"In Batang Auckland, Filipino young people studying at Tangaroa College in Otara, worked with teacher-author David Riley to share personal stories of how they came to New Zealand, what they love and miss about the Philippines, some of the challenges they've...
"Armpit finds all his small steps becoming much bigger than he had anticipated. When he gets mixed up with his old friend X-ray in a ticket scam, things look set to unravel. But this is only the beginning of Armpit's troubles."--Provided by publisher.
Graphic novel
"Follows the adventures of Wallace, his best friend Spud, and new girl Amelia, as they explore their hometown of Snug Harbor."--Publisher's description.
"This fun, full-color book of mazes contains challenging mazes for children to complete. Each activity features different scenes containing adorable dogs in a variety of fun situations. The mazes are designed to promote logical thinking, and also...
"Is it a banshee, a yeti, a gorgon, or...a cat? Monster Cats are a purrfect new breed of familiar furry friends crossed with freaky fun! If you think life with regular cats can get complicated, wait till you see what it's like for people who live with these...
"Though I, Timmy Failure, have solved many notorious crimes and now wish to enjoy my retirement, my fans have begged me to turn my memoirs into a movie, an ode to my greatness. I am, however, beset by enemies, the worst of whom is Tom John John, the buffoonish...
"While Garfield is best known for his insatiable appetite for lasagne, he also believes in voraciously eating 'hole' foods! In fact, making donuts disappear might just be Garfield's superpower (along with taking marathon naps)."--Provided by publisher.
"Garfield fans, enjoy a triple shot of the caffeinated cat in this robust collection of comics! Whether he's one-upping his slobbering sidekick, Odie, plotting revenge on his clueless owner, Jon, or just snacking and wisecracking as usual, Garfield loves to...
"Today is the anniversary of the gates opening in Arendelle and Olaf has planned a surprise scavenger hunt for Anna and Elsa. The sisters will have to go on a journey to find clues, meeting their friends along the way. Will they be able to figure out the clues...
"Where's Spot? Where's Steve? Where's Helen? Help Spot find all his friends and lots of other things too in this super search and find book. At home, in the park, at a party and all around Spot's world, every page is packed with detail - over 100 fun things to...
"Told mostly from the perspective of Nabila, the eldest child of a one-parent immigrant family to Australia, this novel focuses on how the wider community pulls together, despite the family's fears of discrimination, when the youngest child, Imani, goes...
"Nina lives in a dusty town, haunted by the six angry wolves of the week--Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Each day brings never-ending chores and drudgery. Legend speaks of a seventh day to rest--Sunday--but everybody knows an evil...
"Lu dreams of being a great adventurer, just like her ah-ma, who is a world-renowned geozoologist. Ah-ma has traveled far and wide, researching unique animals like dreamy cloud-jellies, enormous sunfish, and playful mossgoats. There's nothing Lu loves more...
"Grab your favorite pasta dish and enjoy Garfield venturing out as a Nighttime Crusader, fighting his own impulse control, and going up against 'The Most Annoying Cat in the World.' Plus, some Holiday fun, as Garfield helps some kids get their dream gifts, and...
Picture book
"One warm summer night, Faith, the little fairy, couldn't get to sleep. The crickets were chirping loudly, the fireflies were flickering brightly, and the full moon smiled down on Faith's bed of flowers."--Provided by publisher.
"Digger, Traffic Light and the cones are all ready to start the roadworks one morning when they notice that something's wrong - Gary is missing! And it's a disaster! They search left and right, high and low, but it's no use. Can they find Gary all by...
"A prehistoric journey of discovery. You'll get to embark on over thirty dinosaur adventures that will take you all around the world! Travel back in time to lock horns with a triceratops, stalk prey with a T-Rex, and learn to fly with a baby Pteranodon. With...
"Ella Bella Ballerina, steps out of fairytales and into the world of Shakespeare as she goes on a magical adventure in Fairyland, with Puck, King Oberon and Queen Titania. Who will the queen fall in love with when under the king's spell? And what will become...
"Become an instant expert on all things Dungeons & Dragons with this handy pocket-size guide! What's the difference between a rogue and a ranger? Why is it difficult to sneak up on a Beholder? Where might you find an ogre? And just what exactly is Faerûn? From...
