‘What the Ladybird Heard’ by Julia Davidson  (Picture Book)

Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len have a cunning plan to steal the farmer’s fine prize cow. But they reckon without the tiniest, quietest creature of all – she has a plan of her own.

‘The Wonky Donkey’  by Craig Smith  (Picture Book)

Award-winning picture story and song about a funny donkey.

‘Winnie’s Amazing Pumpkin’  by Valerie Thomas  (Picture Book)

Another story in the popular Winnie the Witch series.  When Winnie grows some vegetables she gets giant beanstalks, colossal cabbages and an enormous pumpkin on her roof! What on earth can she do with the shell of her giant pumpkin?

‘Magpie Mischief’  by June Peka  (Picture Book)

Pop’s pet magpie causes havoc in his home and garden. She eats his plants, pulls out the stuffing of his chair, winds string around the place, ruins his stereo, and pinches his car keys! Pop has to think of a way to stop the mischief.

‘Gracie the Lighthouse Cat’  by Ruth Brown   (Picture Book)

Ruth Brown mirrors the true story of Grace Darling, the Victorian heroine, in this parallel tale of Gracie, the lighthouse cat.  Can she rescue her kitten from the perilous sea?

‘The Lion Who Wanted to Live’  by Giles Andreae  (Picture Book)

Leo the little lion did not want to be fierce and strong like lions were supposed to be.  He just wanted to love all the animals.  How would he survive?

‘I Am a Dolphin’  by Barbara Todd   (Picture Book)

A rhyming true story about the amazing world of the dolphins.  Two more books in this series are I Am a Seal, and I Am a Penguin.

‘The Wizard of Rondo’  by Emily Rodda  (Fiction)

The outstanding sequel to The Key to Rondo.  Follow the exciting adventures of Leo who owns a magical music-box that can transport him to another world.

‘I, Houdini’  by Lynne Reid Banks  (Fiction)

Houdini the hamster is always escaping to the great outdoors for adventures, but finds that life beyond his home can be very frightening.

‘The Littlest Viking’  by Sandi Toksvig  (Fiction)

 When Amber, the littlest Viking, left home to seek her fortune, she lost her way!  Katie, Gary and Joshua find her on the beach, and take her home to live with them!

‘Murk the swamp man’ by Adam Blade  (Fiction)

One of several books in the popular Beast Quest stories

‘Trickiest Stories’ by Paul Jennings   (Fiction)

This special collection of Paul Jennings’s trickiest stories proves yet again that he is the master of unexpected twists and turns.

‘Tell Me About Rugby’  by Clive Gifford  (Non-Fiction)

Find out all about rugby and learn to develop playing skills. Includes photos of rugby heroes at the world’s greatest competitions, and fascinating facts and statistics.

‘The Life Cycle of the Pukeko’  by Betty Brownlie  (Non-Fiction)

This colourful book, with easy text and wonderful photographs, describes the life of pukeko.

‘The Baking Book’  by Jane Bull  (Non-Fiction)

50 ways to make delicious things to eat.

‘Kids’ Cook Book’  (Non-Fiction)

Full of simple, delicious recipes.  Nutritional content included, plus safety and cleanliness tips.

‘At the Animal Hospital’  by Ruth Thomson  (Non-Fiction)

Learn what work vets and veterinary nurses carry out at an animal hospital.  Discover what happens when a sick or injured animal arrives at the hospital.

‘Climate Change’  by Helen Orme  (Non-Fiction)

This small book describes how human beings, and the way they live now, are gradually causing climate change.

‘All Blacks’   by Ron Palenski  (Non-Fiction)

This small rugby guide for older readers tells a short history of the All Blacks. Why are they called the All Blacks? What is the haka? When was it first performed? Why is the colour black, and the silver fern, used?

‘Show Me the Money’  by Alvin Hall  (Non-Fiction)

In easy-to-understand ways this book explains the incredible story of money, and the central part it plays in all our lives.

‘100 Facts On Sharks’  by Steve Parker  (Non-Fiction)

One hundred facts, great illustrations, cartoons and quizzes – all about sharks.