Swings + Roundabouts Autumn 2023

Resource Reviews My Cat Likes to Hide In Boxes Written by Eve Sutton Illustrated by Lynley Dodd Picture Puffin; RRP: $25.00 Hardback A special anniversary extra-large hardback with foil and beautiful endpapers celebrating 50 delightful years of a much-loved classic and fun rhyming story that is just right to read together. Lots of cats all around the world do exciting things like fly aeroplanes or play the violin - but my cat, an ordinary round-the-house cat, likes to hide in boxes. Children from 3+ will love joining in with this fun rhyming story that is also just right for beginner readers. Hello, Emma Memma By Emma Memma Puffin; RRP: $24.00 Hardback Join Emma Memma for a magical story time as she says hello to the world. Here she is! The wait is finally over, beloved children’s entertainer Emma Watkins’ next chapter has been unveiled as she makes a joyful transformation into Emma Memma. Sing, dance and sign with Emma Memma! For children 2.5+. There are No Moa, e Hoa Written by Melinda Szymanik Illustrated by Isobel Joy Te Aho-White Scholastic; RRP: $21.99 Paperback There are No Moa, e Hoa is the sequel to the humorous BatKiwi, and once again the call for BatKiwi rings out through the forest. This time Tuatara is convinced he has seen moa in the forest who want to eat him. Despite Bat and Kiwi reassuring Tuatara “there are no moa, e hoa”, Tuatara is persistent, saying he can feel the presence of a moa in his bones! This fun book offers a bit of mystery and magic, along with lots of repeated phrases, and gorgeous illustrations that really draw the reader in. For tamariki 3+. Granny McFlitter's Eggcellent Easter Written by Heather Haylock Illustrated by Lael Chisholm Picture Puffin; RRP: $21.00 Paperback Hold on to your bonnets - can champion knitter Granny McFlitter rescue the Easter Parade in the knit of time? A fabulously crafty story that buzzes with fun and hot cross buns. Champion knitter Granny McFlitter will have you in stitches with this very special Easter story by Heather Haylock and Lael Chisholm. The town’s annual Easter Parade turns to chaos when a swarm of bees is attracted to the flowers on the Easter Bunny’s float. Can our champion knitter Granny McFlitter rescue it in the knit of time? With bouncing rhyme and exuberant illustrations from the award-winning creators of Granny McFlitter, this fabulous story celebrates Easter traditions and handicrafts and will be enjoyed by tamariki 3+. March 2023 { 39 }

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