Otumoetai Primary School Library

NZ Post Book Picture Book Awards Finalists

2011-03-16T12:24:00.001-07:00

When Marmaduke Duck makes marmalade jam, EVERYBODY wants some! Juliette MacIver's hilarious, rollicking text is a joy to read aloud, and Sarah Davis' lively illustrations will have you laughing your socks off!
When Marmaduke Duck makes marmalade jam, EVERYBODY wants some!

NZ Post Picture Book Finalists

2011-03-16T12:20:00.000-07:00

"Hill and Hole" by Kyle Mewburn and Vasanti Unka Hill and Hole is a wonderfully original story about a most unlikely friendship. Hill likes being a hill, and Hole likes being a hole. But sometimes they dream of swapping places.

NZ Post Book Finalist

2011-03-16T12:15:00.000-07:00

"Baa baa Smart Sheep" by authors Mark and Rowan Sommerset, is a book with snappy dialogue and hilarious illustrations. Baa Baa Smart Sheep is a laugh-out-loud story that will leave you thinking sheep aren’t as stupid as we might think.

NZ Post Bicture Book Finalists

2011-03-16T12:08:00.000-07:00

Author Janene Cooper is a Literacy Facilitator working in Auckland. She has written this delightful book about everyone telling a girl how dogs should be, but this girl knows better.

NZ Post Book Awards Finalists

2011-03-16T12:02:00.000-07:00

The Moon and the Farmer is a warm story, with lots of fun wordplay, this story is about a grumpy farmer whose animals keep him awake at night singing and dancing by the light of the moon. Author Margaret Mahy

New to Our Library "Because of Winn-Dixie" by Kate DiCamillo

2010-08-17T17:44:00.000-07:00

India Opal Buloni was sent to the store for a box of macaroni-and-cheese, some white rice, and two tomatoes and she came back with a dog. This is a story how her life changed because of Winn-Dixie, the goofy stray dog she adopted.

New in the Library is "Horrendo's Curse" by Anna Fienberg

2010-08-17T17:25:00.000-07:00

A pirate adventure book.

The Cay - a master piece!

2010-08-17T15:21:00.000-07:00

Phillip is shipwrecked and blinded while fleeing for safety during WW2. He wakes to find himself alone on a raft with old, ugly Timothy. This is a story of survival, their struggle to saty alive with no food and water.

The Burnt Stick - A great read based on a true story

2010-08-17T15:00:00.000-07:00

When John Jagamarra was five, he was taken away from his mother and home because he was half white and the law said he had to be educated in a mission school to learn the ways of white people. But John never forgot his real home - or his mother, who dared to trick the men from the welfare department by darkening him with a burnt stick to hide his light skin. A poignant tale of painful separation, love, and memory. Written by Anthony Hill.

Poet, Writer, Artist and Musician, Apirana Taylor Visits as Part of Book Week.

2010-05-30T20:28:00.000-07:00

Book Week Included a Scavenger Hunt.

2010-05-21T23:35:00.001-07:00

Book Week included a Fun Book Character Dress Up Day.

2010-05-14T02:23:00.000-07:00

Is it Little Red Riding Hood? A Peach for the Queen or Robot Wars? Or Happy and Content Children?

2010-05-06T01:25:00.000-07:00

It was Called a "Wizard in the House", But the Wizard was in the Library

2010-03-11T17:19:00.000-08:00

Asperger Syndrome

2010-03-10T22:40:00.000-08:00

From the book jacket: "Touching, humorous and insightful, this book evokes the joys and challenges of raising a child who is different. It leaves the reader with a sense of the dignity, individuality and potential of people with Asperger Syndrome."

Finalists in the NZ Post Book Awards. Your Winning Choice Is?

2010-03-10T00:27:00.000-08:00

This is the true story of Ben and Mark Smith, aged eight and six, who live with their parents Richard and Sheri on Mount White Station, near Arthurs Pass, one of the biggest and most remote stations in the South Island. Interest level 6 to 12 years

A NZ Post Book Award Finalist

2010-03-10T00:24:00.001-08:00

Corporal Willie Apiata became the first New Zealander since the Second World War to be awarded the Commonwealth's highest military award for his actions with the NZ SAS in Afghanistan. From his early life in small town East Coast New Zealand to his actions in the deserts of Afghanistan, this is his story in his words. Inspiring, and heart warming, this is the story of an ordinary Kiwi facing extraordinary challenges. Interest level 9+

A Poetry Book - The Word Witch

2010-03-10T00:22:00.000-08:00

An illustrated selection of the poetry of Margaret Mahy, illustrated by David Elliot.

