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Deoxyribonucleic Acid
by Tim Upperton; illustration by Paul Beavis
I look at my dad’s chin. His chins. Are those chins in my future? I worry about my genes. Is my throat getting soft? A little flaccid? I pinch it. I’m not too sure. Those chins might be in my DNA, which is a lot easier to say than deoxyribonucleic acid.
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Will They Float?
by Feana Tu‘akoi
This shared book explores the concepts of floating and sinking and of “thinking like a scientist”. As well as reading this book for interest or to support specific curriculum topics, you can use it to build students’ awareness of the features of non-fiction.
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Dragons! Dragons! Dragons!
by Feana Tu‘akoi
illustrated by Donovan Bixley
In this lively, humorous, big book for shared reading, four fiery dragons are having trouble making friends.
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This title is also available as a NZ Sign Language e-book on iTunes and GooglePlay.
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Dad’s Snore
by Heather Lovich
illustrated by Donovan Bixley
In this humorous narrative Dad’s snore is affecting everyone in the household. This text is available as a big book, and there is an audio version online.
This title is also available as a NZ Sign Language e-book on iTunes and GooglePlay.
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Bubbles
by Dot Meharry
illustrated by Fraser Williamson
This title is also available as a NZ Sign Language e-book on iTunes and GooglePlay
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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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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).
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Tū
by Paul Mason
illustrations by Bridget Monro
“That dog has to go!” said Mum when I got home after school.
“What’s Tū done now?”,
“My vegie patch,” Mum moaned. “All my hard work …”
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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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Quake, Rattle, and Roll
by Sarah Wilcox
When the Christchurch Cathedral lost its spire in 2011, it was the fourth time it had been toppled by an earthquake! This book explains why we have earthquakes and how they are measured.
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