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"Henry Bob Bobbalich, though he was small,
could reach up to places unreached by the tall, for Henry could climb the most towering wall, and never, not ever, did Henry Bob fall. His great love of climbing, apparent to all was clearly young Henry's vocational call." But what happens when Henry is no longer allowed to climb? A story about doing what you love. Published by Scholastic NZ, 2016 Illustrated by Link Choi 
A lyrical poem for the changing seasons, with beautiful, evocative illustrations by Nina Rycroft.
"The bunny goes PUM on the big bass drum, the husky goes TRILL through the cold and the still, the kingfisher's found a new shell sound . . . and the grasshoppers dance as the world goes round." Illustrated by Nina Rycroft. Published by Scholastic NZ, 2015 
"Marmaduke Duck was a duck with pluck.
He was bold, he was brave, he was dare-devil duck!" Swashbuckling Marmaduke Duck goes on an adventure on the high seas! But what will happen to the duck with pluck when his ship is raided by monkey pirates? Illustrated by Sarah Davis. Published by Scholastic NZ, 2014 |
"Yak has a kayak,
Gnu a canoe. Yak's is black, Gnu's is blue." Yak and Gnu are the best of friends. They believe themselves to be the ONLY beasts who can sail. But who will they meet on their trip down the river? Another hilarious rhyming tale from the creators of The Frog Who Lost His Underpants. Illustrated by Cat Chapman. Published by Walker Books Australia, 2015 
"This is the Moose.
And this is Bruce. This is the train that boasts a caboose." But watch out! Here comes Miss Lucy-Ruth Goose! Illustrated by Jenny Cooper. Published by Scholastic NZ, 2014 |
"Toucan can do lots of things!
Toucan dances! Toucan sings! Toucan bangs a frying pan! Can you do what Toucan can?" A tongue-twisting, ludicrous rhyme full of escalating hilarity and off-the-wall characters. ** Finalist in the NZ Post Book Awards for Children and Young Adults 2014 ** ** Storylines Notable Book Award 2014 ** Illustrated by Sarah Davis. Published by Gecko Press, 2013 |
Hopping through the jungle,
this way, that way. Frog is in a frenzy, scattering the ants. Teddy's looking too now, this place, that place. Will they ever find those jolly underpants? Illustrated by Cat Chapman. Published by Walker Books Australia, 2013 |
"Queen Alice's Palace was gilded and grand,
the oldest and goldest in all of the land." It is so fine a palace, in fact, that cunning Sir Hugh tries to trick her into building one for him too! But has he met his match in the whimsical, good-hearted Alice? Illustrated by Lucia Masciullo. Published by HarperCollins Australia, 2013 |
"Little Witch" is a hilarious early chapter book, perfect for readers just beginning on chapter books.
One eight-year-old reader laughed so much she wet her pants! What better endorsement?! Illustrated by Cat Chapman. Published by Walker Books Australia, 2013 |
"Marmaduke's shop was a well-loved store.
Customers came by the dozen and score. From near, from afar, creatures ran, flew, swam, for a mouthful of masterful marmalade jam." ** Finalist in the LIANZA Book Awards 2012 ** Illustrated by Sarah Davis. Published by Scholastic NZ, 2011 |
"Can I go down for a play by the pier?
Certainly, Tom, but I'll make it quite clear: There's a DRAGON that lives in the cave, do you hear? So never go ever, no, NEVER go near!" ** Storylines Notable Book 2012 ** Illustrated By Scott Tulloch. Published by Scholastic NZ, 2011 |
"Down in the woods, not far from the sea,
Marmaduke Duck found a grapefruit tree. 'What luck!' cried the duck. 'How lucky I am! I'll take some and make some marmalade jam.' " ** Finalist in the New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards 2011 ** ** Finalist in the Australia/New Zealand Crystal Kite Award 2011 ** Illustrated by Sarah Davis. Published by Scholastic NZ, 2010 |