"One day Punga, a scary cannibal, challenged an orphan boy named Muni to a spear throwing contest. If Muni lost, he would also lose his life ... and Punga would control Tonga forever!"--Back cover.
Picture book
"The Earl's Castle is home to a magnificent doll's house, and inside lives a family of mice. Mr and Mrs Perk and their thirteen children live happily together and work hard to maintain their splendid home. But one day their beloved doll's house is taken...
"Set sail with Jack for an adventure on the high seas! Jacks Granny is sick with a bad case of the moozles! And the only cure is the fruit of the flumflum tree which grows on the faraway Isle of Blowyernose. Its a perilous journey, but Jack bravely sets sail...
"All aboard! The Little Red Train is in for a very busy day. There's post to deliver, rails and sleepers for the new track, a flock of sheep for Hilltop Farm, and lots of passengers for Barnacle Bay! Keep your eyes peeled on the journey - there's lots of added...
"It's the end of term, and a little girl is given the unreasonable task of reading a whole book over the holidays. A whole book? But she hates books! Luckily her mother takes her to the library and recommends just the thing. Slowly, the little girl is drawn...
Alofa tele atu, sending all my love, conveys a Pasifika parent's dreams, hopes, and cultural wishes for their Pasifika child as they embark on life's journey. The book unfolds as a personal letter expressing deep love and pride, incorporating cultural wisdom...
"Sometimes even the best of friends can have a bad day and, when they do, it might be time to go on the hunt for that missing magic spark. But where could it be? Christine McGuinness takes readers on the trip of a lifetime: to the beach, the forest, beneath...
"Badger loves playing music--and the louder, the better! But the other animals in the woods don't quite feel the same way, so Badger sets out looking for a new place to jam."--Publisher.
"When two young children discover a mysterious seed, they being to wonder what it could become. Will it sprout into a lone flower? Or coulld it transform into something truly extraordinary? As the seed takes root, wild dreams unfold. Could it grow into a...
"It's Easter morning and Greg is so egg-cited for the fun to begin! But when the chocolate egg delivery doesn't show up at the bakery, Greg and Gloria have to hop to it otherwise Easter will be ruined! Time to make their way to the most magical place on Earth...
"Quiet as Mud is a sweet poem about being introvert in a big loud world"--Publisher.
"Quiet is a touching tale of courage and how sometimes the smallest voice can deliver the biggest message."--Publisher.
"When Kitten mistakes the full moon for a bowl of milk, she ends up tired, wet, and hungry trying to reach it."--Publisher.
Ever since she was a little girl, Cora has dreamed of designing truly fantastical things, awe-inspiring structures that everyone recognizes as world wonders...and that's exactly what she does! As Cora ages and her accomplishments and acclaim grow, she returns...
Graphic novel
"Ten-year-old George Calder can't wait to explore every inch of the Titanic, even if his little sister, Phoebe, has to tag along. But when George sneaks away without her and ventures into the first class baggage room, a terrible boom shakes the entire boat....
"Paolo the Sheepdog is certainly entitled to a happy retirement after years of hard work, so he decides to move to the Blue Forest. But this new, slower lifestyle is difficult for a sheepdog who is used to always living on the alert! It was Paolo's...
"England 1194. The poor folk of Nottingham are at the mercy of the heartless, money-grabbing Sheriff. But deep in Sherwood Forest, rebellion is brewing... Join Robin Hood and his Merry Men as they pit their wits against the Sheriff and his ruthless ally, Guy...
"Sharky McShark and her best friend Teensy Wee Crab do everything together at the bottom of the deep blue see. They really are the perfect twosome. Until one day - with a plink! twirl! plonk! - an itsy bitsy shrimp arrives on the scene"--Publisher.
"Every grandma is different-- but they're ALL special! Is your grandma an actor or an acrobat? Is she an ambulance driver, an expert chef, or secret spy? Whatever your grandma does, you can be sure she loves you! A heartwarming celebration of grandmas...
"Small is a little fox with big feelings. When Small is feeling down, Small asks Large, "If I turned into a bug, would you still love me and give me a hug?" Large's responses to this question and those that follow are nothing but loving and...
"You probably know its good manners to always say please when asking for something. But when Bill forgets this very simple rule, the consequences are WACKIER than he could ever have imagined. Get ready for a laugh-out-loud adventure featuring spaceships,...
"All around the world, a variety of animal parents show the unique ways they love their children"--Provided by publisher.
"Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, is the mightiest of all beasts. The problem is, he's tired of being feared and hated and is determined to become a god instead. As luck would have it, an ancient evil has returned and is secretly turning everyone into monsters and...
"A thief on the farm. A goat kidnapped by a gang of cats. A giant chicken. Ducky the Spy and Donny 'The Distraction' Donkey are on the case."--Provided by publisher.
"Lily Halfmoon has a secret. She's a witch! With her animal guardian and powerful moonstone, she and her friends help protect the town of Piedraville from danger. It's almost Samhain, when magic is at its strongest, and witches from all over the world are...
"Megan Hathaway was supposed to be helping put together a newspaper for her English class...but everything is going wrong. Weird Randall keeps trying to mail potatoes, evil Vice-Principal Mr. Fisher has imprisoned the class's best artist, and...oh...
"Frank and Bert love going on picnics. But something always goes wrong. It rains, there are wasps, or worse - scary squirrels. This time, everything is PERFECT - until Frank eats all Bert's surprise biscuits. Whoops! Saying sorry isn't easy but Frank and Bert...
"Jeff Giraffe dreams of adventure, and he's not going to let his zoo enclosure stop him! With his seal sidekick, Roger, it's time for... the great escape! What could go wrong?!"--Publisher.
"Avery McLean is just your normal ten-year-old tomboy, helping her dad run a tiny, run-down gas station in the middle of the desert. With no friends and no fun to be had, Avery has been teaching herself to do card tricks to entertain passing motorists,...
"Two everyday superheroes set out to save the world--starting with their school. When cousins Riley Halfmoon and Maya Dawn move to Urbanopolis to live with their activist grandma, they get off to a rocky start. Outgoing Riley misses her Muscogee cousins but is...
"When kittypet Tiny crosses paths with some wild forest cats defending their territory, they leave him with scars -- and a bitter, deep-seated grudge. As his reputation grows among the strays and loners that live in the dirty brick alleyways of Twolegplace, he...
"Struggling with his Hebrew lessons, Abi takes an old scroll to help him practice and accidentally summons ten golems--who agree to come once a week to help him with his Hebrew."--Publisher.
"Arfy loves his forever home! He has his sweet person and so many toys! Arfy wants to play but what should he play with? A ball! That's it! But there are so many kinds of balls! Some balls are too big, some too heavy, and others are too far away. Will Arfy be...
"Strike Hard is the inspiring story of the Black Ferns Sevens' speedster and try-scoring machine, Michaela Blyde. Learn how Michaela grew up to become one of the best women's rugby players in the world .... and how hard work and determination can help you...
"Curious about what fall is like in places that are not always white, Penguin and his friends fly to a pumpkin farm and bring back a surprise for Penguin's brother, Pumpkin, who couldn't come with them."--Publisher.
"When Clementine decides that she is going to be a princess for the whole day, it falls to her little brother, Mungo, to satisfy her every demand, from a breakfast of cake and chocolate in bed to a special circus performance."--Publisher.
Crash-a-rumble, Smash-a-grumble, What's at work? Here's a clue: It will clear the ground for you. Bulldozer! Coming through! Can you guess what all the machinery is based on the clues? What are they building? In the end, the vehicles work together to build a...
"Tween actress Mia Armstrong celebrates her fun, funny, beautiful childhood living with Down syndrome in this debut picture book. Mia likes many of the things other people like-- going to the beach, the color blue, drawing. But she doesn't like when strangers...
"Two turtles have found a hat. The hat looks good on both of them. But there are two turtles. And there is only one hat." -- Back cover.
Bastienne Scull is a young orphan who lives with the local Witnesser of Miracles, Lodyma Darsey, who investigates 'miraculous events' and spins them into stories she tells at the night markets. After Lodyma's husband and oldest son died of a sickness that...
"About childhood play and the enduring magic of our natural world. To make a magic potion, you will need these things: A friend (or two or three), a bucket or a pot, or a hole, and ingredients."--Publisher.
"Happy on the inside, inside-out. Happy all over - splash it all about. An irresistible celebration of the small joys to be found in the everyday."--Publisher.
"Marley is a little nonbinary kid with big anxieties. Crowds? Pass. Loud noises? No, thanks. When their Zaza is up for an award at Pride, they want to go to the parade for the first time with their beloved grandparent. But can Marley overcome their fears?...
