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Set of 5 books in book bag, describing the adventures of the Little yellow digger.
"Rolling and leaping at their play, two whales swam in a sunlit bay." But when the tide turns, the baby whale gets stranded on the beach. But don't worry, the Little Yellow Digger is on its way. This is the third story about the much-loved Little Yellow Digger by Betty and Alan Gilderdale.
The little digger working in the garden next door gets stuck in the mud so the workmen bring in a bigger digger, but it too gets stuck in the mud, so they bring in a bigger, bigger digger. The original story was drawn after a real event witnessed by Betty and Alans grandchildren. The idea stayed with Betty and The Little Yellow Digger was eventually born. Since then, the Little Yellow Digger has been on many adventures; this bright and attractively designed bag contains them all!
This book presents a range of perspectives on the way language, diversity, and identity are reflected in New Zealand children’s literature, based on the published research of Nicola Daly, an associate professor in the Division of Education of the University of Waikato, and her colleagues. The book is organised into two sections. The first section examines the use of Te Reo Māori and English in the text of New Zealand picturebooks, exploring the linguistic landscape of Māori-English bilingual picturebooks. The second section, The Pedagogical Potential of Picturebooks, explores how picturebooks featuring Māori, English, New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL), and Pacific languages reflect ident...
The popular little digger returns with a brand-new story. This time the digger is working on a road slip when a cave is uncovered, containing interesting bones of a strange creature, long since extinct.
The author discusses the books and writers published between 1970 and 1989. She argues that the New Zealand seascape and landscape have been powerful forces in our children's literature. Inherently dangerous, they have given rise to to stories of challenge and adventure. She also shows how a sense of place has given writers a way of exploring characters and their points of view, as well as the concerns of contemporary society. The book includes extensive bibliographies grouped by author, geographic location and dates of publication.
With people staying healthier for longer, grandparents are increasingly involved in raising their grandchildren. Grandparenting Grandchildren is the first guide of its kind written specifically for grandparents, and aims to help you raise well-rounded, ready-to-learn, happy grandchildren, even if you only look after them for a few hours a week. By explaining the latest neuro-developmental and neuro-educational research in accessible, applicable ways, it will reaffirm what you instinctively know, while providing new tools to build your grandchild’s imagination, creativity and curiosity. Combining the authors’ practical experience as childhood development professionals with international r...
"Too many hippos," the chief keeper said as he took off his cap and he scratched his bald head. "I'm afraid that a number may soon have to go." But the keeper's assistant quite loudly said, "No!" And once again, the Little Yellow Digger is called to the rescue!