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Chinese New Year
by Cherie Wu
photographs by Mark Coote
This book follows Murphy and his family as they prepare for and celebrate Chinese New Year. It describes significant aspects of the fifteen days of celebrations, including decorations, clothing, food, and special events.
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Whai (String Games)
by Kiwa Hammond
illustrated by Adele Jackson
In this heart-warming story, Mahi teaches Hani how to make shapes with a piece of string. Hani struggles at first, but with Mahi’s patient teaching and his perseverance, he is eventually successful. This story gives an insight into a traditional game common to many cultures and demonstrates the concept of tuakana–teina (an older sibling or cousin helping a younger one).
Green 3
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The Garden Surprise
by Feana Tu‘akoi
illustrated by Matthew Haworth
In this story, Milly describes what happens when her class plants carrot seeds at school. Everything goes according to plan until Milly and Sunil notice that one of Milly’s plants looks different from the rest. Her teacher, Mr Langi, shows her how to use an app to find out what the mystery plant is.
Blue 1
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How Kiwi Saved the Forest
retold by André Ngāpō
illustrated by Isobel Joy Te Aho-White
This tale is set at a time in the mythical past when Kiwi can fly, but when the trees of the forest are dying. When Tāne-hokahoka (guardian of the birds) and Tāne-mahuta (guardian of the trees) ask each bird to come and live on the forest floor and eat the insects that are destroying the trees, only Kiwi is prepared to give up his life in the sky.
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Crow Tales
retold by Tricia Glensor
illustrated by Giselle Clarkson
Crow Tales contains retellings of two Aesop’s fables: “Silly Crow” (a warning about the dangers of flattery) and “Clever Crow” (about the importance of using one’s brain and of persistence and patience).
Blue 1
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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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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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The New Lambs
Written by Hannah Davison
Illustrated by Elspeth Alix Batt
When Jake and Emily find two abandoned lambs on their farm, they take them home to care for them. Emily’s lamb quickly starts drinking the warm milk, but Jake’s lamb does not…
Green 1
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Taonga
Written by Kiwa Hammond
Illustrated by Adele Jackson
When Mahi and her cousin Hani go to Nan’s house after school, they tell her about their school project – to write about something that is a taonga to them. After talking with Nan, both children realise what they will write about.
While this story has particular relevance to Māori students, many students will identify with the ideas of whānaungatanga (special family relationships) and taonga (a treasure or something that is special to a person).
Orange 2
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Wētā Went Walking
written by Kay Hancock
illustrated by Fraser Williamson
When Wētā goes walking in the bush, Rat decides to go hunting ... Will Wētā be safe? Does he know Rat is following him?
This dramatic, open-ended story is ideal for fostering students’ enthusiasm and confidence as readers. The rhythmic, repetitive language encourages and supports students to read along with the teacher, even from their first day of school.
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