Mad About Minibeasts!

The sun is in the sky
And it's a lovely Summer's day.
The minibeasts have seen you
And they want to come and play!
Come into the garden for lots of noisy, rhyming creepy-crawlie fun from the award-winning creators of Rumble in the Jungle and Commotion in the Ocean.

Abel Tasman - In Search of The Great South Land

"A popular account of the European discovery of Tasmania and New Zealand, Tonga and northern Fiji, in 1642-43, in the ships Heemskerck and Zeehaen"--

I Want To Be

Now that the Little Princess can use her potty, she decides it is time to grow up and be something. Her family and friends are eager to give her advice, but eventually she realises that she must decide for herself.

Open Wide! - My first trip to the dentist

Rev. ed
New experiences can be daunting for young children. With amusing pictures and simple text, this book presents a first trip to the dentist in a positive, reassuring way.

I'll Teach My Dog 100 Words

Blue back books
I'll Teach My Dog 100 Words shows young children how easy it is to learn to read - even for a dog. The words in red are easily identified as the 'taught' words, which cover basic concepts like colours and opposites - and, of course, counting to 100!

Surf Lifesavers

Macmillan young library
This book for 5-8 year olds explores the roles and responsibilities, daily activities, equipment, training and important personal qualities that a surf lifesaver requires to do their job. It is part of a series inspired by people who demonstrate amazing contributions and commitment to our communities and aims to foster respect and understanding for those that help and protect us. Young students are encouraged to think about their own rights and responsibilities, and how they can be an 'everyday hero'

Wildlife Rescuers

Macmillan young library

This book for 5-8 year olds explores the roles and responsibilities, daily activities, equipment, training and important personal qualities that a wildlife rescuer requires to do their job. It is part of a series inspired by people who demonstrate amazing contributions and commitment to our communities and aims to foster respect and understanding for those that help and protect us. Young students are encouraged to think about their own rights and responsibilities, and how they can be an 'everyday hero'.

Search & Rescue Workers

Other Title: Search and rescue workers
Macmillan young library

This book for 5-8 year olds explores the roles and responsibilities, daily activities, equipment, training and important personal qualities that a search and rescue worker requires to do their job. It is part of a series inspired by people who demonstrate amazing contributions and commitment to our communities and aims to foster respect and understanding for those that help and protect us. Young students are encouraged to think about their own rights and responsibilities, and how they can be an 'everyday hero'.

Firefighters

Series: Everyday Heroes

Developing admiration for ordinary people's contributions to the community. Inspired by people who demonstrate amazing contributions and commitment to our communities this series aims to foster respect and understanding for those that help and protect us. This book explores the roles and respnsibilities, daily activities, equipment, training and important personal qualities that a firefighter requires to do their job. Young students are encouraged to think about their own rights and responsibilities, and how they can be an 'everyday hero'.

Kaimanawa Princess

Summary: Story based on 13-year-old Rochelle Purcell and her pony Kaimanawa Princess and their campaign to save the wild horses of the Kaimanawas in August 2006, when they appeared on television and then participated in a protest on the Desert Rd
New Zealand author

Through a fog of steam rising from the group of terrified wild horses huddled together, Becky saw her standing alone, a beautiful black Kaimanawa pony with four white socks and a distinctive white blaze, running the length of her nose.

When Becky chose her pony at the stockyards she had no idea how hard it was going to be. Hard to train a wild horse, hard to compete with the expensive mounts at the pony club, and hard to stand by silently when the wild herds where threatened.

At stake would be the survival of New Zealand's famous wild horses - the Kaimanawa - who had lived for more than a century on the Central Plateau of the North Island. As Becky forged a bond of love and trust with the little pony she named Kaimanawa Princess, powerful interests began to unite in an effort to eliminate the wild herds. And when the time came, the young girl and her pony took their place in the struggle to save the wild horses.

Erin the Firebird Fairy

The magical animal fairies
Rainbow magic ;
Jack Frost's naughty goblins have stolen the Magical Animals, but they've managed to escape to the human world! With Rachel and Kirsty's help, can Erin find Giggles the firebird and take him home to Fairyland...?

The Indian In The Cupboard

Includes "More than a story" section
"Omri pulled and the cupboard moved, just slightly. The noise from inside instantly stopped...at last the cautiously turned the key and opened the door. The Indian was gone..."

