(QF=quite factual)
PICT BEN Benson, Patrick Little penguin 1992
PICT COX Cox, Tania; ill. Janine Dawson Alberta 2007
PICT COW Cowley, Joy; ill. Gavin Bishop Pip the penguin 2001
PICT DEB De Beer, Hans Leonardo’s dream 2004
PICT EDW Edwards, Hazel; ill. Kevin Burgemeester Antarctic Dad (QF) 2006
PICT FRO Fromental, Jean-Luc; ill. Joelle Jolivet 365 penguins 2006
PICT GLI Glimmerveen, Ulco Tale of Antarctica 1990
PICT HOO Hooper, Meredith; ill. Jan Ormerod Ponko and the South Pole
PICT HOO Hooper, Meredith; ill. Bert Kitchen Tom’s rabbit : a true story from Scott’s last voyage (QF) 1998 (new edition issued 2005, entitled Tom Crean’s rabbit)
PICT JEF Jeffers, Oliver Lost and found 2005
PICT LES Lester, Helen; ill. Lynn Munsinger Tacky the penguin 1993 (and several sequels)
PICT NEW Newson, Natalie; ill. Ray Hermansson All aboard for Antarctica (QF) 2006
PICT SOM Something about this place, by Matthew Finnegan et al (QF) 2004
[Pupils of St Bede’s College, Christchurch, produced this picture book after a visit to the Antarctic]
PICT TUL Tulloch, Coral Sydney of the Antarctic 2007
PICT WIL Wilson, Karma; ill. Jane Chapman Where is home, Little Pip? (penguin) 2008
PICT YAX Yaxley, Melissa; ill. Christine Forsyth Rocky the rockhopper penguin 1986
Some recent fiction titles also held:
FIC BLE Bledsoe, Lucy Jane Antarctic scoop 2003
FIC EDW Edwards, Hazel Antarctica’s frozen chosen 2003
FIC HEN Hendry, Frances Mary Atlantis in peril
FIC LYN Lynch, Courtney Mardi Mak meets the South Pole 2003
FIC MAH Mahy, Margaret Riddle of the frozen phantom 2001
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Sophisticated Picture Books
Base, Graham Uno’s garden 2006
‘Uno builds a home and garden in the magnificent forest among the playful puddlebuts and feathered frinklepods, but as the place becomes more and more popular, it is overtaken by tourists and buildings until the forest and animals seem to disappear altogether.’ Quite sophisticated maths concepts—could be used up to and including high school level. Also good for conservation/ecological use.Other Sophisticated Picture Books by Graham Base include Animalia, Eleventh hour; The waterhole and The worst band in the universe
*Bedard, Michael; ill. Barbara Cooney Emily (1992) 2007 edition‘When a mother and child pay a visit to their reclusive neighbour Emily, who stays in her house writing poems, there is an exchange of special gifts. Includes brief factual information on the life of Emily Dickinson.’ (A reissue of an older title).
Cali, Davide; ill. Serge Bloch The enemy
‘A tale drawing on parallels with the First World War is narrated by a lone soldier, who tells of his loneliness, deprivations, fears, irritations and, finally, his resolve to end his part in the war. In exploring his own emotions about a conflict seemingly without end or reason, he comes to suspect his enemy is not the inhuman barbarian he has been warned about, but may just be a frightened, tired victim of propaganda like himself.’ Intermediate/secondary
*Carbone, Elsa; ill. E. B. Lewis Night running : how James escaped with the help of his faithful dog 2008
‘A runaway slave makes a daring escape to freedom with the help of his faithful hunting dog, Zeus. Based on the true story of James Smith’s journey from Virginia to Ohio in the mid-1800s.’ Intermediate upwards.
**Celenza, Anna Harwell; ill. JoAnn E. Kitchel Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in blue’ 2006
‘In 1924, American pianist George Gershwin composes his masterpiece, Rhapsody in Blue, in less than five weeks. Includes historical note.’ Accompanied by audio CD of the melody. Sophisticated in content--Suggested level: intermediate/senior
Clark, Mary Higgins; ill. Wendell Minor Ghost ship : a Cape Cod story 2007‘While visiting his grandmother on Cape Cod, nine-year-old Thomas encounters a ship’s cabin boy from centuries past.’ Primary, intermediate
Connelly, Bernardine; ill. Yvonne Buchanan Follow the drinking gourd : a story of the Underground Railway 2005
‘A young slave girl sets off north with her brother and mother, following the star in the Drinking Gourd, or Big Dipper, that points to freedom’. Suitable for primary, intermediate or more senior use.
[ The ‘drinking gourd’ referred to is the Pleiades, or Seven Sisters, the same constellation that Maori refer to as Matariki and that is significant to a wide range of different cultures]
Edwards, Luke Ock von Fiend 2007
‘Ock von Fiend lives on the outskirts of town and doesn’t have many friends because he is a vampire. Luckily he has his teddy, Van Munster who is currently possessed, the neighbourhood werewolf, his part-monkey undead grandfather and his music to keep him busy.’ Intermediate level upwards
Edwards, Wallace The painted circus 2007
‘Presents 22 circus stunts and invites the reader to solve the visual puzzles in every image. Includes such optical illusions as impossible objects, moving patterns, visual distortions and geometric illusions.’
Ellwand, David; ill. Christine Tagg Cinderlily : a floral fairy tale 2003
Flowers represent all the characters in this version of the classic fairy tale, which is presented in the form of a ballet, with rhyming text. Illustrations created on computer using photographs of real flowers
* Fleischman, Paul; ill. Barry Root The birthday tree 2008
‘When Jack goes to sea, his parents watch as the tree planted at his birth reflects his fortunes and misfortunes.’ Sophisticated in content.
*French, Jackie; ill. Bruce Whatley The Shaggy Gully Times : the punniest newspaper you’ll ever read 2007
‘A fictional newspaper filled with humorous articles, puns and jokes by and about the Australian animals of Shaggy Gully.’ Middle primary, intermediate, high school.
*Friday, Stormy; ill. Phyllis Saroff Signal’s airport adventure 2006
‘Two kittens, Signal and Telegraph, are being taken to Friday Harbor by their new owners. But Signal runs away and gets lost at the airport. Suggested level: junior, primary.’ A disappointing purchase, but is always out on loan because of the pretty pictures
*Gaiman, Neil; ill. Gris Grimley The dangerous alphabet 2008
‘A rhyming tale of adventure, piracy, danger and heroism told in twenty-six alphabetical lines involving two children, a boat and a treasure map’. Sophisticated in content.
*Gravett, Emily Little Mouse’s big book of fears 2007
Little Mouse describes all his fears including teratophobia (fear of monsters), ligyrophobia (fear of loud noises), and whereamiophobia (fear of getting lost)’. Collage illustrations with flaps and map detail. Wide age range
*Greder, Armin The island 2007
‘One morning, the people of the island found a man on the beach, where fate and ocean currents had washed his raft ashore. When he saw them coming he stood up. He wasn’t like them’. Carries a powerful message about the de-humanising effects of fear that turns into paranoia. The many applications of this book could include racism and /or prejudice generally; treatment of refugees; or a possible Christian allegory. Suggested level: intermediate/ secondary
Note: Translation of Die insel.
*Gusti Half of an elephant 2006
‘An elephant loses his back half, and the sections wander around the world trying out new partners and discovering the advantages of being separate. Illustrations created from discarded objects and digital images arranged in collages’. Suitable for all levels
Kahukiwa, Robyn Matatuhi 2006
‘Mata was adopted into a Pakeha family and knows very little about her Maori heritage. But then one day Mata’s class visits the museum. What she discovers there will change her life forever.’ (Maori resource)
**Johnson, Angela; ill. Loren Long I dream of trains 2003
‘The son of a sharecropper dreams of leaving Mississippi on a train with the legendary engineer Casey Jones.’ Middle primary upwards
*Khan, Rukhansa; ill. Ronald Himler The roses in my carpets 2004
‘When a young boy and his mother and sister come to a refugee camp to escape the war in Afghanistan, he finds some comfort in the beauty of the carpets he is learning to weave.’ Teacher input recommended if used below intermediate level.
Lehman, Barbara Rainstorm 2007
‘In this wordless picture book, a boy finds a mysterious key which leads him on an adventure one rainy day’. Suitable for all ages
*Lee-Tai, Amy; ill. Felicia Hoshino A place where sunflowers grow 2006
‘While she and her family are interned at Topaz Relocation Center during World War II, Mari gradually adjusts as she enrolls in an art class, makes a friend, plants sunflowers and waits for them to grow.’ Wide age range
Li, Cunxin The peasant prince 2007
‘In a poor village in northern China, a small boy is about to be taken away from everything he’s ever known. He is so afraid, but his mother urges him to follow his dreams. For soon he will become one of the finest dancers in the world. Based on the true story of Li Cunxin’s life’
Liao, Jimmy; English text adapted by Sarah L. Thomson The sound of colors : a journey of the imagination 2006
‘A lonely young girl who is losing her sight uses a trip on the subway as a springboard for her imagination. Her mind takes her on a colourful journey where she swims with dolphins, sunbathes on a whale’s back and follows a butterfly to her destination. ..Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.... originally published in Chinese by Locus Pub. Co. in 2001’
Light, John; ill. Lisa Evans The flower 2006
‘Brigg lives in a small grey room in a large grey city. Upon finding a book in the library he discovers pictures of bright vibrant objects called flowers. He cannot find flowers anywhere in the city, but stumbles instead on a packet of seeds’. Wide age range.
*Lithgow, John; ill. Boris Kulikov Carnival of the animals 2004
‘A mischievous boy slips away from his teacher during a field trip to a natural history museum and, after the museum closes, sees all of the people he knows transformed into animals. Text based on Camille Saint-Saens’ musical composition ‘Carnival of the animals’ and narrated by the author as part of the New York City Ballet’s production of this work for children, choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon. The music is performed by Chamber Music Los Angeles under the direction of Bill Elliott. Text and music are contained on an audio compact disc.’
Ludy, Mark The flower man : a wordless picture book 2005
‘When the Flower Man steps into a colourless community, he transforms the small community with the influence of his strong values. Colour gradually appears on each page as he passes through.’ Suitable for all ages—has lots of scope for discussion.
*Lynch, David (text by Edith Hope Fine and Judith Pinkerton Josephson; ill. Hernan Sosa). Armando and the blue tarp school 2007‘Armando and his father are rag-pickers in Tijuana, Mexico, but when Señor David brings his "school", a blue tarp set down near the garbage dump, to their neighborhood, Armando’s father decides that he must attend classes and learn. Story based on the work of David Lynch a teacher working with children in Tijuana, Mexico.’ Suitable primary upwards.
McCourt, Frank; ill. Raul Colon Angela and the Baby Jesus 2007‘Story based on the childhood memories of Angela McCourt. Six-year-old Angela worries about the Baby Jesus on the altar of St. Joseph’s Church near School House Lane where she lives. On the damp, cold December nights the baby is sure to need her help so she brings him home’. By the author of Angela’s ashes. Suitable for all ages, particularly as a read-aloud—a reader with an Irish accent would add real value!
*McKimmie, Chris Maisie Moo and invisible Lucy 2007‘Invisible Lucy keeps Maisie Moo company as she waits for her father to come home in time for Christmas’. Wide age range*Macleod, Mark; ill. Kirrily Schell Tomorrow 2008‘Poetic bedtime story describing a child’s day in the context of searching for tomorrow, which is really today’. Sophisticated in context
*McTighe, Carolyn; ill. Karen Brownlee The sakura tree 2007‘Three Japanese sisters are sent away by their father who wishes them a more prosperous life. They arrive on the shores of British Columbia where their husbands await. Each joins the husband to whom she has been promised and each has her own way of remembering the family, culture and country she has left behind. Illustrated with watercolour paintings portraying Japanese fabrics and patterns’. Junior primary upwards.
Maddern, Eric; ill Paul Hess Death in a nut 2005‘When Jack meets Old Man Death and realises that Death is after his sick mother, he is so furious that he punches Death with his fists. With each punch, Death gets smaller, until Jack can squeeze him into a nut shell. Jack throws the nut shell into the sea and goes home. But then the trouble begins: eggs won’t break, the butcher can’t slaughter his livestock and Jack discovers that without Death, there can be no life.’ A picture book version of a Scottish traditional tale
Manos, Helen; ill. Max Maxfield Lucky baby yak 2007On a windy plateau on the top of the world, Baby Yak was born, silky black as night. But this summer will never be the same for the children, Pema and Tenzin, and their yak. For this is the year the soldiers come to the peaceful Tibetan plateau and their courage is tested to the limit. Their old nomadic culture, immersed in the peaceful Buddhist way of life, is changed forever.’ Wide age range
*Mayer, Bill; concept by Chris Demarest All aboard! : a travelling alphabet 2008‘A series of posters based on the themes of travel and transport present each letter of the alphabet. Design inspired by the classic travel posters of the 1920’s’. Art deco puzzle pictures; suitable for a wide age range
Megarrity, David; ill. Jonathon Oxlade The empty city 2007‘Collage style illustrations present a boring shopping trip that turns into an extraordinary adventure when you find yourself alone in an empty city.’ An adventure of the imagination suitable for all ages
*Morris, Jill; ill. Lynne Muir Argonauta octopus navigator 2006‘Uses a story format to describe the physical characteristics, habitat and behaviour of argonauts living off the coast of Australia. Includes factual information about the species.’ Senior primary/Intermediate upwards
*Nolen, Jerdine; ill. E.B.Lewis Pitching in for Eubie (sophisticated in content) 2008‘Lily looks for a way to pitch in and help her family make enough money to send her older sister, Eubie, to college’. All ages
O’Malley, Kevin; ill. Patrick O’Brian Captain Raptor and the moon mystery 2005‘When something lands on one of the moons of the planet Jurassica, Captain Raptor and his spaceship crew go to investigate.’
* Captain Raptor and the space pirates 2007‘Captain Raptor and the crew of the Megatooth are called back into action to save the planet Jurassica from rogue space pirates.’ Graphic novel format
Palmer, Stanley To the harbour (NZ) 2007
‘A story of a family summer at a beach on the Manukau Harbour in the late 1940s, based on the artist’s childhood, illustrated with reproductions of 12 monoprints. Note: "Published ... on the occasion of the exhibition To The Harbour, 16 August - 7 October 2007”
*Pearce, Philippa; ill. Wayne Anderson The squirrel wife : an original fairy tale (sophisticated in content) 2008
*Savvides, Irini; ill. Owen Swan Hide and seek 2008
‘A young boy comes to terms with his grandfather’s death.’
*Silvey, Craig The world according to Warren 2007
‘Seen through the eyes of Warren, the guide dog with an inflated ego. Warren has always known that he was destined for great things, he was born with a good heart and was going to help people. Warren reflects his views of the world as a working dog with big responsibilities’. Wide age range
**Simeon, Jean-Pierre; ill. Oliver Tallec This is a poem that heals fish
New York : Enchanted Lion Books, 2007.
‘After his mother, hurrying to her tuba lesson, tells him that a poem will cure his pet fish’s boredom, a little boy tries to find out what a poem is by asking friends, neighbors, and other members of his family’. Quite sophisticated concepts.
Thompson, Colin (editor) Dust 2007
‘….inspired by the humanitarian disaster that occurred in Niger, Africa, in 2005, where a lethal combination of drought and locust infestation triggered severe food shortages and saw the death of many’. Note: "Save the Children." A collaboration between Colin Thompson and thirteen internationally acclaimed artists. Royalties from the sale of this book are being donated to Save the Children Australia.’ Deals with death by starvation—teacher input suggested. Intermediate/senior level.
*Thompson, Colin The Flood family files 2007
‘Meet the Floods family and, if you make it through the front gate without being eaten, explore their extremely spooky home at 13 Acacia Avenue.’ Black comedy. Described by the author as being ‘for children aged 9+’. Vampire scenes. Intermediate upwards. cf Ock von Fiend.
*Thompson, Colin The big little book of happy sadness 2008
‘One Friday on his way home from school, George visits the animal shelter. There, in the very last cage, is Jeremy, a sad dog who looks as lost and lonely as George feels. When Jeremy comes home to live with George and his granny, their whole lives change, and they learn that when it comes to love, it’s quality not quantity that counts’. Suitable for all ages
Van Allsburg, Chris Probuditi! 2007
‘On his birthday, Calvin and his friend Rodney see a magician perform, then copy him by hypnotizing Calvin’s little sister, but the joke is on them when they are unable to snap her out of it.’
Vander Zee, Ruth and Sneider, Marian; ill. Bill Farnsworth Eli remembers 2007
‘After many years of watching the solemn lighting of seven candles at Rosh Hashanah, Eli finally learns how those candles represent his family’s connection to the Holocaust in Lithuania.’ Teacher input important if used at primary level.
Williams, Karen Lynn and Mohammed, Khadra Four feet, two sandals 2007
‘Two young Afghani girls living in a refugee camp in Pakistan share a precious pair of sandals while they go about their routines and wait for their names to appear on a list for a new home. Includes author’s note about refugees. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.’
**Winter, Jonah; ill. Barry Blitt The 39 apartments of Ludwig van Beethoven 2006
‘Ludwig van Beethoven and his five legless pianos keep having to move from one apartment to another when his neighbours complain about the noise. Story based around factual accounts of the life of Beethoven. Includes author’s note’ Reasonably sophisticated in content, but suitable for good readers of all ages
*Yorinks, Arthur; ill. Jos. A. Smith The witch’s child 2007
‘A haunting tale where a witch, desiring a child of her own, fashi
‘Uno builds a home and garden in the magnificent forest among the playful puddlebuts and feathered frinklepods, but as the place becomes more and more popular, it is overtaken by tourists and buildings until the forest and animals seem to disappear altogether.’ Quite sophisticated maths concepts—could be used up to and including high school level. Also good for conservation/ecological use.Other Sophisticated Picture Books by Graham Base include Animalia, Eleventh hour; The waterhole and The worst band in the universe
*Bedard, Michael; ill. Barbara Cooney Emily (1992) 2007 edition‘When a mother and child pay a visit to their reclusive neighbour Emily, who stays in her house writing poems, there is an exchange of special gifts. Includes brief factual information on the life of Emily Dickinson.’ (A reissue of an older title).
Cali, Davide; ill. Serge Bloch The enemy
‘A tale drawing on parallels with the First World War is narrated by a lone soldier, who tells of his loneliness, deprivations, fears, irritations and, finally, his resolve to end his part in the war. In exploring his own emotions about a conflict seemingly without end or reason, he comes to suspect his enemy is not the inhuman barbarian he has been warned about, but may just be a frightened, tired victim of propaganda like himself.’ Intermediate/secondary
*Carbone, Elsa; ill. E. B. Lewis Night running : how James escaped with the help of his faithful dog 2008
‘A runaway slave makes a daring escape to freedom with the help of his faithful hunting dog, Zeus. Based on the true story of James Smith’s journey from Virginia to Ohio in the mid-1800s.’ Intermediate upwards.
