avoid the damp and dark dungeons and explore cutaways of castles. Learn what the daily life in castles was like, from prisoners to kings and find out about some of the key moments from the middle ages in the minutest of detail.
Survivors of the Holocaust : true stories of six extraordinary children Kath Shackleton: In a time when people were ruthlessly persecuted and killed, some were able to make it through alive. Whether it was thanks to lucky twists of fate or the loving sacrifices of others, they lived to tell their stories, which serve as reminders to never allow such a tragedy to happen again. These are the unbelievable true stories of six children, in their own words, of how they survived one of the darkest times in human history.

OLDER FICTION

Warrior princess Jodi Anderson: Three years after May Bird found her way home from the Ever After, she is still quiet and introspective, though she's gained an awkward fame in her hometown of Briery Swamp. But even though May Bird and Somber Kitty were happy to reunite with her mother, May is still haunted by thoughts of the friends she left behind. And then one night, through a most unexpected means, the Ever After is once again more than a memory.
Among the stars Jodi Anderson: Still trapped in the Ever After, ten-year-old May Bird struggles to decide whether to save her ghostly friends' world from the evil Bo Cleevil or to return to her home.
Moonshine Justin Benton: To keep food on the table during the Great Depression, thirteen-year-old Cub helps his widower father illegally distill and sell moonshine, despite Prohibition. However, their relaxed business is interrupted when a gangster named Salvatore arrives and offers a once-in-a-lifetime distribution deal to Cub's father. Eager for a safer lifestyle, Cub decides to interfere with the gangster's negotiations and end the deal.
Hazel's theory of evolution Lisa Bigelow: Hazel knows a lot about the world. That's because when she's not hanging with her best friend, taking care of her dog, or helping care for the goats on her family's farm, she loves reading through dusty encyclopedias. But even Hazel doesn't have answers for the questions awaiting her as she enters eighth grade.
The forgotten girl India Brown: When eleven-year-old Iris sneaks out at night to make snow angels, she was not expecting to raise the ghost of Avery Moore, a girl her own age; but bringing to light the segregated and abandoned black cemetery seems like the perfect way to help Avery get the recognition she craves, and it will also be a good idea for the school project about the history of her small North Carolina town, where racial tensions are never far from the surfa.
The good, the bad and the bossy Caroline Cala: Just when Malia, Dot, and Bree (aka the Best Babysitters Ever) corner the babysitting market, their lives get even busier. Malias evil older sister ropes her into a thankless internship. Dot must win the science fair. And Brees brand new cat turns out to be a holy terror.
Outlaws Jen Calonita: Banished to the Hollow Woods, Devin and her friends, old and new, devise a plan to expose the truth about evil fairy godmother Olivina to all of Enchantasia.
The beast Allyson Condie: Nico, Opal, Tyler, Emma, and Logan survived their worst fears come to life and saved their town from a monstrous figment invasion. Now they want to keep their heads down, enjoy Halloween, and explore the secrets of their mysterious houseboat clubhouse. And also figure out their new Torchbearer responsibilities as keepers of the Darkdeep, an ancient whirlpool hidden in Still Cove that can make both dreams and nightmares into reality.
The Paris Project Donna Gephart: Cleveland Rosebud Potts yearns to leave Sassafras, Florida for a rich and cultured life at The American School of Paris, but problems with family, friends, and finances stand in her way.
The year we fell from space A S King: Middle schooler Liberty likes to make her own maps of the stars, in fact she is obsessed with them, especially since her family is falling apart; her parents are getting divorced, her nine-year-old sister will barely leave the house and carries a stuffed tiger at all times, her father is suffering from depression, but will not talk about it, and the brothers down the street, once friends, have turned into bullies.
Wrecking ball Jeff Kinney: An unexpected inheritance gives the Heffley family a chance to make major improvements to their home. But they soon find that construction isn't all it's cracked up to be.