At first, Omri is unimpressed with the plastic toy that he is given for his birthday. But when he puts it in the old cupboard and turns the key, something extraordianry happens. For Little Bull, the Iroqouis Indian Brave, comes to life!

Ruby the Red Fairy

A Working Partners book
A paperback original
"Something terrible has happened." Ruby the Red Fairy tells Rachel and Kirsty, before she flutters them off to meet the Queen of the Fairies.

Quest for the Sun

For Adam Equinox, many questions have been answered. the Prince of the Wind has been found - and the future of two worlds lies in his hands.

Now evil King Karazeel must be vanquished - before it is too late, But his henchman Evor has been brewing potions more powerful than Adam could ever dream of... and Karazan is a land where nothing is as it seems. Success turns to failure; light to darkness.

Then Adam turns the final page of the Book of Days and uncovers the greatest secret of all - a discovery which launches him and his friends on their final quest, to the outer reaches of Karazan and beyond.
Among the savage gladiators of the east they are trained to battle the creatures of nightmare - but nothing can prepare Adam for the final confrontation with evil in the Realms of the Undead...

Moon Pie

Summary: Eleven-year-old Martha tries to keep her family together after her mother's death as her father struggles with alcoholism.

Ever since her mum died, eleven-year-old Martha has got used to being the one in charge. Her brother, Tug, is too small, Her friend, Marcus, is too obsessed with Hollywood movies. And Dad - Dad is just too strange.

When Dad falls off the roof, it's Martha who takes him to the doctor. And when Dad doesn't come home at night, it's Martha who cooks Tug his favourite pie.
But Martha's to-do list keeps getting harder.

The Megatastic Kids' Joke Book

Chock full of rib-tickling, gut-busting funnies to amuse you and your friends, this huge collection of funky and fun jokes will keep you entertained for hours on end!

Tasha the Tap Dance Fairy

Rainbow magic ;
Rachel and Kirsty are on the hunt for Tasha's magic ribbon. It's been stolen by a goblin, who thinks he's brilliant at tap dancing! Can the girls find a way to trick the nasty goblin into giving the ribbon back?

Mr Eight

As soon as Henry sees Mr Eight, he knows he's found the kind of pet he's always wanted. Having a giant octopus for a pet is fun - but it isn't always easy!

Alesha the Acrobat Fairy

Rainbow magic. The showtime fairies
The showtime fairies
Without Alesha the Acrobat Fairy's magic star, Tippington School's auditions for the variety show will be disastrous! The naughty goblins have decided that they want to be the stars of the show - can Rachel and Kirsty stoop them from causing trouble?

The Tooth

New Zealand author
Summary: Tim Thomas is searching for dinosaur fossils in the hills above Pounamu, his grandparent's sheep station. His mum drowned when he was four, leaving Tim with only a vague memory of her, and of a large tooth embedded in a rock. But time is against him as he races to find the exact spot where he remembers the tooth, before the river gully is dammed and the rising waters cover the site

Jade and the Silver Flute

Magic ballerina.
Precious things have been going missing in Enchantia in the lead up to a very special ceremony. Is someone trying to stop the First Fairy and banish birdsong from Enchantia? Jade and the White Cat must unravel the clues before it's too late!

Just One More

Table of contents: The horrible thing with hairy feet -- Cowgirl Katie and Pronto -- Faster, faster! -- Do not wake the baby -- The woggly hole -- Silly old story -- Clodhoppers -- Monster -- The gonna bird -- Halifax tickle -- Marvellous treasure -- The tiny woman -- The grumpysaurus -- The bag of smiles -- The travelling bath -- Zamforan the dragon -- My tiger
Summary: A collection of 17 short, humorous, read-aloud stories for young children. Includes stories about real and imaginary animals
New Zealand author; New Zealand illustrator

Captain Mack and the Abominable Snow Monster

On cover: Sky Rockets to the rescue
Summary: Captain Mack is on a dangerous mission to find a group of intrepid climbers who have gone missing on Mount Everest. Aggravating avalanches! They are trapped in their tent under lots and lots of snow! Captain Mack needs to come up with a plan to get them out of there quickly! But little does he know that the roar of his Sky Rocket engines has woken up the Abominable Snow Monster. Will our Sky Captain superhero be able to save the day before the people of Sunshine City need his help once more

Justin's Jokes

On cover: Giggle-tastic jokes to share
TV tie-in
Join children's favourite TV star Justin Fletcher for the most giggle-tastic jokes every. They're fun for all the family!