**Celenza, Anna Harwell; ill. JoAnn E. Kitchel Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in blue’ 2006
‘In 1924, American pianist George Gershwin composes his masterpiece, Rhapsody in Blue, in less than five weeks. Includes historical note.’ Accompanied by audio CD of the melody. Sophisticated in content--Suggested level: intermediate/senior
Clark, Mary Higgins; ill. Wendell Minor Ghost ship : a Cape Cod story 2007‘While visiting his grandmother on Cape Cod, nine-year-old Thomas encounters a ship’s cabin boy from centuries past.’ Primary, intermediate
Connelly, Bernardine; ill. Yvonne Buchanan Follow the drinking gourd : a story of the Underground Railway 2005
‘A young slave girl sets off north with her brother and mother, following the star in the Drinking Gourd, or Big Dipper, that points to freedom’. Suitable for primary, intermediate or more senior use.
[ The ‘drinking gourd’ referred to is the Pleiades, or Seven Sisters, the same constellation that Maori refer to as Matariki and that is significant to a wide range of different cultures]
Edwards, Luke Ock von Fiend 2007
‘Ock von Fiend lives on the outskirts of town and doesn’t have many friends because he is a vampire. Luckily he has his teddy, Van Munster who is currently possessed, the neighbourhood werewolf, his part-monkey undead grandfather and his music to keep him busy.’ Intermediate level upwards
Edwards, Wallace The painted circus 2007
‘Presents 22 circus stunts and invites the reader to solve the visual puzzles in every image. Includes such optical illusions as impossible objects, moving patterns, visual distortions and geometric illusions.’
Ellwand, David; ill. Christine Tagg Cinderlily : a floral fairy tale 2003
Flowers represent all the characters in this version of the classic fairy tale, which is presented in the form of a ballet, with rhyming text. Illustrations created on computer using photographs of real flowers
* Fleischman, Paul; ill. Barry Root The birthday tree 2008
‘When Jack goes to sea, his parents watch as the tree planted at his birth reflects his fortunes and misfortunes.’ Sophisticated in content.
*French, Jackie; ill. Bruce Whatley The Shaggy Gully Times : the punniest newspaper you’ll ever read 2007
‘A fictional newspaper filled with humorous articles, puns and jokes by and about the Australian animals of Shaggy Gully.’ Middle primary, intermediate, high school.
*Friday, Stormy; ill. Phyllis Saroff Signal’s airport adventure 2006
‘Two kittens, Signal and Telegraph, are being taken to Friday Harbor by their new owners. But Signal runs away and gets lost at the airport. Suggested level: junior, primary.’ A disappointing purchase, but is always out on loan because of the pretty pictures
*Gaiman, Neil; ill. Gris Grimley The dangerous alphabet 2008
‘A rhyming tale of adventure, piracy, danger and heroism told in twenty-six alphabetical lines involving two children, a boat and a treasure map’. Sophisticated in content.
*Gravett, Emily Little Mouse’s big book of fears 2007
Little Mouse describes all his fears including teratophobia (fear of monsters), ligyrophobia (fear of loud noises), and whereamiophobia (fear of getting lost)’. Collage illustrations with flaps and map detail. Wide age range
*Greder, Armin The island 2007
‘One morning, the people of the island found a man on the beach, where fate and ocean currents had washed his raft ashore. When he saw them coming he stood up. He wasn’t like them’. Carries a powerful message about the de-humanising effects of fear that turns into paranoia. The many applications of this book could include racism and /or prejudice generally; treatment of refugees; or a possible Christian allegory. Suggested level: intermediate/ secondary
Note: Translation of Die insel.
*Gusti Half of an elephant 2006
‘An elephant loses his back half, and the sections wander around the world trying out new partners and discovering the advantages of being separate. Illustrations created from discarded objects and digital images arranged in collages’. Suitable for all levels
Kahukiwa, Robyn Matatuhi 2006
‘Mata was adopted into a Pakeha family and knows very little about her Maori heritage. But then one day Mata’s class visits the museum. What she discovers there will change her life forever.’ (Maori resource)
**Johnson, Angela; ill. Loren Long I dream of trains 2003
‘The son of a sharecropper dreams of leaving Mississippi on a train with the legendary engineer Casey Jones.’ Middle primary upwards
*Khan, Rukhansa; ill. Ronald Himler The roses in my carpets 2004
‘When a young boy and his mother and sister come to a refugee camp to escape the war in Afghanistan, he finds some comfort in the beauty of the carpets he is learning to weave.’ Teacher input recommended if used below intermediate level.
Lehman, Barbara Rainstorm 2007
‘In this wordless picture book, a boy finds a mysterious key which leads him on an adventure one rainy day’. Suitable for all ages
*Lee-Tai, Amy; ill. Felicia Hoshino A place where sunflowers grow 2006
‘While she and her family are interned at Topaz Relocation Center during World War II, Mari gradually adjusts as she enrolls in an art class, makes a friend, plants sunflowers and waits for them to grow.’ Wide age range
Li, Cunxin The peasant prince 2007
‘In a poor village in northern China, a small boy is about to be taken away from everything he’s ever known. He is so afraid, but his mother urges him to follow his dreams. For soon he will become one of the finest dancers in the world. Based on the true story of Li Cunxin’s life’
Liao, Jimmy; English text adapted by Sarah L. Thomson The sound of colors : a journey of the imagination 2006
‘A lonely young girl who is losing her sight uses a trip on the subway as a springboard for her imagination. Her mind takes her on a colourful journey where she swims with dolphins, sunbathes on a whale’s back and follows a butterfly to her destination. ..Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.... originally published in Chinese by Locus Pub. Co. in 2001’
Light, John; ill. Lisa Evans The flower 2006
‘Brigg lives in a small grey room in a large grey city. Upon finding a book in the library he discovers pictures of bright vibrant objects called flowers. He cannot find flowers anywhere in the city, but stumbles instead on a packet of seeds’. Wide age range.
*Lithgow, John; ill. Boris Kulikov Carnival of the animals 2004
‘A mischievous boy slips away from his teacher during a field trip to a natural history museum and, after the museum closes, sees all of the people he knows transformed into animals. Text based on Camille Saint-Saens’ musical composition ‘Carnival of the animals’ and narrated by the author as part of the New York City Ballet’s production of this work for children, choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon. The music is performed by Chamber Music Los Angeles under the direction of Bill Elliott. Text and music are contained on an audio compact disc.’
Ludy, Mark The flower man : a wordless picture book 2005
‘When the Flower Man steps into a colourless community, he transforms the small community with the influence of his strong values. Colour gradually appears on each page as he passes through.’ Suitable for all ages—has lots of scope for discussion.
*Lynch, David (text by Edith Hope Fine and Judith Pinkerton Josephson; ill. Hernan Sosa). Armando and the blue tarp school 2007‘Armando and his father are rag-pickers in Tijuana, Mexico, but when Señor David brings his "school", a blue tarp set down near the garbage dump, to their neighborhood, Armando’s father decides that he must attend classes and learn. Story based on the work of David Lynch a teacher working with children in Tijuana, Mexico.’ Suitable primary upwards.
McCourt, Frank; ill. Raul Colon Angela and the Baby Jesus 2007‘Story based on the childhood memories of Angela McCourt. Six-year-old Angela worries about the Baby Jesus on the altar of St. Joseph’s Church near School House Lane where she lives. On the damp, cold December nights the baby is sure to need her help so she brings him home’. By the author of Angela’s ashes. Suitable for all ages, particularly as a read-aloud—a reader with an Irish accent would add real value!
*McKimmie, Chris Maisie Moo and invisible Lucy 2007‘Invisible Lucy keeps Maisie Moo company as she waits for her father to come home in time for Christmas’. Wide age range*Macleod, Mark; ill. Kirrily Schell Tomorrow 2008‘Poetic bedtime story describing a child’s day in the context of searching for tomorrow, which is really today’. Sophisticated in context
*McTighe, Carolyn; ill. Karen Brownlee The sakura tree 2007‘Three Japanese sisters are sent away by their father who wishes them a more prosperous life. They arrive on the shores of British Columbia where their husbands await. Each joins the husband to whom she has been promised and each has her own way of remembering the family, culture and country she has left behind. Illustrated with watercolour paintings portraying Japanese fabrics and patterns’. Junior primary upwards.
Maddern, Eric; ill Paul Hess Death in a nut 2005‘When Jack meets Old Man Death and realises that Death is after his sick mother, he is so furious that he punches Death with his fists. With each punch, Death gets smaller, until Jack can squeeze him into a nut shell. Jack throws the nut shell into the sea and goes home. But then the trouble begins: eggs won’t break, the butcher can’t slaughter his livestock and Jack discovers that without Death, there can be no life.’ A picture book version of a Scottish traditional tale
Manos, Helen; ill. Max Maxfield Lucky baby yak 2007On a windy plateau on the top of the world, Baby Yak was born, silky black as night. But this summer will never be the same for the children, Pema and Tenzin, and their yak. For this is the year the soldiers come to the peaceful Tibetan plateau and their courage is tested to the limit. Their old nomadic culture, immersed in the peaceful Buddhist way of life, is changed forever.’ Wide age range
*Mayer, Bill; concept by Chris Demarest All aboard! : a travelling alphabet 2008‘A series of posters based on the themes of travel and transport present each letter of the alphabet. Design inspired by the classic travel posters of the 1920’s’. Art deco puzzle pictures; suitable for a wide age range
Megarrity, David; ill. Jonathon Oxlade The empty city 2007‘Collage style illustrations present a boring shopping trip that turns into an extraordinary adventure when you find yourself alone in an empty city.’ An adventure of the imagination suitable for all ages
*Morris, Jill; ill. Lynne Muir Argonauta octopus navigator 2006‘Uses a story format to describe the physical characteristics, habitat and behaviour of argonauts living off the coast of Australia. Includes factual information about the species.’ Senior primary/Intermediate upwards
*Nolen, Jerdine; ill. E.B.Lewis Pitching in for Eubie (sophisticated in content) 2008‘Lily looks for a way to pitch in and help her family make enough money to send her older sister, Eubie, to college’. All ages
O’Malley, Kevin; ill. Patrick O’Brian Captain Raptor and the moon mystery 2005‘When something lands on one of the moons of the planet Jurassica, Captain Raptor and his spaceship crew go to investigate.’
* Captain Raptor and the space pirates 2007‘Captain Raptor and the crew of the Megatooth are called back into action to save the planet Jurassica from rogue space pirates.’ Graphic novel format
Palmer, Stanley To the harbour (NZ) 2007
‘A story of a family summer at a beach on the Manukau Harbour in the late 1940s, based on the artist’s childhood, illustrated with reproductions of 12 monoprints. Note: "Published ... on the occasion of the exhibition To The Harbour, 16 August - 7 October 2007”
*Pearce, Philippa; ill. Wayne Anderson The squirrel wife : an original fairy tale (sophisticated in content) 2008
*Savvides, Irini; ill. Owen Swan Hide and seek 2008
‘A young boy comes to terms with his grandfather’s death.’
*Silvey, Craig The world according to Warren 2007
‘Seen through the eyes of Warren, the guide dog with an inflated ego. Warren has always known that he was destined for great things, he was born with a good heart and was going to help people. Warren reflects his views of the world as a working dog with big responsibilities’. Wide age range
**Simeon, Jean-Pierre; ill. Oliver Tallec This is a poem that heals fish
New York : Enchanted Lion Books, 2007.
‘After his mother, hurrying to her tuba lesson, tells him that a poem will cure his pet fish’s boredom, a little boy tries to find out what a poem is by asking friends, neighbors, and other members of his family’. Quite sophisticated concepts.
Thompson, Colin (editor) Dust 2007
‘….inspired by the humanitarian disaster that occurred in Niger, Africa, in 2005, where a lethal combination of drought and locust infestation triggered severe food shortages and saw the death of many’. Note: "Save the Children." A collaboration between Colin Thompson and thirteen internationally acclaimed artists. Royalties from the sale of this book are being donated to Save the Children Australia.’ Deals with death by starvation—teacher input suggested. Intermediate/senior level.
*Thompson, Colin The Flood family files 2007
‘Meet the Floods family and, if you make it through the front gate without being eaten, explore their extremely spooky home at 13 Acacia Avenue.’ Black comedy. Described by the author as being ‘for children aged 9+’. Vampire scenes. Intermediate upwards. cf Ock von Fiend.
*Thompson, Colin The big little book of happy sadness 2008
‘One Friday on his way home from school, George visits the animal shelter. There, in the very last cage, is Jeremy, a sad dog who looks as lost and lonely as George feels. When Jeremy comes home to live with George and his granny, their whole lives change, and they learn that when it comes to love, it’s quality not quantity that counts’. Suitable for all ages
Van Allsburg, Chris Probuditi! 2007
‘On his birthday, Calvin and his friend Rodney see a magician perform, then copy him by hypnotizing Calvin’s little sister, but the joke is on them when they are unable to snap her out of it.’
Vander Zee, Ruth and Sneider, Marian; ill. Bill Farnsworth Eli remembers 2007
‘After many years of watching the solemn lighting of seven candles at Rosh Hashanah, Eli finally learns how those candles represent his family’s connection to the Holocaust in Lithuania.’ Teacher input important if used at primary level.
Williams, Karen Lynn and Mohammed, Khadra Four feet, two sandals 2007
‘Two young Afghani girls living in a refugee camp in Pakistan share a precious pair of sandals while they go about their routines and wait for their names to appear on a list for a new home. Includes author’s note about refugees. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.’
