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Taming the Taniwha
A fun book about a sticky problem. Tama is being bullied by a nasty taniwha who happens to inhabit his local classroom. At a loss for solutions, he goes to his family for ideas. The story follows Tama as he tries out the suggestions and faces the taniwha. A great way for kids to explore different ways of dealing with bullies and an effective tool to generate discussion.
The Great Kiwi ABC Book
Here is the ABC like you've never seen it: featuring Donovan Bixley's most popular characters from his uniquely Kiwi 'Wheels on the Bus' and 'Old MacDonald's Farm'. Look out for the milkshake-making cow, the All Black lambs, the cute pink ski-bunny, and the colossal squid and many more of Donovan's vibrant, amusing illustrations. Fun for the kids -- and fun for the adults!Now in board book!
Down the Back of the Chair
New edition of a classic tale from one of the 20th century's bestselling children's authors.
The Pōrangi Boy
Twelve-year-old Niko lives in Pohe Bay, a small, rural town with a sacred hot spring – and a taniwha named Taukere. The government wants to build a prison over the home of the taniwha, and Niko’s grandfather is busy protesting. People call him pōrangi, crazy, but when he dies, it’s up to Niko to convince his community that the taniwha is real and stop the prison from being built. With help from his friend Wai, Niko must unite his whānau, honour his grandfather and stand up to his childhood bully.
Dawn Raid
Imagine this: You're having an amazing family holiday, one where everyone is there and all 18 of you are squeezed into one house. All of sudden it's 4 o'clock in the morning and there's banging and yelling and screaming. The police are in the house pulling people out of bed ... Sofia is like most 12-year-old girls in New Zealand. How is she going to earn enough money for those boots? WHY does she have to give that speech at school? Who is she going to be friends with this year? It comes as a surprise to Sofia and her family when her big brother, Lenny, starts talking about protests, "overstayers", and injustices against Pacific Islanders by the government. Inspired by the Black Panthers in America, a group has formed called the Polynesian Panthers, who encourage immigrant and Indigenous families across New Zealand to stand up for their rights. Soon the whole family becomes involved in the movement. Told through Sofia's diary entries, with illustrations throughout, Dawn Raid is the story of one ordinary girl living in extraordinary times, learning how to stand up and fight.
The Puffin Treasury of New Zealand Children's Stories
Another wonderful treasury of timeless children's stories that will appeal to families, adults and children alike. This is New Zealand's children's writing at its best - from the contemporary to the classic - written and illustrated by some of New Zealand's best: Gavin Bishop, Joy Cowley, Ruth Dallas, Lynley Dodd, Lauris Edmond, Janet Frame, Maurice Gee, Denis Glover, Patricia Grace, Sam Hunt, Witi Ihimaera, Phyllis Johnston, Jack Lasenby, Margaret Mahy, Rachel McAlpine, Kingi McKinnon, Cilla McQueen, John Parker and many more.
Understanding Children and Childhood
Emphasising the voices and rights of children, international expert Anne Smith examines the latest thinking on children’s learning and development. Contemporary theories and research about children and childhood are explained, using observations from children’s everyday experiences and debates about policy. A sociocultural perspective presents development as driven by a child’s learning, supported by opportunities for reciprocal social interaction across diverse cultural contexts.
Kiwicorn
Kat Merewether's super cute character shows children that we're all unique - and that being different is awesome! A light-hearted story that voices vital messages about self-confidence and diversity to a young audience. AGES: 0 to 7 SELLING POINTS: * Irresistible illustrations * Promotes emotional development * Perfect for sharing at storytime * Beautiful gift, a sure favourite * Bestselling, award-winning author
Who Said Kiwis Can't Fly?
This is the delightful story of Herb, a Kiwi bird who dreamed that he could fly. With the encouragement of his best friend Lola the ladybird, he embarks on a pilgrimage to learn how. With determination and self- belief he circumnavigates the globe, travelling as fast as Santa! Herb becomes an overnight sensation inspiring animals all over the world to dare to dream big!
