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  Te Wharau o Kui – Nana’s Shed -...

  Marie Munro

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  A flat-pack garden shed cluttered-up Nana’s front lawn for a year, until young Jacob’s (Hākopa) and Max’s imaginations and Kiwi ingenuity came to her rescue. “Te Wharau o Kui – Nana’s Shed” is a useful trigger for conversations about safety, friendship, teamwork, and kindness. 
  This is a bilingual read-along series. This audiobook includes page-turn signals in the sound of a Morepork. The morepork, also called the ruru, is a small brown owl found in New Zealand. 
  The play order of this book isBilingualEnglish OnlyTe Reo Māori Only 
  To purchase the physical books go to www.nanasshed.co.nz

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  Shake It Off Ruby

  Greg Shaffer

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  Ruby is having the absolute worst day ever. No matter where she goes or what she does, everything seems to be going wrong.
  But her parents know just the trick to help her 'shake it off' and win the day.

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  The Witch of Woodlands Road

  Jenifer Tippins

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  Have you ever been bullied? Have you ever been a bully? Billy was not a nice boy who played naughty tricks on his schoolmates. They didn't want to be friends with him anymore, but a surprise discovery changed Billy in a way no-one could have imagined. Not only did Billy change, but all the children benefited from their experiences.
  
  There are ten children in this story. Are any of them like you? Do any of them have the same name as you? What would you do if you met a witch?

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  Children of the Benin Kingdom

  Dinah Orji

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  Ada has lived close to the great rainforest for her whole life, helping her beloved Papa Eze to heal fellow villagers when they fall sick. But when Papa Eze himself becomes ill, he knows he must tell Ada the truth about her real identity – something he has kept hidden to protect his daughter from danger. Ada must now travel deep into the forest and discover the ancient Edo kingdom of Benin, connect with her past and to use everything within her power to heal the terrible divisions that are tearing the kingdom apart. Pursued by those who want her dead, Ada sets off on a journey which will test her strength to the limit – with just her friends, the guidance of her ancestors and her own self-belief to help her.
  Children of the Benin Kingdom is fast paced adventure story, set in one of Africa's most fascinating civilisations, the Edo Kingdom of Benin. Written by British Nigerian author Dinah Orji, the book appeals to any child that likes to be transported to another world and is about friendship, loyalty and the bonds of family. The story is rich in historical detail and the cultural traditions of West Africa and as accurate historical fiction it is also perfect for celebrating Black history.
  Reviews
  "This is a gripping adventure story that offers something fresh and original to the middle grade historical fiction market." Books for Topics, children's fiction reviews blog
  "A riveting historical adventure… as much about friendship and loyalty and the bonds of family as a quest for identity." Books for Keeps, children's fiction magazine
  "When reading this book, you become completely absorbed into the culture of the West African people … because the story is rich and gripping." Reading Zone, children's fiction reviews blog

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  Naas - The Brainy Falcon's...

  Abdulla Mahmood

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  Naas – The Brainy Falcon's Adventures is a follow-up to the successful Naas – The Brainy Falcon, which continues children's stories about the adventures of Naas, the intelligent falcon, and Monk, the creative monkey, who together find clever ways of helping animals in trouble. Naas – The Brainy Falcon's Adventures consists of five exciting and fun-filled animal stories which intelligently and sympathetically tackle topics of bullying, gender equality, body-shaming, respect and environmental awareness. The stories are a perfect mix of entertainment and lessons, written to have an endearing and positive impact on young minds. Naas stories are meant to engage, entertain and educate young children.

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  The Ghost Witch

  Betty Ren Wright

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  Jenny’s new house has an unwanted ghost: “Readers will enjoy the imaginative pranks of the specter and the resourceful way [Jenny] solves her problem” (School Library Journal). Jenny knows she should be excited about the beautiful old house that her mother has inherited from Miss Nagle. She’ll finally have her own bedroom, and the place even comes with Rufus the cat, a ready-made pet. But when Jenny visits the house, she’s scared out of her wits. Giant snakes, elephants, and all kinds of terrifying creatures lurk around every corner. With a little help from Rufus, Jenny discovers who’s behind these spooky happenings. It’s the ghost of Miss Nagle’s grandmother, the once-famous witch of Willowby Lane. The ghost witch loves to scare people, and she thinks Jenny and her friends will be perfect targets.   Jenny decides to meet the ghost witch face-to-face in this scary, yet delightful short-chapter book.

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