"Now, would someone kindly get the moose out of the space suit? Thank you."
~ from Richard T. Morris' This is a Moose |
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The Boring Bookby Vasanti Unka When the words in a tedious tome decide that life is just too dull, they escape. The world will never be the same again. The words jump into street signs, they leap onto shop signs, they decorate pathways and roadways and ponds. But one day they go too far...
The Boring Book has won the Margaret Mahy Book of the Year & Best Picture book at the New Zealand Post Book Award for Children and Young Adults.
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I love you babyby Giles Andreae and Emma DoddAn exuberant and heartwarming book about the arrival of a new baby from the creators of I Love My Mummy and I Love My Daddy. One little boy discovers all the wonderful things about his new little sibling is this joyful top-to-toe celebration of babies. A warm-hearted, celebratory book that's perfect for sharing when welcoming a new baby to the family. From the bestselling author Giles Andreae, whose rhyming text perfectly captures the joyful exuberance of young children, and the award-winning Emma Dodd, whose cheerful colours and irrepressible illustrations delight children and their parents everywhere.
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Duck & Goose go to the beach
by Tad Hills
"Duck wants to go on an adventure. Goose doesn't. He doesn't see the point. After all, why would they go anywhere when they're happy right where they are? But then Goose sees the ocean and loves it. Who doesn't? Well, Duck, for one"
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Superhero Leviby Robyn KahukiwaA young Māori boy who pretends to have superhero powers, saves a girl being attacked by a magpie. Available in English and Te Reo Māori as Tuatangata Levi.
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Hinepauby Gavin Bishop ; nā Kāterina MatairaHinepau is cast out by her tribe because they fear her difference, thinking she is a witch. But she is the one, with her upside down weaving, who is able to heal the land after it is destroyed by volcanic ash. In Te Reo Māori.
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Daniel's Matariki Feastby Rebecca Beyer and Linley Wellington ; illustrated by Christine RossDaniel is nervous on his first day at school but through the class activities that mark the Matariki Festival he learns that it is a time of sharing and beginning new friendships. He learns the true importance of Maori New Year. Beautifully illustrated by one of our best-known and award-winning artists.
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Snoring Beautyby Sudipta Bardhan-QuallenA whimsical adaptation of the classic fairy tale features a long-suffering little mouse who, on the night before his wedding, is unable to sleep because of an enchanted Sleeping Beauty's raucous snoring. 40,000 first printing.
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Count on the subwayby Paul DuBois JacobsIllustrations and rhythmic text describe the sights and sounds of a subway ride in New York City as a mother and child go uptown, counting their way from one to 10 and back again.
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| This is a Moose by Richard T. Morris; illustrated by Tom LichtenheldThe animal crew is ready and the cameras are rolling on the set of a nature documentary about "the mighty moose." They'd be getting great footage if only the star of movie would take off his space suit and act like a regular moose instead of an aspiring astronaut. (His lacrosse-playing grandma isn't helping either.) As the situation gets sillier -- and we're talking about giant-slingshot-into-space levels of silliness -- the duck director tries desperately to reign in the mayhem. Punchy, attention-grabbing artwork adds to the "high-octane entertainment" (Publishers Weekly) in this witty behind-the-scenes story about being yourself and coping with the unexpected.
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| If I Had a Raptorby George O'ConnorLots of kids would agree with the adorable, poofy-pigtailed heroine of this book when she declares that having a dinosaur for a pet would be "the best thing ever." The imaginative little girl daydreams about how she'd pluck a fluffy blue baby dino out of a box labelled "Free Raptors," and how she and "Dinah" would be the best of friends, no matter how big Dinah grew (or how early the nocturnal raptor woke her up). |
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| Number One Samby Greg PizzoliWhen it comes to car racing, Sam the dog is the best. He's number one at speed, at turns, even at finishing races in the number-one spot! And yet one day Sam's friend, Maggie the elephant, beats him to the finish line. Sam is no sore loser, but he's disappointed and confused: if he isn't number one, who is he? And what's he willing to do to win? With easy-to-read words and retro-cartoony art (from award-winning author and illustrator Greg Pizzoli) Number One Sam is a winning choice for new readers. |
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| Three Bears in a Boatby David SomanAfter accidentally breaking their Mama's beloved blue seashell, three bear siblings named Dash, Charlie, and Theo sail away in search of a replacement. Although they meet other bears in boats, explore an island, encounter enormous whales, and get caught in a sudden storm, finding another blue shell proves more difficult than they expected. Using the exhilarating sweep of the ocean as a backdrop, Three Bears in a Boat combines visual drama with gentle humour to create a high-seas adventure -- one with a reassuring ending that may remind readers of Maurice Sendak's classic Where the Wild Things Are. |
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| How to Be a Catby Nikki McClureIn this beautifully simple and visually striking book, a tiny kitten observes an adult cat to learn how to stretch, clean, listen, hunt, pounce, and feast, as well as other essential cat behaviours. The spare, dynamic cut-paper illustrations "miraculously evoke the frisky, fluid physicality of feline movement" (Kirkus Reviews), and the playful kitten's eagerness to learn will resonate with children and invite repeat readings. With just a single word per page, How to Be a Cat is a great pick for beginning readers, but will delight readers of all ages. |
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| Once Upon a Northern Nightby Jean Pendziwol; illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault"Once upon a northern night, while you lay sleeping, wrapped in a downy blanket, I painted you a picture." Describing the natural wonder of a snowy night to a sleeping child, the unseen narrator of this picture book invokes the tone and atmosphere of a sweet, soothing lullaby. Muted, mostly black-and-white illustrations work marvelously with the hushed tone of the story, allowing the rare touches of colour to stand out with special brilliance. Whatever the weather outside, Once Upon a Northern Night is a cozy and captivating bedtime read. |
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| Queen of the Falls by Chris Van AllsburgChris Van Allsburg, the Caldecott-winning author and illustrator of The Polar Express and Jumanji, tells the "unromantic and bittersweet" (Publishers Weekly) story of Annie Edson Taylor, the first and only woman ever to go solo over Niagara Falls in a barrel. Facing the prospect of life in the poorhouse, the widow and retired charm-school instructor decided to face the falls instead, hoping that her resulting fame would finance a comfortable retirement. Taylor never made a fortune, but with Van Allsburg's crisply detailed and dramatic illustrations, her tale is sure to make an impression on kids old enough to listen to a lengthy read. |
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| Ten Birds by Cybèle YoungAt first, it sounds like a riddle: ten small, black birds must find a way to cross a river, and their only resource is a bizarre collection of mechanical devices. One by one, each bird creates an improbable contraption (such as a fan-driven raft or an aquatic unicycle) and crosses the river, leaving the final bird with an astonishingly simple solution. Though the twist at the end might not surprise more logical readers, Ten Birds will please children who enjoy whimsical brain teasers and crisp, intricate artwork similar to that of David Macaulay or Arthur Geisert. Don't forget to pick up the sequel, Ten Birds Meet a Monster. |
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