I'm a school librarian who loves children's & YA books. My children's novel Canterbury Quake My New Zealand Story was a Childrens choice finalist 2015
Christchurch, New Zealand
Joined July 2011
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Micro Madness: Desna Wallace, After the storm youtu.be/gwWyQsHSXcs?si=pJhA… via @YouTube
Thrilled to have one of poems in this anthology and also the chance to read it out for Paula Green’s blog.
A toast to a fab collection -some weekend listening and poem and meal starter! nzpoetryshelf.com/2026/05/15…
Government commits to ensuring all primary schools have libraries by 2029 thebookseller.com/news/gover…
A lot of silly. A book of rhymes and nonsense by Joy Cowley instagram.com/p/DCvpHQspjnX/…
But then by Swapna Haddow A treat for all the librarians out there. Check out kidsandyabooks on Instagram for more.
Elephant Park by Melanie Koster. A delightful picture book about an old tired elephant slide and a caring young boy named Noah.
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Out Of This World - Michael Rosen - Hardcover harpercollins.co.nz/97800085… this looks very cool. Roll on January.
This blog is moving. Read below for the update on what is happening. booktrailers4kidsandya.wordp… via @Edna331
A great series for young readers and equally great to listen to someone (teacher, parent) read out loud.
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Play Wild: Nature craft projects for tamariki by Rachel Clare. Have fun creating things out of petals, leaves, pinecones and more, with this quality-produced, photographic craft book. booktrailers4kidsandya.wordp… via @Edna331
Whales, dolphins, kiwi, weka. New books for children. Maria Gill, Linda Jane Keegan, Kate Preece, Kate Lynch booktrailers4kidsandya.wordp…
thespinoff.co.nz/books/20-07… definitely bought more than a few from these shops.
New picture books, early bilingual books and first graphic novels for young readers. Animal stories with humour, friendship and a few good values as well. booktrailers4kidsandya.wordp… via @Edna331
Children's picture books make a great choice for sharing at Easter (although of course, chocolate is still yummy). Some new titles available now. booktrailers4kidsandya.wordp…
Queen of the Cosmos: Beatrice Hill Tinsley. New creative non-fiction picture book by Maria Gill, illus. by A Hughes. Stars, galaxies, astronomy, cosmology & a young woman determined to make a difference in the world. booktrailers4kidsandya.wordp… via @Edna331
Sadly, I missed the launch of @rachaelking70 Rachael King’s latest middle grade novel. Finally bought a copy 2day. Stunning eyecatching catching cover @AllenAndUnwinNZ I love the bookmark. Roll on weekend, unless I skip housework , eating, sleeping & begin now.
Sun Shower is another delightful picture book by Melinda Szymanik, illustrated by Isobel Joy Te Aho-White @MelSzymanik booktrailers4kidsandya.wordp…
New middle grade verse novel: The final year by Matt Goodfellow tinyurl.com/5yp2e37j