Goldilocks and Just the One Bear

"We all know that when Goldilocks made a bit of a mess of the three bears' house, they were glad to see the back of her. But did you ever wonder what happened afterwards? A clever and funny sequel ... "--Back cover

Elmer, Rose and Super El

Summary: The pink elephant herd, along with Elmer's friend Rose, are celebrating Old's one hundredth birthday. But the celebrations take an unexpected turn when Old becomes stranded on a dangerous cliff top. Rose rushes to Elmer. Maybe he knows a certain Super El who can come to the rescue

Millie's Special Something

Big, bad Reggie loves to scare Mille. It's fun. But not for Millie. It's frightening!
Her friends each have a special something to feel brave. So why doesn't she? Or does she?

One Small Island

 Other Title: Story of Macquarie Island
Maps and information on lining papers
Summary: In One Small Island, Alison Lester and Coral Tulloch bring us the story of this remote and precious World Heritage Site.  Together they explore the island's unique geological beginnings, discovery and degradation at the hands of humans, and the battle to restore it today

The Magnificent Tree

Summary: What we need is a tree! said Bonny. I completely agree, said Pop. Bonny and Pop are bursting with ideas. Pop's ideas are big and brave and Bonny's ideas are simple and clever. When they decide to make something that will attract the birds, they come up with ideas for a tree. A brave tree, a clever tree... a magnificent tree

That dog at the beach!

Summary: All dogs should be like this! Everybody says her dog is a nuisance, but this girl knows better. (Back cover)
New Zealand author; New Zealand illustrator

Lillibutt's Big Adventure

Summary: Lillibutt was lonely. Lillibutt was bored. Every day she looked up at the mountains and wondered what was on the other side. Then one morning a young girl took Lillibutt over the mountains for the adventure of her life, on a very, very long walk. (Back cover)
New Zealand author; New Zealand illustrator

The Wizard of Oz

Are you ready for adventure? Join Dorothy and her little dog Toto on the yellow brick road, as they set off to explore the magical Land of Oz.

Oh My Dog!

New Zealand author
Summary: Scrap, the blond puppy, gets sent to work on a farm and finally gets to try out his eye dog skills on a real sheep station. The farm is next door to the one he's discovered his mother lives on, and he is very keen to reacquaint himself with her. But her boss has other ideas and tries to shoot Scrap when he comes to visit

A Nest of Pigs

A story from the Cook Islands. (Cover)
Summary: Christiano, who lives on Ma'uke in the Cook Islands, describes what happens when his pig gives birth to piglets. Contains some Cook Island Maori words and glossary

Tareima's String

A story from the islands of Kiribati. (Cover)
Summary: Tareima, who lives in Kiribati, shows how she makes string from the fibres of coconut husks, and describes what the string is used for. Contains some Kiribati words and glossary

Wrapping It Up

A story from the islands of Samoa. (Cover)
Summary: Bernd and Belle, who live in Samoa, prepare a special meal for Aso o Tina - Mother's Day, using leaves to cook the food in. Contains some Samoan words and glossary

Kelea's Clothes

A story from the Kingdom of Tonga. (Cover)
Summary: Kelea, who lives in Tonga, describes some of the special clothes she wears for different occasions, including the ta'ovala and kiekie. Contains some Tongan words and glossary

Fun in the Sun

Farmer Claude and Farmer Maude went to find the sun.
The dog, the goat, the rooster, and pig came along for the sun and the fun.
As Farmer Claude and Farmer Maude played by the blue lagoon, the dog, the goat, the rooster, and pig were chased by a big monsoon...

Josh and the Gun Fort

Summary: Josh and Tas are playing at the old gun forts when Tas's dog Rocky falls inside one. When the boys try to rescue him, they're trapped inside too. No one knows where they are, so it's up to them to get themselves out
"Easy-reading adventures for reluctant-reader boys"--Back cover
New Zealand author

Josh and the Man Overboard

Summary: Josh and Tas are on the Cook Strait ferry when they overhear two men planning to rob another man. The boys keep an eye on the criminals and witness a man falling overboard. Will the ship's captain believe their story and turn the ship around in time
"Easy-reading adventures for reluctant-reader boys"--Back cover
New Zealand author

Josh and the Chat Room

 Other Title: Josh and the chatroom
Summary: Josh's sister Raylene is spending more and more time on the computer, chatting to strangers in chat rooms. When Josh and his friend Tas discover Raylene has organised to meet a boy offline, they follow her and see her kidnapped by a pair of older men. Can Josh and Tas think quickly enough to save her
"Easy-reading adventures for reluctant-reader boys"--Back cover
New Zealand author

Josh and the Trolley Race

Summary: When Josh and Tas see a poster for a trolley race with a thousand dollar prize, they convince Josh's uncle to build them a trolley out of scavenged parts. Now they just have to hone their driving skills for the big competition
"Easy-reading adventures for reluctant-reader boys"--Back cover
New Zealand author

Josh and the Juggernauts

Summary: Josh and Tas are desperate to play rugby, but they can't start a team without a coach. Josh can't talk his dad into it, so his mum steps in. Can she get the team into shape in time for the competition
"Easy-reading adventures for reluctant-reader boys"--Back cover
New Zealand author

My Cookbook of Cakes

Other Title: Cakes
Contents: Cake decorating -- Cupcakes -- Festive cakes -- Big cakes -- Pudding cakes
The 30 creative recipes will make baking and decorating your own cakes so much fun!

Budding chefs can get to grips with the ins and outs of cooking simple but creative recipes with this inspiring cookery series. Each recipe will encourage children to cook and learn

My Cookbook of Baking

These 30 delicious recipes will make baking so much fun!
Budding chefs can get to grips with the ins and outs of cooking simple but creative recipes with this inspiring cookery series.  Each recipe will encourage children to cook and learn