And Then There Were 10: plus Kevin 11

Based on the television program shown on the Cartoon Network
Summary: Two more adventures of the 10 year-old hero, Ben Tennyson
Kevin 11
This brilliant story book contains not one but two exciting adventure stories!
Find out how Ben's alien experiences begin in ' And Then There Were 10, then get another Ben 10 fix with Kevin 11, where it looks as though Ben has met his match...

Pearlie in Paris

Ooh-la-la! Pearlie has arrived in a grand palace garden in Paris, where Fifi the French fairy is preparing to unveil her fabulous fashion collection. Soon all Fifi's friends will be there to admire the dazzling gowns and Pearlie will have a front row seat. When Fifi's plans are turned upside down, can Pearlie weave a little magic and bring some Jubilee Park glamour to Paris in time for Fifi's show?

Rooster's Off to See the World

Along the way, he is joined by two cats, three frogs, four turtles and five fish, all eager to see the world. But they discover travelling is harder work than they thought.
With his colourful collages and entertaining story, Eric Carle introduces children to the meaning of numbers, number sets and simple addition and subtraction.

Hairy Maclary's Bone

Puffin books
Down in the town by the butcher's shop door, sat Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy...
With a big juicy bone from Samuel Stone, Hairy Maclary sets off for the dairy. His friends want him to share it but Hairy Maclary has other ideas...

Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What do You Hear?

Summary: Zoo animals from polar bear to walrus make their distinctive sounds for each other, while children imitate the sounds for the zookeeper
First published: 1991

Police Officers

Overview

Series: Everyday heroes

This book for 5-8 year olds explores the roles and responsibilities, daily activities, equipment, training and important personal qualities that a police officer requires to do their job. It is part of a series inspired by people who demonstrate amazing contributions and commitment to our communities and aims to foster respect and understanding for those that help and protect us. Young students are encouraged to think about their own rights and responsibilities, and how they can be an 'everyday hero'.

Swashbuckler

ISBN duplicated on pbk. ed
Unhand that innocent young traveller, you blackguard, or I'll run you through and leave your carcass here for the birds to pick clean.

Meet Anton. Kids think he's a fruitloop because he talks like a pirate. But new boy Peter McNeill needs a friend and the boys soon discover they have the same problem - their dads. Peter's father has gambled away all their money, but Anton's dad... now that's a different story.

Some things just have to be faced up to and it takes courage. It take a hero who laughs at danger, a warrior willing to battle dragons. It takes a swashbuckler!

Lost in the Bush: Keeping yourself safe in New Zealand's great outdoors

Keeping yourself safe in New Zealand's Great outdoors
Summary: Uses a story to introduce factual information about bushcraft. When Sam gets lost in the bush he remembers all of the bush survival techniques his Grandpa Tua taught him
Originally published: 2004
Important information for Young Trampers
Activities.

The Troublesome Twins

Tiger is the biggest cat on Willow Farm. Timmy and Tammy are twin kittens who just love to follow him wherever he goes.
One day, Tiger teaches the troublesome twins a lesson they'll never forget!

Lexi the Firefly Fairy

Rainbow magic.
The twilight fairies
"With a collectable fairy for a magical mobile!"--Cover
Summary: Jack Frost has kidnapped the fireflies, leaving Fairyland in darkness. Kirsty and Rachel must rescue the fireflies and help Lexi the Firefly Fairy find her magical bag of fire dust

Sabrina the Sweet Dreams Fairy

Rainbow magic.
The twilight fairies
"With a collectable fairy for a magical mobile!"--Cover
Summary: It's Kirsty and Rachel's last night at Camp Stargaze, but they are having horrible dreams. They must find Sabrina the Sweet Dreams Fairy's bag of dream dust. It's time to visit Jack Frost's Ice Castle

Maisie the Moonbeam Fairy

Rainbow magic.
The twilight fairies
"With a collectable fairy for a magical mobile!"--Cover
Summary: The moon is shining at Camp Stargaze, and Kirsty and Rachel are playing night-time games. Then a strange light appears nearby - the goblins are up to no good with Maisie's precious moon dust

Tom's Tree

Pbk ed
Tom plants a seed. When it grows, Tom knows it will be a magical tree, full of fruit and peacocks.
'I wish you'd hurry up,' Tom says to his tree, but all the wishing and whispering in the world wont' make the seedling grow big and strong. Tom has to be patient, and wit for the passing seasons to do their work.
An uplifting story about love, hope and patience through the generations.