"Someone has stolen pies from Ma Dog's bakery! Detective Sam Cat and Detective Dudley Pig will follow the clues to get to the bottom of this mouthwatering mystery!"--
"Attending Mr. and Mrs. Pig's wedding party on the steamboat Sally, detectives Sam and Dudley follow some confusing powdery trails in their search for Mrs. Pig's stolen pearl necklace."--Provided by publisher.
"Croc can never wait for anything - he's alway interrupting, rushes everything and he can never wait to take his turn. Can he learn to slow down and be a little more patient?"--Provided by publisher.
"Is Virat Kohli your ultimate cricketing hero? From when he was a small boy, Virat Kohli's special talent for cricket has wowed everyone around him. His dedication to his training and teammates, smart tactics and his incredible ability with the bat have placed...
"Did you know that wombats poo in cubes and that mice can drop up to 75 pellets of poo a day? Do you know which animal's poo is sparkly like glitter? And which civilised animals always poo in the same spot, a bit like using their own toilets? With this fun and...
"Can Frog and his friends learn to float in this introduction to the scientific concepts of floating and sinking? Frog and friends are desperate for ice cream, but the truck is across the river and they need to find a way across."--Provided by publisher.
"It's time for the grandest event in Bearburgh: the Masque family's Masqued Ball! And this year it's even more exciting because famous pop star Kitty Qita is going to perform! Young detectives Reggie Rabbit and Pipsquark are there - as waiters for Auntie...
"Pterry the pterodactyl has the sc-sc-scariest dreams--the kind that come true! Last night, Pterry dreamed that dinosaurs will go extinct. Pterry's parents tell him that there's no danger a pterodactyl can't fly away from. But Pterry doesn't know how to fly!...
Open arms. A friendly face. Showing how. Showing up. A warm-hearted exploration of some of the big and small ways we can all make a difference in the world, no matter our age - at home, around the neighbourhood, at school and in the community. How to Help...
"Young cartoonist Hannah Sharpe has many strengths: she's curious, creative, has an amazing memory, and most important--she notices things. When Doug Williams moves into her family's Airbnb, Hannah can't shake the feeling that he's got something to hide. But...
"Explore the secret world of snakes: they live under logs, in caves, in trees and even under water! Inspect some astonishing photos of snakes getting ready to strike and catch their prey. How dangerous is snake venom? Find out about snakebites and how to help...
"The creatures in this book are the superheroes of Australia's animal world, beating all the records when it comes to size, speed, length, strength, intelligence and survival. What animal runs so fast it goes blind? Which sea creature has a tongue that weighs...
"From big, hairy spiders and intricate, delicate spiders to pointy fangs and sticky webs - welcome to the world of Australia's creepy-crawly spiders! With fast facts, full-colour illustrations and images from Australian Geographic, this book has everything you...
"Dinosaurs have been extinct for millions of years, but the world of dinosaur science has never been more alive! Over the last few decades, amazing scientific discoveries have transformed what we know about dinosaurs. And it turns out that a lot of what we...
"This book gives you simple, step-by-step instructions for building amazing arenas, setting up fun quests, and organising server-wide games.Difficulty levels range from easy-to-play games like hide-and-seek and racing, to fun building challenges, and all the...
"Elio is obsessed with aliens and all things outer space. So, when he's beamed up to the Communiverse and finds himself surrounded by aliens from all over the galaxy, he thinks it's out of this world! Can he make friends, solve problems and figure out where in...
"Lola and Maryanne have been BESTIES ever since they were attacked by a plover when they were kids. They are very different. Lola is brave and Maryanne laughs like a seal. But they both LOVE hunting! It's bush holidays and they are about to go camping and...
"Earl, a cheerful bird who loves playing saxophone, and Worm, a quiet bookworm, overcome their differences with lemonade, creativity, and sharing their stories, becoming the best of friends."--Provided by publisher.
"The talking mouse takes an epic cross-country road trip to save his mouse friend Mikayla, and both make new friends and have adventures along the way"--
"Looking for a worthy successor to his throne, an ageing emperor gives all the children in his kingdom an egg. After thirty days, he will judge what each child delivers to him and choose his heir. Ren brings his egg home and takes the best care of it. He reads...
"Struggling to find the perfect hat, Mole decides to make one himself."--Provided by publisher.