The Mine's Afire! : The Journal of Tommy Carter, Brunnerton, 1896

2010-03-10T00:20:00.000-08:00

Based around the Brunner Mine Disaster of 1896, the biggest industrial accident in New Zealand's history. In this story, Thomas has been sent a journal from his grandmother back in England, with the request that he fill it in over the following 12 months and then send it back to her so that she will get to know the grandson she has never met. Interest level 9 to 12 years

Rangitoto: Te Toka to Moana : the Rock Standing on the Ocean

2010-03-10T00:17:00.000-08:00

The dramatic story of Auckland's most striking icon - its birth, the kaka bird's connection to Rangitoto, the imprint of humans on its fragile wildlife, and how the island's guardians are saving it today. Interest level 6 to 12 years

A Great Fun Book

2010-03-10T00:14:00.000-08:00

In this very funny, cumulative song, each page tells us something new about the donkey until we end up with a spunky, hanky-panky cranky stinky dinky lanky honky-tonky winky wonky donkey, which will have children in fits of laughter! There is much fun to be had by listening to the song and trying to predict the new word for each clue given.

For 8 to 12 Year Olds

2010-03-10T00:11:00.001-08:00

Matt isn't looking forward to spending the holidays with his grandmother and her new husband. He has to fly to Rotorua, where he doesn't know anybody, and he's a bit wary of his new step-grandfather. Along with his worries, Matt packs his pride and joy - a homemade metal detector ...

For 10 to 13 Year Olds

2010-03-10T00:09:00.001-08:00

The loblolly boy has the gift of flight: he's invisible to most people, apart from a very few who are known as the Sensitives. When the loblolly boy swaps identities with the narrator of this story, we are taken on an exciting, truly imaginative odyssey.

Joy Cowley with another NZ Post Book Award Finalist

2010-03-09T23:49:00.000-08:00

The classic Christmas story is given a New Zealand twist in this warm and evocative retelling, with gorgeous illustrations by Gavin Bishop

Let's Enjoy and Familiarise Ourselves with NZ's Best for 2010

2010-03-09T23:43:00.000-08:00

An action-packed adventure story about a young honey bee called Ziggy, who feels as though he is an outsider in his own hive. Sent by the Queen on a mission to discover how other bees live, Ziggy begins to unravel the clues to his own identity and the role of the bees in a secret military project.

Our School Win 3 New Library Books

2010-03-01T12:44:00.001-08:00

This is a story of a cluster of stars, which traditionally have marked the Maori New Year and when to plant new crops.

This is a nonfiction story asking what makes an amphibian an amphibian. What is special to amphibians?

Jade and her Grandfather are best friends. One day Jade asks Grandpa about what it was like fighting in the Vietnam War. This is a picture book fr older students.

"Timothy Of the Cay" by Theodore Taylor

2010-02-23T16:04:00.001-08:00

Despite being blind, Phillip has survived for 4 months on a remote desert island. The wisdom and spirit of Timothy, the old black sailor who saved him from drowning, continues to inspire Phillip as he risks an operation which might restore his sight. His dream is to return to the island and see it for the first time. "The Cay" is also recommended reading, an earlier book by Theodore Taylor.

"When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit" by Judith Kerr (920 Dewey)

2010-02-23T15:53:00.000-08:00

Unfortunately, Anna is a Jew and Hitler has come to power. Anna and her family start off for Switzerland only to find out that Hitler has a price on Anna's Dad's head. This will force them to desert their new friends, their new home ,and their old language.Their journey will take them from Switzerland to France to England in this intriguing story of a young Jewish girl and her family as the struggle to live through Hitler's rise of power.

"tahi one lucky kiwi", lucky because his lost leg is recreated by Weta Workshop

2010-02-22T11:47:00.000-08:00

Told through the eyes of a schoolboy who is doing a project on the kiwi, this book is based on the true story of the work by Weta Workshop, the Artificial Limb Centre and Wellington Zoo to save a kiwi that lost its leg. Suggested level: junior, primary.

Piggity-Wiggity Jiggity-Jig

2010-02-22T11:44:00.000-08:00

When Piggity-wiggity complains to his Dad about the length of his name his Dad explains with so many brothers and sisters in his family they wanted to give him an extra special name. Suggested level: junior. Type: Picture Book.

"Road Works" a Junior Picture Book and Winner in the NZ Post Book Awards

2010-02-22T11:39:00.001-08:00

Rhyming text follows the construction of a road. Includes brief factual information about the machinery that is used. Suggested level: junior. A great book for boys browsing.
Author Sally Sutton

Enemy At the Gate by Phillipa Werry, New Zealand author and NZ Post Book Award Winner

2010-02-22T11:34:00.000-08:00

It's December 1936 when the first polio cases are suspected. Soon a polio epidemic is sweeping the country. Schools are closed, swimming pools and movie theatres banned to children, and travel is restricted. Tom is the best runner in the school, but you can't outrun polio, and nobody knows when it will strike next.

