Queen Alice's Palaces

MacIver, Juliette

ABC Books

A PENGUIN IN THE JUNGLE? In the jungle there are jaguars, monkeys and parrots aplenty, but there are no penguins. None at all. Because penguins do not live in the jungle, except for ... GWENDOLYN! A story about friendship, adventure and finding your home.PRAISE'Juliette MacIver cleverly explores concepts around identity in this upbeat picture book for readers aged two and up: how one can assimilate to a strange environment and be happy there; and how being different is not necessarily a bad thing.' - Books + Publishing, four stars'The story is easy to read aloud and has just the right amount of repetition and prompting to encourage youngsters to join in ... The illustrations are bright and colourful, yet soft at the same time, which I like for the targeted 2-5 year old audience. There's animals to identify and count and the colourful feather endpapers are a delight. Gwendolyn is a lovely story to read and enjoy, or could be used as a prompt for a discussion about belonging.' - Reading TimeAWARDSFinalist - 2017 New Zealand Book AwardsNotable Book - 2017 Storylines Notable Book Award

Gwendolyn!

Children's Books

Animals

ABC Books AU

Lively good humor is afloat—along with an armada of adventurous animals—in this silly seafaring tale. A romp in the river with Yak in his kayak and Gnu in his canoe leads to a safari full of unusual nautical discoveries. A goat in a boat? A calf on a raft? A whole flotilla of whales and gorillas? No matter how many other strange sailors they come across, Yak and Gnu are certain there is no other beast quite like either of them. Climb aboard for a nonsensical voyage featuring an eclectic collection of embarked animals, awash in rhyme and tongue twisters perfect for reading aloud.

Yak and Gnu

Candlewick

Duck Goes Meow

Martell, Carla

Kane/Miller Book Pub

About the Author\nJuliette MacIver is a picture-book writer and linguist, who lives in Wellington, New Zealand. Her popular books are regularly shortlisted for book awards.\nSarah Davis has illustrated more than 30 books. She has won and been shortlisted for numerous awards in Australia and New Zealand.\nAn exuberant read aloud story about a school trip outdoors with rhyming word play and madcap energy, set against the quiet observant Liam. From the award-winning creators of That’s Not a Hippopotamus. 
It’s the class trip to Dismal Hills wilderness. The children aren’t worried about the legendary Grizzled Grist who lives here; they’re excited to show off their outdoor skills―foraging, climbing, trapping and hiking. No one’s impressed with quiet and observant Liam’s skill of hiding. But it turns out a hider can see what others think does not exist. 
A hider moves with soundless ease and treads as softly as the breeze. 
At times, a hider barely breathes―but what is this the hider sees? 
When the children and their frazzled teacher walk confidently into disaster, observant Liam saves the day―a triumph for the quiet child no one notices. 
This clever rhyming story for children aged 2 to 7 years features humor and call and refrain wordplay that will entertain toddlers, preschoolers and early readers. Children delight in spotting the elusive Grizzled Grist and identify with sweet Liam, the quiet but observant boy who no one listens to. Sarah Davis’s charming and lively illustrations tell a different story about where Liam and the Grist are hiding on every page. Perfect for reading together again and again as a family, in the school classroom or independently, this picture book features a cast of diverse characters and funny and curious children. 
New Zealand born Juliette MacIver is the author of 19 much-loved picture books. She is studying part-time for a Master’s degree in Linguistics. Her popular books are regularly shortlisted for awards.\nSarah Davis has illustrated more than 30 books. She has won and been shortlisted for numerous awards in Australia and New Zealand.\nPraise for The Grizzled Grist Does Not Exist! 
"A bouncy read-aloud that will tickle children and adults alike." Kirkus Reviews 
"An enchanting and triumphant tale for early-years adventurers, bursting with wonderment and the diversity of people, skills and nature." Books + Publishing\n"If you can write a book in which the phrase “It’s finis diem!” successfully rhymes with “He’s eaten Liam!” then I will be your friend for life." School Library Journal 
“[T]his picture book is one of the best of the year.” Bob’s Book Blog\n“[T]he rhyme and rhythm, and playfulness of this story . . . is a skill MacIver works into all her books.” Book Trailers 4 Kids and YA 
“[E]very page is a visual delight.” NZ Booklovers\n“[A] perfect marriage of comic verse, cute rhymes and hilarious illustrations―destined to be a well-thumbed classic of tomorrow.” The Source\n"A celebration of the quiet child in the class who participates on the fringes of events or play, and notices what others don't." What Book Next?\nPraise for That’s Not a Hippopotamus 
"Good-natured, funny, and a fabulous readaloud to groups of kids." School Library Journal\n"Will bring smiles to your face and cheers to your lips! Kids will ask for it again and again just for the pure joy of joining in the hippo hunt." Storywraps\n"A fantastic romp to read aloud, wonderful to share so the nuances in the illustrations can be fully appreciated. Recommended." Magpies Magazine

The Grizzled Grist Does Not Exist!

Literature & Fiction

Gecko Press ™

Marmaduke Duck and the Marmalade Jam

scholastic

A mad-cap, wacky picture book frolic with Toucan as he demonstrates all the things he can do! A tongue-twisting, high-energy, ludicrous rhyme full of hilarity and off-the-wall characters. Toucan can do lots of things. Toucan dances, Toucan sings. Toucan bangs a frying pan. Can YOU do what Toucan can?

Toucan Can

Gecko Press

Walker Books Australia

A class trip to the zoo descends into a chaotic hunt for the missing hippopotamus. Teacher, zookeeper and all the children join the search. The noise and drama reaches a pitch, and no one thinks to listen to quiet Liam, who really might know where the hippo is hiding. That's Not a Hippopotamus is a deft and delightful tale, packed with word play and madcap energy―and with a whole different story to enjoy in the illustrations.

That's Not a Hippopotamus!

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