Instructional Series
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Me and My Dog
by Margaret Mahy
illustrated by Philip Webb
In this poetic text, perfect for reading aloud, a young girl and her dog greet the morning with joy and enthusiasm. Alliterative, lively verbs bounce the text along and provide many opportunities for exploring language.
This title is also available as a NZ Sign Language e-book on iTunes and GooglePlay.
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Down the Slide
by Feana Tuʻakoi
illustrated by Donovan Bixley
When Milly and Sunil go down the slide at school, they don’t notice that the slide is wet! Down the Slide is narrated in the first person by Milly and is the first of three stories about these characters. Students will meet Milly and Sunil again in The Lost Hat (Red 2) and A Bird in the Classroom (Yellow 2).
Red 1
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Grandma’s Vase
by Dot Meharry
illustrated by Adele Jackson
When Grandma’s vase gets broken, Malia decides they can solve the problem by making a new one. She gathers up some materials from the recycling bin, and with Grandma’s help, successfully creates a new vase.
Red 1
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Monster’s Vest
by Janice Marriott
illustrated by Scott Pearson
Monster is five and getting ready for school, but he discovers his vest is much too small. Luckily, Grandad arrives with a birthday present that solves his problem. This book is best read after you have shared the big book Monster’s Lunch so the students are already familiar with Monster and the things he needs for school.
Red 1
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My Book
by André Ngāpō
illustrated by Phillip Paea
When Tama sees big brother Nikau with a new book from school, he wants it for himself. As Nikau starts to read the book to Mum, Tama keeps insisting that it’s his book. Nikau solves the problem by inviting his little brother onto the couch to listen to his reading, too.
Red 1
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Greedy Cat is Hungry
by Joy Cowley
illustrated by Robyn Belton
In this humorous story, Greedy Cat appeals to several family members for food but has no luck until Katie, the family’s youngest member, takes pity on him. Students will have met Greedy Cat before in The New Cat (Magenta) and in the shared text Greedy Cat.
Red 2
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Locked Out
by Julie Ellis
illustrated by Trevor Pye
The family in this story faces a predicament that will be familiar to many readers – they have locked themselves out of their house. Luckily, a small window has been left open. Dad, Mum and big brother try to fit through, but with no success. Finally, the smallest member of the family comes to the rescue and solves the problem.
Red 2
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Getting Ready for the Visitors
by Kiwa Hammond
illustrated by Adele Jackson
When Dad tells Mahi they need to get the marae ready for visitors, Mahi happily volunteers. She helps prepare the food, set the tables, and make the beds for the visitors.
Red 3
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Are You Ready, Rosie?
by Vanessa Hatley-Owen
illustrated by Jennifer Cooper
In this humorous narrative, Mum is trying to make sure that Rosie is getting ready for school while Rosie is quietly organising herself. As they are about to leave, they discover that Mum is not so well prepared.
Yellow 1
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Talking to Nanny
by Jo Carson-Barr
illustrated by Martin Simpson
Aroha misses her nanny very much but lives too far away to go and visit her. Instead, her mum sets up the computer so that Aroha and Nanny can use the Internet to see and talk to each other.
Yellow 1
This title is also available as a NZ Sign Language e-book on iTunes and GooglePlay
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