Kiwi Kids Book Chat

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Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with school librarians Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.

This week we have a whole host of suggestions for Christmas book buying. There is a tantalising selection of great books out there to tempt even the most reluctant of readers!

Please do excuse a few sound glitches throughout.

Books highlighted in the episode:

Super Sleuth by David Walliams

The Land of Lost Things by Andy Griffiths

Big Jim Begins (Dog Man) by Dav Pilkey

Hot Mess (Diary of a Wimpy Kid) by Jeff Kinney

Class Action (InvestiGATORS) by John Patrick Green

The Wrath of the Triple Goddess (Percy Jackson) by Rick Riordan

One Last Thing (Bad Guys) by Aaron Blabey

Unravelled (Keeper of the Lost Cities) by Shannon Messenger

Illustrated Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Christmas at Hogwarts

Karen's Grandmother (Little Sisters Babysitters Club) by Ann M. Martin

Tales from a Not-so-Bratty Little Sister (Dork Diaries) by Rachel Renee Russell

I Survived the Black Death by Lauren Tarshis

Mr Lemoncello's Fantabulous Finale by Chris Grabenstein

The Squad by Christina Soontornvat

Ambush at Sorato by John Flanagan

Star (Warrior Cats) by Erin Hunter

Mina the Lightning Dragon by Maddy Mara

Science Comics : Human Space Flight by Andy Hirsch

Where to Hide a Star by Oliver Jeffers

Spooky Lakes by Geo Rutherford

The Most Boring Book Ever by Brandon Sanderson and Kazu Kibuishi

2025 Guinness Book of World Records

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Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with school librarians Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.

This week we chat with some of our students about what they love to read. These Book Bites are all by Year 7 & 8 boys. Look out for other Bites in future episodes.

Books mentioned in the episode:

What If... by Randall Munroe

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling

The Bodyguard series by Chris Bradford

Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy

One Piece by Eiichiro Oda

The Inheritance Cycle by Chris Paolini

Shooting Stars by Brian Falkner Follow the KKBC on Facebook:

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Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with school librarians Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.

This week we feature Shooting Stars by Brian Falkner which has been a popular addition to our Year 8 reading programme - to the point that it has not only converted student readers to reading, but also teachers.

We interview four of our Year 8 students and a Year 8 teacher about the book.

Apologies for the sound quality which is somewhat sporadic.

Books mentioned in the episode:

Shooting Stars by Brian Falkner

One by Sarah Crossan

Moonrise by Sarah Crosson

Starfish by Lisa Fipps

Alan Gratz

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Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with school librarians Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.

This week we chat with some of our students about what they love to read. These Book Bites are all by Year 7 & 8 girls. Look out for other Bites in future episodes.

Books mentioned in the episode:

Out Of My Mind by Sharon Draper.

Winter Horses by Philip Kerr.

Refugee by Alan Gratz.

I Heart You Archie De Souza by Chrissie Perry.

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson.

The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han.

One by Sarah Crossan.

Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger.

Ruby Redfort by Lauren Child.

Bear Grylls.

A Slice of the Moon by Sandi Toksvig.

The End of the Sky by Sandi Toksvig.

Hitler's Canary by Sandi Toksvig. Follow the KKBC on Facebook:

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Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with school librarians Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.

After last week's chat about KLQ, this week we chat to some real life KLQ Kids and ask them about their favourite books.

Books mentioned in the episode:

Northern Lights by Philip Pullman.

Wings of Fire series by Tui Sutherland.

The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson.

Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling.

Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan.

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Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with school librarians Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.

This week we chat about the phenomenon that is Kids' Lit. Quiz. We could have gone on for hours!!

The sound quality isn't great for this episode, so apologies for that!

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Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with school librarians Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.

This week we feature the narrative non-fiction titles by David Hill and Phoebe Morris, which we love. Whilst they have been in circulation for a few years now we feel they are never more relevant as the ANZHC kicks into gear. Not to mention the important messaging around being courageous... however that may look.

We continue to work on our sound quality - bear with!

Books mentioned in the episode:

Sky High by David Hill

Hero of the Sea by David Hill

Dinosaur Hunter by David Hill

Speed King by David Hill

First to the Top by David Hill

Taking the Lead by David Hill

LINK to our Non-Fiction Picture Book Seminar presentation.