**Winter, Jonah; ill. Barry Blitt The 39 apartments of Ludwig van Beethoven 2006
‘Ludwig van Beethoven and his five legless pianos keep having to move from one apartment to another when his neighbours complain about the noise. Story based around factual accounts of the life of Beethoven. Includes author’s note’ Reasonably sophisticated in content, but suitable for good readers of all ages
*Yorinks, Arthur; ill. Jos. A. Smith The witch’s child 2007
‘A haunting tale where a witch, desiring a child of her own, fashi
Adaptations of Classics
Browne, Anthony King Kong (from the story conceived by Edgar Wallace and Merian C. Cooper) 2005 edition, originally published 1994
Crummel, Susan Stevens; ill. Dorothy Donohue Ten-gallon Bart (cartoon animal version of High Noon. Collage illustrations ) 2006
David, Lawrence; ill. Delphine Durand Beetle Boy (inspired by Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis) 1999
Gray, Nigel; ill. Andrew McLean Pip and the convict (adapted from Great expectations by Charles Dickens) 2006
Hague, Michael The nutcracker (from the original story by E.T.A. Hoffmann, first published in 1816) 2005
Hall, Amanda The prince of the birds (adapted from a Washington Irving story) 2005
Ihimaera, Witi ; ill. Bruce Potter The whale rider (abridged picture book re-telling of his classic novel based on the traditional Maori legend of Paikea) 2005
Kipling, Rudyard; ill. Geoffrey Patterson The elephant’s child (abridged) 2007
Koppe, Susanne; ill. Lisbeth Zwerger Nutcracker (from the original story by E.T.A. Hoffmann; trans. Anthea Bell) 2004
Lewis, C.S.; ill. Matthew S. Armstrong The return to Narnia : the rescue of Prince Caspian (very much abridged picture book version of Lewis’ classic Prince Caspian) 2006
Lewis, C.S.; re-told by Hiawyn Oram; Ill. Tudor Humphries The lion, the witch and the wardrobe : based on the original book by C.S. Lewis 2004
Maidment, Stella; ill. Olwyn Whelan The star child (re-telling of Oscar Wilde’s original fairytale) 2004
Muth, Jon J. The three questions (based on a story by Leo Tolstoy) Sophisticated picture book 2002
Proysen, Alf; ill. Hilda Offen Mrs Pepperpot learns to swim ( abridged picture book adaptation of classic story, published in 1968) Mrs Pepperpot minds the baby (1960) 2005; Mrs Pepperpot and the treasure (1960) 2005; Mrs Pepperpot at the bazaar (1959) 2005
Wells, H.G. ; ill. Francois Roca The magic shop (not abridged) Sophisticated picture book format 2005
Wells, Susan; ill. Susan Jeffers Lassie come-home : in a new picture- book edition…(based on Eric Knight’s original 1938 classic) 1995
Crummel, Susan Stevens; ill. Dorothy Donohue Ten-gallon Bart (cartoon animal version of High Noon. Collage illustrations ) 2006
David, Lawrence; ill. Delphine Durand Beetle Boy (inspired by Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis) 1999
Gray, Nigel; ill. Andrew McLean Pip and the convict (adapted from Great expectations by Charles Dickens) 2006
Hague, Michael The nutcracker (from the original story by E.T.A. Hoffmann, first published in 1816) 2005
Hall, Amanda The prince of the birds (adapted from a Washington Irving story) 2005
Ihimaera, Witi ; ill. Bruce Potter The whale rider (abridged picture book re-telling of his classic novel based on the traditional Maori legend of Paikea) 2005
Kipling, Rudyard; ill. Geoffrey Patterson The elephant’s child (abridged) 2007
Koppe, Susanne; ill. Lisbeth Zwerger Nutcracker (from the original story by E.T.A. Hoffmann; trans. Anthea Bell) 2004
Lewis, C.S.; ill. Matthew S. Armstrong The return to Narnia : the rescue of Prince Caspian (very much abridged picture book version of Lewis’ classic Prince Caspian) 2006
Lewis, C.S.; re-told by Hiawyn Oram; Ill. Tudor Humphries The lion, the witch and the wardrobe : based on the original book by C.S. Lewis 2004
Maidment, Stella; ill. Olwyn Whelan The star child (re-telling of Oscar Wilde’s original fairytale) 2004
Muth, Jon J. The three questions (based on a story by Leo Tolstoy) Sophisticated picture book 2002
Proysen, Alf; ill. Hilda Offen Mrs Pepperpot learns to swim ( abridged picture book adaptation of classic story, published in 1968) Mrs Pepperpot minds the baby (1960) 2005; Mrs Pepperpot and the treasure (1960) 2005; Mrs Pepperpot at the bazaar (1959) 2005
Wells, H.G. ; ill. Francois Roca The magic shop (not abridged) Sophisticated picture book format 2005
Wells, Susan; ill. Susan Jeffers Lassie come-home : in a new picture- book edition…(based on Eric Knight’s original 1938 classic) 1995
Re-cycling/Conservation Picture Books (updated)
PICT AAR Aaron, Moses; ill. David Mackintosh The duck catcher 2003
PICT ALB Albert, Richard E.; ill. Sylvia Long Alejandro’s gift 1994
PICT ALE Alexander, Goldie; ill. Michele Gaudion Lame duck protest 2009
PICT ASC Asch, Frank The earth and I 1994
PICT ATK Atkins, Jeannine; ill. Venantius J. Pinto Aani and the tree huggers 1995
PICT BAK Baker, Jeannie Home (neighbourhood reclamation--2004)
(Almost all this author’s collage-illustrated books deal with conservation/ecology)
PICT BAL Balderson, Margaret; ill. Janine Dawson Junkyard dogs 2003
SPICT BAS Base, Graeme The waterhole 2001; Uno’s garden 2006
FIC BEN Bennetts, Marlene J.; ill. Trish Bowles Skalaska’s new home (Christchurch estuary—godwits) 2004
FIC BEN Bennetts, Marlene J.; ill. Trish McCaw Rahui Rangers 2008
(Kaikoura conservation area)
PICT BES Best, Cari; ill. Christine Davenier Sally Jean, the bicycle queen 2006
PICT BRA Bradshaw, Gillian; ill. David Cox Shock Monday (benefits of walking to school-1999)
PICT BRE Brett, Jan The umbrella (rainforest animals) 2004
PICT BRI Brian, Janeen; ill. Greg Holfeld The super parp-buster (air pollution) 2005
PICT BUR Burningham, John Oi! Get off our train 1989
PICT BUX Buxton, Jane; ill. Philip Webb The little penguin who wouldn’t eat his dinner (NZ-2006)
PICT CHE Cheng, Christopher; ill. Steven Woolman One child 2000
PICT CHE Cherry, Lynne The sea, the storm and the mangrove tangle 2004
PICT CHI Child, Lauren Look after your planet 2008
PICT CLA Clark, Katie; ill. Amy Huntingdon Grandma drove the garbage truck 2006
PICT COL Cole, Henry On Meadowview Street 2007
PICT COO Coote, Maree The seacret of Driftus and Sprout 2005 (sea dragons)
PICT COV Coville, Bruce; ill. John Clapp The prince of butterflies 2002
PICT CRE Crew, Gary; ill. Craig Smith Arno the garbo (2001)
SPICT CRE Crew Gary; ill. Mark Wilson I saw nothing (2003);
I said nothing (2003); I did nothing (2004) (extinct/ endangered species)
SPICT CRE Crew, Gary; ill. Gillian Warden Cat on the island (2008) (destruction of an entire bird species by cat—Stephens Island, NZ)
PICT DAR Darroch, Bob The last tree on the island (NZ-2006)
PICT DAR Darroch, Bob The tree (NZ-2004)
PICT DAV Davey, Mike; ill. Bruce Potter The dawn (NZ-2007)
PICT DAV Davies, Nicola; ill. Michael Foreman White owl, barn owl 2007
PICT DED Dedieu, Thierry Hunting for fur : the adventures of Panda and Koala (1998)
PICT DEV Devlin, Erin; ill. Annie Jeannes As kuku slept (NZ-2006)
PICT DEV Devlin, Erin; ill. Greg O’Donnell Oh, no Mister Possum! 2008
PICT DIC Dickinson, Trevor; ill. Emma Carlow Kitty Princess and the newspaper dress (2004)
PICT DUD Duder, Tessa; ill. Mark Wilson Carpet of dreams (2006)
PICT DUN Duncan, Tracy; ill. Jonathan Huntley The man who loved the sea (marine reserves, NZ--2004)
PICT DYE Dyer, Sarah Five little fiends (2001)
PICT ELB Elbling, Peter; ill. Sophy Williams Aria (rainforest-1994)
PICT END Endt Topzandt, Monique Lucky pateke (NZ-2006)
PICT FAR Farrelly, Peter; ill. Jamie Rama Abigale the happy whale (ocean pollution- 2006)
PICT FOS Foster, Ali; ill. Viv Walker Elwyn’s dream : saving the takahe (2008)
PICT FRO Fromental, Jean-Luc; ill. Joelle Jolivet 365 penguins (global warming; melting of the ice caps-2006)
PICT GAL Galbraith, Ben The three fishing brothers Gruff (overfishing--2006)
PICT GAR Garland, Sherry Summer sands (erosion, sand dune ecology--1995)
PICT GEO George, Jean Craighead; ill. Wendell Minor Luck : the story of a sandbill crane 2006
PICT GIL Gilderdale, Betty & Alan The little yellow digger saves the whale (NZ) 2001
PICT GOO Goodall, Jane; ill. Alan Marks Rickie and Henri : a true story 2004
PICT GRA Graves, Sue; ill. Richard Watson Jenny and the jumble sale 2005
PICT HIL Hill, Anthony; ill. Jane Tanner Lucy’s cat and the rainbow birds 2007
PICT HUT Hutchison, Jennifer; ill. Anne Hutchison Greg! The naughty takahe 2006
PICT JAH Jahri Jah Jah Kung fu kiwi 2008
PICT JAM James, Simon Dear Greenpeace 2005 edition
PICT JEN Jennings, Paul; ill. Jane Tanner The fisherman and the theefyspray 1994
PICT INC Inches, Alison; ill. Pete Whitehead The adventures of a plastic bottle : a story about recycling 2008
PICT JEN Jensen, Jo Pipit ; ill Adrienne Williams Pipit 1999
PICT KAN Kane, Glenda; ill. Lisa Allen Mangrove (NZ) 2007
PICT KOH Kohara, Kazuno Ghosts in the house 2008
PICT LAM Lam, Amy Panki in the land of the kiwi 2005
PICT LET Le Tord, Bijou Elephant moon 1993
PICT LEW Lewis, Carolyn; ill. Janet Hodgetts When the Jones kids came to town : a weedbusters adventure(NZ) 2006
SPICT LIA Liao, Jimmy The blue stone : a journey through life 2008
PICT LOC Lockyer, John; ill. Dave Gunson My kiwi (NZ) 2005
PICT LOO Van Loon, Joan; ill. John Van Loon Mang the wild orang-utan 2007
PICT LUC Lucas, David Whale 2006
PICT LUM Lumry, Amanda and Hurwitz, Laura; ill. Sarah McIntyre Amazon River rescue 2004; Dolphins in danger 2009 (Adventures of Riley)
PICT MCP McPhail, David Water boy 2007
SPICT MAR Marsden, John; ill. Shaun Tan The rabbits 1998/2008
PICT MAR Martin, Bill Jr. and Michael Sampson; photographs by Dan Lipow
I love our earth 2006
PICT MIL Miles, Victoria; ill. Molly Bang Old Mother Bear 2007
PICT MIL Miller, David Refugees (collage pictures) 2003
PICT MOR Morris, Jackie The snow leopard 2007
PICT MOR Morrison, Yvonne; ill. Jenny Cooper Down in the forest (NZ) 2004
PICT MUR Murphy, Stuart J.; ill. Renee Andriani Earth Day—hooray! 2004
(non-fiction title shelved at 513 MUR)
PICT OLI Oliver, Narelle Home (habitat destruction) 2006
PICT ORA Oram, Hiawyn; ill. Vanessa Cabban When wishing comes true 2006
PICT OSM Osment, Michelle; ill. Sunset Perky and his chicks 2008
PICT PAR Parry, Taffy Tommy Tui’s journey 2007
PICT PEE Peet, Bill Farewell to Shady Glade (1966)
PICT PFI Pfister, Marcus Milo and the magical stones (2000 edition)
PICT POP Popov, Nikolai Why? 1996
PICT POP Poppenhager, Nicole; ill. Ivan Gantschev Snow leopards (endangered species) 2006
PICT POR Portis, Antoinette Not a box 2007
PICT POW Pow, Tom; ill. Robert Ingpen Who is the world for? 2000
PICT PRI Prior, Natalie Jane; ill. Cheryl Orsini Minnie Pearl and the undersea bazaar 2007
PICT REA Readman, Jo; ill. Honor Roberts George saves the world by lunchtime 2006
PICT REE Reece, James H. Lester and Clyde (1997)
PICT RID Riddell, Chris Wendel’s workshop (2007)
PICT SCH Schimmel, Schim Children of the earth…remember (1997)
PICT SEU Seuss, Dr The lorax (video also available)
PICT SIB Sibley, Irena Greta the garbo (2002)
PICT SIE Sierra, Judy; ill. Derek Anderson Ballyhoo Bay (2009)
PICT SIL Silverstein, Shel The giving tree (1964)
PICT SPI Spillman, David; ill. Mark Wilson Yellow-eye (2002)
PICT STA Stanley, Elizabeth Tyger! Tyger! (2007)
PICT SUZ Suzuki, David and Ellis, Sarah; ill. Sheena Lott Salmon forest (2003)
PICT TAB Taback, Simms Joseph had a little overcoat (1999- video also available)
SPICT TAU Tauss, Marc Superhero (2005)
Maleek and his robot Marvyn travel to the past to find trees and plants to restore the city that tall buildings have taken over. Contains black and white photo illustrations featuring the New York skyline
PICT THI Thiele, Colin; ill. Mavis Stucci Miss Bilby (danger to native wildlife of imported animals—2007)
PICT TOR Torckler, Gillian; ill. Bruce Potter The stuck there forever boat (global warming; climate change) 2008
PICT VAN Van de Weert, Renee Hapimarika; ill. Anton Petrov The last whale (2001) Also available in Te Reo Maori
PICT VOA Voake, Charlotte Tweedle dee dee (2008)
PICT WAL Wallace, Nancy Elizabeth Recycle everyday! (2003)
PICT WAR Ward, Helen Old shell, new shell : a coral reef tale (2002)
SPICT WAR Ward, Helen; ill. Marc Craste Varmints (Senior level--2008)
PICT WHI Whillis Sharon; ill. Bob Darroch To the dump (NZ) 2001
PICT WIL Willis, Jeanne; ill. Tony Ross Shhh! (noise pollution) 2004
PICT WIL Wilson, Mark The last tree 2007
Junior level non-fiction series Environmental Footprints is shelved at
304.28 MAS
Non-fiction material in picture book format:
333.72 MAA Winter, Jeanette Wangari’s trees of peace : a true story from Africa 2008
PICT ALB Albert, Richard E.; ill. Sylvia Long Alejandro’s gift 1994
PICT ALE Alexander, Goldie; ill. Michele Gaudion Lame duck protest 2009
PICT ASC Asch, Frank The earth and I 1994
PICT ATK Atkins, Jeannine; ill. Venantius J. Pinto Aani and the tree huggers 1995
PICT BAK Baker, Jeannie Home (neighbourhood reclamation--2004)
(Almost all this author’s collage-illustrated books deal with conservation/ecology)
PICT BAL Balderson, Margaret; ill. Janine Dawson Junkyard dogs 2003
SPICT BAS Base, Graeme The waterhole 2001; Uno’s garden 2006
FIC BEN Bennetts, Marlene J.; ill. Trish Bowles Skalaska’s new home (Christchurch estuary—godwits) 2004
FIC BEN Bennetts, Marlene J.; ill. Trish McCaw Rahui Rangers 2008
(Kaikoura conservation area)
PICT BES Best, Cari; ill. Christine Davenier Sally Jean, the bicycle queen 2006
PICT BRA Bradshaw, Gillian; ill. David Cox Shock Monday (benefits of walking to school-1999)
PICT BRE Brett, Jan The umbrella (rainforest animals) 2004
PICT BRI Brian, Janeen; ill. Greg Holfeld The super parp-buster (air pollution) 2005
PICT BUR Burningham, John Oi! Get off our train 1989
PICT BUX Buxton, Jane; ill. Philip Webb The little penguin who wouldn’t eat his dinner (NZ-2006)
PICT CHE Cheng, Christopher; ill. Steven Woolman One child 2000
PICT CHE Cherry, Lynne The sea, the storm and the mangrove tangle 2004
PICT CHI Child, Lauren Look after your planet 2008
PICT CLA Clark, Katie; ill. Amy Huntingdon Grandma drove the garbage truck 2006
PICT COL Cole, Henry On Meadowview Street 2007
PICT COO Coote, Maree The seacret of Driftus and Sprout 2005 (sea dragons)
PICT COV Coville, Bruce; ill. John Clapp The prince of butterflies 2002
PICT CRE Crew, Gary; ill. Craig Smith Arno the garbo (2001)
SPICT CRE Crew Gary; ill. Mark Wilson I saw nothing (2003);
I said nothing (2003); I did nothing (2004) (extinct/ endangered species)
SPICT CRE Crew, Gary; ill. Gillian Warden Cat on the island (2008) (destruction of an entire bird species by cat—Stephens Island, NZ)
PICT DAR Darroch, Bob The last tree on the island (NZ-2006)
PICT DAR Darroch, Bob The tree (NZ-2004)
PICT DAV Davey, Mike; ill. Bruce Potter The dawn (NZ-2007)
PICT DAV Davies, Nicola; ill. Michael Foreman White owl, barn owl 2007
PICT DED Dedieu, Thierry Hunting for fur : the adventures of Panda and Koala (1998)
PICT DEV Devlin, Erin; ill. Annie Jeannes As kuku slept (NZ-2006)
PICT DEV Devlin, Erin; ill. Greg O’Donnell Oh, no Mister Possum! 2008
PICT DIC Dickinson, Trevor; ill. Emma Carlow Kitty Princess and the newspaper dress (2004)
PICT DUD Duder, Tessa; ill. Mark Wilson Carpet of dreams (2006)
PICT DUN Duncan, Tracy; ill. Jonathan Huntley The man who loved the sea (marine reserves, NZ--2004)
PICT DYE Dyer, Sarah Five little fiends (2001)
PICT ELB Elbling, Peter; ill. Sophy Williams Aria (rainforest-1994)
PICT END Endt Topzandt, Monique Lucky pateke (NZ-2006)
PICT FAR Farrelly, Peter; ill. Jamie Rama Abigale the happy whale (ocean pollution- 2006)
PICT FOS Foster, Ali; ill. Viv Walker Elwyn’s dream : saving the takahe (2008)
PICT FRO Fromental, Jean-Luc; ill. Joelle Jolivet 365 penguins (global warming; melting of the ice caps-2006)
PICT GAL Galbraith, Ben The three fishing brothers Gruff (overfishing--2006)
PICT GAR Garland, Sherry Summer sands (erosion, sand dune ecology--1995)
PICT GEO George, Jean Craighead; ill. Wendell Minor Luck : the story of a sandbill crane 2006
PICT GIL Gilderdale, Betty & Alan The little yellow digger saves the whale (NZ) 2001
PICT GOO Goodall, Jane; ill. Alan Marks Rickie and Henri : a true story 2004
