This blog will house my work and resources that I've acquired over the years.
My blog started off with my previous employment when I was librarian assistant at the primary school.
School Library resources
This blog was previously called favonaschoollibrary.blogspot.com
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Other Title: Fifty-two storey treehouse Summary: Andy and Terry's incredible, ever-expanding treehouse has 13 new storeys, including a watermelon-smashing level, a wave machine, a life-size snakes and ladders game (with real ladders and real snakes), a rocket-powered carrot-launcher, a Ninja Snail Training Academy and a high-tech detective agency with all the latest high-tech detective technology, which is lucky because they have a BIG mystery to solve - where is Mr Big Nose??? Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up! (From publisher)
Other Title: Thirty-nine-storey treehouse Summary: Andy and Terry's amazing treehouse has 13 new levels including a chocolate waterfall, a non-erupting active volcano, an opera house, a baby-dinosaur petting zoo, Andy and Terry's Believe it or Else! museum, a not-very-merry merry-go-round, a boxing elephant called the Trunkinator, an X-Ray room, a disco with light-up dance floor, the world's scariest roller-coaster and a top secret 39th level that hasn't even been finished yet. (Publisher's website)
Other Title: Twenty six storey treehouse Summary: Join Andy and Terry in their newly expanded treehouse, which now features 13 brand-new storeys, including a dodgem car rink, a skate ramp, a mud-fighting arena, an anti-gravity chamber, an ice-cream parlour with 78 flavours run by an ice-cream serving robot called Edward Scooperhands and the Maze of Doom, a maze so complicated that nobody who has gone in has ever come out again... well, not yet, anyway
Other Title: Thirteen storey treehouse Summary: Who wouldn't want to live in a treehouse? Especially a 13-storey treehouse that has a bowling alley, a see-through swimming pool, a tank full of man-eating sharks, a giant catapult, a secret underground laboratory and a marshmallow machine that follows you around and automatically shoots your favourite flavoured marshmallows into your mouth whenever you're hungry. Life would be perfect for Andy and Terry if it wasn't for the fact that they have to write their next book, which is almost impossible because there are just so many distractions
New Zealand author; New Zealand illustrator Summary: Sometimes being half boy, half dragon gets really messy! How do you dodge deathly ogre farts and fiery dragon breath? Merek had better find out fast or his shape-shifting secret will be busted
Summary: Stuff happens sometimes. Everyday stuff. At school, at home, with sport, with mates. For Michael it happened when he thought he was letting his parents down. (From back cover)
Summary: Stuff happens sometimes. Everyday stuff. At school, at home, with sport, with mates. For Ethan it happened when he thought his best friend didn't like him anymore
Summary: Stuff happens sometimes. Everyday stuff. At school, at home, with sport, with mates. For Fadi it happened when he got in trouble for tackling Jack at lunchtime
Summary: Stuff happens sometimes. Everyday stuff. At school, at home, with sport, with mates. For Ned it happened with a new teacher. For Sean it happened starting at a new school. For Michael it happened when he thought he was disappointing his parents. For Jack it happened when a game at recess went wrong
Cody and Wiri are surprised to find their whitebait is actually ... redbait... and greenbait... and purplebait... But bigger surprises are in store when a stranger comes to the beach and their holiday takes a sinister turn
New Zealand author Summary: Jack Stewart hates his new life in Taupo until he meets Fluoro, Taupo's most visible street person. Fluoro lives in a old explosion crater in Crown Park, which provides a link to the last eruption of Lake Taupo, two thousand years before. With Fluoro's help, Jack learns to take his mind back to that time and, with a group of creatures called the Luce Crew, embarks on a mission to rescue the animals of the past from the eruption
On cover: A story from the islands of Vanuatu Summary: Florence lives on a small island called Nguna and she describes the many uses of the pandanus tree in daily life in Vanuatu. Includes some words in Bislama
Summary: Betty and Paul build a nest together in a cherry tree. Betty lays an egg, and out pops - Baby Bird! Everyone is very happy. But the nest is small and Betty and Paul start to squabble. They decide that Paul should build another nest for himself
Beginner books. If you want a green kangaroo, a skateboard TV, or a Jeep-a-Fly-kite - just wait till the first of Octember. Young Dr. Seuss fans are introduced to the months of the year and the idea that they may not always get what they want!