Chicken Feathers by New Zealand author, Joy Cowley

2010-02-22T11:31:00.001-08:00

A feel-good story about Josh, and his cantankerous pet hen, Semolina.

A great, warm read by a New Zealand author. "Old Drumble" won a NZ Post Book Award in 2009

2010-02-22T11:23:00.000-08:00

Set in the small Waikato town of Waharoa in the 1930's. Jack Jackman is a young boy who wants to be a stock drover and has a special relationship with an old family friend, Andy the Drover. Andy shares yarns and adventures with Jack each week when he drives a mob of sheep or cattle through the main street with the help of his dog, Old Drumble and his horse, Nosy.

Mr Coyote meets Mr Snail is One Book From the MagicKey Books

2010-02-21T22:52:00.000-08:00

'StellaLuna" is a Great Story From Storyline

2010-02-21T22:35:00.000-08:00

What Troubles Does Dad get into When he Sleep Walks? Go to "50 Below Zero" in the Tumblebooks to find out.

2010-02-21T22:31:00.000-08:00

Great Expressive Reading

2008-06-24T19:16:00.001-07:00

Great Expressive Reading

2008-06-24T19:16:00.000-07:00

New in the Library

2008-06-24T19:08:00.001-07:00

Did You Miss The Book Character Dress Up Parade? Look Here

2008-06-10T00:30:00.000-07:00

Play Reading is Popular

2008-05-25T17:53:00.000-07:00

2008-05-23T02:20:00.000-07:00

2008-05-23T02:19:00.000-07:00

2008-05-23T02:17:00.000-07:00

"Read Hot"

2008-04-28T19:57:00.000-07:00

Do you want to know what other children are reading?

Click on this link to find out about other books

http://english.unitecnology.ac.nz/readhot/

If these books aren't available in our Library, see our School Librarian to see if they matbe ordered.

Otumoetai Primary School Library

NZ Post Book Picture Book Awards Finalists

NZ Post Picture Book Finalists

NZ Post Book Finalist

NZ Post Bicture Book Finalists

NZ Post Book Awards Finalists

New to Our Library "Because of Winn-Dixie" by Kate DiCamillo

New in the Library is "Horrendo's Curse" by Anna Fienberg

The Cay - a master piece!

The Burnt Stick - A great read based on a true story

Poet, Writer, Artist and Musician, Apirana Taylor Visits as Part of Book Week.

Book Week Included a Scavenger Hunt.

Book Week included a Fun Book Character Dress Up Day.

Is it Little Red Riding Hood? A Peach for the Queen or Robot Wars? Or Happy and Content Children?

It was Called a "Wizard in the House", But the Wizard was in the Library

Asperger Syndrome

Finalists in the NZ Post Book Awards. Your Winning Choice Is?

A NZ Post Book Award Finalist

A Poetry Book - The Word Witch

The Mine's Afire! : The Journal of Tommy Carter, Brunnerton, 1896

Rangitoto: Te Toka to Moana : the Rock Standing on the Ocean

A Great Fun Book

For 8 to 12 Year Olds

For 10 to 13 Year Olds

Joy Cowley with another NZ Post Book Award Finalist

Let's Enjoy and Familiarise Ourselves with NZ's Best for 2010

Our School Win 3 New Library Books

"Timothy Of the Cay" by Theodore Taylor

"When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit" by Judith Kerr (920 Dewey)

"tahi one lucky kiwi", lucky because his lost leg is recreated by Weta Workshop

Piggity-Wiggity Jiggity-Jig

"Road Works" a Junior Picture Book and Winner in the NZ Post Book Awards

Enemy At the Gate by Phillipa Werry, New Zealand author and NZ Post Book Award Winner

Chicken Feathers by New Zealand author, Joy Cowley

A great, warm read by a New Zealand author. "Old Drumble" won a NZ Post Book Award in 2009

Mr Coyote meets Mr Snail is One Book From the MagicKey Books

'StellaLuna" is a Great Story From Storyline

What Troubles Does Dad get into When he Sleep Walks? Go to "50 Below Zero" in the Tumblebooks to find out.

Great Expressive Reading

Great Expressive Reading

New in the Library

Did You Miss The Book Character Dress Up Parade? Look Here

Play Reading is Popular

More ideas on Finding a Great Read.....

"Read Hot"