PICT GRA Graves, Sue; ill. Richard Watson Jenny and the jumble sale 2005
PICT HIL Hill, Anthony; ill. Jane Tanner Lucy’s cat and the rainbow birds 2007
PICT HUT Hutchison, Jennifer; ill. Anne Hutchison Greg! The naughty takahe 2006
PICT JAH Jahri Jah Jah Kung fu kiwi 2008
PICT JAM James, Simon Dear Greenpeace 2005 edition
PICT JEN Jennings, Paul; ill. Jane Tanner The fisherman and the theefyspray 1994
PICT INC Inches, Alison; ill. Pete Whitehead The adventures of a plastic bottle : a story about recycling 2008
PICT JEN Jensen, Jo Pipit ; ill Adrienne Williams Pipit 1999
PICT KAN Kane, Glenda; ill. Lisa Allen Mangrove (NZ) 2007
PICT KOH Kohara, Kazuno Ghosts in the house 2008
PICT LAM Lam, Amy Panki in the land of the kiwi 2005
PICT LET Le Tord, Bijou Elephant moon 1993
PICT LEW Lewis, Carolyn; ill. Janet Hodgetts When the Jones kids came to town : a weedbusters adventure(NZ) 2006
SPICT LIA Liao, Jimmy The blue stone : a journey through life 2008
PICT LOC Lockyer, John; ill. Dave Gunson My kiwi (NZ) 2005
PICT LOO Van Loon, Joan; ill. John Van Loon Mang the wild orang-utan 2007
PICT LUC Lucas, David Whale 2006
PICT LUM Lumry, Amanda and Hurwitz, Laura; ill. Sarah McIntyre Amazon River rescue 2004; Dolphins in danger 2009 (Adventures of Riley)
PICT MCP McPhail, David Water boy 2007
SPICT MAR Marsden, John; ill. Shaun Tan The rabbits 1998/2008
PICT MAR Martin, Bill Jr. and Michael Sampson; photographs by Dan Lipow
I love our earth 2006
PICT MIL Miles, Victoria; ill. Molly Bang Old Mother Bear 2007
PICT MIL Miller, David Refugees (collage pictures) 2003
PICT MOR Morris, Jackie The snow leopard 2007
PICT MOR Morrison, Yvonne; ill. Jenny Cooper Down in the forest (NZ) 2004
PICT MUR Murphy, Stuart J.; ill. Renee Andriani Earth Day—hooray! 2004
(non-fiction title shelved at 513 MUR)
PICT OLI Oliver, Narelle Home (habitat destruction) 2006
PICT ORA Oram, Hiawyn; ill. Vanessa Cabban When wishing comes true 2006
PICT OSM Osment, Michelle; ill. Sunset Perky and his chicks 2008
PICT PAR Parry, Taffy Tommy Tui’s journey 2007
PICT PEE Peet, Bill Farewell to Shady Glade (1966)
PICT PFI Pfister, Marcus Milo and the magical stones (2000 edition)
PICT POP Popov, Nikolai Why? 1996
PICT POP Poppenhager, Nicole; ill. Ivan Gantschev Snow leopards (endangered species) 2006
PICT POR Portis, Antoinette Not a box 2007
PICT POW Pow, Tom; ill. Robert Ingpen Who is the world for? 2000
PICT PRI Prior, Natalie Jane; ill. Cheryl Orsini Minnie Pearl and the undersea bazaar 2007
PICT REA Readman, Jo; ill. Honor Roberts George saves the world by lunchtime 2006
PICT REE Reece, James H. Lester and Clyde (1997)
PICT RID Riddell, Chris Wendel’s workshop (2007)
PICT SCH Schimmel, Schim Children of the earth…remember (1997)
PICT SEU Seuss, Dr The lorax (video also available)
PICT SIB Sibley, Irena Greta the garbo (2002)
PICT SIE Sierra, Judy; ill. Derek Anderson Ballyhoo Bay (2009)
PICT SIL Silverstein, Shel The giving tree (1964)
PICT SPI Spillman, David; ill. Mark Wilson Yellow-eye (2002)
PICT STA Stanley, Elizabeth Tyger! Tyger! (2007)
PICT SUZ Suzuki, David and Ellis, Sarah; ill. Sheena Lott Salmon forest (2003)
PICT TAB Taback, Simms Joseph had a little overcoat (1999- video also available)
SPICT TAU Tauss, Marc Superhero (2005)
Maleek and his robot Marvyn travel to the past to find trees and plants to restore the city that tall buildings have taken over. Contains black and white photo illustrations featuring the New York skyline
PICT THI Thiele, Colin; ill. Mavis Stucci Miss Bilby (danger to native wildlife of imported animals—2007)
PICT TOR Torckler, Gillian; ill. Bruce Potter The stuck there forever boat (global warming; climate change) 2008
PICT VAN Van de Weert, Renee Hapimarika; ill. Anton Petrov The last whale (2001) Also available in Te Reo Maori
PICT VOA Voake, Charlotte Tweedle dee dee (2008)
PICT WAL Wallace, Nancy Elizabeth Recycle everyday! (2003)
PICT WAR Ward, Helen Old shell, new shell : a coral reef tale (2002)
SPICT WAR Ward, Helen; ill. Marc Craste Varmints (Senior level--2008)
PICT WHI Whillis Sharon; ill. Bob Darroch To the dump (NZ) 2001
PICT WIL Willis, Jeanne; ill. Tony Ross Shhh! (noise pollution) 2004
PICT WIL Wilson, Mark The last tree 2007
Junior level non-fiction series Environmental Footprints is shelved at
304.28 MAS
Non-fiction material in picture book format:
333.72 MAA Winter, Jeanette Wangari’s trees of peace : a true story from Africa 2008
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Manners/ Values Picture Books
PICT ALL Allen, Pamela Herbert & Harry 2000 reprint
(identifying what is really important)
Share said the rooster 2006
(sharing)
Our daft dog Danny 2009
(love; problem solving)
PICT ALS Alsenas, Linas Hello my name is Bob 2009
(respecting differences)
PICT AND Andersen, Hans Christian The swineherd 2008
(discernment; recognising true worth)
PICT AND Andreae, Giles; ill. Guy Parker-Rees The chimpanzees of Happytown 2006)
(optimism; being positive)
ill. David Wojtowycz The lion who wanted to love 2000
(friendship; kindness; gentleness)
ill. Katharine McEwen Nat fantastic 2008
(imagination)
PICT ARM Armitage, Ronda; ill. Holly Swain A new home for a pirate 2007
(kindness)
PICT BAI Bailey, Linda; ill. Bill Slavin The farm team 2006
(teamwork; being positive)
PICT BAI Bailey, Linda; ill. Bill Slavin Stanley’s beauty contest 2009
(friendship; self acceptance)
PICT BAI Bailey, Martin My favourite places (NZ) 2008
(imagination)
SPICT BAK Baker, Jeannie Home 2004
(ecology; reclaiming the neighbourhood; community values)
PICT BAL Ballou, Emily; ill. Stephen Michael King One blue sock 2007
(not afraid to be different)
PICT BAN Bansch, Helga Odd bird out 2008
(individuality; following a dream; not afraid to be different)
PICT BAT Bateman, Teresa; ill. Kelly Murphy Fiona’s luck 2007
(value of using brain rather than relying on luck; self help)
PICT BAU Bauer, Jutta Selma 2006
(self acceptance; being content with what one has)
PICT BEA Beath-Croft, Sandy and Croft, Simon; ill. Daniel Mills The happy little house (NZ) 2006
(working together; co-operation; righting wrongs; reclaiming the neighbourhood; community values)
PICT BEC Becker, Shari; ill. Nicole Wong Maxwell’s mountain 2006
(resourcefulness; self reliance)
PICT BEL Belton, Robyn Herbert the brave sea dog (NZ) 2008
(courage; family love)
PICT BER Berenstein, Stan and Jan; ill. Mike Berenstain The Berenstain bears and the trouble with commercials 2007
(discernment with regard to television advertisements)
PICT BER Bergman, Mara; ill. Nick Maland Oliver who was small but mighty 2008
(imagination; overcoming fear)
PICT BES Best, Cari; ill. Christine Davenier Sally Jean, the bicycle queen 2006
(self reliance; enterprise)
PICT BLA Bland, Nick The very cranky bear 2008
(kindness; good sense)
PICT BOT Bottin, Janet Slater; ill. Graeme Kyle The queue that grew (NZ) 2007
(self acceptance)
PICT BOU Bougaeva, Sonja The visitor 2007
(contentment; self acceptance)
PICT BRI Brisson, Pat; ill. Andrea Shine The summer my father was ten 1998 (taking responsibility)
PICT BRO Broad, Michael Scaredy Cat and Boo 2007
PICT BRO Broekstra, Lorette Hugo’s motorcycle rescue 2007
(enterprise)
PICT BRO Brown, Ben; ill. Helen Taylor The penguin who wanted to fly (NZ) 2006 (perseverance; self-acceptance)
PICT BRO Brown, Ken The scarecrow’s hat 2001
(helpfulness; compromise; being content with one’s lot)
PICT BRO Brown, Marc D.W.’s guide to perfect manners 2006
PICT BRO Browne, Anthony My brother 2007
(family love)
PICT BRO Browne, Anthony Willy the dreamer 1997/2007
(imagination)
PICT BUE Buehner, Caralyn; ill. Mark Buehner The queen of style 2008
(community values; taking heed of other people’s needs)
PICT BUN Bunting, Eve The wedding 2003
(generosity; teamwork)
PICT BUN Bunting, Eve; ill. Ronald Himmler A day’s work 1994
(honesty)
PICT BUN Bunting, Eve; ill. Dominic Catalano Mouse Island 2008
(courage; friendship)
PICT BUR Burningham John Edwardo the horriblest boy in the whole wide world 2006 (overcoming a bad reputation)
Stay away from the water Shirley 2000—orig.pub. 1977
(imagination)
PICT BUT Butler, M. Christina; ill. Tina Macnaughton One winter’s day 2006
(kindness; one good turn deserves another)
PICT BUT Butterworth, Nick One snowy night (a tale from Percy’s park) 2003 edition
(kindness)
PICT BUT Butterworth, Nick Albert Le Blanc to the rescue! (with CD narration read by David Jason) 2007
(co-operation; friendship; courage)
PICT CAI Cain, Sheridan; ill. Gaby Hansen By the light of the moon 2006
(finding one’s place in the world; family love)
PICT CAL Cali, Davide; ill. Anna Laura Canone A dad who measures up 2007
(family love; kindness)
PICT CAR Carbone, Elisa; ill. E.B. Lewis Night running : how James escaped with the help of his faithful dog (Sophisticated picture book) 2008
(courage; enterprise; gratitude)
PICT CAR Cartwright, Pauline; ill. Annabel Craighead The cross feeling (NZ author) 2007
(getting over a tantrum; saying sorry)
PICT CAS Caseley, Judith On the town : a community adventure 2002
(community values)
PICT CEC Cecka, Melanie; ill. Emily Arnold McCully Violet comes to stay 2006
(hope; finding one’s place in the world; family love)
PICT CEC Cecil, Randy Duck 2008
(kindness; self sacrifice)
PICT CHA Chamberlain, Margaret Please don’t torment Tootsie 2008
(kindness to animals)
PICT CHE Chen Guji Guji 2005
(acceptance of differences)
The featherless chicken 2006
(self acceptance)
PICT CHI Child, Lauren We honestly can look after your dog 2005 (taking responsibility)
PICT CHU Church, Caroline Jayne Scruff Sheep 2006
(being helpful);
Come on Digby 2007 (good manners)
PICT CLE Clement, Rod Just another ordinary day 1996
(imagination)
Louisa May Pickett, the most boring person in class 2005
(imagination; self esteem)
PICT COL Cole, Babette That’s why! 2005
(co-operation; overcoming depression)
PICT COL Cole, Joanna; ill. Maxie Chambliss I’m a big sister; I’m a big brother 1997
(responsibility)
PICT CON Conway, David; ill. Karin Littlewood The most important gift of all 2006 (family love)
PICT COO Cooper, Helen Delicious : a pumpkin soup story 2006
(sharing; co-operation)
PICT COU Coulman, Valerie; ill. Roge When pigs fly 2006
(perseverance; self-belief; extending horizons)
PICT COW Cowell, Cressida; ill. Neal Layton That rabbit belongs to Emily Brown 2006
(love; knowing the true value of things)
Emily Brown and the thing 2007
(kindness)
PICT CRE Creighton, Lorinda; ill. Bob Darrock Matilda and the fibbles (NZ) 2007
(honesty; owning up)
PICT CUN Cuneo, Diane; ill. Jack E. Davis Mary Louise loses her manners 1999
PICT DAH Dahimene, Adelheid; ill. Heide Stollinger Making friends 2008
(friendship; acceptance of differences)
PICT DAV Davey, Mike; ill. Bruce Potter The dawn (NZ) 2007
(compassion; believing that one person can make a difference)
PICT DAV Davis, Aubrey; ill. Dusan Petricic Bone button borscht 1995/ 2008
(generosity; sharing)
PICT DEM Demi The girl who drew a phoenix 2008
(patience; wisdom)
PICT DIC Dickinson, Trevor; ill. Emma Carlow Kitty Princess and the newspaper dress 2004
(politeness; good manners)
PICT DIS DiSalvo, DyAnne Spaghetti Park 2002
(co-operation; reclaiming the neighbourhood; community values)
PICT DOW Downey, Lynn; ill. Pam Paparone The tattletale 2006
(family love)
PICT DOY Doyle, Malachy; ill. John Bendall-Brunello Big pig 2006
(family love)
SPICT DYL Dylan, Bob; ill. Paul Rogers Forever young 2008
(a wish and blessing for a child)
PICT DUN Duncan, Tracy Mere McKaskill’s boil-up (NZ) 2007
(friendship; sharing; multi-culturalism)
PICT EAS Easterling, Bill; ill. Mary Beth Owens Prize in the snow 1994
(compassion; change of heart)
PICT ELL Ellery, Tom and Amanda If I had a dragon 2006
(being content with what one has)
PICT ELL Ellis, Sarah; ill. Dusan Petricic The queen’s feet 2006
(behaviour)
PICT EMM Emmett, Nathan; ill. Nathan Reed What friends do best 2004
(co-operation)
PICT ERI Ering, Timothy Basil Necks out for adventure 2007
(courage; individuality)
PICT ERL Erlbruch, Wolf The fearsome five 2009
(finding talents)
PICT ERN Ernst, Lisa Campbell Sylvia Jean, drama queen 2005 (being yourself)
PICT FAR Fardell, John Manfred the baddie 2008
(overcoming a bad reputation; reforming)
PICT FEA Fearnley, Jan The search for the perfect child 2006
(acceptance; family love)
PICT FEI Feiffer, Kate; ill. Jules Feiffer Henry the dog with no tail 2007
(friendship; self-acceptance)
PICT FIT Fitzpatrick, Mike and Esther; ill Bruce Madden Jack 2008
(love; patience; perseverance)
PICT FLE Fleming, Virginia; ill. Floyd Cooper Be good to Eddie Lee 1993 (taking responsibility)
PICT FOR Foreman, Jack and Michael Say hello 2007
(friendliness; inclusiveness)
PICT FRE Freedman, Claire; ill. Leonie Shearing Squabble and Squawk 2006
(conflict resolution)
ill. Emma Carlow and Trevor Dickinson Blame it on the great blue panda! 2007
(importance of telling the truth; obedience)
PICT FRE French, Jackie; ill. Bruce Whatley Emily and the big bad bunyip 2008
(kindness; perseverance)
PICT FRE French, Vivian; ill. Jackie Morris Singing to the south : a fairy tale 2008
(love; wisdom; discernment)
PICT FRY Fryett, Colleen Mere Mihare flips her lid (NZ) 2005
(getting over a tantrum; saying sorry)
PICT FUN Funke, Cornelia; ill. Kerstin Meyer Princess Pigsty 2007
(being happy; knowing what is really important)
PICT GAR Garland, Sarah Eddie’s kitchen and how to make good things to eat 2007
(resourcefulness; helpfulness; kindness; taking responsibility)
PICT GAY Gay, Michel Zou 2009
(helpfulness; love)
SPICT GON Gonsalves, Rob; words by Sarah L. Thomson Imagine a place 2008
(imagination—also featured in earlier books, Imagine a day and Imagine a night)
PICT GOR Gorbachev, Valeri Heron & Turtle 2006
(consideration of others)
PICT GOR Gordon, David Smitten : a lint-free love story 2007
(love; friendship; caring)
PICT GOR Gormley, Greg; ill. Lynne Chapman Rocky and the lamb 2006
(overcoming a bad reputation)
PICT GRA Graham, Bob How to heal a broken wing 2008
(kindness; kindness to animals; caring)
PICT GRI Grindley, Sally; ill. Michael Terry The sulky vulture 2002
PICT GUI Guillain, Adam; ill. Elke Steiner Bella’s chocolate surprise : an adventure in fair trade 2007
(fairness)
PICT HAM Hamilton, Richard; ill. Helen Lanzrein The secret cave 2007
(imagination)
PICT HAN Hannken, Catherine; ill. Trish Bowles Fiapule 2006
(family values)
PICT HAR Harshman, Marc; ill. Barbara Garrison Only one neighborhood 2007
(community values; acceptance of differences)
PICT HEL Helakoski, Leslie; ill. Henry Cole Big chickens 2006
(overcoming fear);
ill. Lee Harper Woolbur 2008
(behaviour; individuality)
PICT HIG Higlett, Alex Egg and bird 2006
(celebration of difference)
PICT HOB Hobbie, Holly Fanny 2008
(enterprise; knowing what’s really important; not following the ‘herd’)
PICT HOB Hobbs, Leigh Old Tom’s big book of beauty 2007
(love; accepting people as they are)
PICT HOW Howarth, Heidi and David The littlest lighthouse keeper (with suggested lesson plan) 2008
(helpfulness; courage; co-operation; enterprise)
PICT HUM Hume, Lachie Clancy the courageous cow 2006
(courage; self esteem; problem solving)
PICT HUT Hutchins, Hazel; ill. Dorothy Donohoe Believing Sophie 1995
(honesty; trust; trustworthiness; self respect)
PICT IMA Imai, Ayano Chester 2007
(family love; realising what it is really important)
PICT INK Inkpen, Mick Baggy Brown 2007
(love; knowing what is really important)
PICT JAN Janisch, Heinz; ill. Carola Holland Heave ho! 2005
(co-operation)
PICT JOH Johnson, Angela; ill. Loren Long I dream of trains 2003
(hope; following a strong role model)
PICT KEM Kemp, Jane & Walters, Clare; ill. Penny Dale Time to say I love you 2006
(love; unafraid to show emotion)
I very really miss you 2007
(family love)
SPICT KHA Khan, Rukhsana; ill. Ronald Himler The roses in my carpets 2004
(perseverance; courage; hope; family values; responsibility)
PICT KIR Kirwan, Wednesday Nobody notices Minerva 2007
(family love)
PICT KLI Klise, Kate; ill. M.Sarah Klise Why do you cry? : not a sob story 2006
(unafraid to show emotion)
PICT KNU Knudsen, Michelle; ill. Kevin Hawkes Library lion 2006
(using initiative)
PICT KOP Kopelke, Lisa Tissue, please! 2004
(politeness; cleanliness)