"There once was a very sleepy penguin, who was best friends with a not-so-sleepy lion. A pitch-perfect comedy for anyone who has ever craved sleep-- and anyone too full of energy to settle down."--Publisher.
"Scorch, Grub and Fang think they are a rather fearsome gang. But when their attempts to cause mayhem somehow keep misfiring and actually help people, will these three bad dragons turn good?"--Publisher.
"Nitwig is tired of being alone, so she sets out to find a friend. And when she does, she uses her click-clacking knitting needles to make them something special. But Nitwig doesn't stop there, she knits mittens for mice and cowls for kittens, beanies for...
Jack's ship has set sail with a precious cargo of gold in the hold, but a whole host of thieves are out to snatch it from under his nose. From the squid that opens the lid and the seal that tries to steal, to the cat and the rat and the whale with its splashy...
"Cleo is a cat with an attitude. When people come to visit, she leaves the room without saying hello. She digs on the furniture despite being scolded by Mom, and she always sits in Dad's favorite chair. But despite it all, the young narrator loves Cleo just...
"Five little kittens enjoy the wonders of spring as they spend time in the garden."--Publisher.
"As two sisters watch their friends' families grow, they wish on a star for a sibling of their own-- and a younger brother and a baby cousin arrive! The new family members aren't exactly what the sisters expected, but with time and patience, the group soon...
"Martha loves making maps! Step back in time with Martha's amazing maps, packed with cool facts and fun details. She meets dinosaurs, mammoths, and ancient sea creatures as she travels all the way back to the beginning of time-- and forwards to some of the...
"Eleven-year-old Rebecca tries to make herself invisible so people won't call her weird. Resigned to spending the holidays by herself in a new neighbourhood while her mum works long hours at the supermarket, she meets Chester, who has come to stay for the...
"Poto is the perfect fledgling - the apple of her father's eye and a natural at hunting and flying. Anything a kāhu is supposed to be good at, Poto can do best of all. She can't understand why her sister Whetū gets cross with her - its not her fault she's good...
"Jin loves the aromas and the bubbly chatter coming from his kitchen. He loves to breathe in the bright citrusy notes of kaffir lime leaves and the zesty tang of lemongrass as his aunties float around as they dice, slice, and cook for the New Year. There's...
"Maisy is finding out about the bees in her garden and learning why they are so important for our planet. What do bees do all day? Where do they live? Open out the final scene to see Maisy and the busy bees at work!"--Publisher.
"In this giggle-inducing story, the narrator is wrong about everything, including that bicycles say cock-a-doodle-doo and firefighters shout Ding Dong! before putting out a fire, until the characters within the book set him straight."--Publisher.
"A sensitive and reassuring picture book on understanding and handling big feelings. Some days are good days. Some days are bad days. And some days are whirly twirly days-- every everything just goes wrong. First your favourite cereal runs out, then a game at...
"Sometimes everything is too much! Too loud, too bright, and all too overwhelming. Writing from her own experience with sensory processing disorder, Jolene Gutiérrez's compassionate picture book explores the struggles of a sensorily sensitive child and how...
"Count along with 6 silly dinosaurs in this rhyming picture book! It's time for count and seek - would you like to come and play? Let's count up all the dinosaurs and see who's here today! Count and spot the silly dinosaurs in this madcap, rhyming picture...
'Five little chicks hear Mother Hen say, "Play near the henhouse. Don't go away." Four little chicks say, "Yes, okay!" But one little chick says, "Phooey!" Cheeky Chick is curious and sets out to explore the farmyard on his own--- despite being told to stay...
"This heartwarming, lullaby-like nonfiction picture book combines animal facts with a comforting message of love and belonging. With back matter about ways animals show love included, this sweet book is perfect for homes, schools, and libraries!"--
"Turbo the truck loves to drive fast, but has to learn to slow down for a very special delivery"-- Provided by publisher.
"Whether your sister is making you laugh with funny jokes or telling fantastically silly stories, she is always there to brighten up your day. With the help of Little Miss Chatterbox, Twins, Hug and lots more, you can show your sister how much you love her...
"Little feet are so busy! From playtime to bath time and everything in between, it's so much fun for feet to move! Jump, spin, and march along as busy feet explore the world. Playful opposites -- tiptoe soft, stomp loud -- make movement...
"Homer's great story is retold with simplicity and style by award-winning children's writer Gillian Cross, and vividly brought to life in Neil Packer's stunning illustrations. It charts the ten year epic voyage of Odysseus as he returns from the Trojan War to...
