Kid’s Summer Reading
Once Upon a Harbour by Fiona Farrell and David Elliott
(Allen & Unwin) $35.00
With its delightful text and imaginative storytelling, Once Upon a Harbour is an exciting and inventive read that breaks all the moulds. Its gorgeous illustrations are works of art: richly detailed, exuberant and playful. There are six different stories to enjoy. From a story about a couple of monsters who like dressing up to a story about a clever little pig who saves her brothers and sisters from a mean wolf these are stories that will be read over and over again! A fantastic book to read aloud with children Ages 2-7
Kiki and Me by Leo Timmers (Gecko Press) $37.99
This stunning, large-format story about the bond between a horse and her owner as she grows up is a landmark picture book for international award winner Leo Timmers.
The relationship between Kiki and her horse is told from the horse’s point of view. At first all is well. Kiki and her horse explore the landscape together and are inseparable. But Kiki grows older and things change. One day, the horse is alone—and thinks it will be forever. Delicate black-and-white drawings alternate with rich, dramatic paintings to tell a poignant story about inseparable friends and growing up. Ages 4-8
The Star Path by Witi Ihimaera Smiler (Penguin Random House) $34.99
Sweeping from France to French Polynesia, Aotearoa and Antarctica, The Star Path is a breathtaking new novel in which myth and reality, past and present, meet in an unforgettable story of identity, belonging and hope. Set in the world of The Whale Rider, we meet 16 year-old Teva. Raised in France, he knows almost nothing of his father's Polynesian heritage - only that a family rift has kept them apart. But when his astonishing talent is discovered by a circus master, Teva's journey leads him across the Pacific and towards a destiny older than memory.
Deep within Antarctica's treacherous ice mazes, the royal tribe of Mysticeti whales fears their ancient leader has brought them there to die. As winter closes in, they must find the whale rider's heir, the only one who can lead their chief back to warmer waters. But nobody knows who that is, let alone where they can be found. Ages 13+
Pocket Observology by Giselle Clarkson (Gecko Press) $27.99
Slip this practical field guide out of your pocket to identify, measure, compare, or find clues to the things you encounter every day in nature. Use it to identify whether you've found a bee or wasp, centipede or millipede, moth or butterfly. Compare shapes of seeds, leaves, and feathers to deduce their origin. Notice snail trails and make discoveries by turning over a leaf. Learn how to observe—listen, look, record, and collect. With its how-to guides, comic illustrations, weatherproof cover, and built-in, useful tools this handy guide will enliven every expedition. Every young and not-so-young observologist and omnibirder can slip this guide in their pocket and set out on small scientific outings every day. Ages 7 and up
The Big Book of Kiwi Nursery Rhymes by Kimberly Andrews (Walker Books) $29.99
This beautifully illustrated hardback is based on 42 well-known and not so well-known nursery rhymes. The difference is that the rhymes now feature birds and animals from Aotearoa NZ. The teddy bear in 'Round and Round the Garden' becomes Kārearea (NZ Falcon). 'Pussycat, Pussycat where have you been' becomes 'Kororā, Kororā where have you been' and so on. Even if you don't know the nursery rhyme tunes, this is a fun way to learn to recognise the birds and animals that are so familiar to us and to help remember their Te Reo names. Ages 1-5
The Protector of Beyond by Shara Curlett (Penguin Random House) $24
Elder touches the Oath stone and there is an almighty spark. Suddenly she finds herself in the place she least wants to be - Beyond. They are told that those who spark are privileged and get to go to Beyond to protect the world from monsters who have been battling war on the world for generations. But things are not as Elder expects in Beyond. The new trainees have a tough regime. Her long-lost sister disowns her, and her own spark is wild and seemingly uncontrollable. NZ author Curlett has done a great job of world building in this fantasy story. There are flying mythical beasts that match with the Rooks (trainees). There are trials to go through and relationships to navigate. A fabulous start to a new and exciting series. Ages 8-12
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