Tim Minchin - Play It Safe

The Imperfects Podcast - The Risk of Avoiding Risk

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Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with school librarians Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.

This week we are featuring four more of the categories of the 2024 Book Award finalists - Non Fiction, Illustration, Te Reo and First Book. There are yet more fabulous titles to drool over in this bunch! Books mentioned in the episode:

Thanks to The Sapling for the links to reviews.

And click⁠HERE⁠for some wise words from The Sapling.

⁠⁠Patu: The New Zealand Wars⁠, written and illustrated by Gavin Bishop (Penguin Random House NZ) ⁠Read an interview with Gavin, by Simie Simpson⁠.

⁠The Observologist: A Handbook for Mounting Very Small Scientific Expeditions⁠, written and illustrated by Giselle Clarkson (Gecko Press)

⁠Tuatara: A Living Treasure⁠, written by Katie Furze and illustrated by Ned Barraud (Scholastic NZ)

⁠Ultrawild⁠, written and illustrated by Steve Mushin (Allen & Unwin)Wot Knot You Got? Mophead’s Guide to Life, (Auckland University Press)

⁠⁠⁠The Dream Factory⁠, illustrated by Zak Ātea (Huia Publishers)

He Tarū Kahika, written by Melinda Szymanik, illustrated by Isobel Joy Te Aho-White, and translated by Pānia Papa (Scholastic NZ)

⁠Nani Jo me ngā Mokopuna Porohianga⁠, written by Moira Wairama and illustrated by Margaret Tolland (Baggage Books)

Te Pīkari Pipi, written by Angie Belcher, illustrated by Lily Uivel, and translated by Pānia Papa (Scholastic NZ)

⁠Te Pukapuka ka kore e Pānuihia⁠, written by Tim Tipene, illustrated by Nicoletta Benella, and translated by Kanapu Rangitauira (Oratia Media)

Te Rā Kura Ki Aotearoa, written and illustrated by Donovan Bixley, and translated by Darryn Joseph (Upstart Press)

Rere Atu Taku Poi! Let My Poi Fly!, written by Tangaroa Paul and illustrated by Rebecca Gibbs (Oratia Media)

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Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with school librarians Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.

This week we are featuring three of the categories of the 2024 Book Award finalists - Picture Books, Junior Fiction and YA as there are just too many good ones to squish into one episode!

Books mentioned in the episode:

Thanks to The Sapling for the links to reviews.

And clickHEREfor some wise words from The Sapling.

⁠At the Bach⁠, written by Joy Cowley and illustrated by Hilary Jean Tapper (Gecko Press)

⁠Dazzlehands⁠, written by Sacha Cotter and illustrated by Josh Morgan (Huia Publishers)

⁠Hatch and Match⁠, written and illustrated by Ruth Paul (Walker Books Australia)

⁠Lucy and the Dark⁠, written by Melinda Szymanik and illustrated by Vasanti Unka (Penguin Random House)

⁠Paku Manu Ariki Whakatakapōkai⁠, written by Michaela Keeble and illustrated by Tokerau Brown (Gecko Press)

⁠DoubleDippers! (Big Little Blue, Book #3)⁠, written and illustrated by Raymond McGrath (Scholastic NZ)

⁠Lopini the Legend⁠, by Feana Tu‘akoi (Scholastic NZ)

⁠Nine Girls⁠, by Stacy Gregg (Penguin Random House NZ)

⁠Take Me To Your Leader⁠, by Leonie Agnew (Penguin Random House NZ)

⁠The Grimmelings⁠, by Rachael King (Allen & Unwin)

⁠⁠Catch a Falling Star⁠, by Eileen Merriman (Penguin Random House NZ)

New Dawning, by A. M. Dixon (OneTree House)

⁠The Sparrow⁠, by Tessa Duder (Penguin Random House NZ)

⁠Tonight, I Burn⁠, by Katharine J Adams (Hachette Aotearoa NZ)

⁠Tsunami⁠, by Ned Wenlock (Earth’s End Publishing)

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Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with school librarians Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.

