To be an artist : book review
To be an artist
By Maya Ajmera & John Ivanko
I really liked this book. It shows how people in other countries do art.
I really liked how some kids in China had crayons and drew all over the concrete walls outside.
I liked the masks and how you couldn’t see who was behind the masks. I recommend this book for anyone who wants to be an artist!
Book Review
By Jasmine G aged 7
This book is in the library now so if you want to borrow it get in quick.
New Zealand Post Book Awards
Time to get voting now for your favourite pick of the New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards finalists.
Check out the library display to see the books. Children up and down New Zealand are voting for the Children’s Choice Award.
Which will be your favourite?
When you vote you go in the draw to win $500 worth of book tokens for you and $500 for school. What an awesome prize that would be!
Come and see me in the library if you want to vote. I know which one I would vote for but I’m not telling you. See if you can guess.
Or you can vote online at home. Remember though, you can only vote once! Click on the logo below and get voting.
ANZAC Day display and competition
ANZAC Day is on the 25th April and even though it is during the holidays we still want to think about the day and all that it stands for.
We have a display in the library with many new books to look at and posters with lots of information.
There is even a competition where you have a chance to win books. Take a good look at the display and then answer some simple questions. A great way to brush up your information literacy skills and learn things as well.
Come and see me in the library if you are interested.
One of the new books is called
ANZAC the New Zealand Story : what it is and why it matters.
It is written by Philippa Werry.
This is a great book with heaps of information about why we have ANZAC Day and what it all means.
Did you know that the youngest New Zealander to die at Gallipoli was Private James Martin and he was only 14 years old. Very sad but you can read lots of other interesting things about Gallipoli when you come to the library.
Margaret Mahy Award winner
It was lovely to see local children’s book writer Bill Nagelkerke being awarded the very prestigious Margaret Mahy Award last week.
While I didn’t get to Auckland and witness the presentation myself, a librarian friend, Zac from Zackids at Christchurch City Libraries did and took this great photo. Thanks, Zac!
We have plenty of Bill Nagelkerke’s books here at school.
My favourite is Old Bones. It is a very cool ghost story set in Christchurch. Sadly, much of what is written about in the book has changed because of the earthquakes but that just makes the book even more interesting. Come in and see me if you want to read any of these books.
This hotel is haunted by Geronimo Sitlton
This hotel is haunted
By Geronimo Stilton
Book donated and reviewed by Nick W age 7
This is a very good book. Geronimo was really scared because his friends kept playing pranks on him. They had rubber spiders they hung down on him to scare him when he walked past.
I give this 5 out of 5. You should read it too.
You can also visit the Geronimo Stilton website and find out more about Geronimo and his friends. You can also play some fun games.
Just click on the image here.
Fun things to do over the Easter holiday
Fun ways to learn
It is a short week this week and next so if you are stuck for something to do check out this link below. There are so many e-learning games that it will be hard to choose which game to play first. They have all been tried and tested by teachers so are safe and fun to play. The games are designed to help you but in a fun way.
There are maths games and games to help with your English and reading and writing. There are games on science and the human body. So many choices!
Just scroll down the page for different options. Some games have suggested ages which makes it easier to choose.
Do enjoy the holiday break.
Lucky Book Club – Special offer
Scholastic book club has a very special offer this month.
It is a Special Issue
For every 5 books ordered, our school will get 1 FREE!
Please help us – this is an extra special offer that we don’t usually get.
The more books ordered, the more books our school receives.
Orders need to be in at the office by March 28th.
Please note that this is a Thursday for this issue as school will be closed over Easter.
March really is a good month to be reading.
Liesl & Po by Lauren Oliver
Liesl & Po
By Lauren Oliver
It was lovely to see a group of readers hovering over this book in the library today. Isabella was very impressed with the language in this book, even reading out the first line to me and then sharing it with Mr Sibson as well. She had already conjured up images in her mind because of the descriptive language. The story and illustrations also impressed the group so much that it now has a number of requests to read it next. Great stuff! Check out the trailer and see if it is a book you might want to read too. It is a story about a ghost, magic, and a young orphan. I thoroughly enjoyed it when I read it.
NZ Book Month, Reading Crusade and Who is your reading superhero?
Wow! So many opportunities to read and perhaps enter competitions this month.
March is full of activities to do with reading and encouraging a love of books.
We have the locally run Reading Crusade. Other events are part of New Zealand Book month promotion. Do be aware of closing dates for the competitions.
Reading Crusade
11 March 19 April
Children are to read 4 books of their own choice
Register online at www.christchurchcitylibraries.com/readingcrusade
Everyone who registers online will get a certificate and go in the draw to win prizes.
Our students have enjoyed this event over the years.
New Zealand Book Month
Celebrate NZ book month by using your voucher to buy a new book.