Contents: Sir Russell Coutts -- Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie -- Sophie Pascoe -- Lisa Carrington -- Mahe Drysdale -- Cindy Mosey -- Tom Ashley -- Sir John Walker -- Bevan Docherty -- Valerie Adams -- Andew Nicholson -- Angela McMillan -- Jossi Wells -- Juliane Bray -- Sir Richard Hadlee -- Ryan Nelsen -- Sonny Bill Williams -- Trish Hina -- Richie McCaw -- Casey Kopua -- Sean Marks -- Kayla Whitelock -- Mark Sorenson -- Ivan Mauger -- Sarah Ulmer -- My sport plan -- Who's that? -- What's that competition? -- Where's that Summary: Features 25 famous New Zealand sportspeople across a wide range of different sporting disciplines. Includes a caricature, an action photograph, a profile of the person, timeline, inspirational quote, description of the sport, training regime and trophy board. (Publisher)
Other Title: Moon man New Zealand author/illustrator Summary: Moonman has often wondered what the glowing blue globe is that he can see from his home on the moon. But when he hitches a ride on a passing shooting star, he finds a world on earth that is completely different to his own. Here he discovers trees and fields of flowers and the sea. The only problem is that Moonman has never before encountered daybreak, and with it the burning sun: he must get back to the moon
On cover: A story from the islands of Samoa Summary: Faranisi describes how he performs the traditional Ailao or Siva Afi fire knife dance and how he trains to compete in the International Siva Afi Competition. Includes some Samoan words and a glossary
What was getting from place to place like in the days of old? What were some of the biggest inventions that brought us to the fantastic subway systems found in cities today? Discover how transportation has changed over hundreds of years, and where it might be headed in the future.
New Zealand author Summary: When the tractor breaks down, Rosie the cow finds a way to cut the hay! On a New Zealand dairy farm there is a big problem when the tractor breaks down and the farmer can't cut the hay. With rain threatening, this is a big problem. But Rosie the cow, with a bit of number eight wire thinking plus teamwork from the herd, comes up with a novel solution that gets the hay cut and that also gives everyone a fun time! (Publisher)
Has dyslexia-friendly features First published in a different form in Wow! 366, Scholastic Children's Books, 2008 Summary: Freddy thinks he's hit on a great plan when he sends a pig to school in his place. But after some initial teething troubles, the pig quickly settles in and Freddy soon finds himself out in the cold
Summary: The kids have got - whisper it - nits! All the mummies are going mad with the nit-combs and the mayonnaise and even the hoover - but these nits don't care! A story in rhyme
Ed was just a normal New Zealand boy who dreamed that one day he would climb the biggest hill of them all. To achieve his goal, Ed met many people and learned many lessons. Follow the inspiring journey of Sir Edmund Hillary from a normal kiwi boy all the way through to conquering the biggest mountain in the world with Tenzing Norgay. The Inspirational Kiwis series of books are written for young readers but will inspire children and adults alike
Summary: When a special exhibition of terracotta warriors comes to town, Ming and his mother goes to see them at the museum. To remember this exciting event, Ming's mother buys him a little figurine of a General to keep in his room at home. But at midnight, Ming wakes up and finds the General figurine is alive and he has a copper carriage ready to take Ming to his home in Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Tomb in Xi'an, China. In this mysterious underground world over 2,000 year old, Ming meets the General's army of terracotta warriors
On cover: A story in English and Chinese Summary: Ming gets lost in time in the Forbidden City and meets a young emperor. Together, they explore the wonders of the palace and ride on a bronze dragon that takes them high up in the sky. The past and the present come together in this beautifully illustrated book of another of Ming's adventures
Summary: The ballad of Mulan is a folk song from China's Northern Dynasty (439-589) about the unusual tale of a girl. One day, the government drafted Mulan's father into the army. However, he was too old. Mulan didn't have an older brother and the younger one was not old enough, so she disguised herself as a man and joined the army in place of her father. (From publisher)
Providing an early introduction to STEM education, this book uses simple text and labeled photographs to examine a wide range of exciting machines used on a construction site, revealing how each machine solves a particular problem. Machines covered include diggers, drills, dump trucks, bulldozers, wrecking balls, and more!