This week we are featuring a bit of an overview of the 2024 Book Award finalists. We haven't read all of the books yet, so can't comment in detail, but we do just want to chat about the Awards in general, and maybe start to highlight a couple of our favourites!

Books mentioned in the episode:

Thanks toThe Saplingfor the links to reviews.

At the Bach, written by Joy Cowley and illustrated by Hilary Jean Tapper (Gecko Press)

Dazzlehands, written by Sacha Cotter and illustrated by Josh Morgan (Huia Publishers)

Hatch and Match, written and illustrated by Ruth Paul (Walker Books Australia)

Lucy and the Dark, written by Melinda Szymanik and illustrated by Vasanti Unka (Penguin Random House)

Paku Manu Ariki Whakatakapōkai, written by Michaela Keeble and illustrated by Tokerau Brown (Gecko Press)

DoubleDippers! (Big Little Blue, Book #3), written and illustrated by Raymond McGrath (Scholastic NZ)

Lopini the Legend, by Feana Tu‘akoi (Scholastic NZ)

Nine Girls, by Stacy Gregg (Penguin Random House NZ)

Take Me To Your Leader, by Leonie Agnew (Penguin Random House NZ)

The Grimmelings, by Rachael King (Allen & Unwin)

Patu: The New Zealand Wars, written and illustrated by Gavin Bishop (Penguin Random House NZ) Read an interview with Gavin, by Simie Simpson.

The Observologist: A Handbook for Mounting Very Small Scientific Expeditions, written and illustrated by Giselle Clarkson (Gecko Press)

Tuatara: A Living Treasure, written by Katie Furze and illustrated by Ned Barraud (Scholastic NZ)

Ultrawild, written and illustrated by Steve Mushin (Allen & Unwin)Wot Knot You Got? Mophead’s Guide to Life, (Auckland University Press)

Catch a Falling Star, by Eileen Merriman (Penguin Random House NZ)

New Dawning, by A. M. Dixon (OneTree House)

The Sparrow, by Tessa Duder (Penguin Random House NZ)

Tonight, I Burn, by Katharine J Adams (Hachette Aotearoa NZ)

Tsunami, by Ned Wenlock (Earth’s End Publishing)

The Dream Factory, illustrated by Zak Ātea (Huia Publishers)

He Tarū Kahika, written by Melinda Szymanik, illustrated by Isobel Joy Te Aho-White, and translated by Pānia Papa (Scholastic NZ)

Nani Jo me ngā Mokopuna Porohianga, written by Moira Wairama and illustrated by Margaret Tolland (Baggage Books)

Te Pīkari Pipi, written by Angie Belcher, illustrated by Lily Uivel, and translated by Pānia Papa (Scholastic NZ)

Te Pukapuka ka kore e Pānuihia, written by Tim Tipene, illustrated by Nicoletta Benella, and translated by Kanapu Rangitauira (Oratia Media)

Te Rā Kura Ki Aotearoa, written and illustrated by Donovan Bixley, and translated by Darryn Joseph (Upstart Press)

Rere Atu Taku Poi! Let My Poi Fly!, written by Tangaroa Paul and illustrated by Rebecca Gibbs (Oratia Media)

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Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with school librarians Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.

This week we feature some of the beautiful Matariki books which are now on the market. It is so good to be able to celebrate this special time of year.

Books mentioned in the episode:

ACTIVITY BOOK

My Matariki Colouring and Activity Book by Miriama Kano

NON FICTION

Matariki Around the World by Rangi Mātāmua and Miriama Kano

AIMED AT YOUNGER STUDENTS

The Little Kiwi's Matariki by Nikki Slade Robinson

Matariki by Sharon Holt

Flit the Fantail and the Matariki Map by Kat Quin

COULD BE USED ACROSS THE BOARD

Daniel's Matariki Feast by Rebecca Beyer and Linley Wellington

Matariki by Kirsten Parkinson and Kitty Brown

AIMED AT OLDER STUDENTS

The Stolen Stars of Matariki by Miriama Kano

How My Koro Became a Star by Brianne Te Paa

The Astromancer by Witi Ihimaera

Aria and the Kumara God by Witi Ihimaera

The Promise of Puanga: A story for Matariki by Kirsty Wadsworth

The Seven Stars of Matariki by Toni Rolleston-Cummins

The Seven Kites of Matariki by Calico McClintock

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Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with school librarians Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.

