Thursday 30 October 2014

Books to Movies

Look out for these YOUNG ADULT titles in our library before you head to the movie theatre.  The Book is Always Better!!!!



The Giver by Lois Lowry - "Jonas lives safely within the community, a place where there is no war, no hunger and no pain.  But when he is selected as the Receiver of Memory, he starts to discover dark secrets that lie beneath the surface of his perfect world.  Secrets that will lead him to undertake an incredible journey ..."

The Fault in our stars by John Green - "Despite the tumour-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal.  When a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group Hazel's story is about to be completely rewritten."

The Maze Runner by James Dashner -" When the doors of the lift crank open, the only thing Thomas can remember is his first name.  But he's not alone.  He's surrounded by boys who welcome him to the Glade, an encampment at the centre of a bizarre and terrible maze."  Described as a "cryptic-pulse-pounding-adventure".

Tuesday 28 October 2014

COMPETITION TIME!!

http://www.scholastic.com.au/schools/bookclub/competitions/summer.asp







To launch the 2014/2015 SUMMER READING CHALLENGE Scholastic is offering the chance to win your summer reading wish list. Wow!! Imagine having your own holiday reading collection. You can download a wish list from the above link or call into the library to pick up a competition.  Remember to look out for the reading challenge - this would be a great holiday activity!!!

Thursday 11 September 2014

New Picture Books from Local Author Peter Adolph


Local author Peter Adolph has written two new picture books now available in our library.  Mr Adolph used to teach at Waimataitai School!! Both books are illustrated by well known Timaru illustrator Richard Gunther and feature fabulous illustrations.

Mrs McQueen and the Wellington wind is a fun rhyming story inspired by Peter's grandmother who was once attacked by a ferious wind and The Leopardile is about a crime-busting creature. You won't want to miss them!














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CHECK OUT THIS WONDERFUL e-BOOK WRITTEN BY ROOM 21.

Sunday 15 June 2014

Top ten kids books 2013
1. Glass Houses-Rachel Caine
2. Harry potter and the prisoner of Azkaban-J.K Rowling
3. Twilight-Stephenie Meyer
4. Alex rider :crocodile tears-Anthony Horowitz
5. The dead girls dance-Rachel Caine
6. Diary of a wimpy kid : the ugly truth-Jeff Kinney
7. Harry potter and the goblet of fire-J.K Rowling
8. Mates, Dates and Sole Survivors-Cathy Hopkins
9. Survival-Chris Ryan
10. Percy Jackson and the battle of the labyrinth-Rick Riordan



From the top ten kids books 2013-the Guardian UK


Tuesday 3 June 2014

NZ Post Book Awards Finalists for 2014

Our new library display this month shows some of the books which will be in the final of the NZ Post Book Awards on the 23rd of June.  Take a look and see what you might like to read.



 
Finalists are: 

 
Picture Books :
Machines and me : boats by Catherine Foreman
The Boring Book by Vasanti Unka
The Three Bears ... well sort of by Yvonne Morrison and Donovan Bixley
Watch Out Snail! by Gay Hay and Margaret Tolland
 
Junior Fiction:
A Winter's Day in 1939 by Melanie Szymanik
Dunger by Joy Cowley
Felix and the red rats by James Norcliffe
Project Huia by Des Hunt
The Princess and the Foal by Stacey Gregg
 
Non-Fiction
Wearable Wonders by Fifi Colston
Anzac Day: the New Zealand Story by Philippa Werry
Flight of the Honey Bee by Raymond Huber and Brian Lovelock
The Beginners Guide to Hunting and Fishing in NZ by Paul Adamson
 
Young Adults:
A Necklace of Souls by R.L. Stedman
Bugs by Whiti Hereaka
Mortal Fire by Elizabeth Knox
Speed Freak by Fleur Beale
When we Wake by Karen Healey
 
 

 
 



Look out for our New Word Walls

 
 
 
Adding a bit of colour to the library are our new word walls. We think they look amazing.   Looking for a new author to try then check out our author wall above the desk for ideas!!
 
 


Thursday 22 May 2014

David Walliams Books

David Walliams is a famous funny book author.

Here's a list of some of his brilliant books!

Demon Dentist
Demon Dentist is a horror/comedy book about a boy When the new dentist, Miss Root, moves to his town, Alfie and a little girl called Gabz are the only ones who seem to notice the dentist's peculiar behaviour. What is Miss Root up to? And what will she do to poor, innocent Alfie and Gabz? Read the book to find out!
 Ratburger
the story of a little girl called Zoe. Things are not looking good for Zoe. Her stepmother Sheila is so lazy she gets Zoe to pick her nose for her. The school bully Tina Trotts makes her life a misery - mainly by flobbing on her head. And now the evil Burt from Burt's Burgers is after her pet rat! And guess what he wants to do with it? The clue is in the title...From the author that is being called 'a new Roald Dahl', Ratburger is not to be missed!
  The Boy in The Dress
Dennis was different.
Why was he different, you ask?
Well, a small clue might be in the title of this book…
Mr Stink
Mr. Stink and his dog, The Duchess, are both tramps: yes dog tramps! Chloe is a girl with a sister that is incredibly good at everything, a mum that is super posh and is also running for MP, and a heavy dad. But Chloe gets bullied all the time and she has no friends. She likes making up stories, especially about Mr. Stink.One day Chloe goes to see Mr. Stink and gives him a £5 note to buy something but he declines it and says 'thank you anyway'. Every day Chloe would go to see him. But all tramps move and Chloe and Mr. Stink have become friends.
 Gangsta Granny
This amusing and funny book contains the most thieving characters of all time. When the young Ben finds out his boring old granny (who smells of cabbage) is actually an international jewel thief things start to change in his life. He begins to hatch a plan as to how they would be able to steal the crown jewels, which are the only jewels the Black Cat (his granny) hasn't stolen yet.
I recommend you read all of David Walliams books!

Monday 12 May 2014

Top ten picture books of all time




Top ten kids picture books of all time





 
 
 
 


 
 
Top ten picture books of all time.
 

Time to get crafty

Look out for this great wee book packed with crafty ideas to try over the winter months.  Create something amazing and all with items from your recycling bin!  No excuse for being bored this winter.


Make it!  Don't throw it away  by Jane Bull


New Series - Time Hunters by Chris Blake

Look out for the new Time Hunters series by Chris Blake.  Boys and Girls are loving this new adventure series which takes readers through time on a thrilling treasure hunt through history.

Just read the blurb on the back of the first book and you will be hooked ...

"When Tom breaks a museum statue he releases an ancient curse.  Now he must go back in time to track down six hidden amulets ...

On Tom's first adventure he arrives in Ancient Rome.  To find the amulet, Tom will have to fight the fiercest gladiator who ever lived!"

Look out for the first book today

Sunday 11 May 2014

Library Jokes

What do librarians take with them when they go fishing?
Bookworms!

What building has the most stories?
The library!

What do you get when you throw a million books into the ocean?
A title wave!

Why did the librarian slip on the library floor?
Because she was in the non-friction section!

What do planets like to read?
Comet books!

Posted by Angus 

Monday 7 April 2014

Scholastic Book Fair

Thanks for supporting our recent Book Fair, there were some great titles available. We hope you managed to find something fun to read.

Your support gained some free books for our library. Look out for some of these titles as in the photo below.



Monday 31 March 2014

Library Challenge for Term One

Check out some of the amazing entries in our Term One Library Challenge.  These are going to look awesome around the library.