Food we eat Table of contents includes: Breakfast time -- Hot toast -- Cereals -- Pick and mix -- Something to drink -- Breakfast eggs -- All kinds of breads -- Rice and fish -- Make it, Muesli
Other Title: Fly Big machines Contents includes: Cargo jets -- Hot air balloons -- Airships -- Chinooks -- Super jumbo -- Space station -- Rockets -- Space shuttle -- Sizing things up -- Quiz Summary: This book takes a close look at machines that can fly including super jumbo jets, rockets and space shuttles. Find out which flying machine is the mightiest of them all! (From back cover)
New Zealand author; New Zealand illustrator Includes sheet music showing ukulele chords inside covers Summary:"Squinty the cheeky one-eyed seagull loves trying out new tricks. One day he watches some surfers having fun on the waves. Find out what happens when he decides to join in!"--Back cover. Includes sheet music inside covers.
How does oil turn into fuel for cars and trucks? Follow each step in the production cycle from clearing land to filling a tank with gas in this fascinating book!
Caring for our Bodies is a fun and easy way for kids to find out about the importance of good hygiene. Each chapter explores how things like proper tooth care and grooming can help children stay happy and healthy.
Animal babies Summary: This book looks at amphibian babies, and examines how amphibian babies are born, how they are cared for, how they develop, and differences and similarities between baby amphibians and their parents. The book also includes a picture glossary of key and difficult terms, and a page showing the life cycle of an amphibian. (Publisher's website)
Animal babies Summary: This book looks at bird babies, and examines how bird babies are born, how they are cared for, how they develop, and differences and similarities between baby birds and their parents. The book also includes a picture glossary of key and difficult terms, and a page showing the life cycle of a bird. (From publisher)
Animal babies Summary: This book looks at fish babies, and examines how fish babies are born, how they are cared for, how they develop, and differences and similarities between baby fish and their parents. The book also includes a picture glossary of key and difficult terms, and a page showing the life cycle of a fish. (From publisher)
Animal babies Summary: This book looks at mammal babies, and examines how mammal babies are born, how they are cared for, how they develop, and differences and similarities between baby mammals and their parents. The book also includes a picture glossary of key and difficult terms, and a page showing the life cycle of a mammal. (From publisher's website)
Animal babies Summary: This book looks at reptile babies, and examines how reptile babies are born, how they are cared for, how they develop, and differences and similarities between baby reptiles and their parents. The book also includes a picture glossary of key and difficult terms, and a page showing the life cycle of a reptile. (From publisher)
Summary: This title looks at the rich diversity of homes around the world. Through simple text and stunning photographs, it introduces children to similarities found in homes in different cultures, as well as honouring differences.
This amazing book utilizes real-size photographs to teach young learners about simple machines. Instead of explaining in words alone how machines look and function, this book conveys information about scale, proportion, and use with accurately-sized photographs. Simple, leveled text helps readers access this information and build vocabulary.
This amazing book utilizes real-size photographs to teach young learners about different materials. Instead of explaining in words alone how materials look and function, this book conveys information about scale, proportion, and use with accurately-sized photographs. Simple, leveled text helps readers access this information and build vocabulary.
Spot the Difference: Plants introduces young learners to the appearance and function of different parts of a plant. Stunning photographs encourage readers to compare and contrast how each plant part differs across a diverse selection of plants. This Acorn Read-Aloud title is an excellent tool for introducing young learners to plants.
This amazing book utilizes real-size photographs to teach young learners about different animals. Instead of using words alone to explain the appearance and size of mammals, amphibians, reptiles, fish, and birds, this book conveys information about scale and proportion with accurately-sized photographs. Simple, leveled text helps readers access this information and build vocabulary.
From egg to larva to pupa to adult, a bee goes through many stages before it leaves the hive. Read about the details of this amazing process in this book that shows how a bee's life begins and how the bee grows and reproduces.
Readers will be inspired to grow their own gardens after they read about the life cycle of a sunflower. This title explores the different parts of a sunflower, and follows the stages of the flower's development from seed to growth to reproduction. The farming of sunflowers is also discussed.
Through stunning photographs and simple text, books in this series introduce children to different types of weather. In Snow, children learn what snow is made of, how it is formed, and why it is an important part of our weather.