"Little Hideysaurus loves the hush and quiet. Crowds are REALLY not her thing. But one day, her parents decide to throw a HUGE party! And as the guests keep arriving, it all becomes too much for Hidey. With wibbly knees and a squeezy heart, she HIDES! Will...
"When Bunny, Monkey and friends discover a glitch in reality life gets even crazier than normal: Bunny declares himself The Woods' Magical Protector, Pig becomes a superspy, plus there's complete metal Monkey mayhem!"--Provided by publisher.
"A dark, pacy and atmospheric journey of self-discovery from a debut author and performance poet. Tess lives in the "turns", a network of tunnels under the River Tees, with her Aunt Peg and her monstrous Unkle Darkwater. When Aunt Peg starts to develop signs...
"Roz is not where she's supposed to be. Roz the robot wasn't designed to live in the wilderness. But when she washes up on an island, she must learn from the animal inhabitants and adapt to her new, natural surroundings, and before long, the island begins to...
"Uh-oh! Kiwi needs a wee-wee, and he can't stop weeing everywhere wee-wees don't go: on the floor, in the swimming pool, and even on poor Penguin's lap! Oh, feathers. Will Kiwi ever learn to use the big-bird potty?"--Provided by publisher.
"Two young students use pie charts, graphs, and more to make decisions throughout their fun day at the fair in this illustrated guide to data collection methods."--Provided by publisher.
"Die-cut pages gradually reveal a monster's face and help a child manage their anger."--
"Told entirely in text messages, the second book in this addictive series TBH from the acclaimed author of 11 Before 12 is perfect for fans of Lauren Myracle and Rachel Renee Russell. Cece has no time for her boy-crazy friends. She wants to make a bigger...
"Tamiko and Sierra are excited about their upcoming school dance, leaving Allie, who goes to a different school, feeling left out."--Provided by publisher.
"The story of the awe-inspiring, 18,000-mile migration of one of earth's most amazing animals -- the Arctic tern"--
"The Dress with 100 Pockets is for children who don't just want dresses for special occasions, but for every day adventuring too! Lucy and Aunt Augusta run the Fabulous Fashion Store. Aunt Augusta tends the tills, while Lucy designs the dresses. And not just...
"Those two bad men, Lanky Len and Hefty Hugh, are back! They may be in the city instead of the farm, but they haven't changed their thieving ways. In fact, they're even more ambitious. They're planning to steal a monkey from the zoo and use him to pinch the...
"Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are two crafty robbers with a cunning plan to steal the farmer's fine prize cow. But little do they know that the tiniest, quietest creature of all has overhead their plot, and she has a plan of her own . . ."--Provided by publisher.
"Concrete poems illustrate how our Earth slowly took shape."--Provided by publisher.
"In this compendium of obscure facts readers will be treated to baffling scientific knowledge they would never learn at school. Broken into chapters including engineering, space, and biology, a team of experts has scoured the margins to find the silliest and...
Whose flag is whose? Why are some flags so similar? What does that symbol in the middle mean? Find out in this fact-packed book which illustrates the flags of every independent nation and selected territories.
"Explore different careers as you blast off into space with a crew of astronauts. Find out about their incredible jobs and the work of the huge teams who support them, from medics to technicians. Discover how astronauts are chosen and trained for space...
"An early chapter book designed to help kids decipher finance facts and fallacies. Lucy and her friends Julian and Avery learn how to stretch their money at a local carnival"--
"When classmates Baxter, Abigail, Turner and Emerson break a school rule, they're forced to travel to the middle of nowhere for an extra credit project. They think things can't get much worse. After all, how will learning to survive in the wilderness help them...
"Growing up in small town Xintian and surrounded by family, Yinfan at first doesn't find it strange that she, like everyone else she knows, is an only child. But when her Baba gets a new job in big city Guangzhou, her life is permanently changed. As she and...
"Misty is struggling to feel at home after moving to Maretime Bay. She loves spending time with her friends, but adjusting to life with a newly un-long-lost dad and a newly found freedom is harder than she expected. On her quest to discover as much as she can...
"Why did the . . .Sloth/Tortoise/Elephant. . . cross the road? All over the world, animals are constantly on the move, travelling to find mates, forage for food and seek safety and shelter. But what happens when man-made barriers get in the way? From motorways...