PICT KRA Kraft, Jim; ill. Lynne Avril The no-good do-good pirates 2008
(helping)
PICT KRO Kroeger, Mary Kay; ill. Ted Lewin Paperboy 1996
(enterprise)
PICT KRO Kroll, Steven; ill. Vincent Nguyen Jungle bullies 2006
(sharing)
PICT KRO Kroll, Virginia; ill. Nancy Cote Good Citizen Sarah (The Way I Act series)
(helpfulness; community values; good citizenship) 2007
PICT LAG Laguna, Sofie; ill. Anna Pignataro Stephen’s music 2007
(perseverance; practice)
PICT LAK Lakin, Patricia; ill. John Manders Clarence the copy cat 2002
(friendship; acceptance; sticking to one’s principles; pacifism)
PICT LAR Lardner, Kym; ill. Oliver Lardner The naked penguin 2008
(acceptance of difference)
PICT LAR Larsen, Andrew; ill. Irene Luxbacher The imaginary garden 2009
(imagination; hope; enterprise)
PICT LEE Leeson, Christine; ill. Jane Chapman The snow angel 2006
(kindness)
PICT LEW Lewis, Rob Cold Jac 2002
(kindness; sharing)
SPICT LIA Liao, Jimmy The sound of colors : a journey of the imagination 2006
(imagination; hope; optimism)
PICT LIP Lipp, Frederick; ill. Jason Gaillard Running shoes 2006
(courage; determination; hope)
PICT LLO Lloyd, Sam Mr Pusskins Best in Show 2008
(love)
PICT LOC Lockyer, John; ill. Bob Darroch Kiwi goes to rugby camp 2007
(learning not to be bossy; sharing)
Kiwi has a big secret 2007
(relying on skill rather than luck; self confidence)
Kiwi gets in a mess 2008
(orderliness)
Kiwi shows off 2008
(balance between self esteem and conceit)
PICT LUC Luchsinger, Dena Fox; ill. Karen A. Jerome Sometimes smart is good (bilingual English/Spanish) 2007
(kindness; friendship; identifying what is important; Christian values)
PICT LUN Lund, Deb; ill. Howard Fine Dinosailors 2006
(teamwork)
PICT MCA McAllister, Angela; ill. Ross Collins Trust me, Mum! 2006
(taking responsibility)
ill. Nick Maland A place for middle 2007
(finding one’s place in the world)
PICT MCD McDonnell, Patrick South 2008
(kindness; friendship; self sacrifice)
PICT MCG McGrath, Raymond Don’t worry Nana, I’ll drive! (NZ author) 2007
(imagination)
PICT MCK McKee, David Elmer and the rainbow 2007
(sharing and giving)
Elmer and Wilbur 2007
(friendship; co-operation)
Elmer and the big bird 2008
(working together; strategies to avoid conflict)
SPICT MCK McKimmie, Chris Maisie Moo and invisible Lucy 2007
(imagination)
PICT MAT Matthews, Tina Out of the egg 2007
(co-operation; friendship; forgiveness)
PICT MEG Megarrity, David; ill. Jonathan Oxlade The empty city 2007
(imagination)
PICT MEL Melling, David The kiss that missed (with CD) 2006
(courage)
PICT MEL Melling, David The scallywags 2006
(good manners; friendship; acceptance of differences)
PICT MET Metcalf, Paula Mabel’s magical garden 2005
(sharing; friendship)
PICT MET Metcalf, Paula Norma Snows 2008
(self esteem; making the most of one’s abilities; looking for ways to be useful)
PICT MEW Mewburn, Kyle; ill. Ali Teo & John O’Reilly Kiss! Kiss! Yuck! Yuck! 2006
(family love)
Ill. Freya Blackwood No room for a mouse 2007
(sharing)
PICT MICH Michelson, Richard; ill. E.B. Lewis Across the alley 2006
(disproving stereotypes; multi-culturalism)
PICT MOO Moore, Julianne Freckleface Strawberry 2007
(self acceptance)
PICT MOR Morrison, Yvonne; ill. Donovan Bixley Wacko Kakapo 2007
(co-operation)
PICT MOS Moss, Marissa; ill. C.F.Payne True heart 1999
(perseverance; hope; ambition)
PICT MOU Mountain, Peter; ill. Bryan Pollard Smelly-locks 2005
(obedience; cleanliness)
PICT MUR Murphy, Jill On the way home (1982) 2007
(imagination)
PICT MUR Murray, Andrew; ill. Nicola Slater It’s show-time, Elvis! 2006
(owning up)
PICT MUT Muth, Jon J. Zen ties 2008
(helpfulness; good manners)
PICT NEU Neubecker, Robert Courage of the blue boy 2006
(courage; self realisation)
PICT NIE Niemann, Christoph The police cloud 2007
(self acceptance; people having different talents)
PICT NIL Niland, Deborah Annie to the rescue 2007
(courage; good sense)
PICT NIL Niland, Kilmeny Two tough teddies 2007
(love; courage; hope)
PICT NOL Nolen, Jerdine; ill. E. B. Lewis Pitching in for Eubie 2008
(family values; family love; responsibility)
PICT NOO Noonan, Diana; ill. Elizabeth Fuller The best-loved bear 1996
(love; identifying what is really important) (cf The perfect bear 2007)
PICT OFF Offill, Jenny; ill. Nancy Carpenter 17 things I’m not allowed to do anymore 2007
(bad behaviour; humour)
PICT ONE O’Neill, Alexis; ill. Laura Huliska-Beith The recess queen (video also available) 2002
(standing up for oneself; taking a stand against bullying)
PICT ORA Oram, Hiawyn; ill. Vanessa Cabban When wishing comes true 2006
(self-motivation, resourcefulness)
PICT ORA Orams, LeAnne; ill. Lamia Aziz Can I play? (NZ) 2007
(acceptance of differences)
PICT OSM Osment, Michelle; ill. Sunset Perky by the roadside 2006
(road sense)
PICT OTT Otto, Carolyn; ill. Megan Lloyd Pioneer church 1999
(community values; co-operation)
PICT PAR Parr, Todd Do’s and don’ts 1999
PICT PEN Penn, Audrey; ill. Ruth E.Harper and Nancy M.Leak The kissing hand 2007
(family love)
PICT PFI Pfister, Marcus Milo and the magical stones 2000
(conservation; consequences of greed—‘Choose your own ending’ format shows the result of both)
PICT PIP Piper, Watty; ill. Loren Long The little engine that could 2005 (re-issue of 60-year-old classic—perseverance)
PICT PIT Pittar, Gill –the series of ‘Milly Molly’ books, each of which focuses on a different value (www.millymolly.com)
PICT POL Pollak, Barbara Our community garden 2004
(co-operation; community values)
PICT POR Portis, Antoinette Not a stick 2008
(imagination)
PICT RAS Raschka, Chris Five for a little one 2006
(finding happiness in everyday things; being content with what one has; love)
PICT RAS Rascha, Chris; ill. Vladimir Radunsky Table manners 2003
PICT RAY Ray, Jane The apple-pip princess 2007
(resoucefulness; lack of greed)
PICT RAY Rayner, Catherine Augustus and his smile 2006
(staying positive; not giving up)
PICT REE Reece, Gordon Nog the nag bird 2006
(self acceptance)
SPICT Richards, Chuck Jungle gym jitters 2004
(courage; enterprise)
PICT ROO Root, Phyllis; ill. Mary Grandpre Lucia and the light 2006
(courage; enterprise)
PICT SAM Samuels, Barbara Dolores meets her match 2007
(love of animals; accepting people as they are)
PICT SCH Schwartz, Amy; ill. Leonard S.Marcus Oscar : the big adventure of a little sock monkey 2006
(perseverance; kindness; enterprise)
PICT SCH Schwarz, Viviane Timothy and the strong pajamas 2008
(kindness; helpfulness)
PICT SCO Scotton, Rob Russell and the lost treasure 2006
(identifying what is really important)
PICT SHA Shannon, David A bad case of stripes (1998)
(being yourself; not giving in to peer pressure)
David goes to school (1999) 2006
(manners at school)
PICT SHA Shaw, Hannah Evil weasel 2008
(reconciliation; turning over a new leaf)
PICT SHI Shields, Gillian; ill. Gary Blythe The perfect bear 2007
(love; identifying what is important. cf The best loved bear 1996)
ill. Dan Taylor Dogfish 2008
(imagination; making the best of things)
PICT SHU Shulevitz, Uri How I learned geography 2008
(imagination)
PICT SIE Sierra, Judy; ill. J. Otto Siebold Mind your manners, B.B. Wolf 2007
PICT SIN Singer, Marilyn; ill. Timothy Bush Let’s build a clubhouse 2006
(co-operation)
PICT SMA Smallman, Steve; ill. Jack Tickle The very greedy bee 2007-10-24
(sharing; lack of greed; helpfulness)
PICT SOU Soule, Jean Conder; ill. George Booth Never tease a weasel 2007
(kindness)
PICT SPI Spinelli, Eileen; ill. Rosie Winstead Someday 2007
(imagination; family values)
PICT STA Stanton, Karen; ill. Rene King Moreno Papi’s gift 2007
(family love)
PICT STE Stewart, Sarah; ill. David Small The gardener (video available) 1997
(being positive; overcoming difficulties)
PICT TAM Tamehana, Esther; ill. James Molnar Roimata’s cloak 1995
(kindness; co-operation)
PICT TAY Taylor, Sean; ill. Nick Sharratt When a monster is born 2006
(making choices)
PICT THO Thompson, Colin The big little book of happy sadness 2008
(love)
Sometimes love is under your foot 2008 (love; appreciation)
PICT TIT Titus, Eve; ill. Paul Galdone Anatole (50th anniversary edition) 2006
(overcoming a bad reputation; enterprise)
PICT UFF Uff, Carline The worry monster 2006
(telling the truth)
PICT URB Urbanovic, Jackie Duck and cover 2009
(kindness; courage)
PICT VER Vere, Ed Mr Big 2008
(not judging by appearances; appreciation of difference)
PICT VIS Vision, David & Mutiya; ill. Ignacio Alcantara If only I could! 2004 (perseverance)
PICT VRO Vrombaut, An Dear Dragon 2005; Dragon festival 2008
(gentleness; self confidence; love)
PICT WAD Waddell, Martin; ill. Barbara Firth Bee frog 2007
(family love)
PICT WAL Wallace, Nancy Elizabeth The kindness quilt 2006
(kindness; friendship)
PICT WEI Weigelt, Udo; ill. Julia Gukova It wasn’t me! 2001
(overcoming prejudice; not jumping to conclusions; responsibility)
PICT WHA Whatley, Bruce Clinton Gregory’s secret 2008
(imagination)
SPICT WIL Wild, Margaret; ill. Noela Young The bilbies of Bliss 2005
(taking a stand against injustice; kindness; compassion)
PICT WIL Wild, Margaret; ill. Janine Dawson Bobbie Dazzler 2006 (perseverance)
PICT WIL Willems, Mo Naked Mole Rat gets dressed 2009
(non- conformity)
PICT WIL Williams, Karen Lynn and Muhammed, Khadra; ill. Doug Chayka Four feet, two sandals
(friendship; sharing; courage; hope)
PICT WIL Willis, Jeanne; ill. Tony Ross The really rude rhino 2006
(politeness)
PICT WIL Wilson, Tony; ill. Tom Jellett Harry Highpants 2007
(courage to take a stand; acceptance of differences; good citizenship)
PICT WOL Wolf, Sallie; ill. Andy Robert Davies Truck stuck 2008
(problem-solving)
PICT WOO Woodruff, Elvira; ill. Adam Rex Small beauties : the journey of Darcy Heart O’Hara 2006
(hope; courage; appreciating the beauty of everyday things)
PICT WOR Wormell, Chris Henry and the fox 2006
(overcoming fear)
PICT WOU Would, Nick; ill. Christina Balit The scarab’s secret 2006
(value of friendship)
PICT WRI Wright, Cliff Three bears 2008
(kindness; helpfulness; caring; working together; forgiveness)
PICT YAM Yamamoto, Lani Albert 3 2007
(personal identity; self acceptance)
PICT YOL Yolen, Jane; Mark Teague How do dinosaurs go to school? 2007
(good manners at school)
PICT ZUC Zuckerman, Linda; ill. Jon J. Muth I will hold you ‘til you sleep 2006
(family love)
(identifying what is really important)
Share said the rooster 2006
(sharing)
Our daft dog Danny 2009
(love; problem solving)
PICT ALS Alsenas, Linas Hello my name is Bob 2009
(respecting differences)
PICT AND Andersen, Hans Christian The swineherd 2008
(discernment; recognising true worth)
PICT AND Andreae, Giles; ill. Guy Parker-Rees The chimpanzees of Happytown 2006)
(optimism; being positive)
ill. David Wojtowycz The lion who wanted to love 2000
(friendship; kindness; gentleness)
ill. Katharine McEwen Nat fantastic 2008
(imagination)
PICT ARM Armitage, Ronda; ill. Holly Swain A new home for a pirate 2007
(kindness)
PICT BAI Bailey, Linda; ill. Bill Slavin The farm team 2006
(teamwork; being positive)
PICT BAI Bailey, Linda; ill. Bill Slavin Stanley’s beauty contest 2009
(friendship; self acceptance)
PICT BAI Bailey, Martin My favourite places (NZ) 2008
(imagination)
SPICT BAK Baker, Jeannie Home 2004
(ecology; reclaiming the neighbourhood; community values)
PICT BAL Ballou, Emily; ill. Stephen Michael King One blue sock 2007
(not afraid to be different)
PICT BAN Bansch, Helga Odd bird out 2008
(individuality; following a dream; not afraid to be different)
PICT BAT Bateman, Teresa; ill. Kelly Murphy Fiona’s luck 2007
(value of using brain rather than relying on luck; self help)
PICT BAU Bauer, Jutta Selma 2006
(self acceptance; being content with what one has)
PICT BEA Beath-Croft, Sandy and Croft, Simon; ill. Daniel Mills The happy little house (NZ) 2006
(working together; co-operation; righting wrongs; reclaiming the neighbourhood; community values)
PICT BEC Becker, Shari; ill. Nicole Wong Maxwell’s mountain 2006
(resourcefulness; self reliance)
PICT BEL Belton, Robyn Herbert the brave sea dog (NZ) 2008
(courage; family love)
PICT BER Berenstein, Stan and Jan; ill. Mike Berenstain The Berenstain bears and the trouble with commercials 2007
(discernment with regard to television advertisements)
PICT BER Bergman, Mara; ill. Nick Maland Oliver who was small but mighty 2008
(imagination; overcoming fear)
PICT BES Best, Cari; ill. Christine Davenier Sally Jean, the bicycle queen 2006
(self reliance; enterprise)
PICT BLA Bland, Nick The very cranky bear 2008
(kindness; good sense)
PICT BOT Bottin, Janet Slater; ill. Graeme Kyle The queue that grew (NZ) 2007
(self acceptance)
PICT BOU Bougaeva, Sonja The visitor 2007
(contentment; self acceptance)
PICT BRI Brisson, Pat; ill. Andrea Shine The summer my father was ten 1998 (taking responsibility)
PICT BRO Broad, Michael Scaredy Cat and Boo 2007
PICT BRO Broekstra, Lorette Hugo’s motorcycle rescue 2007
(enterprise)
PICT BRO Brown, Ben; ill. Helen Taylor The penguin who wanted to fly (NZ) 2006 (perseverance; self-acceptance)
PICT BRO Brown, Ken The scarecrow’s hat 2001
(helpfulness; compromise; being content with one’s lot)
PICT BRO Brown, Marc D.W.’s guide to perfect manners 2006
PICT BRO Browne, Anthony My brother 2007
(family love)
PICT BRO Browne, Anthony Willy the dreamer 1997/2007
(imagination)
PICT BUE Buehner, Caralyn; ill. Mark Buehner The queen of style 2008
(community values; taking heed of other people’s needs)
PICT BUN Bunting, Eve The wedding 2003
(generosity; teamwork)
PICT BUN Bunting, Eve; ill. Ronald Himmler A day’s work 1994
(honesty)
PICT BUN Bunting, Eve; ill. Dominic Catalano Mouse Island 2008
(courage; friendship)
PICT BUR Burningham John Edwardo the horriblest boy in the whole wide world 2006 (overcoming a bad reputation)
Stay away from the water Shirley 2000—orig.pub. 1977
(imagination)
PICT BUT Butler, M. Christina; ill. Tina Macnaughton One winter’s day 2006
(kindness; one good turn deserves another)
PICT BUT Butterworth, Nick One snowy night (a tale from Percy’s park) 2003 edition
(kindness)
PICT BUT Butterworth, Nick Albert Le Blanc to the rescue! (with CD narration read by David Jason) 2007
(co-operation; friendship; courage)
PICT CAI Cain, Sheridan; ill. Gaby Hansen By the light of the moon 2006
(finding one’s place in the world; family love)
PICT CAL Cali, Davide; ill. Anna Laura Canone A dad who measures up 2007
(family love; kindness)
PICT CAR Carbone, Elisa; ill. E.B. Lewis Night running : how James escaped with the help of his faithful dog (Sophisticated picture book) 2008
(courage; enterprise; gratitude)
PICT CAR Cartwright, Pauline; ill. Annabel Craighead The cross feeling (NZ author) 2007
(getting over a tantrum; saying sorry)
PICT CAS Caseley, Judith On the town : a community adventure 2002
(community values)
PICT CEC Cecka, Melanie; ill. Emily Arnold McCully Violet comes to stay 2006
(hope; finding one’s place in the world; family love)
PICT CEC Cecil, Randy Duck 2008
(kindness; self sacrifice)
PICT CHA Chamberlain, Margaret Please don’t torment Tootsie 2008
(kindness to animals)
PICT CHE Chen Guji Guji 2005
(acceptance of differences)
The featherless chicken 2006
(self acceptance)
PICT CHI Child, Lauren We honestly can look after your dog 2005 (taking responsibility)
PICT CHU Church, Caroline Jayne Scruff Sheep 2006
(being helpful);
Come on Digby 2007 (good manners)
PICT CLE Clement, Rod Just another ordinary day 1996
(imagination)
Louisa May Pickett, the most boring person in class 2005
(imagination; self esteem)
PICT COL Cole, Babette That’s why! 2005
(co-operation; overcoming depression)
PICT COL Cole, Joanna; ill. Maxie Chambliss I’m a big sister; I’m a big brother 1997
(responsibility)
PICT CON Conway, David; ill. Karin Littlewood The most important gift of all 2006 (family love)
PICT COO Cooper, Helen Delicious : a pumpkin soup story 2006
(sharing; co-operation)
PICT COU Coulman, Valerie; ill. Roge When pigs fly 2006
(perseverance; self-belief; extending horizons)
PICT COW Cowell, Cressida; ill. Neal Layton That rabbit belongs to Emily Brown 2006
(love; knowing the true value of things)
Emily Brown and the thing 2007
(kindness)
PICT CRE Creighton, Lorinda; ill. Bob Darrock Matilda and the fibbles (NZ) 2007
