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My blog started off with my previous employment when I was librarian assistant at the primary school.
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Redesigned ed Previously published as: A long way from home: the diary of Lillian Glenmore, Warkworth, 1943, in the My story series: Scholastic, 2005 New Zealand author Summary: In 1943, 14 year-old Lillian Glenmore is sent with her sister Joyce to live with their grandparents on a dairy farm near Warkworth, New Zealand. Lillian's diary describes the social conditions of the period and her experiences of the war, including the arrival in New Zealand of the U.S. Marines. Includes historical note and photographs. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary A long way from home: the diary of Lillian Glenmore
Based on an original idea by Elisabetta Dami Summary: For the first time ever, Mouseford Academy is offering a course in outdoor survival skills, and it's being taught by the athletic adventurous Bruce Hyena. All five Thea Sisters sign up, along with the Ruby Crew. But when a terrible storm hits during the two-day outdoor challenge, there are mouselets in danger
Originally published with the title: Arthur et le yeti du lac Pichette Summary: Last Saturday at Arthur's grandparents' house everyone got a bit of a fright. The night before, the neighbour heard strange noises coming from her garden and she saw two big, black eyes staring at her. Before long, the whole world had come to see the Yeti of Picket Lake
Summary: Lulu loves animals. She really wants a pet but her mum and dad keep saying 'perhaps.' But when Lulu find twenty-seven unwanted caterpillars, she takes them all home to look after. Now she has more pets than she ever thought she would
On cover: Read the book, unlock the game Summary: The team has journeyed across Erdas, racing to stop a merciless foe. They have laughed and fought together. They've won challenges and lost friends, Some have even lost themselves. Now that journey is about to end. They must reach a place forgotten by time and face off against an ancient enemy breaking free from his prison. They have just one chance to stop him... or the whole world will shatter
Other Title: Long haul Summary: A family road trip is supposed to be a lot of fun ... unless, of course, you're the Heffleys. The journey starts off full of promise, then quickly takes several wrong turns. Gas station bathrooms, crazed seagulls, a fender bender, and a runaway pig -- not exactly Greg Heffley's idea of a good time. But even the worst road trip can turn into an adventure -- and this is one the Heffleys won't soon forget. (Publisher)
Summary: It's Christmas Eve in the March household, but this will be a Christmas like no other: their father is away fighting in the American Civil War and the March sisters and their mother must try to make ends meet while their father is at war. Although life can be hard for the family, and times are tough, this is an extraordinary story of triumph over adversity, recounting in exquisite detail, the lives, loves, trials, and triumphs of these four very different sisters
On cover: Read the book, unlock the game Summary: The sun is shining in the Hundred Isles and yet the path forward seems crowded with shadows. Conor, Abeke, Meilin and Rollan have travelled across the world seeking a set of powerful talismans in order to keep them from enemy hands. Throughout their journey the young heroes have been hounded by pursuers who always seem to know just where to find them. Now they know why. One of them is a traitor. As they steer the crystal blue waters of this tropical paradise, the team can't help but suspect each other. There's a spy in their midst and before this mission is over, a deadly trap will close around them. (From back cover)
Contents: Horror! -- Splodge! -- Grrrr Summary: Meet Dirty Bertie - a boy with nose-pickingly disgusting habits! He's full to bursting with madcap plans and crazy ideas, and if it's trouble you're after, look no further - Bertie's sure to be up to his neck in it. Three wickedly funny stories featuring the world's grubbiest trouble magnet! (From back cover)
Twins Ben and Zoe are miserable after being left behind while their parents head to Africa for a veterinary adventure. But almost immediately after their parents depart, Dr Stephen Fisher, a famous zoologist, recruits Ben and Zoe for an adventure of their own! Soon, the twins are on their way to Sumatra to rescue a tiger and her two cubs from a gang of vicious poachers.
Summary: Every night, Lukas sat on the edge of his bed waiting for the monster. The monster was enormous and very frightening. Finally, tired and fed up with being afraid, Lukas decided to catch it. He hatched a plan involving super-duper, yummy-tummy chocolate chip cookies. This is the story of what happened next
The children at Munnagong Flats Public School decide on a dinosaur design for their new bridge. It's a big job so Engilina, the city's Chief Engineer, asks her friends Engibear and Bearbot, for some help. Follow the team as they work through the year to create a roar-inspiring attraction.
Summary: Rugger and his friends talk about the values they learn from playing rugby. We see they can sometimes differ from the values adults hold NZ Rugby continues with its series of Rugger books for schools.