The story that cannot be told J Kramer: In Romania in 1989, when people who say or do the wrong thing disappear, ten-year-old aspiring writer Ileana copes with fear, hunger, and cruelty by writing new endings to stories, including her own.
The burning queen Kathryn Lasky: Forced to abandon Princess Elizabeth when Mary ascends the English throne, Rose sews elaborate gowns for Mary's upcoming coronation before violently escalating attacks on Protestants compel her to escape into her own time.
Avis and the promise of dragons Heather McQuillan: "Avis has a dream to work with animals, so when a scientist with a witchy-looking house offers her a job as a pet-sitter she jumps at the chance. But it turns out Avis is not looking after pets at all - the animals in Dr Malinda Childes' backyard are as eccentric as she is and Avis has to promise to keep them a secret.
Dear Sweet Pea Julie Murphy: Thirteen-year-old Patricia, widely known as Sweet Pea, navigates her parents' unconventional divorce and finds herself in the unlikely role of her town's advice columnist.
High-five to the hero : 15 favorite fairytales retold with boy power Vita Murrow: Retells fifteen fairy tales that celebrate heroes for the power of their hearts instead of their swords, including King Arthur, who rules by listening to others, and Prince Charming, who wishes people would stop typecasting him.
Under the broken sky Mariko Nagai: When Soviet troops invade Japanese-occupied Manchuria during the last days of World War II, twelve-year-old Natsu Kimura must care for her younger sister as they struggle to survive and return to Japan.
Homerooms & hall passes Tom O'Donnell: In the mystical realm of Bríandalör, every day the brave and the bold delve into hidden temples or forgotten dungeons, battling vile monsters and evil wizards to loot their treasure hoards for sweet, sweet magic items. But in their free time, our heroes Thromdurr the mighty barbarian, Devis the shifty thief, Vela the noble paladin, Sorrowshade the Gloom Elf assassin, and Albiorix the (good!) wizard need to relax and unwind.
Nine worlds in nine nights : a journey through imaginary lands Hiawyn Oram: Take a journey into the fantastical worlds of the imagination in this breath-taking, stunningly illustrated gift book. From King Arthur's Round Table at Camelot to the majestic hall of slain heroes in Asgard, visit incredible lands from myth, legend and fairy tale in this beautiful gift book.
Grace's secret Louise Park: When twelve-year-old Grace trades her tropical home in Western Australia for a faraway castle, Victorian costumes and a village trapped in time she thinks it's the fresh start she desperately needs. But unsolved problems have a way of following. A map of the castle's secret passages sends Grace on a time-travelling mystery that will challenge her very existence and all that she loves.
Ali Cross James Patterson: Ali Cross is determined to follow in the footsteps of his father, former detective and FBI agent Alex Cross. When Ali's best friend Gabe goes missing, Ali knows that with every passing day, the less likely Gabe will be found. This is Ali's very first case.
Total quack up again! Sally Rippin: It's the return of the quack! A hilarious new collection of stories from some of Australia's funniest children's authors.
Banjo Graham Salisbury: Danny, a rising rodeo star whose border collie, Banjo, has been wounded by neighbours, and Meg, who has a way with animals, come together to keep Banjo safe, aided by Danny's brother.
The secret of the dark waterfall Alexander McCall Smithl: The School Ship Tobermory and its intrepid young crew are back in Hebridean waters. When a violent storm blows them off course to a remote island, they discover a fisherman's journal written a hundred years ago which tells of a mysterious shipwreck crammed with treasure. But without a precise location, where do they start looking? An extraordinary chance encounter gives them a valuable clue.
My Jasper June Laurel Snyder: The school year is over, and it is summer in Atlanta. The sky is blue, the sun is blazing, and the days brim with possibility. But Leah feels lost. She has been this way since one terrible afternoon a year ago when everything changed. Since that day, her parents have become distant, her friends have fallen away, and Leah's been adrift and alone. Then she meets Jasper, a girl unlike anyone she has ever known.