(honesty; owning up)
PICT CUN Cuneo, Diane; ill. Jack E. Davis Mary Louise loses her manners 1999
PICT DAH Dahimene, Adelheid; ill. Heide Stollinger Making friends 2008
(friendship; acceptance of differences)
PICT DAV Davey, Mike; ill. Bruce Potter The dawn (NZ) 2007
(compassion; believing that one person can make a difference)
PICT DAV Davis, Aubrey; ill. Dusan Petricic Bone button borscht 1995/ 2008
(generosity; sharing)
PICT DEM Demi The girl who drew a phoenix 2008
(patience; wisdom)
PICT DIC Dickinson, Trevor; ill. Emma Carlow Kitty Princess and the newspaper dress 2004
(politeness; good manners)
PICT DIS DiSalvo, DyAnne Spaghetti Park 2002
(co-operation; reclaiming the neighbourhood; community values)
PICT DOW Downey, Lynn; ill. Pam Paparone The tattletale 2006
(family love)
PICT DOY Doyle, Malachy; ill. John Bendall-Brunello Big pig 2006
(family love)
SPICT DYL Dylan, Bob; ill. Paul Rogers Forever young 2008
(a wish and blessing for a child)
PICT DUN Duncan, Tracy Mere McKaskill’s boil-up (NZ) 2007
(friendship; sharing; multi-culturalism)
PICT EAS Easterling, Bill; ill. Mary Beth Owens Prize in the snow 1994
(compassion; change of heart)
PICT ELL Ellery, Tom and Amanda If I had a dragon 2006
(being content with what one has)
PICT ELL Ellis, Sarah; ill. Dusan Petricic The queen’s feet 2006
(behaviour)
PICT EMM Emmett, Nathan; ill. Nathan Reed What friends do best 2004
(co-operation)
PICT ERI Ering, Timothy Basil Necks out for adventure 2007
(courage; individuality)
PICT ERL Erlbruch, Wolf The fearsome five 2009
(finding talents)
PICT ERN Ernst, Lisa Campbell Sylvia Jean, drama queen 2005 (being yourself)
PICT FAR Fardell, John Manfred the baddie 2008
(overcoming a bad reputation; reforming)
PICT FEA Fearnley, Jan The search for the perfect child 2006
(acceptance; family love)
PICT FEI Feiffer, Kate; ill. Jules Feiffer Henry the dog with no tail 2007
(friendship; self-acceptance)
PICT FIT Fitzpatrick, Mike and Esther; ill Bruce Madden Jack 2008
(love; patience; perseverance)
PICT FLE Fleming, Virginia; ill. Floyd Cooper Be good to Eddie Lee 1993 (taking responsibility)
PICT FOR Foreman, Jack and Michael Say hello 2007
(friendliness; inclusiveness)
PICT FRE Freedman, Claire; ill. Leonie Shearing Squabble and Squawk 2006
(conflict resolution)
ill. Emma Carlow and Trevor Dickinson Blame it on the great blue panda! 2007
(importance of telling the truth; obedience)
PICT FRE French, Jackie; ill. Bruce Whatley Emily and the big bad bunyip 2008
(kindness; perseverance)
PICT FRE French, Vivian; ill. Jackie Morris Singing to the south : a fairy tale 2008
(love; wisdom; discernment)
PICT FRY Fryett, Colleen Mere Mihare flips her lid (NZ) 2005
(getting over a tantrum; saying sorry)
PICT FUN Funke, Cornelia; ill. Kerstin Meyer Princess Pigsty 2007
(being happy; knowing what is really important)
PICT GAR Garland, Sarah Eddie’s kitchen and how to make good things to eat 2007
(resourcefulness; helpfulness; kindness; taking responsibility)
PICT GAY Gay, Michel Zou 2009
(helpfulness; love)
SPICT GON Gonsalves, Rob; words by Sarah L. Thomson Imagine a place 2008
(imagination—also featured in earlier books, Imagine a day and Imagine a night)
PICT GOR Gorbachev, Valeri Heron & Turtle 2006
(consideration of others)
PICT GOR Gordon, David Smitten : a lint-free love story 2007
(love; friendship; caring)
PICT GOR Gormley, Greg; ill. Lynne Chapman Rocky and the lamb 2006
(overcoming a bad reputation)
PICT GRA Graham, Bob How to heal a broken wing 2008
(kindness; kindness to animals; caring)
PICT GRI Grindley, Sally; ill. Michael Terry The sulky vulture 2002
PICT GUI Guillain, Adam; ill. Elke Steiner Bella’s chocolate surprise : an adventure in fair trade 2007
(fairness)
PICT HAM Hamilton, Richard; ill. Helen Lanzrein The secret cave 2007
(imagination)
PICT HAN Hannken, Catherine; ill. Trish Bowles Fiapule 2006
(family values)
PICT HAR Harshman, Marc; ill. Barbara Garrison Only one neighborhood 2007
(community values; acceptance of differences)
PICT HEL Helakoski, Leslie; ill. Henry Cole Big chickens 2006
(overcoming fear);
ill. Lee Harper Woolbur 2008
(behaviour; individuality)
PICT HIG Higlett, Alex Egg and bird 2006
(celebration of difference)
PICT HOB Hobbie, Holly Fanny 2008
(enterprise; knowing what’s really important; not following the ‘herd’)
PICT HOB Hobbs, Leigh Old Tom’s big book of beauty 2007
(love; accepting people as they are)
PICT HOW Howarth, Heidi and David The littlest lighthouse keeper (with suggested lesson plan) 2008
(helpfulness; courage; co-operation; enterprise)
PICT HUM Hume, Lachie Clancy the courageous cow 2006
(courage; self esteem; problem solving)
PICT HUT Hutchins, Hazel; ill. Dorothy Donohoe Believing Sophie 1995
(honesty; trust; trustworthiness; self respect)
PICT IMA Imai, Ayano Chester 2007
(family love; realising what it is really important)
PICT INK Inkpen, Mick Baggy Brown 2007
(love; knowing what is really important)
PICT JAN Janisch, Heinz; ill. Carola Holland Heave ho! 2005
(co-operation)
PICT JOH Johnson, Angela; ill. Loren Long I dream of trains 2003
(hope; following a strong role model)
PICT KEM Kemp, Jane & Walters, Clare; ill. Penny Dale Time to say I love you 2006
(love; unafraid to show emotion)
I very really miss you 2007
(family love)
SPICT KHA Khan, Rukhsana; ill. Ronald Himler The roses in my carpets 2004
(perseverance; courage; hope; family values; responsibility)
PICT KIR Kirwan, Wednesday Nobody notices Minerva 2007
(family love)
PICT KLI Klise, Kate; ill. M.Sarah Klise Why do you cry? : not a sob story 2006
(unafraid to show emotion)
PICT KNU Knudsen, Michelle; ill. Kevin Hawkes Library lion 2006
(using initiative)
PICT KOP Kopelke, Lisa Tissue, please! 2004
(politeness; cleanliness)
PICT KRA Kraft, Jim; ill. Lynne Avril The no-good do-good pirates 2008
(helping)
PICT KRO Kroeger, Mary Kay; ill. Ted Lewin Paperboy 1996
(enterprise)
PICT KRO Kroll, Steven; ill. Vincent Nguyen Jungle bullies 2006
(sharing)
PICT KRO Kroll, Virginia; ill. Nancy Cote Good Citizen Sarah (The Way I Act series)
(helpfulness; community values; good citizenship) 2007
PICT LAG Laguna, Sofie; ill. Anna Pignataro Stephen’s music 2007
(perseverance; practice)
PICT LAK Lakin, Patricia; ill. John Manders Clarence the copy cat 2002
(friendship; acceptance; sticking to one’s principles; pacifism)
PICT LAR Lardner, Kym; ill. Oliver Lardner The naked penguin 2008
(acceptance of difference)
PICT LAR Larsen, Andrew; ill. Irene Luxbacher The imaginary garden 2009
(imagination; hope; enterprise)
PICT LEE Leeson, Christine; ill. Jane Chapman The snow angel 2006
(kindness)
PICT LEW Lewis, Rob Cold Jac 2002
(kindness; sharing)
SPICT LIA Liao, Jimmy The sound of colors : a journey of the imagination 2006
(imagination; hope; optimism)
PICT LIP Lipp, Frederick; ill. Jason Gaillard Running shoes 2006
(courage; determination; hope)
PICT LLO Lloyd, Sam Mr Pusskins Best in Show 2008
(love)
PICT LOC Lockyer, John; ill. Bob Darroch Kiwi goes to rugby camp 2007
(learning not to be bossy; sharing)
Kiwi has a big secret 2007
(relying on skill rather than luck; self confidence)
Kiwi gets in a mess 2008
(orderliness)
Kiwi shows off 2008
(balance between self esteem and conceit)
PICT LUC Luchsinger, Dena Fox; ill. Karen A. Jerome Sometimes smart is good (bilingual English/Spanish) 2007
(kindness; friendship; identifying what is important; Christian values)
PICT LUN Lund, Deb; ill. Howard Fine Dinosailors 2006
(teamwork)
PICT MCA McAllister, Angela; ill. Ross Collins Trust me, Mum! 2006
(taking responsibility)
ill. Nick Maland A place for middle 2007
(finding one’s place in the world)
PICT MCD McDonnell, Patrick South 2008
(kindness; friendship; self sacrifice)
PICT MCG McGrath, Raymond Don’t worry Nana, I’ll drive! (NZ author) 2007
(imagination)
PICT MCK McKee, David Elmer and the rainbow 2007
(sharing and giving)
Elmer and Wilbur 2007
(friendship; co-operation)
Elmer and the big bird 2008
(working together; strategies to avoid conflict)
SPICT MCK McKimmie, Chris Maisie Moo and invisible Lucy 2007
(imagination)
PICT MAT Matthews, Tina Out of the egg 2007
(co-operation; friendship; forgiveness)
PICT MEG Megarrity, David; ill. Jonathan Oxlade The empty city 2007
(imagination)
PICT MEL Melling, David The kiss that missed (with CD) 2006
(courage)
PICT MEL Melling, David The scallywags 2006
(good manners; friendship; acceptance of differences)
PICT MET Metcalf, Paula Mabel’s magical garden 2005
(sharing; friendship)
PICT MET Metcalf, Paula Norma Snows 2008
(self esteem; making the most of one’s abilities; looking for ways to be useful)
PICT MEW Mewburn, Kyle; ill. Ali Teo & John O’Reilly Kiss! Kiss! Yuck! Yuck! 2006
(family love)
Ill. Freya Blackwood No room for a mouse 2007
(sharing)
PICT MICH Michelson, Richard; ill. E.B. Lewis Across the alley 2006
(disproving stereotypes; multi-culturalism)
PICT MOO Moore, Julianne Freckleface Strawberry 2007
(self acceptance)
PICT MOR Morrison, Yvonne; ill. Donovan Bixley Wacko Kakapo 2007
(co-operation)
PICT MOS Moss, Marissa; ill. C.F.Payne True heart 1999
(perseverance; hope; ambition)
PICT MOU Mountain, Peter; ill. Bryan Pollard Smelly-locks 2005
(obedience; cleanliness)
PICT MUR Murphy, Jill On the way home (1982) 2007
(imagination)
PICT MUR Murray, Andrew; ill. Nicola Slater It’s show-time, Elvis! 2006
(owning up)
PICT MUT Muth, Jon J. Zen ties 2008
(helpfulness; good manners)
PICT NEU Neubecker, Robert Courage of the blue boy 2006
(courage; self realisation)
PICT NIE Niemann, Christoph The police cloud 2007
(self acceptance; people having different talents)
PICT NIL Niland, Deborah Annie to the rescue 2007
(courage; good sense)
PICT NIL Niland, Kilmeny Two tough teddies 2007
(love; courage; hope)
PICT NOL Nolen, Jerdine; ill. E. B. Lewis Pitching in for Eubie 2008
(family values; family love; responsibility)
PICT NOO Noonan, Diana; ill. Elizabeth Fuller The best-loved bear 1996
(love; identifying what is really important) (cf The perfect bear 2007)
PICT OFF Offill, Jenny; ill. Nancy Carpenter 17 things I’m not allowed to do anymore 2007
(bad behaviour; humour)
PICT ONE O’Neill, Alexis; ill. Laura Huliska-Beith The recess queen (video also available) 2002
(standing up for oneself; taking a stand against bullying)
PICT ORA Oram, Hiawyn; ill. Vanessa Cabban When wishing comes true 2006
(self-motivation, resourcefulness)
PICT ORA Orams, LeAnne; ill. Lamia Aziz Can I play? (NZ) 2007
(acceptance of differences)
PICT OSM Osment, Michelle; ill. Sunset Perky by the roadside 2006
(road sense)
PICT OTT Otto, Carolyn; ill. Megan Lloyd Pioneer church 1999
(community values; co-operation)
PICT PAR Parr, Todd Do’s and don’ts 1999
PICT PEN Penn, Audrey; ill. Ruth E.Harper and Nancy M.Leak The kissing hand 2007
(family love)
PICT PFI Pfister, Marcus Milo and the magical stones 2000
(conservation; consequences of greed—‘Choose your own ending’ format shows the result of both)
PICT PIP Piper, Watty; ill. Loren Long The little engine that could 2005 (re-issue of 60-year-old classic—perseverance)
PICT PIT Pittar, Gill –the series of ‘Milly Molly’ books, each of which focuses on a different value (www.millymolly.com)
PICT POL Pollak, Barbara Our community garden 2004
(co-operation; community values)
PICT POR Portis, Antoinette Not a stick 2008
(imagination)
PICT RAS Raschka, Chris Five for a little one 2006
(finding happiness in everyday things; being content with what one has; love)
PICT RAS Rascha, Chris; ill. Vladimir Radunsky Table manners 2003
PICT RAY Ray, Jane The apple-pip princess 2007
(resoucefulness; lack of greed)
PICT RAY Rayner, Catherine Augustus and his smile 2006
(staying positive; not giving up)
PICT REE Reece, Gordon Nog the nag bird 2006
(self acceptance)
SPICT Richards, Chuck Jungle gym jitters 2004
(courage; enterprise)
PICT ROO Root, Phyllis; ill. Mary Grandpre Lucia and the light 2006
(courage; enterprise)
PICT SAM Samuels, Barbara Dolores meets her match 2007
(love of animals; accepting people as they are)
PICT SCH Schwartz, Amy; ill. Leonard S.Marcus Oscar : the big adventure of a little sock monkey 2006
(perseverance; kindness; enterprise)
PICT SCH Schwarz, Viviane Timothy and the strong pajamas 2008
(kindness; helpfulness)
PICT SCO Scotton, Rob Russell and the lost treasure 2006
(identifying what is really important)
PICT SHA Shannon, David A bad case of stripes (1998)
(being yourself; not giving in to peer pressure)
David goes to school (1999) 2006
(manners at school)
PICT SHA Shaw, Hannah Evil weasel 2008
(reconciliation; turning over a new leaf)
PICT SHI Shields, Gillian; ill. Gary Blythe The perfect bear 2007
(love; identifying what is important. cf The best loved bear 1996)
ill. Dan Taylor Dogfish 2008
(imagination; making the best of things)
PICT SHU Shulevitz, Uri How I learned geography 2008
(imagination)
PICT SIE Sierra, Judy; ill. J. Otto Siebold Mind your manners, B.B. Wolf 2007
PICT SIN Singer, Marilyn; ill. Timothy Bush Let’s build a clubhouse 2006
(co-operation)
PICT SMA Smallman, Steve; ill. Jack Tickle The very greedy bee 2007-10-24
(sharing; lack of greed; helpfulness)
PICT SOU Soule, Jean Conder; ill. George Booth Never tease a weasel 2007
(kindness)
PICT SPI Spinelli, Eileen; ill. Rosie Winstead Someday 2007
(imagination; family values)
PICT STA Stanton, Karen; ill. Rene King Moreno Papi’s gift 2007
(family love)
PICT STE Stewart, Sarah; ill. David Small The gardener (video available) 1997
(being positive; overcoming difficulties)
PICT TAM Tamehana, Esther; ill. James Molnar Roimata’s cloak 1995
(kindness; co-operation)
PICT TAY Taylor, Sean; ill. Nick Sharratt When a monster is born 2006
(making choices)
PICT THO Thompson, Colin The big little book of happy sadness 2008
(love)
Sometimes love is under your foot 2008 (love; appreciation)
PICT TIT Titus, Eve; ill. Paul Galdone Anatole (50th anniversary edition) 2006
(overcoming a bad reputation; enterprise)
PICT UFF Uff, Carline The worry monster 2006
(telling the truth)
PICT URB Urbanovic, Jackie Duck and cover 2009
(kindness; courage)
PICT VER Vere, Ed Mr Big 2008
(not judging by appearances; appreciation of difference)
PICT VIS Vision, David & Mutiya; ill. Ignacio Alcantara If only I could! 2004 (perseverance)
PICT VRO Vrombaut, An Dear Dragon 2005; Dragon festival 2008
(gentleness; self confidence; love)
PICT WAD Waddell, Martin; ill. Barbara Firth Bee frog 2007
(family love)
PICT WAL Wallace, Nancy Elizabeth The kindness quilt 2006
(kindness; friendship)
PICT WEI Weigelt, Udo; ill. Julia Gukova It wasn’t me! 2001
(overcoming prejudice; not jumping to conclusions; responsibility)
PICT WHA Whatley, Bruce Clinton Gregory’s secret 2008
(imagination)
SPICT WIL Wild, Margaret; ill. Noela Young The bilbies of Bliss 2005
(taking a stand against injustice; kindness; compassion)
PICT WIL Wild, Margaret; ill. Janine Dawson Bobbie Dazzler 2006 (perseverance)
PICT WIL Willems, Mo Naked Mole Rat gets dressed 2009
(non- conformity)
PICT WIL Williams, Karen Lynn and Muhammed, Khadra; ill. Doug Chayka Four feet, two sandals
(friendship; sharing; courage; hope)
PICT WIL Willis, Jeanne; ill. Tony Ross The really rude rhino 2006
(politeness)
PICT WIL Wilson, Tony; ill. Tom Jellett Harry Highpants 2007
(courage to take a stand; acceptance of differences; good citizenship)
PICT WOL Wolf, Sallie; ill. Andy Robert Davies Truck stuck 2008
(problem-solving)
PICT WOO Woodruff, Elvira; ill. Adam Rex Small beauties : the journey of Darcy Heart O’Hara 2006
(hope; courage; appreciating the beauty of everyday things)
PICT WOR Wormell, Chris Henry and the fox 2006
(overcoming fear)
PICT WOU Would, Nick; ill. Christina Balit The scarab’s secret 2006
(value of friendship)
PICT WRI Wright, Cliff Three bears 2008
(kindness; helpfulness; caring; working together; forgiveness)
PICT YAM Yamamoto, Lani Albert 3 2007
(personal identity; self acceptance)
PICT YOL Yolen, Jane; Mark Teague How do dinosaurs go to school? 2007
(good manners at school)
PICT ZUC Zuckerman, Linda; ill. Jon J. Muth I will hold you ‘til you sleep 2006
(family love)
Ghost Story Picture Books
NB—the Sophisticated Picture Books (SPICT) in this particular subject area may be too extreme for younger readers!
