
Australia Illustrated: Book Review
Saturday, 10 November 2018

Australia brought to you in...picture form. Explore the things that make each Australian state special.
Labels: 2018 Release, Australia, book review, Culture, EK Books, grade 3, grade 4, grade 5, Icons, non-fiction, States, Tania McCartney
Invisible Jerry: Book Review
Wednesday, 3 October 2018

Jerry feels invisible. No one ever sees him...that is until someone special comes along.
Wild Buildings and Bridges: Book Review
Tuesday, 18 September 2018

Nature designs - People copy. Take a look at how architects are inspired by the world around them when looking for unique concepts to solve problems.
Labels: 2018 Release, Carl Wiens, Etta Kaner, grade 10, grade 6, grade 7, grade 8, grade 9, science, STEM/STEAM, Text-to-World
Girl with the Dragon Heart: Book Review
Tuesday, 4 September 2018

Can Silkie, a girl with a knack for telling stories that works at a little chocolate shop, find out the secrets of the fairies before it is too late?
If I Die Before I Wake: Book Review
Thursday, 30 August 2018
Sleep. It lasts longer than the average person for those cursed. A chance encounter - will it end forever?
Labels: book review, Fairytale, fiction, grade 10, grade 11, grade 12, Martii Maclean, Supernatural, YA Novel
The People Awards: Book Review
Wednesday, 15 August 2018

History is full of people who saw something and then decided to do something about it. Come and met a collection of 50 individuals whose thoughts, ideas, inventions, and accomplishments changed the world.
The Princess Curse: Book Review
Thursday, 9 August 2018

A curse for only a princess, or two, or twelve. Reveka knows something strange is going on with the 12 princesses and she is determined to solve the mystery and win the reward to fulfill her own dreams.
Bug Lab for Kids: Book Review
Monday, 30 July 2018
Bug Lab. Enter the exciting world of entomology. From how to catch, observe, and keep specimens.
Labels: 2018 Release, book review, Bugs, English, grade 7, grade 8, grade 9, Homeschooling, insects, John W. Guyton, non-fiction, Quarto Publishing, science, staff, STEM/STEAM
My Storee: Book Review
Thursday, 12 July 2018
My storee is this: "Just because you can't spell, doesn't mean you can't write".
Step into Magic: Book Review
Sunday, 8 July 2018
Shoes that will decide the fate of a kingdom at war. Friendships will be questioned; loyalties will be difficult to determine. And in the middle is Karina - a girl with no idea about the world she has landed in.
Power to the Princess: Book Review
Thursday, 5 July 2018
Power to the girls by changing the way traditional tales are solved. Forget about Prince Charming; these girls take the power to make their own destiny.
Undertow: Book Review
Tuesday, 3 July 2018

Eila has her world turned upside down in an instant. Suddenly nothing and nobody is what they seem. Worse still is that she doesn't know what is coming for her or why.
Labels: 2014 Release, book review, Family, fiction, grade 10, grade 11, grade 12, grade 8, grade 9, history, Homeschooling, K.R. Conway, romance, Supernatural, Teenagers, Undertow series, YA Novel
Finding Granny: Book Review
Friday, 29 June 2018
Finding Granny. Edie's fun loving, snuggling, creative, awesome Granny isn't Granny anymore. Will she be able to find her Granny again with time?
Pom-Pom Pick-Up Activity
Thursday, 28 June 2018
Pom-pom balls, mini-tongs, cups, and a bowl. An activity to develop fine motor skills with your preschooler.
Jay-Jay and his Island Adventure: Book Review
Monday, 18 June 2018
An island pirate adventure awaits Jay-Jay as he is invited to an island to entertain the children.
Tug of War: Book Review
Saturday, 16 June 2018
A tug of war. Strength versus smarts. All Tortoise wanted was to make the already lovely sunny day perfect by making friends. He didn't expect to be turned down.
Nonni's Moon: Book Review
Monday, 11 June 2018