Night terrors Ali Sparkes: It's not every day a couple of eagles pay you a visit in the middle of the night and tell you your friend, who happens to be hundreds of miles away, is in terrible danger. But Matt and Elena are not everyday people. They're Night Speakers, with the ability to communicate with animals, and an uncanny habit of getting into save-the-world situations.
Funny kid kicks butt Matt Stanton: Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen. He's also the one who wants to play Captain Kickbutt in the superhero movie filming in town. He just has to get child-star Spencer Daniels (aka Famous Kid) out of the way first. Max is the funny kid and Famous Kid needs to go down.
Funny kid kicks butt Matt Stanton: Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen. He's also the one who wants to play Captain Kickbutt in the superhero movie filming in town. He just has to get child-star Spencer Daniels (aka Famous Kid) out of the way first. Max is the funny kid ... and Famous Kid needs to go down.
Give and take Elly Swartz: Family has always been important to twelve-year-old Maggie: a trapshooter, she is coached by her dad and cheered on by her mom. But her grandmother's recent death leaves a giant hole in Maggie's life, one which she begins to fill with an assortment of things: candy wrappers, pieces of tassel from Nana's favorite scarf, milk cartons, sticks all stuffed in cardboard boxes under her bed. Then her parents decide to take in a foster infant.
Funny bones Kate Temple: A bumper book to tickle your funny bone with over 100 hilarious one-liners, jokes, shaggy dog tales as well as silly stories and wise-cracking cartoons from Australia's favourite comedians, children's authors and illustrators, that raises money for War Child Australia. If you think you've heard every funny story there is then think again.
A time traveler's theory of relativity Nicole Valentine: Days before his thirteenth birthday, science-lover Finn learns that the women of his family are time travelers and he is expected to help locate his missing mother.

PICTURE BOOKS

Tio Tiamu Kurahau: "He raru nui tō Tio Tiamu te tipua, he haunga ōna waewae. Kāore e whakahoatia e tōna iwi, he kino hoki a rātau kōrero ki a ia. Engari he manawanui a Tio Tiamu, ka oti i a rāua ko tana hoa manua tētahi āhua mīharo rawa atu."
The dog and the mog go camping Kaye Arnott: "Davey the Dog, and Mavis the Mog are going camping with the family in the summer holidays. It will be so much fun. Everything is packed into the car, they get to the beach and set up the camp. After tea and a walk, everyone piles into bed and off they go to sleep. What could possibly go wrong".
Celeste the giraffe loves to laugh Celeste Barber: All the other animals are so cool! Celeste wants to be just like them.
Planes Byron Barton: Brief text and illustrations present a variety of airplanes and what they do.
The mist monster Kirsti Beautyman: Meet Morris: the most endearing, foggy-brained monster imaginable. Penny isn't sure she likes her new house until she bumps into Morris, a funny white monster made of mist. Before she knows it, Penny is whisked away on an adventure, and she discovers that wonderful new friends can pop up where you least expect them.
Just right for Christmas Birdie Black: One snowy Christmas eve, the king buys some soft red cloth to make a cloak for the princess little does he know that the left-over cloth will be used to make presents for many more of the kingdom's inhabitants, right down to the last teeny bit of cloth made into a scarf, which is just right for the smallest mouse to protect him from the winter chill.
Bad dog Mike Boldt: A little girl gets a cat as a new pet but insists it's a dog, even if it doesn't act very dog-like.
The chill out chair Jo Carson-Barr: "We learn how the calm down chair got its new name, the chill out chair. We join with Nicholas and his friend the whale on an adventure saving the baby animals from the sea monster".
The Sava chair Jo Carson-Barr: Nicholas and his cousin Chantelle are on holiday at Aunty Em's house at the beach. On the last day of their holiday, they notice a mysterious object in the river. Join them as they discover what it is and decide what they will do with it.
Waata the Wētā : can he find the perfect home Jo Carson-Barr: Waata the weta leaves his home in the woodpile and sets out a journey to find the perfect home.