"Theo really wants to tell Kelp, Scallop, and Cruz why he always leaves in the middle of every game they play, but he is nervous that his friends will not understand. With a little courage and support, Theo is finally able to spend the entire day playing...
"A squid wants to dress in the latest fashion--if only he could find some clothes."--Publisher.
"Dr. Talon has gone missing in the Night Tunnels, leaving Ariel worried and the clinic overrun with agitated critters in need of soothing spells! Meanwhile, a strange beast has been spotted prowling around nearby villages, and a mysterious cloaked figure might...
"Nico has set off on an adventure to the end of the world! He now has what every great adventurer needs--an adventuring party. Turns out it's good he has friends with him, because he's about to face a spider larger than his whole party combined!"--Provided by...
"Atana may be one step closer to discovering her past, but it didn't come without a cost. Though the mermaid and her companions--Ren, the last known firebird, and Cosmos, her witch guard-turned-friend--narrowly escaped the Witch Queen, time is running short....
"The Boggle family have just arrived on Animal Island, and Max can't wait to find out all there is to discover! Max Boggle loves finding things. He loves putting them back where they belong even better! When Orlando the pilot mentions a mysterious creature...
"Anything is possible in the multiverse, including a madcap adventure starring a plucky two-headed chicken. But look out--there's a chicken-hungry moose in pursuit! In this fourth wall-breaking graphic novel, our double-headed hero is chased through dozens of...
"A storm is brewing! And with Queen Haven away, the Mane 6 are the only ones keeping Zephyr Heights from being blown off its mountaintop. For the first time anyone can remember, Queen Haven is taking a vacation. She's decided to leave Zipp in charge of the...
"When is the queen not just the queen? When she is WONDERQUEEN! KAPOW! Is that an especially large bird? Is it a weirdly small plane? No: it's THUNDERHOUND! BLAM! When her schoolteachers turn into deadly dinosaurs, who can possibly stop them? Why, DINO-KID, of...
"When Pete the Cat learns that the Wright Brother's flying machine can't fly without the wind, he and the cats invent the perfect solution, and he may get a chance to fly."--Publisher.
"Sporting her sunglasses, sunscreen, and swimsuit, little Willow has BIG plans for a bright, beautiful day. She's ready to dance, splash, fly, and have great fun in the sun! But Weather has plans of its own."--Publisher.
"One rainy night, Penny and her daddy take an underground train packed with passengers. As they stand in the crowded car, Penny can't believe what she's seeing. A tiger's tail? A tiger's paw! No, that's just a person with a striped glove, assures Daddy. But...
"Get lost in the diverse and bustling world of minibeasts -- with more to explore than you ever imagined! A Whole World of Minibeasts presents the stunning breadth of minibeast varieties that roam Earth, including everything from insects to arachnids, slugs,...
"A Whole World of Birds presents the stunning breadth of bird varieties that fill the Earth. Who is related to whom? Which type fly at night, fly the fastest ... or can't fly at all? Where do the most colourful birds call home, and which live at sea? This book...
"In a dystopian future located in a parallel reality, scavengers rule the Earth: pals like Mickey and Goofy are salvaging rare fuel from the seafloor, and rogues like Peg Leg Pete are fighting to get it first! One day the realm is rocked by the arrival of a...
"Sonic is used to fighting it out with Dr. Eggman, and with the help of his friends Tails, Knuckles, Amy, and Rouge, he usually comes out on top! But, during their latest explosive battle, a collision with the Paradox Prism sends Sonic to a parallel world...
"When fifth grader Penny Lowry's school announces an upcoming charity pickleball tournament, she doesn't know what to think. On the one hand, all her friends are joining the team and she doesn't want to feel left out. But on the other hand, Penny's never been...
"Twelve-year-old Addison Cooke and his friends travel across Asia in an attempt to rescue Addison's aunt and uncle from the clutches of a dangerous gang and prevent the legendary tomb of Ghenghis Khan from falling the in the wrong hands."--Publisher.
"In ancient Egypt, the Pharaoh's pampered cat Ra and his scarab-beetle sidekick question the royal palace's animal inhabitants, solve a crime, and exonerate a servant girl falsely accused of theft."--Publisher.
