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Mrs Chippy the Cat by Susan Brocker

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Category: Picture books - NZ

This is the tale of Mrs Chippy, a tomcat who was a loyal and loved companion to the crew on Ernest Shackleton’s 1914 expedition to the Antarctic aboard the Endurance. The cat proved to be a great rat-catcher, and the crew felt he was their lucky charm. The ship’s carpenter, Chippy McNeish, is buried in Karori Cemetery in Wellington, and a statue of the cat lies on his grave. ...Show more

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The Great Realisation by Tomos Roberts

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Category: Picture books

A post-pandemic bedtime tale that has captured the hearts of millions. First performed in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, Tomos Roberts' inspiring poem, with its message of hope and resilience, has been viewed more than 60 million times and translated into over 20 languages worldwide. From simple acts of kindness, to the creativity within us all, The Great Realisation is a celebration of the many things that have brought us together at a time of crisis. It captures, with magical resonance, the thoughts and feelings of millions worldwide as we adapt to a new way of life, cast aside old habits and reflect on what truly matters to us. It is a story for all readers, young or old, who dare to dream of a fairer, kinder, more loving world. ...Show more

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Malala Yousafzai (Little People, Big Dreams) by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

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Category: Picture books | Series: Little People, Big Dreams

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Malala Yousafzai, the incredible activist for girls' education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate​. When Malala was born in Mingora, Pakistan, her father was determined sh e would have every opportunity that a boy would have. She loved getting an education, but when a hateful regime came to power, girls were no longer allowed to go to school. Malala spoke out in public about this, which made her a target for violence. She was shot in the left side of her head and woke up in hospital in England. Finally after long months and many surgeries, Malala recovered, and resolved to become an activist for girls' education. Now a recent Oxford graduate, Malala continues to fight for a world where all girls can learn and lead. This powerful book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the activist's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!     ...Show more

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The Rainbow in My Heart by Jessica Urlichs

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Category: Picture books - NZ

We all have lots of feelings, it's OK to let them show.They all live in our heartas our very own rainbow. What does your body do when you're sad or angry? How do you show someone you are proud? For children, experiencing new emotions and understanding them are two vastly different things, but poet Jes sica Urlichs and illustrator Rebekah Ballagh have created an accessible and wonderous rhyming picture book about the rainbow of feelings that live in our heart that helps little ones to express their feelings. Also a qualified counsellor, Rebekah has provided notes for parents and teachers at the back of the book to help caregivers start conversations around understanding, identifying and navigating emotions. ...Show more

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Thunderbolt (A Jack Courtney Adventure #2) by Wilbur Smith (with Chris Wakling)

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Category: Fiction - intermediate | Series: A Jack Courtney Adventure

Jack and his friends Amelia and Xander are in Zanzibar diving for lost treasure to support Jack's mother's coral protection project. Going further than usual on their last day, their dive boat is lured into a trap and captured by Somali pirates. Determined that his mother shouldn't pay a ransom for the ir release, Jack won't give up his attempts to escape. Transferred to a militia training camp for boy soldiers, the trio's only hope is the resourceful Somali boy Mo who befriends them. Can they outwit the ruthless General Sir and his merciless troops in the second gripping adventure from the authors of Cloudburst?   ...Show more

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In The Beginning | I te Tīmatanga by Peter Gossage

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Category: Picture books - NZ

In the beginning were Ranginui the father, and Papatuanuku the mother. The creation myth of Maori legend is simply told in Peter Gossage’s vibrant style. Bold design and brief text recount the struggle of the children of Rangi and Papa as they try to part their parents and bring light to the world. The reader is introduce to each of the children (Maori gods) and they role they play in the world. ...Show more

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This Is Where I Stand by Philippa Werry

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Category: Picture books - NZ

This is where I stand. All day, every day. All night. Every night. A beautiful story centred around the statue of a WWI soldier which could be any soldier. The statue gives readers an insight into the soldiers memories of the war as well as what he has seen from his pedestal as the years have passed. ...Show more

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Lola Online (#1 The Secret Upstairs Fan Club Party) by Shannan Stedman; Tayla Stedman

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Category: Fiction - junior | Series: Lola Online

MEET LOLA. Lola has her own YouTube channel, a little brother, and a lot to say. Oh, and a rather unusual country-music loving cat, Stampy. It's time for Lola's first double digits birthday-which should mean double the fun, right? WRONG. Because when Lola's crazy number one fan hijacks the party plans, it could end up meaning... double the trouble! ...Show more

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Te Whanau Kauri by Suzy Cato; Arthur Baystring

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Category: Picture books - NZ

A quintessentially Kiwi picture book that beautifully depicts the natural treasures that may be found in a kauri forest. Spot the kiwi, the tuatara, the weta and more even the twinkling Matariki stars above the treetops.

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Santa's Worst Christmas by Pania Tahau-Hodges; Bryony Walker

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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 everyth ing, but they can’t get him to change his mind. In this Aotearoa Christmas picture book, the kids come up with a clever plan and amazing gadgets to get Christmas back on and Santa back in the sleigh delivering presents. English Edition This is an Aotearoa New Zealand Christmas story, complete with jandals and the barbie, hangi and hot summer days, and Kiwi ingenuity. The children are the heroes of the story as they set to work and make gadgets to help Santa with each of the problems he encountered last Christmas, such as losing the sleigh keys, finding his Santa suit had `shrunk' (again), having trouble accessing his naughty and nice lists because of IT issues, and getting stressed out in celestial traffic jams. The story has the setting and trimmings of a Kiwi Christmas that children in the southern hemisphere will recognise. It is full of humour as Santa encounters glitches on his Christmas deliveries and the children make a survival kit for Santa by repurposing everyday objects.  This picture book is for children 4-8 years old. It is available in te reo Maori and English editions. ...Show more

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Te Rataka a Tama Hungoingoi #1 / Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1 (Te Reo Māori) by Jeff Kinney; translated by Hēni Jacob

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Category: Te Reo Maori | Series: Te Rataka a Tama Hungoingoi / Diary of a Wimpy Kid Te Reo Maori

He kino ra te noho a te tamariki. Ko Greg Heffley tetahi e mohio pai ana ki tenei.Being a kid can really stink. And no one knows this better than Greg Heffley. In this brilliant translation of Jeff Kinney's bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Heni Jacob, twelve year old hero Greg Heffley is the Tama Hūn goingoi (Wimpy Kid) of the title. He tells us all about his life in te reo Māori. A great book in any language, Te Rātaka a Tama Hūngoingoi is packed with laughter, gags, disasters, daydreams and plenty to keep young readers hooked until the very end. ...Show more

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The Gobbledegook Book: A Joy Cowley Anthology by Joy Cowley

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Category: Picture books - NZ

Joy Cowley's favourite stories, poems and nonsense rhymes collected in a hardback gift volume for the family to treasure. It selects the best of Cowley's poems and stories to read aloud, including much-loved classics such as Greedy Cat and Nicketty-Nacketty Noo Noo Noo. Fully re-illustrated with humour and energy by newcomer Giselle Clarkson, these short stories, picture books and funny poems will bring joy to a new generation. ...Show more

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