Otto Blotter bird spotter Graham Carter: The Blotter family are famous bird spotters, who stay in their hideout all day. All except for Otto he'd rather go out and have big adventures. When he follows the biggest footprints he's ever seen, he finds an extraordinary baby bird all on its own.
Jiffy, cat detective Catherine Chidgey: When Dad can't find his shoe, one member of the household might know where to look. The story of a very superior cat.
All you need is love Emma Chicester Clark: Plum loves everyone. She loves her mummy and daddy and she especially loves her best friends, Rocket, Esther, Bean and Jakey. Her favourite part of the day is when she chases her best friends around the park. But when new dogs try to join in, Plum isn't so sure.
The hairdo that got away Joseph Coelho: Once a month, Dad takes his son to the barber's, come rain or shine. But when Dad disappears, this little boy's hair grows big, ginormous, out of control and so do his feelings. A touching and melodic story of family separation from a child's perspective.
Spot & Dot Henry Cole: Spot the cat goes out the open window and ventures through the city with Dot the dog, seeking her home.
Ten little engines Jude Exley: Ten little engines steaming down the track.
Little Red Rhyming Hood Sue Fliess: Little Red, teased for speaking only in rhymes, enters a poetry contest hoping to make friends but Big Bad Wolf scares her rhyming ability out of her and into himself.
Just in case you want to fly Julie Fogliano: Offers encouragement and supplies, from a snack and a blanket to a map for finding the way home, to a loved one who may be facing a new challenge.
Sarah's two nativities Janine Fraser: A heartwarming celebration of Christmas, family and faith by two of Australia's finest picture book creators. Sarah loves her two grandmas Grandmother Azar and Grandmother Maria. Grandmother Azar tells Sarah stories from the Holy Koran, while Grandmother Maria tells her stories from the Bible. At Christmas time, Sarah snuggles in each of her grandmothers' laps and listens to two nativities stories about the birth of baby Jesus.
The Underhills : a tooth fairy story Bob Graham: April and Esme are staying at Grandma and Grandad's for a whole weekend! A visit to Grandma and Grandad's is always special for the two sisters. There's the mixing of fairy cakes, pancakes with syrup for breakfast and a chocolate waiting on each of their pillows. And this weekend, when Mum calls with an urgent tooth fairy job, there's an exciting trip to the airport with Grandma to make sure one little girl has her tooth collected.
Bear and Hare where's bear? Emily Gravett: Bear and Hare are back in their third adventure, Where's Bear? and this time they're playing hide-and-seek. Hare is very good at closing his eyes and counting to ten. The problem is, Bear is not very good at hiding. Not very good at all. When you're as big as Bear squeezing yourself behind a lamp stand is not easy, and trying to disappear behind a glass fish tank is simply not going to work.
Little Mouse's big book of beasts Emily Gravett: Little Mouse has found a new book, and this time it's full of scary creatures.
Theodore Gray's ABC elements Theodore Gray: Introduces certain elements of the periodic table, including helium, carbon, oxygen, and calcium.
Mr. Funny Roger Hargreaves: Mr Funny loves to cheer everyone up with his jokes and humour.
Mr. Lazy Roger Hargreaves: Mr Lazy is the laziest person in the world.
Mr. Chatterbox Roger Hargreaves: Mr Chatterbox simply can't stop talking!.
Mr. Rude Roger Hargreaves: In this much-loved and bestselling story Mr Rude shows how he got his name.
Mr. Skinny Roger Hargreaves: Mr Skinny extraordinarily thin but lives in Fatland.
Mr. Cool Roger Hargreaves: Mr Cool is the coolest person in the world.
Little Miss Contrary Roger Hargreaves: Little Miss Contrary always says the opposite of what she means.
Little Miss Stubborn Roger Hargreaves: Little Miss Stubborn hates being told what she can and can't do, so she does whatever she wants.