PICT AMS Amsden, Janet; ill. John Beder Grizzly Pete and the ghosts 2002
PICT BAT Bateman, Teresa; ill. Yayo Keeper of soles (2006)
SPICT BOL Bollinger, Peter Algernon Graves is scary enough (2005)
PICT CAZ Cazet, Denys The perfect pumpkin pie (2005)
SPICT CLA Clark, Mary Higgins; ill. Wendell Minor Ghost ship: a Cape Cod story (2007)
PICT COL Collins, Ross Elephantom (2006)
SPICT CRE Crew, Gary; ill. Robert Ingpen In the wake of the Mary Celeste
(2004)
SPICT CRE Crew, Gary; ill. Bruce Whatley The lantern (2005)
SPICT CRE Crew, Gary; ill. Steven Woolman The watertower ( 1997); Beneath the surface (2004)
SPICT CREW Crew, Gary; ill. Shaun Tan The viewer (2003)
PICT DOH Doherty, Berlie; ill. Jane Ray Jinnie Ghost (2005)
PICT DUQ Duquennoy, Jacques Operation ghost (1999)
PICT GAI Gaiman, Neil; ill. Gris Grimly (?) The dangerous alphabet (Sophisticated in content—2008)
PICT MAR Marsden, John; ill. Peter Gouldthorpe Norton’s hut (1998)
PICT MIC Michelson, Richard; ill. Adam McCauley Oh no, not ghosts! (2007)
PICT NIT Nitram, Icats; ill. Pamela McCarville Willow May goes to the midnight carnival (Sophisticated in content--2008)
PICT OGB Ogburn, Jacqueline K.; ill. Marjorie Priceman The bake shop ghost (2005)
PICT ROS Ross, Tony I want my light on! (2007)
PICT SAN Santoro, Scott Farm-fresh cats (mystery- 2006)
PICT SCH Schaefer, Lola M.; ill. Kevan Atteberry Frankie Stein (2007)
SPICT WEL Wells, H.G.; ill. Francois Roca The magic shop (2005 reprint)
PICT AMS Amsden, Janet; ill. John Beder Grizzly Pete and the ghosts 2002
PICT BAT Bateman, Teresa; ill. Yayo Keeper of soles (2006)
SPICT BOL Bollinger, Peter Algernon Graves is scary enough (2005)
PICT CAZ Cazet, Denys The perfect pumpkin pie (2005)
SPICT CLA Clark, Mary Higgins; ill. Wendell Minor Ghost ship: a Cape Cod story (2007)
PICT COL Collins, Ross Elephantom (2006)
SPICT CRE Crew, Gary; ill. Robert Ingpen In the wake of the Mary Celeste
(2004)
SPICT CRE Crew, Gary; ill. Bruce Whatley The lantern (2005)
SPICT CRE Crew, Gary; ill. Steven Woolman The watertower ( 1997); Beneath the surface (2004)
SPICT CREW Crew, Gary; ill. Shaun Tan The viewer (2003)
PICT DOH Doherty, Berlie; ill. Jane Ray Jinnie Ghost (2005)
PICT DUQ Duquennoy, Jacques Operation ghost (1999)
PICT GAI Gaiman, Neil; ill. Gris Grimly (?) The dangerous alphabet (Sophisticated in content—2008)
PICT MAR Marsden, John; ill. Peter Gouldthorpe Norton’s hut (1998)
PICT MIC Michelson, Richard; ill. Adam McCauley Oh no, not ghosts! (2007)
PICT NIT Nitram, Icats; ill. Pamela McCarville Willow May goes to the midnight carnival (Sophisticated in content--2008)
PICT OGB Ogburn, Jacqueline K.; ill. Marjorie Priceman The bake shop ghost (2005)
PICT ROS Ross, Tony I want my light on! (2007)
PICT SAN Santoro, Scott Farm-fresh cats (mystery- 2006)
PICT SCH Schaefer, Lola M.; ill. Kevan Atteberry Frankie Stein (2007)
SPICT WEL Wells, H.G.; ill. Francois Roca The magic shop (2005 reprint)
Family Picture Books
PICT AIO Aiono-Josefa, Sarona; ill. Bruce Potter The pipi swing (NZ) 2007
PICT ALA Alalou, Elizabeth and Ali; ill. Julie Klear Essakalli The butter man 2008
PICT ALE Alexander, Martha Nobody asked me if I wanted a baby sister (reprint—orig. published 1971)
PICT ALL Allen, Jonathan I’m not cute 2006
PICT ALL Allen, Pamela Herbert and Harry 2000 (reprint); Grandpa and Thomas and the green umbrella 2006; Is your grandmother a goanna? 2007
PICT AMA Amato, Mary; ill. Delphine Durand The chicken of the family 2008
PICT AMI Amico, Tom & Proimos, James; ill. Andy Snair Raisin and Grape 2006
PICT AND Anderson, Christine; ill. Steven Saler no Bedtime 2005
PICT AND Anderson, Karen; ill. Denise Whitmore The instainerator (NZ) 2006
PICT ANH Anholt, Laurence; ill. Jim Coplestone Seven for a secret 2006
PICT ARN Arnold, Marsha Diane; ill. Pierre Pratt Roar of a snore 2006
PICT ARN Arnosky, Jim Grandfather Buffalo 2006
PICT ASH Ashman, Linda; ill. Nadine Bernard Westcott To the beach! 2005; ill. Linda S. Wingerter What could be better than this? 2005
PICT BAN Bang, Molly Goose 1996
PICT BAT Bates, Dianne; ill. Cheryll Jones Big bad Bruce 2007
PICT BAU Baumgart, Klaus Laura’s journey to the stars 2002
PICT BEA Bean, Jonathan At night 2007
PICT BIN Binch, Caroline Silver shoes 2005
PICT BLA Blaisdell, Molly; ill. Nancy Lane Rembrandt and the boy who drew dogs : a story about Rembrandt van Rijn (father and son) 2007
PICT BOU Bougaeva, Sonja The visitor 2007
PICT BRI Bright, Paul; ill. Ben Cort I’m not going out there! 2006
PICT BRO Broach, Elise; ill. David Small When dinosaurs came with everything 2007
PICT BRO Brown, Jeff; ill. Scott Nash Flat Stanley 2006
PICT BRO Browne, Anthony Silly Billy 2006; My brother 2007
PICT BUE Buehner, Caralyn; ill. Jack E. Davis Would I ever lie to you? 2007
PICT BUT Butterworth, Nick My dad is brilliant 2008 edition
PICT CAI Cain, Sheridan; ill. Gaby Hansen By the light of the moon 2006
PICT CAL Cali, Davide; ill. Anna Laura Cantone A dad who measures up 2004; ill. Eric Heliot Piano piano (music- 2008)
PICT CAR Carlson, Nancy My family is forever 2004
PICT CAR Cartwright, Pauline; ill. Annabel Craighead The cross feeling (NZ author) 2007
PICT CAT Catchpool, Michael; ill. Sophy Williams Grandpa’s boat 2008
PICT CHA Charlip, Remy A perfect day 2006
PICT CHE Chen, Chih-Yuan Guji Guji 2004
PICT CHE Cheng, Andrea; ill. Ange Zhang Grandfather counts 2000
PICT CHI Chichester Clark, Emma Amazing Mr Zooty! 2006; Minty and Tink 2008
PICT CHI Child, Lauren My wobbly tooth must not ever never fall out 2006;
We honestly can look after your dog 2005
I’m really ever so not well 2007; This is actually my party 2007; Look after your planet 2008
PICT CLA Clark, Katie; ill. Amy Huntingdon Grandma drove the garbage truck 2005; Seagull Sam 2007
PICT COF Coffelt, Nancy; ill. Tricia Tusa Fred stays with me! 2007
PICT COL Cole, Babette The trouble with Mum (Dad, Grandad, Uncle, etc) Re-issued in small format 2004
PICT COL Collins, Ross Elephantom 2006; My amazing dad 2007
PICT CON Conway, David; ill. Karin Littlewood The most important gift of all 2006
PICT COX Cox, Judy; ill. Elbrite Brown My family plays music 2003
PICT CRE Creighton, Lorinda; ill. Bob Darroch Matilda and the fibbles (NZ author) 2007
PICT CRE Crews, Nina Below 2006
PICT CRI Crimi, Carolyn; ill. John Manders Where’s my mummy? (2008)
PICT CUL Cullen, Elyse; ill. Eddie Booth Grandma’s wooden leg (NZ author) 2005
PICT CUM Cummings, Mary; ill. Lin Wang Three names of me 2006
PICT DAV Davies, Nicola; ill. Michael Foreman White owl, barn owl 2007
PICT DEW Dewan, Ted Crispin and the best birthday surprise ever 2006
PICT DOW Downey, Lynn; ill. Pam Paparone The tattletale 2006
PICT DOY Doyle, Wayne My mother has done everything 2007
PICT DRE Drewery, Melanie; ill. Fifi Colston Itiiti’s gift (NZ) 2006
PICT DUD Duder, Tessa; ill. Mark Wilson Carpet of dreams 2006
PICT DUN Dunbar, Joyce; ill. Sanja Rescek Where’s my sock? 2006
PICT EDW Edwards, Hazel; ill. Kevin Burgemeestre Antarctic Dad 2006
PICT ELL Ellery, Amanda; ill. Tom Ellery If I had a dragon 2006
PICT ELL Elliot, Rachel; ill. Katie Pamment Grandad 2005
PICT ENG England, Kathryn; ill. Richard McFarland Grandfather’s wrinkles 2007
PICT FAL Falconer, Ian Olivia forms a band 2006; Olivia helps with Christmas 2007
PICT FEA Fearnley, Jan The search for the perfect child 2006
PICT FIE Fierstein, Harvey; ill. Henry Cole The sissy duckling 2002
PICT FIT Fitzpatrick, Marie-Louise Silly school 2007
PICT FLE Fleischman, Paul; ill. Barry Root The birthday tree (Sophisticated in content) 2008
PICT FOR Foreman, Michael Dad! I can’t sleep 2007
PICT FOX Fox, Lee; ill. Cathy Wilcox Ella Kazoo will not brush her hair 2006
PICT FUN Funke, Cornelia; ill. Kerstin Meyer The wildest brother 2006; Princess Pigsty 2007
PICT FUS Fusillo, Archimede; ill. Terry Denton Grandad’s phase 2006
SPICT GAI Gaiman, Neil The day I swapped my dad for two goldfish (with audio CD) 2004
PICT GOD Godwin, Jane Little Cat and the big red school bus 2008
PICT GRA Graham, Bob Has anyone here seen William? 2001
PICT GRA Gray, Kes; ill. Nick Sharratt 006 and a bit 2006; Tiger ways 2007
PICT GRA Gray, Nigel; ill. Shane Nagle The best pet? 2006
PICT GRI Grimes, Nikki; ill. Bryan Collier Welcome, Precious! 2006
PICT GRI Grindley, Sally; ill. Margaret Chamberlain It’s my school 2005
PICT HAM Hamilton, Richard; ill. Helen Lanzrein The secret cave 2007
PICT HAM Hamilton, Richard; ill. Babette Cole If I were you (father and daughter) 2008
PICT HAN Hannken, Catherine; ill. Trish Bowles Fiapule 2006
PICT HAR Hardy, Kate Alfi Beasti, don’t eat that! 2004
PICT HAR Harper, Glyn; ill. Bruce Potter My grandfather’s war (NZ) 2007
SPICT HAR Harvey, Roland In the bush : our holiday at Wombat Flat 2005
PICT HAY Hayward, Rachel; ill. Raymond McGrath Jason’s extraordinary hair (NZ) 2006
PICT HEA Heal, Gillian Grandpa Bear’s fantastic scarf (colours) 1996
PICT HEN Henderson, John and Donaldson, Julia; ill. Thomas Docherty Fly, pigeon, fly! 2006
PICT HES Hessell, Jenny; ill. Trevor Pye Grandma McGarvey and the treasure hunt (NZ) 2006; Grandma McGarvey joins the scrum 2007 (and earlier Grandma McGarvey titles)
PICT HIN Hines, Anna Grossnickle; ill. Melissa Sweet My grandma is coming to town 2003
PICT HOL Holt, Kimberly Willis Waiting for Gregory 2006
PICT HOO Hook, Jason; ill. Richard Hook Where’s the dragon? (puzzle pictures) 2004
PICT HOP Hopgood, Tim Our big blue sofa 2006
PICT HOR Horse, Harry Little Rabbit’s new baby 2006
PICT HOY Hoy, Catriona; ill. Benjamin Johnson My Grandad marches on Anzac Day 2006
PICT HUT Hutchins, Pat There’s only one of me! 2003
PICT IHI Ihimaera, Witi The whale rider (abridged picture book version of his novel based on the legend of Paikea) 2005
PICT ISA Isadora, Rachel What a family : a fresh look at family trees 2006
PICT JAM James, Simon Baby Brains and Robomum 2007
PICT KEM Kemp, Jane; ill. Clare Walters Time to say I love you 2006;
ill. Jonathan Langley I very really miss you 2007
PICT KIR Kirwan, Wednesday Nobody notices Minerva 2007
PICT KOT Kotzwinkle, William; ill. Audrey Colman Walter the farting dog goes on a cruise 2006
PICT KRI Krishnaswami, Uma; ill. Jamel Akib Bringing Asha home 2006
PICT KRO Kromhout, Rindert; ill. Annemarie van Haeringen Little Donkey and the baby-sitter 2006
PICT LAW Lawler, Janet; ill. Lucy Corvino A father’s song 2006
PICT LAW Lawson, Sue; ill. Caroline Magerl My gran’s different 2003
PICT LEA Leavy, Una; ill. Jennifer Eachus Goodbye Pappa 1998
PICT LEE Lees, Rachel; ill. June Pearson A day on Grandad’s boat (NZ)2007 PICT LEG Legge, David Bamboozled 2004 reprint
PICT LEV Levine, Joan; ill. Tony Auth Topsy-turvy bedtime 2008
PICT LIG Lightfoot, Keri; ill. Ben Galbraith Every second Friday 2008
PICT LIN Lindbergh, Reeve; ill. Kathryn Brown My little grandmother often forgets 2007
PICT LIT Littlesugar, Amy; ill. Kimberley Bulcken Root Clown child 2006
PICT LOB Lobel, Gillian; ill. Tim Warnes Little honey bear and the smiley moon 2006
PICT LOH Loh, Morag; ill. Xiangyi Mo Grandpa and Ah Gong 1995
PICT LUB Lubner, Susan; ill. Bruce Whatley Ruthie Bon Bair : do not go to bed with wringing wet hair! 2006
PICT MCA McAllister, Angela; ill. Ross Collins Trust me, Mum! 2006; ill. Nick Maland A place for Middle 2007
PICT MCB McBratney, Sam; ill. Charles Fuge It’s lovely when you smile 2006
PICT MCC McConnell, Sarah Don’t mention pirates 2007
PICT MCC McCosker, Helen The nightfish (puzzle pictures) 2006
PICT MCG McGrath, Raymond Don’t worry Nana, I’ll drive! 2007
SPICT MCK McKimmie, Chris Maisie Moo and invisible Lucy 2007; Special Kev 2008
PICT MCK McKinlay, Helen; ill. Craig Smith Grandma’s week off 2003; Grandma joins the All Blacks (NZ) 2007
PICT MCL Macleod, Mark; ill. Kirrily Schell Tomorrow 2008
PICT MAC Mack, Todd; ill. Julia Gran Princess Penelope takes charge! 2006
PICT MAH Mahy, Margaret; ill. Chantal Stewart The dragon of an ordinary family 2004 (story originally published 1969)
PICT MAN Manzano, Sonia; ill. Matt Phelan A box full of kittens 2007
PICT MED Meddaugh, Susan The witch’s walking stick 2005
PICT MEL Melling, David Just like my dad 2002; Just like my mum 2004; Good knight, sleep tight 2005
PICT MEW Mewburn, Kyle; ill. Ali Teo & John O’Reilly Kiss! Kiss! Yuck! Yuck! 2006; ill. Freya Blackwood No room for a mouse 2007
PICT MOE Moetana, Kate; ill. Bruce Potter Papa’s donuts (NZ) 2006
PICT MOR Morrison, Yvonne; ill. Jenny Cooper Better together (NZ) 2007
PICT MUE Mueller, Ross; ill. Craig Smith The boy who built the boat 2006
PICT NEI Neild, Diana; ill. Philip Webb Piggity-wiggity jiggity jig 2008
PICT NOR Norman, Kim; ill. David Clark Jack of all tails 2007
PICT OCO O’Connor, Joe; ill. Henry Payne Where did Daddy’s hair go? 2004
PICT OFF Offill, Jenny; ill. Nancy Carpenter 17 things I’m not allowed to do anymore 2007
PICT ORM Ormerod, Jan; ill. Carol Thompson Molly and her dad 2008
PICT PAR Parker, John; ill. Trevor Allan Poppa McPhee gets the eggs (NZ) 2006
PICT PAR Parr, Todd The Grandma book 2006
PICT PAR Parr, Todd The Grandpa book 2006
PICT PAR Parr, Todd We belong together : a book about adoption and families 2007
PICT PER Pereira, Janet; ill. Bruce Potter Grandad (NZ) 2006
PICT PET Petty, Kate; ill. Georgie Birkett Ha ha, Baby! 2008
PICT PFI Pfister, Marcus Bertie at bedtime 2008
PICT PIN Pinkwater, Daniel; ill. Jill Pinkwater Dancing Larry 2006
PICT PIV Piven, Hanoch My dog is as smelly as dirty socks : and other funny family portraits 2007
PICT PUL Pulford, Elizabeth; ill. Jenny Cooper Shut the gate (NZ) 2006
PICT RAI Rainforth, Hannah; ill. Ali Teo Barnaby Bennett (NZ) 2006
PICT REA Readman, Jo; ill. Honor Roberts George saves the world by lunchtime 2006
PICT REY Reynolds, Peter H. My very big little world 2006
PICT RIC Richardson, Justin and Parnell, Peter; ill. Henry Cole And Tango makes three (family with two male parents) 2005
PICT ROS Rosen, Michael J.; ill. Marc Burckhardt A drive in the country 2007
PICT ROT Roth, Susan L. Great big guinea pigs 2006
PICT RUS Russo, Marisabina The bunnies are not in their beds 2007
PICT RYL Rylant, Cynthia; ill. Diane Goode Alligator boy 2007
PICT SCH Schaefer, Lola M.; ill. Kevan Atteberry Frankie Stein 2007
PICT SEL Selfe, Kirsten; ill. Greg O’Donnell Oscar Dunwoody’s week (NZ-with read-along CD) 2006
PICT SIN Sinclair, Heather; ill. Michael Compton Baggy bottoms are best (NZ-2005)
PICT SKI Skinner, Honoria; ill. Martin Simpson Eva’s picture (NZ) 2006
PICT SPI Spinelli, Eileen; ill. Rosie Winstead Someday 2007
PICT STA Stafford, Liliana; ill. Susy Boyer Grandpa’s gate 2007
PICT STR Strathie, Chae; ill. Jacqueline East My Dad! 2007
PICT SVE Svendsen, Mark; ill. Steven Woolman and Laura Peterson Kestrel 2006
PICT SZY Szymanik, Melinda; ill. Sarah Nelisiwe Anderson The were-nana (not a bedtime story) 2008
PICT TAF Tafuri, Nancy Whose chick are you? 2005
PICT TEL Tellis, Annbel If my dad were a dog 2007
PICT THO Thompson, Colin; ill. Karen Carter One big happy family 2002
PICT TOR Torckler, Gillian; ill. Bruce Potter The stuck there forever boat (grandparents) 2008
PICT TRO Trotter, Deborah W.; ill. Julie Downing How do you know? 2006
