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That’s the Way
by Lino Nelisi
illustrated by Elspeth Alix Batt
This dramatic narrative describes Animoe’s exciting experience of achieving her goal of playing in her mother’s kirikiti team. The text draws out the friendly, lively nature of island cricket and of Animoe’s parents’ pride in her performance. It’s available in five Pacific languages in the Tupu series, and audio versions in both English and Niuean are on Tupu CD Two, item 10625.
Purple 1
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The Ant and the Grasshoppers
by Dawn McMillan
illustrations by Fraser Williamson
This book for shared reading introduces the format of a play and is a retelling of the well-known fable.
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Dinner for Greedy Cat
by Joy Cowley
illustrated by Robyn Belton
Delicious smells are wafting over the fence from the barbecue next door, and Greedy Cat just can’t resist …
Turquoise 1
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Rat and Octopus
retold by Tusiata Avia
illustrated by Fraser Williamson
Rat and Octopus, a tale common to many Pacific cultures, is retold here by Samoan writer Tusiata Avia. Students will enjoy finding out why Octopus has black markings on his head and why Rat and Octopus remain enemies to this day.
Orange 2
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Easy Peasy
by Bill Nagelkerke
illustrated by Philip Webb
The phrase “easy peasy” appears often in this story about a group of school children who visit a rest home to entertain the residents. Easy Peasy makes strong connections to students’ experiences of performance and of overcoming challenges.
Turquoise 1
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Monster at the Disco
by Janice Marriott
illustrated by Scott Pearson
Monster and Jack are enjoying the school disco when, suddenly, the lights go out and the music stops – it’s a power cut! The problem of the lights is soon solved, but what about the music?
Blue 3
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Jack and the Beanstalk
retold by Kylie Parry
illustrated by Philip Webb
This retelling of a classic tale gives students the opportunity to explore features of fairy tales and provides a stepping stone to further reading.
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The Three Princesses
by Kylie Parry
illustrated by Kat Chadwick
The Three Princesses is a humorous story based on traditional fairy tale ideas, but with a humorous twist, similar to stories like The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch or Princess Smartypants by Babette Cole.
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Hannah's Bike
by Dot Meharry
illustrated by Elspeth Alix Batt
When Hannah discovers she is too big for her bike, she, Dad, and her little brother, Sam, look online to find a bigger one.
Red 3
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