Little Miss Curious Roger Hargreaves: Little Miss Curious just wants to know everything.
Little Miss Bad Roger Hargreaves: Little Miss Bad is naughty and mischievous.
A cat's Christmas carol Sam Hay: It's Christmas Eve and all the staff in the department store are on their way home for Christmas. All except one. Clawdia, the department store's security cat! She doesn't see the point in silly festive celebrations and would much rather prowl the corridors making sure everything is in order. But when three cold and lonely visitors turn up at the store, they teach Clawdia a few key lessons about the true meaning of Christmas.
I see, I see R Henderson: A book for one? A book for two? A book for different points of view.
Hello robots! Joan Holub: New from beloved author Joan Holub, Hello Robots! is a fun, playful board book about robots and sequencing! Hello Buzz. Hello Beep. Hello robots fast asleep. Wake up! Get dressed, robots! Perfect for reading out loud, Joan Holub's hilarious text and Chris Dickason's lively illustrations will have little ones learning and laughing as they try to help sleepy robots complete their morning routine in the correct order.
Mr Scruff Simon James: Polly belongs with Molly, Eric belongs with Derek, Perry belongs with Terry everyone knows that owners and their dogs belong together in their own unique way. But for Poor Mr Scruff, alone in the dogs' home, there's no one that is until a very special little boy arrives looking for a friend.
Pūrākau Robyn Kahukiwa: Three fictional stories, containing elements of traditional Māori tales.
Three Stephen King: One, two, three. One, two, three. Every day was a hop and a skip for Three. He was happy to walk from here to there, wherever his nose led, or wherever his legs took him all the way to new friends.
The luckiest snowball Elliot Kreloff: Izzy brings his new friend, Larry the snowball, home and, over the course of a year, introduces him to each season before rushing him back to the freezer. Includes facts about seasons and discussion questions.
Here comes Christmas : a touch and feel book Hilli Kushnir: Here Comes Christmas is a playful touch-and-feel book, full of energy, fun and of course, lots of cute festive friends!.
The thing about bees : a love letter Shabazz Larkin: A love poem from a father to his two sons, and a tribute to the bees that pollinate the foods we love to eat.
Definitely do not open this book Andy Lee: Wizz is back, and he's up to his old tricks again.
Seriously do not open this book Andy Lee: He's back again! This cheeky blue character is willing to forgive you for what happened last time but he seriously does not want you to open this book or turn its pages.
Australian baby animals Frané Lessac: Many Australian animal babies are called joeys. A kangaroo's pouch keeps her joey safe and warm. A ringtail possum dad helps the mum look after their joeys. A sea dragon baby is called a fry.
Mama tiger tiger cub Steve Light: Up the zigzag river, past a slippery fish, beside the fragrant flowers.
Everybody says meow Constance Lombardo: Everybody Says Meow! Or do they? Fans of Sandra Boynton and of Jules Feiffer's classic Bark, George will meow, bark, and ribbit when they hear this hilarious picture book about a waggish group of adorable animals that just cannot follow one simple instruction.
Froggy picks a pumpkin Jonathan London: On a class trip to the pumpkin patch, Froggy exuberantly picks a pumpkin in hopes of carving a jack-o'-lantern, making a pumpkin pie, and possibly winning a prize in his class's pumpkin-picking contest.
Who's going to bed? Abie Longstaff: Find out who is going to bed in this soothing bedtime tale from the bestselling author of the Fairytale Hairdresser series. Meet a cheeky baby who is not sleepy and wreaks havoc among the tired animals, pirates and royalty of a magical fairy-tale land.
The Wonderbird David Lucas: A breathtakingly beautiful gift picture book about togetherness, perfect for fans of The Fox and the Star. A flock of birds flew among the stars, twittering, chirruping, piping, hooting, all singing one wonderful song. They sang to the Wonderbird, a million different voices all in harmony. But who is the Wonderbird? wondered Piper.