Other Title: Elephants have trunks Paperback edition Summary: Have you eve wondered why penguins can't fly? Are you stuck on the stickiness of a spider's web or confused by the glow of a firefly's bottom? Bizzare, baffling or just plain strange things happen in the world around us all the time, this book delves into some of the great mysteries of everyday life and uses the world of science to make senses of them
On cover: Follow the links and explore Summary: Explore a nest of busy bees, meet munching caterpillars, leaping locusts and darting dragonflies, and discover the fascinating insects and minibeasts that live around the world. (From back cover)
Summary: Thelma is an ordinary pony who longs to be more. One day, she spots a carrot on the ground and comes up with a brilliant idea! She ties it to her head, just before a skidding truck spills pink paint and glitter all over her! Presto! Thelma is a unicorn! Thelma quickly rises to fame, but does she really want all the attention? Or would she be happier as her old self again? (Publisher)
Other Title: Earth is like a jigsaw Paperback edition Summary: Have you ever wondered why sunsets are red? Are you troubled by the changing seasons, or confused by the appearance of a rainbow? Bizarre, baffling or just plain strange things happen in the world around us all the time, this book delves into some of the great mysteries of everyday life
Summary: Mr Muggs, the cat, has life well organised. He is allowed to live in the local library as long as he keeps the place free of rats. But Mr Muggs has a secret New Zealand author
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 the road, revealing how each machine solves a particular problem. Machines covered include bicycles, motorbikes, cars, trucks, fire trucks, garbage trucks, maintenance vehicles, and more!
Other Title: Rescue Contents includes: Ice breaker -- Super sub -- Airport crash tender -- Search and rescue helicopter -- Ladder truck -- Tow truck -- Lifeboat -- Snow ambulance -- Sizing things up : rescue robots -- Quiz Summary: This book takes a close look at machines that can float, including cruise ships, hovercrafts and ice breakers. Find out which floating machine is the mightiest of them all! (From back cover)
Summary: When Ping admits that he is the only child in China unable to grow a flower from the seeds distributed by the Emperor, he is rewarded for his honesty
Summary: This title looks at the rich diversity of family life around the world. Through simple text and stunning photographs, it introduces children to similarities found in families in different cultures, as well as honouring differences.
Summary: This title looks at the rich diversity of shopping experiences around the world. Through simple text and stunning photographs, it introduces children to similarities found when shopping in different cultures, as well as honouring differences
Summary: This title looks at the rich diversity of schools around the world. Through simple text and stunning photographs, it introduces children to similarities found in schools in different cultures, as well as honouring differences.
Summary: This title looks at the rich diversity of games around the world. Through simple text and stunning photographs, it introduces children to similarities found in games played in different cultures, as well as honouring differences.
Ben and Zoe, WILD's top operatives, are sent to investigate the death of a polar bear near an Alaskan village. The twins' mission takes an unexpected turn when they learn that the bear's orphaned cub is somewhere out in the frozen wilderness. Will Ben and Zoe be able to find the lost cub in time?"
Symphony Smythe just wants a normal birthday part. One with ice cream, cake and fizzy drinks. But her mum and dad have, other, healthier ideas - and a menu that includes raw broccoli. Can Symphony stop her birthday party from turning into a huge embarrassment?
What's a girl to do when she really really wants a pet, but her parents say no? Use her imagination, that's what! And Symphony Smythe has an imagination like no other. Soon she has furry, feathered and scaly friends galore. But Mum and Dad worry when Symphony starts to lap her breakfast milk, walk on all fours, and say nothing but "Meow".
Granny's busy knitting and the cat is busy having kittens. Robbie is busy counting the days till his birthday - and hoping for a shiny red tractor with a real steering wheel. But Granny has other plans...
Other Title: Royal albatross Redesigned and reillustrated ed Summary: Describes the anatomy, behaviour, habitat, diet and breeding habits of the royal albatross First published: 1995
Rev., pbk. ed "50 years"--Cover For Paddington, one of the nicest things about being a bear and living with the Brown family is being able to share their lovely garden. But gardens don't just happen, and the one at number thirty-two Windsor Gardens keeps the whole family busy, so Paddington is only too please to lend a paw when they give him a chance. He may not have 'green fingers', but the fact that paws and marmalade are never far apart leads to some unexpectedly colourful results during National Garden Week!