History

SERIES: The Olympics

Contents: The birth of the Olympics -- Olympics reborn -- Faster, higher, stronger -- Hard times and heroes -- Cold War Olympics -- Sporty sixties -- Triumphs and disaster -- TV times -- New teams, new hope -- Hi-tech, high cost -- The 2012 Olympics -- Olympic future

Little Kiwi Flies To The Rescue

Little Kiwi can't seem to get anything right. he's scared of the dark, scared of water and his little sister's friends always seem to be making fun of him.
But when his sister gets in trouble it seems Little Kiwi might be made of sterner stuff after all.

Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?

The creators of the children's classic Brown Bear, Brown, What Do You See? team up again in this special book about a very important topic – endangered animals. A bald eagle soars, a spider monkey swings, a macaroni penguin struts and a red wolf sneaks through Bill Martin Jr's rhythmic text and Eric Carle's vibrant images, and all are watched over by our best hope for the future – a dreaming child.

Whale Pot Bay

Summary: Jake lives with his father in a remote part of the Wairarapa, where he can surf and watch the whales. But then Jake's dad begins a relationship with a new partner, who moves in with her daughter Stephanie, and at the same time a local photographer starts stalking their next door neighbour Milton Summer, an international rock celebrity, and Jake's peaceful life erupts into volence and deceit. An when a whale and her calf get into trouble on the treacherous coast, the history of Whale Pot Bay seems doomed to repeat itself unless Jake, Milton and Stephanie can survive the deadly tide

Oh, No Mister Possum!

 Other Title: Oh, no Mr Possum
Accompanying CD contains: The possum song / by Erin Devlin
Summary: When a possum family refuses to change their diet of New Zealand trees, a plan is hatched to return them to their native Australia. Includes words and music for The possum song, and brief factual information about the possum in New Zealand
New Zealand author; New Zealand illustrator

Yasmin the Night Owl Fairy

Rainbow magic.
The twilight fairies
"With a collectable fairy for a magical mobile!"--Cover
Summary: Yasmin the Night Owl Fairy has lost her magical sleep dust and nobody knows when to be asleep. It's up to Kirsty and Rachel to catch the thieves - before they become too sleepy

Tess the Sea Turtle Fairy

Rainbow magic.
The ocean fairies
"With a collectable fairy for a magical mobile!"--Cover
Summary: Fairy Tess is worried. Her sea turtle friend Pearl is missing, along with a piece of the broken Magical Conch Shell. Kirsty and Rachel have to find them soon, or the baby sea turtles won't be able to find their way to the ocean

The Last Tree on the Island

Summary: Mrs and Mr Smitt live on a wonderful Island with a beautiful tree. But one day Mr Smitt decides to cut down the tree and that's when the trouble begins. Suggested level: junior, primary

Me and You

Summary: Three bears decide to go out for a walk in the park while their porridge cools. Meanwhile a little girl has lost her mum and lost her way and is walking the streets alone, until she happens upon a house. The bears arrive home and discover several things are amiss. What will they find upstairs?

An urban retelling of the Goldilocks and the Three Bears story, told from the baby bear's perspective
Goldilocks and the three bears

The Kuia & the Spider

The tale of an old woman (Kuia) and a spider who share the same kitchen and who are constantly arguing and trying to out do each other. Suggested level: junior, primary.

The Lighthouse Keeper's Cat

Hamish, the lighthouse keeper's cat, has been neglecting his duties. so when he hears that Mr and Mrs Grinling are going to punish him by putting him on a diet, he decides to find somewhere else to live. Soon, though, Hamish realises there's no place like home...

A Lion In The Meadow

Puffin books
Mother didn’t believe the little boy’s tales about a dragon and lion in the meadow, but to the boy the creatures were very real.

The Mixed-Up Chameleon

Summary: A bored chameleon wishes it could be more like all the other animals it sees, but soon decides it would rather just be itself. Cutouts along the edges of the pages display various animals and colors.