The hundred-year barn Patricia MacLachlan: One hundred years ago, a little boy watched his family and community come together to build a grand red barn. This barn become his refuge and home-a place to play with friends and farm animals alike. As seasons passed, the barn weathered many storms. The boy left and returned a young man, to help on the farm and to care for the barn again.
Nop Caroline Magerl: Nop is a scruffy kind of bear. He sits on a dusty armchair in Oddmint's Dumporeum surrounded by the beaders, knitters, patchers and stitchers who are much too busy to talk to him. So he watches the litter tumble until, armed with a new bow tie, he has an idea that will change his life forever.
A pair of red clogs Masako Matsuno: A young Japanese girl tries to hide the fact that she has cracked her new red clogs.
Who's hiding in the jungle? Katharine McEwen: There are lots of animals in the jungle. Where are they hiding and what are they doing? In this innovative lift-the-flap book, little ones can pore over the beautiful collaged pages and explore under leaves, trees and rocks to find out interesting facts about jungle wildlife. This is the perfect introduction to the outdoors.
Who's hiding on safari? Katharine McEwen: There are lots of animals to see on safari. Where are they hiding and what are they doing? In this innovative lift-the-flap book, little ones can pore over the beautiful collaged pages and explore under leaves, trees and rocks to find out interesting facts about safari wildlife. This is the perfect introduction to the outdoors.
Don't butt in! Heath McKenzie: Baboon has new pants and he can't help but butt in to tell everyone about them.
Hugless Douglas plays hide-and-seek David Melling: Hugless Douglas loves to play hide-and-seek but he's so big he can never find a good enough hiding place. So he and Little Sheep team up to be the best seekers ever.
The lonely Christmas tree Chris Naylor-Ballesteros: A lonely tree stands on the cold, frosted hillside gazing at the other trees sparkling in the village below. How it longs to be with them! Then suddenly out reaches a warm friendly hand, and with a wobble and a shake, a very jolly fellow takes the tree on a journey to a new place where the tree will feel that it belongs once more, surrounded by old friends and new.
Little Smokey Robert Neubecker: A small firefighting airplane saves the day from disaster using her courage and a little help from her friends.
I'm a baked potato! Elise Primavera: A small dog named Baked Potato is lost and searching for his lady owner, but neither the grumpy dog or the fox are helpful, and his strange name creates confusion until owl explains that, whatever he is called, he is really a dog.
I'm ready for preschool Jedda Robaard: I'm trying something new soon. Something new and exciting. This adorable story explores the jittery anticipation of the first day of preschool.
In the jungle Hilary Robinson: Gregory Goose is on an adventure to the jungle. But he is playing hide-and-seek.
Go to sheep Jennifer Sattler: There are many ways to go to "sheep" with this delightful bedtime board book that's perfect for reading aloud! You can sheep in your pj's or just underpants. You can sheep all alone but sometimes you can't. There are lots of ways to go to "sheep," and here to show you all of the ways is an adorablesheep! This bedtime book is perfect for a giggle before little ones drift off to sleep, just as the sheep does in this charming board book.
One red sock Jennifer Sattlker: When a little purple hippo cannot find the mate for her red sock, she tries everything in her sock drawer in order to be fashionable or at least to match.
Another celebrated dancing bear Gladys Scheffrin-Falk: Boris receives dancing lessons from his friend Max, a dancing bear with the Moscow circus.
Fox in socks : Dr. Seuss's book of tongue tanglers Dr. Seuss: A collection of tongue twisters features a fox in socks who likes to stand on top of a box.
Night of the moonjellies Mark Shasha: Seven-year-old Mark helps his grandmother and other family members run their seaside hot dog stand and then has a surprise at the end of the day.
Baby dinosaur Dawn Sirett: From bumpy scales to tough, pointy horns, there are all sorts of dinosaur textures for baby to explore in this sturdy book.
