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A Good Idea
by Bill Nagelkerke
illustrated by Jeffy James
On a hot day, four African animals are inspired with good ideas but need to cooperate so that they can all get what they want. This text is available as a big book.
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Greedy Cat at the Market
by Joy Cowley
illustrated by Robyn Belton
Poppy the dog is staying with Katie’s family while Nan is away. Mum and Katie decide to take Poppy for a walk to the market, leaving Greedy Cat at home – or so they think!
Gold 1
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Greedy Cat and the Chooks
by Joy Cowley
illustrated by Robyn Belton
When Katie visits Aunty, she is dismayed to find that Aunty won’t let Greedy Cat inside. Instead he has to stay outside with the chooks. This proves to be a big problem for Greedy Cat and one that he is determined to solve …
Purple 1
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Greedy Cat and the Visitor
by Joy Cowley
illustrated by Robyn Belton
When Nan comes to stay at Katie’s house, she brings her little dog Poppy with her. Poppy wants to play with Greedy Cat, but Greedy Cat is not interested. His back goes up, his tail goes up, and his claws come out. How will Greedy Cat cope with this unwelcome visitor?
Orange 1
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Greedy Cat and the Vet
by Joy Cowley
illustrated by Robyn Belton
It’s time for Greedy Cat to go to the vet for his check-up and flu injection, but he’s not happy about it and he makes his feelings known!
Green 2
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Fleeb Makes Scones
by Yvonne Morrison
illustrated by Josh Morgan
When Dad buys a robot to help with the housework, Nate and Rose are very pleased, but Mum thinks a robot is unnecessary. After getting the new robot to make scones, the children and Mum both change their minds!
Green 2
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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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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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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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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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