Nonni is far away. Nonni is on the other side of the world. Beanie misses her very much and wants to be in contact every day - how will she solve the dilemma?
The Starfish Talisman: Book Review
Sunday, 10 June 2018
Starfish. Necklace. House on the hill. It all seems a little normal at first...and then it seems a bit strange...and then it seems just a little bit...well, terrifying!
Labels: 2018 Release, Adult Education, book review, fiction, Ghosts, grade 10, grade 11, grade 12, grade 8, grade 9, history, Lark Giffing, Superstitions, Witches, YA Novel
Meet the Artist: Jenny Cooper
Saturday, 9 June 2018
Jenny Cooper is the guest interviewee for this Meet the Artist post. She has won many awards for her work and has more than 70 books to her name.
Labels: art, Artist, EK Books, Jenny Cooper, Meet the Artist, New Zealand, staff, Vietnam War, war
Meet the Author: Glyn Harper
Friday, 8 June 2018
Glyn Harper, author of the recently published picture book 'My Grandfather's War', has kindly agreed to be our very first author interviewee! Glyn offers an intriguing insight into his writing process and thoughts.
Labels: Glyn Harper, Meet the Author, Picture Book, staff, Vietnam War, war, writing
National Parks of the USA: Book Review
Thursday, 7 June 2018
National Parks might all be about preservation but each park is very unique. Come and explore some of the National Parks of the USA.
If all the World: Book Review
Tuesday, 5 June 2018

Loss. A little girl who adores her Grandad feels the loss when he passes but finds that he lives on in her through their special bond of memories, stories, and love.
Labels: 2018 Release, Allison Colpoy, grade 4, grade 5, grade 6, Joseph Coelho, Poetry, Quatro Publishing
Georgia O'Keeffe: Book Review
Sunday, 3 June 2018

Georgia declared she would be an artist when she got older. She worked hard and before she knew it she was exhibiting her work and changing how people thought about art.
Astromouse: Book Review
Pip sees a mouse in the moon one night and becomes determined to get to the moon and take a bite to see what it really tastes like.
Harriet Tubman: Book Review
Friday, 1 June 2018
Harriet Tubman's name has become synonymous with the American Underground Railway. She was a conductor on the line that helped former slaves find freedom and she never lost a single passenger.
35 Corks Art Studio: Meet the Artist
Wednesday, 30 May 2018
Brad is the man behind the art featured at 35 Cork Art Studio. Hailing from Tennessee, USA, come and find out what inspires him to draw!
Labels: 35 Corks Art Studio, art, Artist, ASL, AUSLAN, Clip Art, deafness, Disability, Graphics, Meet the Artist, Vegetables
My Grandfather's War: Book Review
Monday, 28 May 2018
Unpopular. One word sums up how many feel about the Vietnam War. But what about the men who risked their lives thinking they were doing the right thing? What about their family? A story of a granddaughter who wants to better understand her grandfather.
Labels: 2018 Release, Glyn Harper, grade 3, grade 4, grade 5, Jenny Cooper, Vietnam War, war
Teddy the Shelter Dog: Book Review
Sunday, 27 May 2018

Teddy is a stray who loves his life. When he gets the chance to be part of a family he begins to see that life isn't so bad with others. But one night he runs away.
Labels: 2018 Release, animal welfare, animals, book review, Dogs, grade 1, grade 2, Grade R/Foundation
The Chalk Rainbow: Book Review
Saturday, 26 May 2018

Black. It's a colour Zane can't stand but it's everywhere. Can a piece of chalk hold the key to helping him?
World Turtle Day 2018: Books To Read
Wednesday, 23 May 2018
Did you know that May 23rd is World Turtle Day?
No? That's okay - we've got you covered with a selection of books to read this year.
But I'm Using Them! The Battle of Marker Usage
Saturday, 19 May 2018

It's the battle of control over the markers...There's only one thing left to do...Find a solution fast!
Labels: activity, Age 3-4, Age 4-5, Alphabet, art, creative, Grade R/Foundation, homeschool, Teaching Ideas
Grandad Mandela: Book Review
Wednesday, 16 May 2018
Apartheid. A belief that was dividing a country in two. But a man wanted it to end, a man who would be imprisoned for 27 years fighting peacefully to unite South Africa. That man was Nelson Mandela.
How to Catch a Mermaid: Book Review
Saturday, 12 May 2018
Mermaid...Plan...Catch! We need a plan to catch a mermaid but she's very clever. Do you have some ideas to help us out?
Labels: Adam Wallace, Age 3-4, Age 4-5, Andy Elkerton, book review, grade 1, Grade R/Foundation, Picture Book
The Colours of History: Book Review
Thursday, 10 May 2018
Colour knowledge: Did you know pink was originally yellow? Do you know why royals wear purple? Unlock the mysteries of colours.
Grandma Forgets: Book Review
Wednesday, 9 May 2018