What cats think John Spray: What do cats think when they get caught in the rain, or when a bird is just out of reach? If they could tell us, their voices would be full of charisma and attitude.
Pea + Nut! Matt Stanton: When a chilled-out panda and a hyperactive flamingo go head to head, there can be only one winner. Pea the panda decides to bake a cake. Nut the flamingo decides to turn it into a competition.
Storm in the night Mary Stolz: While sitting through a fearsome thunderstorm that has put the lights out, Thomas hears a story from Grandfather's boyhood, when Grandfather was afraid of thunderstorms.
Paper peek : colours Chihiro Takeuchi: Intricate cut-paper artwork and clever die cuts yield an innovative search-and-find book that homes in on colors and counting. Peek through a shaped opening to spy a beautifully patterned green leaf, a red apple, a white cloud. Then turn the page to discover a world of animals and objects, familiar and new, hidden within the patterns.
Life as a mini hero Olivier Tallec: A tongue-in-cheek portrait of the lives of child heroes.
Where is 102? Christine Taylor: Help Granny Grandad and Jock in the hunt to find 102. A real life farming adventure of 102 the cheeky young heifer who tests all the boundaries.
Santa's worst Christmas Isobel Te Aho-White: "There are just a few days to go before Christmas, and everyone’s busy putting up decorations, preparing food and getting ready for the big day. Then comes the shock news - Santa’s cancelled Christmas. Santa had so many disasters last year that he can’t face it again, and he’s quit. The elves try everything, but they can’t get him to change his mind.
Llamaste & friends : a yoga story about being kind Annabel Tempest: Join Llamaste as she helps her friends become happy and calm by teaching them yoga. With free downloadable guided relaxation audio and yoga poster! Llamaste is a llama who likes to practise yoga. Join her in this funny, sweet story as she helps Tiger calm down and Koala be brave by showing them simple, useful yoga poses.
Goodnight, rainbow cats Bàrbara Castro Urio: One-by-one twelve colourful cats, viewed through die-cut holes, return to the big white house, and settle down to sleep.
Home in the woods Eliza Wheeler: During the Great Depression six-year-old Marvel, her seven siblings, and their mother find a tar-paper shack in the woods and, over the course of a year, turn it into a home.
Clancy the quokka Lili Wilkinson: Here's Clancy the quokka. So friendly and charming. His innocent face is entirely disarming.
Peka and Koro : friends of the forest Karyn Wilson: "Peka the baby bat leaves the family roost on her first solo flight. It turns into a big night of adventure when she meets other unique nocturnal native creatures of New Zealand".
Kererū's BBQ Karyn Wilson: Kererū invites all the other birds to a Kiwi-style barbecue, and they bring their own specialties. Includes the Māori names for New Zealand birds.
No place for an octopus Claire Zorn: After discovering an octopus in the rock pools at the beach, a boy wonders about all the fun adventures they could share if he took the octopus home.

YOUNGER FICTION

Sofia Valdez, future prez Andrea Beaty: When her abuelo is injured at the local landfill, second-grader Sofia is determined to transform the dangerous Mount Trashmore into a park, taking on City Hall in the process.
The naughtiest girl collection. 2 Enid Blyton: Elizabeth Allen is sent away to boarding school and makes up her mind to be the naughtiest pupil there's ever been.
Douglas Randy Cecil: When Iris Espinosa goes to the cinema, she doesn't expect to meet a small mouse. And she certainly doesn't expect that mouse to stow away in her sweater pocket. At home, Iris is delighted by the mouse's daring, which reminds her of the actor Douglas Fairbanks.
Winter of the White Bear Martin Chatterton: Winter Of The White Bear is a book about Little Bear whose happy life in the Great Forest is suddenly changed by the arrival of an unwelcome visitor: White Bear. When White Bear forces Little Bear to come with him and hunt for him in the northern Ice Lands, Little Bear must dig deep inside herself to find the inner strength to escape.
