"'One can never have enough socks,' said Dumbledore. 'Another Christmas has come and gone and I didn't get a single pair. People will insist on giving me books.'" ~ from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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New Zealand Music MonthChristchurch City Libraries celebrates NZ Music Month in May with free music events. We are also offering a 30% discount on CD loans during May and you can enter a competition to win great prizes. We are proud to partner with The Breeze 94.5FM to bring you some excellent shows at our libraries. Explore our NZ Music Month programme of events.
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Mrs. Mo's Monsterby Paul Beavis A monster with a one-track mind meets his match in an elderly lady called Mrs. Mo. With Mrs. Mo's help, the monster is surprised to discover that he can do more than he ever thought, but that's not the only surprise Mrs. Mo has in store.
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Construction Kitties
by Judy Sue Goodwin-Sturges
Preschoolers can join the Construction Kitties for a busy day on the job, where the friendly felines work hard—from sunup to sundown—as they operate dump trucks, bulldozers and backhoes to complete their special construction project: a playground for kitties!
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My first Kafka : runaways, rodents, & giant bugs
by Matthue Roth
Presents illustrated adaptations of three Franz Kafka stories, including "The Metamorphosis," in which Gregor Samsa awakens one day to find that he has been transformed into an enormous bug, and two shorter works
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Nuts in spaceby Elys DolanAn elite crew of furry animals are celebrating. They have found the Lost Nuts of Legend and according to the myth, the bearer of this mythical snack will be immortal, invincible and never will it be past their bedtime now all they have to do is go home. But oh dear if only it were that simple.
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| Tap Tap Boom Boomby Elizabeth Bluemle; illustrated by G. Brian KarasIt's a busy afternoon in the city when the first "tap tap" of raindrops signals a coming downpour. Soon the rain begins to pelt, and the resounding "boom crackle-BOOM" of thunder sends everyone scurrying into the subway for shelter, where soggy strangers become friends, sharing music, pizza, and umbrellas as they wait out the storm. Snappy verse and lively mixed-media illustrations add read-aloud appeal to this upbeat tale of urban community. |
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| Some Bugs by Angela DiTerlizzi; illustrated by Brendan WenzelBug-obsessed kids are encouraged to explore their own backyards in this "marvelous encyclopedic look" (Publishers Weekly) at critters that creep, crawl, and fly. Each insect and arachnid is shown up close and described by its distinctive action: "Some bugs STING. Some bugs BITE. Some bugs STINK. And some bugs FIGHT!" Jaunty rhyming text keeps the pages turning at a steady clip right up to the surprise ending, which challenges readers to reconsider their perspective. Combining fascinating facts with eye-catching collage art, Some Bugs is sure to be a hit with fans of Steve Jenkins' many animal books. |
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| Shoe Dog by Megan McDonald; illustrated by Katherine TillotsonNewly adopted from the animal shelter, Shoe Dog can't wait to begin his new life filled with nose kisses, tummy rubs, bedtime snuggles -- and plenty of tempting shoes to chew! His new owner, however, is not so happy about her destroyed footwear. Can Shoe Dog learn to resist the rustle of a shoebox, or will his mischief drive the new friends apart? Drawn as a single squiggly line, Shoe Dog exudes the springy, barely-contained energy of an exuberant puppy, while the softly shaded colors of his world reinforce the gentle, cozy tone of this hopeful story. |
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| Here Comes Destructosaurus!by Aaron Reynolds; illustrated by Jeremy TankardA toddler's tantrum turns him into a Godzilla-style monster in this clever, cartoony book from the author of Creepy Carrots. As the fire-breathing Destructosaurus lays waste to a city, the frustrated narrator scolds him for his outrageous behavior: "Stop throwing around buildings that don't belong to you." "Look with your eyes, not your claws." Why is Destructosaurus on the rampage? The answer might be simpler than it seems. Packed with gleeful mayhem and wry humour, this delightfully silly read will amuse children and adults alike - which a good thing, because kids are sure to demand repeat readings. |
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| Going Placesby Paul Reynolds; illustrated by Peter ReynoldsRafael loves to follow directions, and has a healthy competitive spirit. Maya is an artist who's more interested in creativity than winning. When their class announces its annual go-cart race, Rafael and Maya combine their skills (and the contents of their identical go-cart kits) to build a unique, high-flying contraption. Though it attracts the taunts of their classmates, Maya and Rafael's airborne go-cart rises above the competition - literally. |
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Mama built a little nest
by Jennifer Ward
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text introduce different kinds of birds' nests, from the scrapes that falcons build atop high, craggy ledges to the underground nests that burrowing owls dig. Includes brief facts about each kind of bird.
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| Have You Seen My New Blue Socks?by Eve Bunting; illustrated by Sergio RuzzierDuck is distressed. His favourite new blue socks are missing! Where could they be? "I know I put them somewhere near. How could they simply disappear?" Quirky illustrations offer a wealth of visual details to explore as Duck's frantic search leads him to ask for help from the fox, the ox, and the peacocks, the last of whom notice a hint of blue…in the one place Duck never thought to look. With similar rhymes but a more conversational feel than Dr. Seuss' classic Fox in Socks, Have You Seen My New Blue Socks? is a great choice for reading aloud or for sharing with early readers. |
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| Beep and Bahby James BurksWhen his goat friend, Bah, discovers a single stray sock, overconfident robot Beep smells adventure (though it might just be the sock). The pair embarks on an epic adventure to find the sock's match, traveling through treacherous terrain and asking everyone they see (including a pig, a monkey, a giant squid, and a rock) if they know where the sock belongs. Will Beep and Bah's quest be successful? Read this gloriously goofy, slapstick-filled book to find out. And if you're looking for another charming robot and his buddy, try Ame Dyckman's Boy + Bot. |
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| Dirty Joe the Pirate: A True Story by Bill Harley; illustrated by Jack E. DavisDirty Joe is as mean and wicked as any pirate you could hope to meet, but the treasure he's after isn't gold -- it's dirty socks! He and his crew sail the seven seas with stolen socks hung from their ship, spreading foul odors wherever they roam. No one can beat them...no one, that is, until they meet Stinky Annie and her all-female crew of underwear thieves. Perfect for pirate fans, this "hilarious mishmash" (School Library Journal) of exaggerated art, rambunctious rhyme, and smelly laundry is sure to shiver your timbers and tickle your funny bone. |
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| Duck Sock Hop by Jane Kohuth; illustrated by Jane PorterFor the ducks in this whimsical, attention-grabbing picture book, the most exciting day of the week begins with a box. The sock box is overflowing with socks of all descriptions: striped, polka dotted, ruffled, lacy, and even star-spangled. Once the ducks select their socks and tug them onto their webbed feet, the music starts to play: "Warm up, wiggle, stretch your beak. Duck Sock Hop comes once a week." Together, the ducks bounce, boogie, flap, and flop with wild abandon until they're just as worn out as their socks...but not so worn out that they won't do it all again next week! |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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