Grandma doesn't remember me but I remember all the great times we had together and I can remember that for both of us.
Labels: 2018 Release, grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, Nicky Johnston, Paul Russell
The Secret Diary of a Naughty Cat: Book Review
Wednesday, 2 May 2018
Naughty Cat here - I'm going to let you in on some secrets about us cats and our humans. Oh, and I'll give you some advice as well about how to be...well, a naughty cat!
Rodney Loses It!: Book Review
Tuesday, 1 May 2018

Rodney loves his pen, Penny! But when he sits down to draw one day he can't find her! Oh no, where can Penny be and will he find it before he...loses it!
Quaky Cat: Book Review
Monday, 30 April 2018
2010. New Zealand. Tiger is woken by the ground shaking and noises rumbling. He feels from his house and across the city as bricks fall, roads are swallowed up, and hides in a tree with other cats...but will he ever find his Emma and home again?
Labels: 2010 Release, book review, Cats, Diana Noonan, Earthquakes, English, fiction, Gavin Bishop, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, Home, in, New Zealand, Picture Book, Quaky Cat Series
Scaredy Book: Book Review
Saturday, 21 April 2018
Book's scared. Book likes his spot on Library's shelf. It's safe. He knows what's happening and where everything is but he wonders if he is actually missing out on something because he's too scared to be brave.
13Sparrows: Meet the Artist
Friday, 20 April 2018
13Sparrows has a reputation for high-quality graphics of wildlife. Hailing from Chicago, USA she has an extensive background in graphic illustration.
Labels: 13Sparrows, art, Artist, Birds, Clip Art, Graphics, Meet the Artist, Snakes, staff, Wildlife
Turn This Book Into A Beehive!: Book Review
Tuesday, 17 April 2018
Beehives...Bees...Think you know all there is to know? Think again! Learn about the bees and then have some fun with the experiments and activities.
Hide and Seek: Book Review
Sunday, 1 April 2018

Their dog is missing. Poppy and Cy decide to play a game of hide and seek in the woods near their home. It's fun until Poppy can't seem to find Cy either.
Labels: #ReadYourWorld, Anthony Browne, book review, diversity, Dog, Family, fiction, Games, grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, Grade R/Foundation, loss, Picture Book, Siblings
The Bee Book: Book Review
Monday, 19 March 2018

Bee, Buzzing Bees: Think you know everything there is to know about the humble bee? Think again because this book has all the facts and nothing but the facts (including some I didn't know)!
Labels: 2018 Release, bees, book review, Cause and Effect, Charlotte Milner, Conservation, DK, English, Food Webs, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, Homeschooling, Life Cycles, non-fiction, science
Visiting You - A Journey of Love: Book Review
Saturday, 17 March 2018

A girl and her mother are on a journey in order to visit you. Along the way, the girl strikes up conversations with some very different and unique people who all have a story to share if someone is willing to listen.
Ada Lovelace: Book Review
Saturday, 10 March 2018

Ada loved to dream up new ideas even when those she cared about didn't agree with her. Then one day she met a man and she would be inspired to create something entirely new.
Clare's Goodbye: Book Review
Tuesday, 6 March 2018
Saying goodbye can be the hardest thing especially when you're leaving the only home you've known. Rosie and Jacob are busy saying goodbye...but Clare decides she wants to say goodbye in a different way.
Fish-Boy - An Inuit Folk Tale: Book Review
Monday, 19 February 2018

Sea-parrots. A lot of sea-parrots. A boy asks the question: Why are there so many sea-parrots? A wise-man tells him the Inuit tale of the Fish-Boy to explain.
Little Passports: Subscription Giveaway
Friday, 26 January 2018
Want to start the school year off with something special and education at the same time? We're giving away a subscription to Little Passports!
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