Brave Charlotte

By Anu Stohner

This is a lovely little animal story about a very brave sheep who did some extraordinary things. Under 5's will love this book especially but it's a good all-rounder. Come and read in the library.

What Planet are you from?

By Clarice Bean

This is another story by the brilliant author, Clarice Bean. With more amazing pictures and fantastic text, this is a book you are surely going to love. Check it out in the Witherlea library today!

Catherines pick!

Papa's Jandals.

By Kate Moetaua.

This is a story about a lazy boy that has huge feet and loses his fathers jandals. See in the library for the book.

New Library Books

Here are some of the new books in the Witherlea library. The titles are:

~This is our House by Michael Rosen

~But excuse me, this is my book by Lauren Child

~Harry and Hopper by Margaret Wild

~Matariki by Melanie Drewery

~I can read with my eyes closed by Dr. Seuss

Come and check them out in the library today!!

The new library entrance is now finished! Doesn't it look great? It took a while, but it was worth the wait.

Another of Marie's picks

Kiri the Kereru

Written by Janet Martin & Illustrated by Ivar Treskon

This book is a more for older children-7 to 10. This a short story about the Kereru and the Native plants of New Zealand. The font is a bit small and but the pictures are bright and beautiful. This book can be enjoyed by many. Check this out in our library along with many other new books. 

Other books by Janet Martin:

* Abigail Fantail

* Louie the Tui learns to sing 

Marie's Pick!

Have you seen my Potty?

Written by Mij Kelly & illustrated by Mary McQuillan

This is a funny book that can be enjoyed by everyone. The story line is the potty goes missing and all the animals have not idea what a potty is. To them, it's a new and wonderful invention. Find out what happens! This is a guaranteed laugh! :-) Check this book out in our library.

Welcome Back!

Welcome back to a new term! During the holidays some changes have been made to the library. One of them is the new doors. As you cannot get in that way yet you must use the side door into the administration block and turn right into the Resource Room. The wait for the new doors will be worth it though as they will look awesome when they're done!

Catherine's Pick!

This book is by Eoin Colfer.

Other books by this author are:

Arctic Incident
Eternity Code 

And many more. See the catalog for names.  

Marie's Pick!

The Sparrow and the Feather

By Ben Brown

This has a lovely story line and I recommend this book to 7 - 9 year olds. 

The book have vibrant and realistic pictures and writing that stands out and is interesting to read. Come in and enjoy this book in our library today! :-)

Marie's Pick!

The Dudgeon is Coming

is a book by the author Lynley Dodd, also the writer of the famous books Hairy Mclary.

This book has clear illustrations and rhyming text.

In the book, its sort of like a game of Chinese Whispers!

Other books by Lynley Dodd:

Hairy Mclary's:

Hat Tricks

Sit

Show Business

Slinky Malinki

Cat Flaps

Christmas Crackers

 

and many more. Check them out in our library today!

Sea Week

Next week is Sea Week. Sea Week is held from 7th to 14th of March, 2010. Check out our display in the Library. Remember to show consideration to the sea animals.  

Marie's Pick!

 This is another book by Morris Gleitzman. His books are a great laugh and interesting story lines.

Here are some other books by him:

* Boy Overboard

* Doubting Thomas

* Girl Underground

* Give Peas a Chance 

and there are many more in our library, come check them out!

Catherine's Pick!

George, the Dragon and the Princess is a funny  book with great illustrations and clear writing.

I recommend this to children of the age of 5-7.

Check this new book out in our library!