The three books featured in this episode are all worth a look - and we loved chatting about them.

We continue to work on our sound quality - bear with!

Books mentioned in the episode:

Aroha's Way by Craig Phillips

Aroha Knows by Rebekah Lipp and Craig Phillips

Let It Flow by Rebekah Lipp and Craig Phillips

How Do I Feel by Rebekah Lipp and Craig Phillips

Let It Go by Rebekah Lipp and Craig Phillips Follow the KKBC on Facebook:

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Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with school librarians Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.

The three books featured in this episode are all worth a look - and we loved chatting about them.

We continue to work on our sound quality - bear with!

Books mentioned in the episode:

The Grimmelings by Rachael King (Penny's reviewHERE.)

Nine Girls by Stacy Gregg

Koro's Star by Claire Aramakutu (Penny's review HERE.)

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Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with school librarians Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.

We love this episode where we interview three of our Year 8 boys from last year about their love of Manga.

Whilst this is a Kiwi Kids Book Chat (the emphasis being on Kiwi Books) we couldn't pass up the opportunity at the end of 2023 to talk to three Kiwi Kids about their passion for Manga.

So whilst none of the books mentioned are authored by kiwis, it is most certainly a nod to the fact that manga is exploding in popularity in NZ...

Manga series mentioned in the episode:

For younger readers:

Yokai Watch

Pokemon

The boys also mentioned ⁠'gag' manga⁠ as being suitable for younger readers. Some may well be, but certainly not all!

Suitable for intermediate readers:

One Piece

Naruto

Fairy Tail

My Hero Academia

Spy X Family

Death Note

⁠Bakuman⁠ - Manga about Manga

For older readers: Bleach - the boys talk about this and Common Sense Media is a bit conflicted as to the age appropriateness of the anime tv series, ranging from 8+ to 16+ so we shall err on the side of caution...

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Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with school librarians Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.

Well we are back into it! This episode took about three attempts and it still isn't perfect!! But if we aim for perfection, nothing is ever going to happen - so here it is in all it's imperfect glory. We haven't really got on top of the sound quality, and for that we apologise, but there are lots of great suggestions of ANZAC books to investigate.

This week's episode makes mention of the following books:

The Water Bottle by Phillipa Werry

Anzac Day Parade by Glenda Kane

My Name is Henry Fanshaw by Gillian Torckler

The Anzac Billy by Claire Saxby

Anzac Sons by Allison Paterson

The Red Poppyby David Hill and Fifi Colston

Torty and the Soldierby Jennifer Beck & Fifi Colston

Anzac Heroes & Anzac Animals by Maria Gill & Marco Ivancic

Bobby the Littlest War Hero by Glyn Harper & Jenny Cooper

Le Quesnoyby Glyn Harper & Jenny Cooper

This Is Where I Stand by Philippa Werry & Kieran Rhynhart

The Bantam and the Soldier by Jennifer Beck & Robyn Belton

Jim's Lettersby Glyn Harper and Jenny Cooper

The ANZAC Puppy by Peter Millett & Trish Bowles

Flight Path by David Hill

Enemy Campby David Hill

My Brother's War by David Hill

1914 - Riding into War by Susan Brocker

1915 - Wounds of War by Diana Menefy

1916 - Dig For Victory by David Hair

1917 - Machines of War by Brian Falkner

1918 - Broken Poppies by Des Hunt

Katipo Joeseries (x3) by Brian Falkner

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After a 2 year hiatus, the reason for which is explained within, Teacher-Librarians Julie Huggins and Penny Walch are relaunching their podcast which aims to highlights books by kiwi authors, as well as books which are being read by kiwi kids.

The technical side of things is NOT their forte, so do please excuse some of the ghostly voices...

... and for some bizarre reason, known only to some higher force, Julie and Penny refer to each other as Mrs Huggins and Mrs Walch in this episode, which makes them sound quite Dickensian.

Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with school librarians Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.

