Summary: Once upon a time in a place called Aotearoa there roamed gigantic flightless birds called moa. Sadly they are now extinct, alive only in our dreams and imaginations - or are they? A tale of a young boy's encounter with the mighty Noah the Moa. (Publisher)
Includes sheet music showing ukulele chords inside covers
New Zealand author; New Zealand illustrator
Once there was a soft brown toy called Dogger. One of his ears pointed upwards and the other flopped over. His fur was worn in places because he was quite old. He belonged to Dave.
But the, one terrible day, Dave loses Dogger... Will Dogger ever be found?
Summary: This is a story that shows how devastating floods can be to homes and livelihoods. Whilst it is inspired by the 2011 Queensland floods, it could be about any of the disasters that strike our land, events that turn everyday Australians into heroes. FLOOD shows water mercilessly ripping through Queensland towns and then receding, leaving destruction and devastation in its wake. Told from the perspective of a cattle dog separated from its family, FLOOD helps children to understand the effects of a traumatic natural disaster without being too confronting, while the story of the little tugboat that pushes a boardwalk out to sea, staving off further disaster, gives children a hero they can relate to
Summary: The story of Manukura, the rare white kiwi which was born in captivity at Pukaha Mount Bruce in 2011. Includes facts about kiwi, and information about Pukaha Mount Bruce
New Zealand author; New Zealand illustrator
While visiting the art gallery, Katie has an adventure stepping in and out of
five paintings by Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Cezanne. Includes information about
Post-impressionism and the particular paintings and artists in the story.
Suggested level: junior, primary
Rev. ed
First published: 1994
Summary: Wildlife artist and birdwatcher Sandra Morris introduces fourteen New Zealand birds. Looking at birds of the mountains, forest, coast and sea, Sandra tells how they got their names, how they feed, sing or call, and how they nest and raise a family. (Back cover)
Summary: Rose and Tim encounter Badjelly the witch who can turn children into sausages or chop them into boy-girl soup, but they are rescued by Jim the Giant Eagle. Suggested level: primary
Rev. ed
Cover title
"Produced by Te Roopu Whakaoranga o te Taha Moana Trust to promote the conservation and sustainable management of our sand dunes and sea shore and native flora and fauna"--Cover verso
Summary: While visiting his Nana, Raniera discovers from her how very important even the smallest things are in the ecology of the seashore. He learns about pingao and its relationship with the environment. Includes factual information on pingao
New Zealand author; New Zealand illustrator
First ed.: 2008
'I WAS LOST IN THE DESERT. WITHOUT TRANSPORT. WITHOUT WATER. WITHOUT A HOPE.'
Sam Fox is on a caving expedition in the desert when the roof collapses, trapping his brother Nathan beneath tonnes of rubble/ Nathan is in a bad way, and Sam's his only hope. But when he reaches the cave exit, Sam discovers a sea of huge, angry scorpions! And that's just the first deadly obstacle he will have to face if he's to get his brother out alive...
An action-paced rollercoaster ride, SCORPION STING is the most exciting Extreme Adventure yet!
Other Title: Field trip terror
Summary: Andy's trying to live an ordinary life, despite his extraordinary powers ..... But when a field trip goes terribly wrong, should he save his new friends and risk blowing his cover? With the evil Dr Baffi on his trail, it could be the last decision he'll ever make
Summary: Once upon a time in a place called Aotearoa there roamed gigantic flightless birds called moa. Sadly they are now extinct, alive only in our dreams and imaginations - or are they? A tale of a young boy's encounter with the mighty Noah the Moa. (Publisher)
Summary: This is a story that shows how devastating floods can be to homes and livelihoods. Whilst it is inspired by the 2011 Queensland floods, it could be about any of the disasters that strike our land, events that turn everyday Australians into heroes. FLOOD shows water mercilessly ripping through Queensland towns and then receding, leaving destruction and devastation in its wake. Told from the perspective of a cattle dog separated from its family, FLOOD helps children to understand the effects of a traumatic natural disaster without being too confronting, while the story of the little tugboat that pushes a boardwalk out to sea, staving off further disaster, gives children a hero they can relate to
While visiting the art gallery, Katie has an adventure stepping in and out of
five paintings by Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Cezanne. Includes information about
Post-impressionism and the particular paintings and artists in the story.
Suggested level: junior, primary
Rev. ed
Rev. ed
'I WAS LOST IN THE DESERT. WITHOUT TRANSPORT. WITHOUT WATER. WITHOUT A HOPE.'
Other Title: Field trip terror