PICT TULL Tulloch, Coral Sydney of the Antarctic: a tale for those who have ever wanted to be lost..or found 2007
PICT TUL Tulloch, Scott Willy’s dad (NZ) 2007; Willy’s mum 2008
PICT VAN Van Allsburg, Chris Probuditi! 2007
PICT VIO Viorst, Judith; ill. Ray Cruz Alexander, who used to be rich last Sunday (originally published 1978) 2007 printing
PICT VIS Vision, David & Mutiya; ill. Ignacio Alcantara Missing you 2004
PICT VOA Voake, Charlotte Pizza kittens 2002
PICT VUL Vulliamy, Clara Hop into bedtime 2006
PICT WAD Waddell, Martin; ill. Barbara Firth Bee frog 2007;
Once there were giants 2001 edition ( orig. published 1989)
PICT WES Westall, Robert; ill. William Geldart David and the kittens 2003
PICT WHE Wheeler, Lisa; ill. R. Gregory Christie Jazz baby 2007
PICT WIL Wild, Margaret; ill. Deborah Niland Chatterbox 2006
PICT WIL Wilson, Tony; ill. Andrew McLean The minister for traffic lights 2007
PICT WIN Winch, John Keeping up with Grandma 2000
PICT WOO Woodruff, Elvira; ill. Adam Rex Small beauties : the journey of Darcy Heart O’Hara 2006
PICT YAC Yaccarino, Dan Every Friday 2007
PICT YOK Yokococo Very interesting! 2005
PICT YOU Young, Ed My mei mei 2006
PICT ZEM Zemke, Deborah (illustrator); text by Harriet Ziefert 35 uses for a daughter 2005
PICT ZIE Ziefert, Harriet; ill. Amanda Haley 33 uses for a dad 2004; 40 uses for a grandpa 2005; 41 uses for a grandma 2005
PICT ZUC Zuckerman, Linda; ill. Jon J. Muth I will hold you ‘til you sleep 2006
PICT ALA Alalou, Elizabeth and Ali; ill. Julie Klear Essakalli The butter man 2008
PICT ALE Alexander, Martha Nobody asked me if I wanted a baby sister (reprint—orig. published 1971)
PICT ALL Allen, Jonathan I’m not cute 2006
PICT ALL Allen, Pamela Herbert and Harry 2000 (reprint); Grandpa and Thomas and the green umbrella 2006; Is your grandmother a goanna? 2007
PICT AMA Amato, Mary; ill. Delphine Durand The chicken of the family 2008
PICT AMI Amico, Tom & Proimos, James; ill. Andy Snair Raisin and Grape 2006
PICT AND Anderson, Christine; ill. Steven Saler no Bedtime 2005
PICT AND Anderson, Karen; ill. Denise Whitmore The instainerator (NZ) 2006
PICT ANH Anholt, Laurence; ill. Jim Coplestone Seven for a secret 2006
PICT ARN Arnold, Marsha Diane; ill. Pierre Pratt Roar of a snore 2006
PICT ARN Arnosky, Jim Grandfather Buffalo 2006
PICT ASH Ashman, Linda; ill. Nadine Bernard Westcott To the beach! 2005; ill. Linda S. Wingerter What could be better than this? 2005
PICT BAN Bang, Molly Goose 1996
PICT BAT Bates, Dianne; ill. Cheryll Jones Big bad Bruce 2007
PICT BAU Baumgart, Klaus Laura’s journey to the stars 2002
PICT BEA Bean, Jonathan At night 2007
PICT BIN Binch, Caroline Silver shoes 2005
PICT BLA Blaisdell, Molly; ill. Nancy Lane Rembrandt and the boy who drew dogs : a story about Rembrandt van Rijn (father and son) 2007
PICT BOU Bougaeva, Sonja The visitor 2007
PICT BRI Bright, Paul; ill. Ben Cort I’m not going out there! 2006
PICT BRO Broach, Elise; ill. David Small When dinosaurs came with everything 2007
PICT BRO Brown, Jeff; ill. Scott Nash Flat Stanley 2006
PICT BRO Browne, Anthony Silly Billy 2006; My brother 2007
PICT BUE Buehner, Caralyn; ill. Jack E. Davis Would I ever lie to you? 2007
PICT BUT Butterworth, Nick My dad is brilliant 2008 edition
PICT CAI Cain, Sheridan; ill. Gaby Hansen By the light of the moon 2006
PICT CAL Cali, Davide; ill. Anna Laura Cantone A dad who measures up 2004; ill. Eric Heliot Piano piano (music- 2008)
PICT CAR Carlson, Nancy My family is forever 2004
PICT CAR Cartwright, Pauline; ill. Annabel Craighead The cross feeling (NZ author) 2007
PICT CAT Catchpool, Michael; ill. Sophy Williams Grandpa’s boat 2008
PICT CHA Charlip, Remy A perfect day 2006
PICT CHE Chen, Chih-Yuan Guji Guji 2004
PICT CHE Cheng, Andrea; ill. Ange Zhang Grandfather counts 2000
PICT CHI Chichester Clark, Emma Amazing Mr Zooty! 2006; Minty and Tink 2008
PICT CHI Child, Lauren My wobbly tooth must not ever never fall out 2006;
We honestly can look after your dog 2005
I’m really ever so not well 2007; This is actually my party 2007; Look after your planet 2008
PICT CLA Clark, Katie; ill. Amy Huntingdon Grandma drove the garbage truck 2005; Seagull Sam 2007
PICT COF Coffelt, Nancy; ill. Tricia Tusa Fred stays with me! 2007
PICT COL Cole, Babette The trouble with Mum (Dad, Grandad, Uncle, etc) Re-issued in small format 2004
PICT COL Collins, Ross Elephantom 2006; My amazing dad 2007
PICT CON Conway, David; ill. Karin Littlewood The most important gift of all 2006
PICT COX Cox, Judy; ill. Elbrite Brown My family plays music 2003
PICT CRE Creighton, Lorinda; ill. Bob Darroch Matilda and the fibbles (NZ author) 2007
PICT CRE Crews, Nina Below 2006
PICT CRI Crimi, Carolyn; ill. John Manders Where’s my mummy? (2008)
PICT CUL Cullen, Elyse; ill. Eddie Booth Grandma’s wooden leg (NZ author) 2005
PICT CUM Cummings, Mary; ill. Lin Wang Three names of me 2006
PICT DAV Davies, Nicola; ill. Michael Foreman White owl, barn owl 2007
PICT DEW Dewan, Ted Crispin and the best birthday surprise ever 2006
PICT DOW Downey, Lynn; ill. Pam Paparone The tattletale 2006
PICT DOY Doyle, Wayne My mother has done everything 2007
PICT DRE Drewery, Melanie; ill. Fifi Colston Itiiti’s gift (NZ) 2006
PICT DUD Duder, Tessa; ill. Mark Wilson Carpet of dreams 2006
PICT DUN Dunbar, Joyce; ill. Sanja Rescek Where’s my sock? 2006
PICT EDW Edwards, Hazel; ill. Kevin Burgemeestre Antarctic Dad 2006
PICT ELL Ellery, Amanda; ill. Tom Ellery If I had a dragon 2006
PICT ELL Elliot, Rachel; ill. Katie Pamment Grandad 2005
PICT ENG England, Kathryn; ill. Richard McFarland Grandfather’s wrinkles 2007
PICT FAL Falconer, Ian Olivia forms a band 2006; Olivia helps with Christmas 2007
PICT FEA Fearnley, Jan The search for the perfect child 2006
PICT FIE Fierstein, Harvey; ill. Henry Cole The sissy duckling 2002
PICT FIT Fitzpatrick, Marie-Louise Silly school 2007
PICT FLE Fleischman, Paul; ill. Barry Root The birthday tree (Sophisticated in content) 2008
PICT FOR Foreman, Michael Dad! I can’t sleep 2007
PICT FOX Fox, Lee; ill. Cathy Wilcox Ella Kazoo will not brush her hair 2006
PICT FUN Funke, Cornelia; ill. Kerstin Meyer The wildest brother 2006; Princess Pigsty 2007
PICT FUS Fusillo, Archimede; ill. Terry Denton Grandad’s phase 2006
SPICT GAI Gaiman, Neil The day I swapped my dad for two goldfish (with audio CD) 2004
PICT GOD Godwin, Jane Little Cat and the big red school bus 2008
PICT GRA Graham, Bob Has anyone here seen William? 2001
PICT GRA Gray, Kes; ill. Nick Sharratt 006 and a bit 2006; Tiger ways 2007
PICT GRA Gray, Nigel; ill. Shane Nagle The best pet? 2006
PICT GRI Grimes, Nikki; ill. Bryan Collier Welcome, Precious! 2006
PICT GRI Grindley, Sally; ill. Margaret Chamberlain It’s my school 2005
PICT HAM Hamilton, Richard; ill. Helen Lanzrein The secret cave 2007
PICT HAM Hamilton, Richard; ill. Babette Cole If I were you (father and daughter) 2008
PICT HAN Hannken, Catherine; ill. Trish Bowles Fiapule 2006
PICT HAR Hardy, Kate Alfi Beasti, don’t eat that! 2004
PICT HAR Harper, Glyn; ill. Bruce Potter My grandfather’s war (NZ) 2007
SPICT HAR Harvey, Roland In the bush : our holiday at Wombat Flat 2005
PICT HAY Hayward, Rachel; ill. Raymond McGrath Jason’s extraordinary hair (NZ) 2006
PICT HEA Heal, Gillian Grandpa Bear’s fantastic scarf (colours) 1996
PICT HEN Henderson, John and Donaldson, Julia; ill. Thomas Docherty Fly, pigeon, fly! 2006
PICT HES Hessell, Jenny; ill. Trevor Pye Grandma McGarvey and the treasure hunt (NZ) 2006; Grandma McGarvey joins the scrum 2007 (and earlier Grandma McGarvey titles)
PICT HIN Hines, Anna Grossnickle; ill. Melissa Sweet My grandma is coming to town 2003
PICT HOL Holt, Kimberly Willis Waiting for Gregory 2006
PICT HOO Hook, Jason; ill. Richard Hook Where’s the dragon? (puzzle pictures) 2004
PICT HOP Hopgood, Tim Our big blue sofa 2006
PICT HOR Horse, Harry Little Rabbit’s new baby 2006
PICT HOY Hoy, Catriona; ill. Benjamin Johnson My Grandad marches on Anzac Day 2006
PICT HUT Hutchins, Pat There’s only one of me! 2003
PICT IHI Ihimaera, Witi The whale rider (abridged picture book version of his novel based on the legend of Paikea) 2005
PICT ISA Isadora, Rachel What a family : a fresh look at family trees 2006
PICT JAM James, Simon Baby Brains and Robomum 2007
PICT KEM Kemp, Jane; ill. Clare Walters Time to say I love you 2006;
ill. Jonathan Langley I very really miss you 2007
PICT KIR Kirwan, Wednesday Nobody notices Minerva 2007
PICT KOT Kotzwinkle, William; ill. Audrey Colman Walter the farting dog goes on a cruise 2006
PICT KRI Krishnaswami, Uma; ill. Jamel Akib Bringing Asha home 2006
PICT KRO Kromhout, Rindert; ill. Annemarie van Haeringen Little Donkey and the baby-sitter 2006
PICT LAW Lawler, Janet; ill. Lucy Corvino A father’s song 2006
PICT LAW Lawson, Sue; ill. Caroline Magerl My gran’s different 2003
PICT LEA Leavy, Una; ill. Jennifer Eachus Goodbye Pappa 1998
PICT LEE Lees, Rachel; ill. June Pearson A day on Grandad’s boat (NZ)2007 PICT LEG Legge, David Bamboozled 2004 reprint
PICT LEV Levine, Joan; ill. Tony Auth Topsy-turvy bedtime 2008
PICT LIG Lightfoot, Keri; ill. Ben Galbraith Every second Friday 2008
PICT LIN Lindbergh, Reeve; ill. Kathryn Brown My little grandmother often forgets 2007
PICT LIT Littlesugar, Amy; ill. Kimberley Bulcken Root Clown child 2006
PICT LOB Lobel, Gillian; ill. Tim Warnes Little honey bear and the smiley moon 2006
PICT LOH Loh, Morag; ill. Xiangyi Mo Grandpa and Ah Gong 1995
PICT LUB Lubner, Susan; ill. Bruce Whatley Ruthie Bon Bair : do not go to bed with wringing wet hair! 2006
PICT MCA McAllister, Angela; ill. Ross Collins Trust me, Mum! 2006; ill. Nick Maland A place for Middle 2007
PICT MCB McBratney, Sam; ill. Charles Fuge It’s lovely when you smile 2006
PICT MCC McConnell, Sarah Don’t mention pirates 2007
PICT MCC McCosker, Helen The nightfish (puzzle pictures) 2006
PICT MCG McGrath, Raymond Don’t worry Nana, I’ll drive! 2007
SPICT MCK McKimmie, Chris Maisie Moo and invisible Lucy 2007; Special Kev 2008
PICT MCK McKinlay, Helen; ill. Craig Smith Grandma’s week off 2003; Grandma joins the All Blacks (NZ) 2007
PICT MCL Macleod, Mark; ill. Kirrily Schell Tomorrow 2008
PICT MAC Mack, Todd; ill. Julia Gran Princess Penelope takes charge! 2006
PICT MAH Mahy, Margaret; ill. Chantal Stewart The dragon of an ordinary family 2004 (story originally published 1969)
PICT MAN Manzano, Sonia; ill. Matt Phelan A box full of kittens 2007
PICT MED Meddaugh, Susan The witch’s walking stick 2005
PICT MEL Melling, David Just like my dad 2002; Just like my mum 2004; Good knight, sleep tight 2005
PICT MEW Mewburn, Kyle; ill. Ali Teo & John O’Reilly Kiss! Kiss! Yuck! Yuck! 2006; ill. Freya Blackwood No room for a mouse 2007
PICT MOE Moetana, Kate; ill. Bruce Potter Papa’s donuts (NZ) 2006
PICT MOR Morrison, Yvonne; ill. Jenny Cooper Better together (NZ) 2007
PICT MUE Mueller, Ross; ill. Craig Smith The boy who built the boat 2006
PICT NEI Neild, Diana; ill. Philip Webb Piggity-wiggity jiggity jig 2008
PICT NOR Norman, Kim; ill. David Clark Jack of all tails 2007
PICT OCO O’Connor, Joe; ill. Henry Payne Where did Daddy’s hair go? 2004
PICT OFF Offill, Jenny; ill. Nancy Carpenter 17 things I’m not allowed to do anymore 2007
PICT ORM Ormerod, Jan; ill. Carol Thompson Molly and her dad 2008
PICT PAR Parker, John; ill. Trevor Allan Poppa McPhee gets the eggs (NZ) 2006
PICT PAR Parr, Todd The Grandma book 2006
PICT PAR Parr, Todd The Grandpa book 2006
PICT PAR Parr, Todd We belong together : a book about adoption and families 2007
PICT PER Pereira, Janet; ill. Bruce Potter Grandad (NZ) 2006
PICT PET Petty, Kate; ill. Georgie Birkett Ha ha, Baby! 2008
PICT PFI Pfister, Marcus Bertie at bedtime 2008
PICT PIN Pinkwater, Daniel; ill. Jill Pinkwater Dancing Larry 2006
PICT PIV Piven, Hanoch My dog is as smelly as dirty socks : and other funny family portraits 2007
PICT PUL Pulford, Elizabeth; ill. Jenny Cooper Shut the gate (NZ) 2006
PICT RAI Rainforth, Hannah; ill. Ali Teo Barnaby Bennett (NZ) 2006
PICT REA Readman, Jo; ill. Honor Roberts George saves the world by lunchtime 2006
PICT REY Reynolds, Peter H. My very big little world 2006
PICT RIC Richardson, Justin and Parnell, Peter; ill. Henry Cole And Tango makes three (family with two male parents) 2005
PICT ROS Rosen, Michael J.; ill. Marc Burckhardt A drive in the country 2007
PICT ROT Roth, Susan L. Great big guinea pigs 2006
PICT RUS Russo, Marisabina The bunnies are not in their beds 2007
PICT RYL Rylant, Cynthia; ill. Diane Goode Alligator boy 2007
PICT SCH Schaefer, Lola M.; ill. Kevan Atteberry Frankie Stein 2007
PICT SEL Selfe, Kirsten; ill. Greg O’Donnell Oscar Dunwoody’s week (NZ-with read-along CD) 2006
PICT SIN Sinclair, Heather; ill. Michael Compton Baggy bottoms are best (NZ-2005)
PICT SKI Skinner, Honoria; ill. Martin Simpson Eva’s picture (NZ) 2006
PICT SPI Spinelli, Eileen; ill. Rosie Winstead Someday 2007
PICT STA Stafford, Liliana; ill. Susy Boyer Grandpa’s gate 2007
PICT STR Strathie, Chae; ill. Jacqueline East My Dad! 2007
PICT SVE Svendsen, Mark; ill. Steven Woolman and Laura Peterson Kestrel 2006
PICT SZY Szymanik, Melinda; ill. Sarah Nelisiwe Anderson The were-nana (not a bedtime story) 2008
PICT TAF Tafuri, Nancy Whose chick are you? 2005
PICT TEL Tellis, Annbel If my dad were a dog 2007
PICT THO Thompson, Colin; ill. Karen Carter One big happy family 2002
PICT TOR Torckler, Gillian; ill. Bruce Potter The stuck there forever boat (grandparents) 2008
PICT TRO Trotter, Deborah W.; ill. Julie Downing How do you know? 2006
PICT TULL Tulloch, Coral Sydney of the Antarctic: a tale for those who have ever wanted to be lost..or found 2007
PICT TUL Tulloch, Scott Willy’s dad (NZ) 2007; Willy’s mum 2008
PICT VAN Van Allsburg, Chris Probuditi! 2007
PICT VIO Viorst, Judith; ill. Ray Cruz Alexander, who used to be rich last Sunday (originally published 1978) 2007 printing
PICT VIS Vision, David & Mutiya; ill. Ignacio Alcantara Missing you 2004
PICT VOA Voake, Charlotte Pizza kittens 2002
PICT VUL Vulliamy, Clara Hop into bedtime 2006
PICT WAD Waddell, Martin; ill. Barbara Firth Bee frog 2007;
Once there were giants 2001 edition ( orig. published 1989)
PICT WES Westall, Robert; ill. William Geldart David and the kittens 2003
PICT WHE Wheeler, Lisa; ill. R. Gregory Christie Jazz baby 2007
PICT WIL Wild, Margaret; ill. Deborah Niland Chatterbox 2006
PICT WIL Wilson, Tony; ill. Andrew McLean The minister for traffic lights 2007
PICT WIN Winch, John Keeping up with Grandma 2000
PICT WOO Woodruff, Elvira; ill. Adam Rex Small beauties : the journey of Darcy Heart O’Hara 2006
PICT YAC Yaccarino, Dan Every Friday 2007
PICT YOK Yokococo Very interesting! 2005
PICT YOU Young, Ed My mei mei 2006
PICT ZEM Zemke, Deborah (illustrator); text by Harriet Ziefert 35 uses for a daughter 2005
PICT ZIE Ziefert, Harriet; ill. Amanda Haley 33 uses for a dad 2004; 40 uses for a grandpa 2005; 41 uses for a grandma 2005
PICT ZUC Zuckerman, Linda; ill. Jon J. Muth I will hold you ‘til you sleep 2006
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