New Zealand author, illustrator
Summary: The latest in the Kiwi Corker collection, which puts a kiwi twist on classic fairy tales. This one is based on the Three Billy Goats Gruff, but instead features three cattle dogs on the farm, and the monster under the bridge is a marakihau
Three billy goats Gruff
New Zealand author
Summary: Little Truff is fed up. She can't go for a run on the beach because her family is talking about protecting the ripening fruit on their plum tree from the birds. 'Huh! Birds and trees are boring stuff,' she says and walks away. 'I've heaps of better things to do this sunny, summer's day.' 'Like what?' the giant pigeon calls. 'Your words aren't very wise. We birds make all the difference to how you live your lives.' (Back cover)
http://www.annrussellwriter.com/animal-stories/little-truff-and-the-kereru/
Summary: When it begins to bug slug that his mummy doesn't hug him, he leaves home to find out why. Kitten suggests he should be furrier, so he puts on a woolly hat while Bird suggests he needs a beak. Soon, Slug has a new look. Will his mummy hug him now
Summary: Timed for the centenary of the Gallipoli landing, this powerful story about a boy and his grandfather will help even the very young understand the significance of ANZAC Day
Summary: Everyone feels sad sometimes, but when sadness lingers, shadows appear. Some of us, even children, chase shadows. Will a wriggly, mischievous surprise help Beth chase her shadows away? This book uses gentle, poetic language to address depression in children, an illness, that even many adults don't want to talk about
Summary: All frogs are the same in some ways, but in other ways, every single kind of frog (and there are an awful lot) is different ... come and meet a few! (Book cover)
Summary: Lively good humor is afloat -- along with an armada of adventurous animals -- in this silly seafaring tale. A romp in the river with Yak in his kayak and Gnu in his canoe leads to a safari full of unusual nautical discoveries. A goat in a boat? A calf on a raft? A whole flotilla of whales and gorillas? No matter how many other strange sailors they come across, Yak and Gnu are certain there is no other beast quite like either of them. Climb aboard for a nonsensical voyage featuring an eclectic collection of embarked animals, awash in rhyme and tongue twisters perfect for reading aloud. (Books in Print)
Summary: Nobody will actually listen to Belinda's protests that she wants to be a ninja, not a ballerina. That is until Belinda stages a one-girl protest and demands her rights. Her teacher has to come up with a solution that will keep everybody happy. (Publisher)
Website: http://www.fordstreetpublishing.com/ford/images/stories/teachers_notes/belinda-notes.pdf
Other Title: Ally-Saurus and the first day of school
Summary: When Ally roars off to her first day at school, she hopes she'll meet lots of other dinosaur-mad kids in class. Instead, she's the only one chomping her food with fierce dino teeth and drawing dinosaurs on her nameplate. Even worse, a group of would-be 'princesses' snubs her! Will Ally ever make new friends? With its humorous art, appealing heroine, and surprise ending, this fun picture book celebrates children's boundless imagination
Summary: When the Incredible Robo-Plunger defeated the evil Turbo Toilet 2000, George and Harold thought their toilet troubles were over. Unfortunately, their porcelain problems were only beginning . Just when you thought it was safe to flush. The Turbo Toilet 2000 strikes back! The carnivorous commode known for devouring everything in its path has built up a real appetite ... for REVENGE! Join Captain Underpants for another epic showdown of Wedgie Power vs. Potty Power! (Books in Print)
Summary: Nobody will actually listen to Belinda's protests that she wants to be a ninja, not a ballerina. That is until Belinda stages a one-girl protest and demands her rights. Her teacher has to come up with a solution that will keep everybody happy. (Publisher)
Summary: When the Incredible Robo-Plunger defeated the evil Turbo Toilet 2000, George and Harold thought their toilet troubles were over. Unfortunately, their porcelain problems were only beginning . Just when you thought it was safe to flush. The Turbo Toilet 2000 strikes back! The carnivorous commode known for devouring everything in its path has built up a real appetite ... for REVENGE! Join Captain Underpants for another epic showdown of Wedgie Power vs. Potty Power! (Books in Print)