Well we certainly made up for the short episode last week… Who knew we could talk for soooo long about Graphic Novels?  Best you get a cuppa for this one!! This week's episode makes mention of the following books:

Footrot Flatsseries by Murray Ball

https://www.footrotflats.com/

Changing Times by Bob Kerr

Terry Teo and the Gunrunners by Bob Kerr

Kory : Flight of the Kiwi by Paul Martin

Helen and the Go-Go Ninjas by Ant Sang and Michael Bennett

Shaolin Burningby Ant Sang

Inkberg Enigmaby Jonathan King

Here is an interview with Jonathan King for The Sapling.

https://www.thesapling.co.nz/single-post/2020/08/05/jonathan-king-on-the-inkberg-enigma

Black Sand Beach by Richard Fairgray

Blastosaurus by Richard Fairgray

Ngarimu Te Tohu Toa by Andrew Burdan

Lockdown : Tales from Aotearoa by nineteen graphic artists

Here is a review by missbeecrafty at Christchurch City Libraries.

https://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/blogs/post/lockdown-tales-from-aotearoa/

Monkey Boyby Donovan Bixley

Nice Day for a Warby Matt Elliott and Chris Slane

Mophead by Selina Tusitala-Marsh

The Adventures of Tupaeaby Courtney Sina Meredith and Mat Tait

Hinepoupou / Huria Matenga / Kahe Te Rauoterangi by Ministry of Education

For more on NZ Graphic Novels for all ages, check out From Earth’s End : a New Zealand Comics Blog by Adrian Kinnaird

http://fromearthsend.blogspot.com/

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This week’s mini episode featuresThe Reading Tribeby David Riley.  

(This is different to what was advertised at the end of Episode 7, as poor Julie has been unwell and unable to record.  It wasn't nearly as much fun recording without her!  And it is definitely NO fun editing the episode and only having my own voice to listen to. Uggghhhh!!Penny)

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This week’s episode celebrates New Zealand Sea Week and International Wildlife Day.

In the Bush, In the Garden, Under the Ocean, At the Beach, Up the River, Animals of Aotearoa, From Moa to Dinosaur by Ned Barraud and Gillian Candler.

Whose Beak is This?, Whose Feet Are These?, Whose Home is This? by Gillian Candler.

Which Native Tree?, Which Native Forest Plant?, Which NZ Bird?, Which NZ Insect?by Andrew Crowe.

The Last of Maui’s Dolphins, Toroa’s Journey, Call of the Kokako, Operation Nest Egg Chick, Save Our Seas by Maria Gill.

Wildlife of Aotearoa by Gavin Bishop. (Just after we recorded this episode, it was announced that Wildlife of Aotearoa has made the 2022 IBBY Honour List. Congratulations!)

Search for a Kiwi Killer, Red Edge, The Peco Incident, Project Huia, Shadows in the Ice and much, much more by Des Hunt.

Backyard Birdsby Ned Barraud.

Incredible Journeysby Ned Barraud.

Tohoraby Ned Barraud.

Hauraki Broo by Nikki Slade Robinson.

Remarkable Animal Storiesby Maria Gill.

Out in the Moana by Yvonne Morrison.

Why is that Spider Dancing? by Simon Pollard and Phil Sirvid.

Other titles we didn’t manage to mention in this episode:

Orca the Stranded Whale by Alex Gordon and C.J. King.

One Little Fantailby Anne Hunter and Dave Gunsen.

The Cuckoo and the Warbler by Heather Hunt and Kennedy Warne.

Flight of the Honeybeeby Raymond Huber and Brian Lovelock.

A NZ Nature Journalby Sandra Morris.

NZ Garden Wildlifeby Dave Gunsen.

NZ Plants by Dave Gunsen.

Hero of the Sea by David Hill.

Cup Magicby Susan Battye.

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This week's episode is the second of a two part feature which immerses itself in Maori mythology and features the following books:

PART 2:

Swim by Chris Szekely

Tales of Aotearoaseries by Donovan Bixley (How Maui Fished up the North Island,How Maui Slowed Down the Sun,Maui and the Secret of Fire.)

