Holiday reading 2001

New Zealand Information books, including poetry and folktales

Another 100 New Zealand poems for children: edited by Rachel McAlpine. A follow up to the popular first collection.
Batt, Tanya Robyn The fabrics of fairytale: stories spun from far and wide
Baynton, Theo Looking for Larry: Combination of fact and puzzle book, this works better at the latter level as Troy the tuatara searches through the age of dinosaurs, looking for his Uncle Larry.
Bishop Gavin Tom Thumb: the true history of Thomas Thumb: Retelling of the classic tale.
Crowe, Andrew Which New Zealand bird? a simple step-by-step guide to the identification of New Zealand's native & introduced birds
Gossage, Peter In the beginning: A retelling of the story of Rangi and Papa.
Hita, Quinton Q's course in Māori: (Book and tape).
Pollard, Simon I am a spider: Introducing nineteen spiders commonly found in New Zealand.
Redraft!: edited by Alan Bunn. A collection of prose and poetry by teenage writers.
Seager, Jo Easy peasy lemon squeezy
Stace, Glenys Yes! We had dinosaurs: discover New Zealand's exciting past