Cally has a twin brother Jimmy, and he is always getting into some kind of mischief - which usually means double trouble! Thankfully their Greek granny is usually on hand to help - or add to the mayhem! In these four fab stories, the twins make a splash on...
"When suburban Claudia Kincaid decides to run away, she knows she doesn't just want to run "from" somewhere she wants to run "to" somewhere--to a place that is comfortable, beautiful, and preferably elegant. She chooses the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New...
''Never Fallen is a celebration of West Auckland. It's told by children from Colwill School who have written with love about the streets they grew up in and live on. It's a book about the people, landmarks, and memories that make living here something to be...
"Told by children from Bailey Road School who have written with love about the streets they grew up in and live on. It's a book about the people, landmarks, and memories that make living here something to be proud of"--Back cover.
"Andy's eyes lit up like stars as he sat on his bed looking at the beautiful little rimu tree. "I wish to go on my own adventure," said Andy and he closed his eyes. Sleep was near and, in his heart, he saw himself journeying off to a faraway land"--Back cover.
"Bronte Tempestra of the Storm Kingdom is the first-ever princess at knight school! But Sir Sebastian's School for Squires isn't the fun-filled adventure Bronte expects - the knights don't seem interested in saving... anything! When Bronte discovers that the...
"Ellie and the girls plan a costume party for pets. Let the cute parade begin! Ellie's favorite holiday is coming up: Halloween! She and friends plan to decorate the Critter Club barn and throw a costume party for neighborhood pets! But they soon realize...
"After a tragedy leaves the young warrior Talltail filled with bitterness and an all-consuming hunger for vengeance, he sets off on a dangerous quest for revenge-far outside the bounds of the warrior code."--Publisher.
"Birds. Lots of birds.The people of the world are puzzled. Their feathered friends are trying to tell them something, and they're not sure what it is. Then a boy and his pet budgie discover the secret. Join Jay and Clyde, and their friends Maxine and Dora, on...
"Celeste Barden is about to face her biggest challenge yet. Celeste, Esme, Logan and Ferd are summoned to the Realm of Mountains to answer for the part they've played in the growing rebellion, and Celeste soon finds herself in a brand-new kind of trouble....
"Driven from their home by drought and disease, Tariq and his river tribe travel to the great capital city of Ethrial. But once they arrive, Tariq realises that they are still in grave danger - and time is running out! Tariq is a seer, and he's had a troubling...
"Flora Stormer, a talented young artist with Tourette's Syndrome, is helping her father prepare for an expedition to search for the legendary golden lotus, a plant with magical healing properties. But when her dad falls ill, Flora bravely sets sail in his...
"Deep in the heart of Swansea, Wales, lives a small girl with some big secrets to keep. Secrets that make her one of the best actresses on the planet - because no-one would ever think that, away from school, Audrey is the sole carer for her increasingly sick...
"Here are the three Laws of Quill, carved in stone outside every town hall, and learnt by every schoolchild: There shall be No Witches. There shall be No Dragons. There shall be NO SECRETS. Ten-year-old Brim has been sent to the Quillian School for Prevention...
"Meet Mia! Her life is pretty interesting and amazing. She's the only kid in her class who lives above a shop. And not just any shop - everyone knows Costa's is the best place for groceries and the yummiest pastries. She has a cute-but-annoying little brother,...
"When she is sidelined by an ear infection, Julia Nam, the youngest member of the Vipers Swim Team, is desperate to get back in pool, but when she goes behind her parents' backs to do so, she gets into hot water."-- Provided by publisher
"Aspiring inventor Isaac Turner lives with his dad, the horologist in charge of Big Ben. But when his father vanishes from the belfry on the night the clocks go back, leaving behind only a smashed pocket watch and a cryptic message, Isaac determines to find...
"Oscar is a little terrified to find that a lion is going to be looking after him for the weekend. But when the lion lets him eat as many biscuits as he wants, and reads him his favourite story ten times, Oscar realises he might be on to something good. Soon,...
Ava and her friends have been practising magic so that they're ready to protect the powerful curios left by her great aunt. But when her mum's friend Jo comes over to take a picture of them, Ava is nervous. The artefacts can be unpredictable! Then the town is...
"What should a puppet master do when he's old and alone and all his puppets are gone? Silvester decides to make one last puppet. But this one is different. When the old man speaks to him, Puppet speaks back. And then he starts to walk... While Silvester shows...
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