Includes factual information about whales and whale strandings Summary: A small boy and his Nan discover a whale (Wera) on their local beach and call on their community, who help comfort and re-float the whale at high tide. Everyone helps to return Wera, from 80-year-old Nan and her 8-year-old grandson Tama, to Sally from the Department of Conservation and the workers at the cheese factory. (Publisher)
Summary: Young shape-shifting dragon Merek is following his dream to become a knight -- but seems to have found an enemy in Lord Crumble's son Percy, also training to become a knight. Trying desperately to keep his dragon identity a secret, Merek finds himself locked up in a rat-infested dungeon, where his shapeshifting skill proves invaluable. But bettering young Percy may be his undoing
New Zealand author, New Zealand illustrator Summary: A rhyming children's meditation on the four seasons of summer, autumn, winter and spring, in which the grasshoppers dance to the rhythms and sounds of life around them as the world goes round. The animals in the story thrive on music: a bunny plays the drums, a hawk plays the organ, a husky plays a whistle, a kingfisher plays on conch shells, and the grasshoppers dance. (Publisher)
Summary: Captain Quack and his trusty yak deliver the post to the mountains and back. At least, that's the idea. But Yak keeps picking up friends along the way... stranded baa-lambs, lost chickens and even some hitch-hiking rabbits! But just how much can Yak really stack on his back
New Zealand author/illustrator Summary: A small fly buzzes around in the rain and narrowly escapes being eaten by a frog, a crocodile and a fierce tiger. Minimal words, but with strong use of alliteration for the youngsters to enjoy reading aloud
Summary: Esau the Paw was a very cool cat. No cat was fluffier, be sure of that. But what happens when long-haired cats' coats get too matted to brush? Yep, they get clipped, much to Esau's embarrassment - and disgust
Other Title: Animal builders Summary: The animal builders have a new apprentice. It's Donkey - and he's turning out to be a bit of a disaster. Will the builders finally discover what Donkey's good at? And will they ever finish building the penguins' dream home? (Back cover)
New Zealand author, New Zealand illustrator Summary: 'There's a thud, thud thudding as we scurry down the stairs. 'Breakfast's nearly ready!' sounds like music to my ears.' Rhythmical text and illustrations introduce children to onomatopoeia through a range of sounds that they hear, both subconsciously and consciously, around them everyday
Other Title: Blackie the fisher cat New Zealand author; New Zealand illustrator Summary: After Nana dies, Grandpop returns to holiday at their favourite camping ground by the sea. He misses Nana, but one morning he discovers a hungry black cat on the step of his caravan. This is no ordinary cat, for every day Blackie follows Grandpop down to the river mouth to fish. A special bond quickly develops between them
New Zealand author; New Zealand illustrator Summary: Andy really does love his Aunty Elsie, but she insists on grabbing him and giving him a big kiss, first on one cheek and then on the other, every time she sees him. And Andy hates it. So he hides. But every time Aunty Elsie finds him out. Then, when Aunty can't come to see him for a while, Andy starts to miss her - and her great big kisses. Suggested level: junior, primary
First edition Summary: Samoan Heroes tells the inspirational stories of achievers who have Samoan ancestry. It includes legends like Sina and Tigilau; historical figures such as Tupua Tamasese Lealofi III and Salamasina; and contemporary heroes like Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Judge Ida Malosi, Troy Polamalu, Savage and Associate Professor Donna Addis
Originally published under title: Forest fire Summary: Twins Ben and Zoe are sent to the jungles of Borneo to rescue an orangutan and save his refuge from illegal logging Forest fire
First published: 2009 Summary: Twins Ben and Zoe are sent by their uncle Dr. Stephen Fisher to rescue an orphaned giant panda cub, which has wandered from its sanctuary after the 2008 earthquake in China's Sichuan Province
Includes a push out cardboard rocket to make Summary: Benji is offered the chance of his dreams - to skip school and become a pirate for a day. But after battling sea monsters and searching for haunted buried treasure, does Benji have what it takes to be a good pirate
Summary: What was communication like in the days of old? What were some of the biggest inventions that brought us to the digital age? Discover how communication has changed over hundreds of years, and where it might be headed in the future
"Sapphire and Benny, a brother and sister, are playing at their friend’s house when they realise it is very late and getting dark. They know that their mother and father will be worried, so they hurry home, but on the way, they have to pass the scary old house on their street. Sapphire is sick of hurrying past and feeling frightened, so she says to Benny, "Let’s go up and knock on the door and see who answers" This ends up with them being locked in the house with some very scary creatures." --Publisher description.
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