My Dad’s Runaway Bum! Written by Dawn McMillan Illustrated by Ross Kinnaird Oratia; RRP: $21.00 Paperback My Dad’s Runaway Bum! is the latest addition to the New Bum! series. This time it’s the Dad’s bum who has blasted off after eating too much cabbage and peas! The hilarious rhyming texts and the comical illustrations will keep young tamariki laughing. I don’t think I’ve ever not come across a young child who can not resist talking and laughing around the topic of ‘toilet talk’! This book will be begged for repeat reading by tamariki 3+. I Can Do It! Words and song by Suzy Cato and Kath Bee Illustrated by Rose Northey Scholastic; RRP: $18.99 Paperback I Can Do It! is a story of affirmation. It encourages young tamariki to use their imaginations and give things a go, highlighting perseverance and supporting others and working together – all attributes we encourage in our young tamariki! The story was first written as a song (downloadable) with a simple catchy tune and will support the reading of the book. The vivid and descriptive illustrations offer a whimsical adventure as three tamariki and a dog set off on a journey where they are challenged, and by using their initiative and a can do attitude succeed. For tamariki 3+. Two Rabbits – Even Best Friends Argue Sometimes Written by Larissa Ferenchuk Illustrated by Prue Pittock EK Books; RRP: $24.99 Hardback Two Rabbits is about two good friends who have an argument and go their separate ways. Both are feeling miserable. The story portrays the physical and emotional journey of two best friends as they experience feelings of anger, sadness and loneliness, and along the way discover how friendships can overcome disagreements and differences. The text of the story is kept simple and the illustrations are divine and add visuals to the text (and who doesn’t love a map – which is at the beginning of the book). A great book to read to tamariki 3+. Rere Atu Taku Poi! - Let My Poi Fly! Written by Tangaroa Paul Illustrated by Rebecca Gibbs Oratia; RRP: $22.99 Paperback Rere Atu Taku Poi! is a bilingual story along the themes of gender fluidity, diversity and the power of poi and is about a boy who learns that being different takes courage and makes us who we are. Rangi, the main protagonist takes the lead poi position after their previous lead falls sick right before a school performance. The illustrations are vivid and stunning and support the kaupapa of the book in celebrating diversity and difference and being true to oneself. This book will be best for tamariki 4 years +. March 2024 { 39 }
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