Here is a link to some teacher notes/activities that can complement Donovan Bixley's Maui books

http://www.donovanbixley.com/?pagename=downloads

Here is another NZ Booklovers review of Maui and the Secret of Fire.

https://www.nzbooklovers.co.nz/post/tales-of-aotearoa-m%C4%81ui-and-the-secret-of-fire-by-donovan-bixley

Atuaby Gavin Bishop

Here is an awesome review/summary of Atua.

https://www.nzbooklovers.co.nz/post/atua-m%C4%81ori-gods-and-heroes-by-gavin-bishop

Charlie Tangaroa and the Creature from the Sea by T.K. Roxborogh

Here is a link to short article about the inspiration behind Charlie Tangaroa

https://waateanews.com/2020/10/04/warm-wind-and-reo-inspire-childrens-tale/

Porangi Boy by Shilo Kino

Legends of Rotorua and the Lakes by A.W. Reed

Maori Tales of Love, War and Mana

PART 1:

Various myths retold by Ron Bacon.

Maui and other Maori Legendsby Peter Gossage

Here is a review of Peter Gossage's bind up.

https://booksellersnz.wordpress.com/2016/10/28/book-review-maui-and-other-maori-legends-8-classic-tales-of-aotearoa-by-peter-gossage/

Myths and Legends of Aotearoaby Annie Rae Te Ake Ake.

Taming of the Sunand Rising the Wavesby Gavin Bishop.

Land of the Long White Cloudby Kiri Te Kanawa.

Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.

This week's episode is the first of a two part feature which immerses itself in Maori mythology and features the following books:

PART 1:

Various myths retold by Ron Bacon.

Maui and other Maori Legendsby Peter Gossage

Hereis a review of Peter Gossage's bind up. https://booksellersnz.wordpress.com/2016/10/28/book-review-maui-and-other-maori-legends-8-classic-tales-of-aotearoa-by-peter-gossage/

Myths and Legends of Aotearoa by Annie Rae Te Ake Ake.

Taming of the Sunand Rising the Waves by Gavin Bishop.

Land of the Long White Cloudby Kiri Te Kanawa.

PART 2:

Swim by Chris Szekely

Tales of Aotearoa series by Donovan Bixley (How Maui Fished up the North Island, How Maui Slowed Down the Sun, Maui and the Secret of Fire)

Atuaby Gavin Bishop

Charlie Tangaroa and the Creature from the Sea by T.K. Roxborogh

Porangi Boy by Shilo Kino

Legends of Rotorua and the Lakes by A.W. Reed

Maori Tales of Love, War and Mana

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Koauaucomes courtesy of Michelle Waihape Keefe via YouTube.

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This week's episode nods to the Winter Olympics / Paralympics in Beijing and celebrates some of our kiwi sportspeople:

(And note... it was recorded just before the amazing gold-medal winning performance by Zoi Sadowski-Synnott.)

Jammin’ With Steven Adamsby David Riley

Reading All Stars - Joseph Parkerby David Riley

Offloading with SBWby David Riley

Golden Kiwisby David Riley

Reading All Stars – Goldby David Riley

Sophie Pascoe : Stroke of Fatewith Tony Smith

Boss Ladies of Sportby Phillip Marsden

Paralympics Powerby Paul Mason

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This week's episode revels in the work of David Hill:

Sky High(Jean Batten)

Hero of the Sea(Sir Peter Blake)

Taking the Lead(Jacinda Ardern)

Dinosaur Hunter(Joan Wiffen)

Journey to Tangiwai

No Safe Harbour

My Brother’s War

Enemy Camp

Flight Path

Coast Watcher

Three Scoops

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Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.

This week's episode delves into Te Tiriti / The Treaty and features the following books:

William's Waitangi Day by David Ling and Nikki Slade Robinson.

Little Kiwi and the Treaty by Nikki Slade Robinson.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi by Toby Morris, Ross Calman, Mark Derby & Piripi Walker.

Waitangi Day : the New Zealand Story by Philippa Werry.

Mission Girl by Fleur Beale.

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Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with Penny Walch and Julie Huggins. 

This week's episode explains how the podcast came into being, and features kiwi classics Alex by Tessa Duder, See Ya Simon by David Hill and Hairy Maclary From Donaldson's Dairy by Lynley Dodd.

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