Here comes Lolo Niki Daly: Lolo skips through life eager, merry and mischievous leaving behind a trail of laughter and a few frowns. Lolo's everyday adventures will make her a favourite character for young readers everywhere. In these four easy-to-read stories, follow Lolo as she gets a gold star at school, longs for a cute floppy hat, finds a missing ring and helps to rescue a dog.
Hooray for Lolo Niki Daly: Lolo skips through life eager, merry and mischievous leaving behind a trail of laughter and a few frowns.
Station Jim Louis De Bernieres: One day in autumn, in the days when all the trains were driven by steam, a railway guard found something abandoned on a train. Mr Ginger Leghorn is used to collecting up umbrellas and other lost property but he's never found an abandoned puppy on his train before.
Paddy T. and the time-travelling trampoline Adam France: Seven stories to make your heart race and head spin: A trampoline portal into the future; A magic pencil that can write stories all by itself; A trip down a hill that ends up being a holiday of a lifetime. For Paddy, being a kid means expecting the unexpected, whether it's in his backyard, at his school or when he's mucking around on his local golf course.
The book of stone Mark Greenwood: Every stone has a story. From crystals to birthstones, meteorites and moonstones, nature's wonders aren't hidden in a box or forgotten on a dusty shelf. The stones and stories are collected in the pages of this book. It begins one stone at a time.
Dory Fantasmagory. Tiny tough Abby Hanlon: Dory's sure that her big sister's friendship troubles have to do with pirates, but she'll have to navigate those rocky waters without her imaginary first mate Mary, who's found an exciting new pal of her own.
The fart monster and me : the audio collection Tim Miller: The crash landing: Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Are those clouds shaped like bottoms?! Nothing exciting has ever happened in Ben Dugan's backyard. That is until something crash-lands from the biggest and smelliest storm cloud in the skay!
The new school: Stone Beach Primary is not ready for Ben Dugan and his new best friend. Ben's about to start at his new school and the fart monsetr's coming along for the ride.
The real family Christmas Sue Mongredien: Nothing goes to plan when the Christmases are about! Uncle Christmas: disaster strikes when Nick (a.k.a. Father Christmas) catches the flu just before Christmas day, meaning that it's up to his fun-loving younger brother Harry to save the day.
Madness in the mine Winter Morgan: Follow Brett and Joe as they discover the mystery behind the meadow mews mine in the fifth unofficial Minecrafter's time travel adventure!.
Dear Princess Meghan Sophie Siers: Things go wrong when Emma tries to act like royalty and she writes a series of letters to Princess Meghan, until her mum helps her to understand what it means to be a real princess.
Mr. Penguin and the catastrophic cruise Alex T: Mr Penguin is boarding a luxury cruise ship. He doesn't like water, and he can't swim, but his friend Colin is performing with the Ladies Choir on board and anyway, Mr Penguin feels like a rest after some busy Adventuring. What's more, fish finger sandwiches are apparently available twenty-four hours a day.
The beast of Buckingham Palace David Walliams: It is 2120 and London is in ruins. The young Prince Alfred has never known a life outside Buckingham Palace but when strange goings-on breach its walls and stalk the corridors in the dead of night, he is thrust into a world of mystery, adventure and monsters. And when his mother, the Queen, is dragged away to the Tower of London, Alfred must screw up his courage and battle to save her, himself and the entire city.
The secrets of Magnolia Moon Edwina Wyatt: Magnolia Moon is nine years old, likes Greek mythology, her best friend Imogen May (who understands the importance of questions like, "If you could be one fruit, any fruit, what would you be?"), wishing trees, and speaking crows. She knows instinctively that buffadillos are armadillos crossed with buffalos and believes there are walramingos living in her garden.
Through the wormhole Zack Zombie: Have you ever wondered what life is like for a Minecraft Zombie? After Steve and Zombie accidentally launch a prototype display rocket and get sucked through a wormhole (it's a long story), they are relieved to land safely back in the Overworld. However, nothing is as it seems.

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