"They've lived most of their lives with the sea - Pandora in a lighthouse and Seabold on a boat - and they're each quite used to being alone. Or they were. But one day, the sea did something extraordinary: It brought Pandora and Seabold together! And even...
"Amina Banana's third grade class is abuzz with excitement for the upcoming spelling bee. But spelling in English is tough for Amina. Still, she's going to prove to her classmates that even if English is an additional language for her, she can take home the...
"Rajah would do anything to be a great adventurer. But how can he, when his father's already triumphed over every adventure he can think of? Lord Maharajah fought the Ender Dragon, charted the Overworld, and built a grand manor house. Rajah is surrounded by...
"Felix Green has a talent - a talent that often gets him into A LOT of trouble - he can forsee the future. And he's not the only one! When his latest prediction comes true, he soon finds himself whisked off to join the secret underground Future Agency. Here he...
"Alyce - with a Y - lives with her grandmother, the original Alice, having lost her father during the Great War. When a mysterious invitation to a tea party hits her square in the face, Alyce realises her grandmother's strange stories of a place called...
"The Forgotten Five and their friends have been under increased scrutiny in Estero ever since Martim Palacio published his article revealing their identities and alleging they are armed and dangerous. Corrupt President Fuerte has been stoking anger against all...
"As if Shadowhall Academy wasn't creepy enough, Lilian and her friends have started a Ghost Story Society. It's all harmless fun, until one girl warns of a sinister book hidden somewhere in the school that can bring your darkest secrets to life. So when Lilian...
"After saving the Rym and returning to Agartha as heroes, Antares and Magdavellía quickly face a new crisis when a mystic-led attack plunges the Rym into chaos. Their only hope lies in a forgotten alchemyst map that leads to the Elementals - ancient substances...
"When a thunderstorm strikes in the middle of the night, all sorts of creatures, including a school of piranhas, a whale, a troupe of pirouetting ballerinas and some aliens, try and let dad convince them to come inside out of the rain. But what happens when...
"Inspector Joe is used to solve minor cases when he gets called to hunt down two thieving pigs that are constantly breaking the law : Pick and Pocket. In several short stories, we see them shoplifting, snaffling fruit and veg, purloining a van, running from...
"Pick and Pocket. Two bandit pigs. They are the most thieving, most deceitful villains, cunning as foxes. The dumbest among criminals. The cutest among thieves. They also each have a sweet tooth and would do anything for a doughnut. They attract rogueries like...
"Evie Clutterbuck is ready for the adventure of a lifetime! She's joining her dad on the Speedwheels 3000 - the most exciting, most famous, most bonkers car race in the whole world, driving through seven countries and competing in challenges in their trusty...
"Help! Dragon Dave has been stuck in this book forever. He really wants to get out. The story always has a very sticky ending. But when Prince George shows Dave that words can be re-written, will Dave be brave enough to change his story?"--Publisher.
"'Mirror, mirror on the wall. Where is the cuddliest teddy of all?' Snow White has lost her teddy bear. Taking the magic talking mirror from the wall, she sets off into the forest to find him, where - one after another - she makes friends with some real bears!...
"Rudolph the Little Vampire and his family used to live in a hidden crypt in the cemetery closest to his human friend Tony's house, but they were forced to move far away to Misery Valley. So when Tony's parents ask him where he wants to spend a camping...
"Lately, things have been getting Charlie down. It's like he's got a heavy rock that just won't go away. He talks to Dad about it, and Dad thinks he's got the answer - a dusty old rulebook. But Charlie's not so sure. Especially when his rock gets bigger, and...
"Asterix and Obelix meet a Corsican chieftain who has been taken prisoner and accompany their new friend Boneywasawarriorwayayix back to Corsica, to help him foil the evil fangers of the corrupt Roman Praetor Perfidus"--Publisher's description.
"When someone's leaves a little boy in a basket outside Asterix's hut, it's two Gauls and a baby in the days of the Roman Empire! Through Asterix and Obelix have more experience whopping legionnaires than diapering infants, they do their best. Also new to...
"It was a dark and stormy night, and a sinister visitor has arrived in the little Gaulish village where Asterix lives. Prolix claims he's a soothsayer, and the townsfolk believe every word he says. Only Asterix knows better. How can he make all his friends see...
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