Every child will be given a $5 voucher to use when buying any book over $10 at almost all bookshops.
http://www.nzbookmonth.co.nz/ to print out extra vouchers.
Who’s your reading superhero?
4 March – 5 April
Your superhero can be a teacher, librarian or family member. Tell us why they are your reading superhero. Get creative. You can submit a poem, a story, song lyrics, a video, or animation.
Enter online
http://schools.natlib.govt.nz/reading-superheroes-2013
You can also send your entries to
Or post Jo Buchan
National Library
Private Bag 99936
Auckland
Do enjoy the activities this month and read, read, read!
Two reviews from Room 17
Fairy School Drop-out : Undercover
By Meredith Badger
This book was really, really good. Elly is a fairy at a human school. Elly goes undercover to find out if there are any more fairies in the school. Elly is a really good character because she is really nice to her friend Jess. It is funny especially when they fall on to the table of food.
I recommend this for girls 7 or 8 and over.
Review by Maddy M
The dancing bear
By Michael Morpurgo
It is a very good book and it can be a funny at times but the ending is sad and exciting. It’s about a little girl called Roxanne who lives with her Grandpa who can be very mean. She went into the forest one day and then came back with a baby bear cub. If you want to know more about the bear then I think you should read this book. I recommend this for ages seven and over.
Review by Georgiana H
To be an artist : book review
To be an artist
By Maya Ajmera & John Ivanko
I really liked this book. It shows how people in other countries do art.
I really liked how some kids in China had crayons and drew all over the concrete walls outside.
I liked the masks and how you couldn’t see who was behind the masks. I recommend this book for anyone who wants to be an artist!
Book Review
By Jasmine G aged 7
This book is in the library now so if you want to borrow it get in quick.
New Zealand Post Book Awards
Time to get voting now for your favourite pick of the New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards finalists.
Check out the library display to see the books. Children up and down New Zealand are voting for the Children’s Choice Award.
Which will be your favourite?
When you vote you go in the draw to win $500 worth of book tokens for you and $500 for school. What an awesome prize that would be!
Come and see me in the library if you want to vote. I know which one I would vote for but I’m not telling you. See if you can guess.
Or you can vote online at home. Remember though, you can only vote once! Click on the logo below and get voting.
ANZAC Day display and competition
ANZAC Day is on the 25th April and even though it is during the holidays we still want to think about the day and all that it stands for.
We have a display in the library with many new books to look at and posters with lots of information.
There is even a competition where you have a chance to win books. Take a good look at the display and then answer some simple questions. A great way to brush up your information literacy skills and learn things as well.
Come and see me in the library if you are interested.
One of the new books is called
ANZAC the New Zealand Story : what it is and why it matters.
It is written by Philippa Werry.
This is a great book with heaps of information about why we have ANZAC Day and what it all means.
Did you know that the youngest New Zealander to die at Gallipoli was Private James Martin and he was only 14 years old. Very sad but you can read lots of other interesting things about Gallipoli when you come to the library.
Margaret Mahy Award winner
It was lovely to see local children’s book writer Bill Nagelkerke being awarded the very prestigious Margaret Mahy Award last week.
While I didn’t get to Auckland and witness the presentation myself, a librarian friend, Zac from Zackids at Christchurch City Libraries did and took this great photo. Thanks, Zac!
We have plenty of Bill Nagelkerke’s books here at school.
My favourite is Old Bones. It is a very cool ghost story set in Christchurch. Sadly, much of what is written about in the book has changed because of the earthquakes but that just makes the book even more interesting. Come in and see me if you want to read any of these books.
This hotel is haunted by Geronimo Sitlton
This hotel is haunted
By Geronimo Stilton
Book donated and reviewed by Nick W age 7
This is a very good book. Geronimo was really scared because his friends kept playing pranks on him. They had rubber spiders they hung down on him to scare him when he walked past.
I give this 5 out of 5. You should read it too.
You can also visit the Geronimo Stilton website and find out more about Geronimo and his friends. You can also play some fun games.
Just click on the image here.
Fun things to do over the Easter holiday
Fun ways to learn
It is a short week this week and next so if you are stuck for something to do check out this link below. There are so many e-learning games that it will be hard to choose which game to play first. They have all been tried and tested by teachers so are safe and fun to play. The games are designed to help you but in a fun way.
There are maths games and games to help with your English and reading and writing. There are games on science and the human body. So many choices!
Just scroll down the page for different options. Some games have suggested ages which makes it easier to choose.
Do enjoy the holiday break.
Lucky Book Club – Special offer
Scholastic book club has a very special offer this month.
It is a Special Issue
For every 5 books ordered, our school will get 1 FREE!
Please help us – this is an extra special offer that we don’t usually get.
The more books ordered, the more books our school receives.
Orders need to be in at the office by March 28th.
Please note that this is a Thursday for this issue as school will be closed over Easter.
March really is a good month to be reading.
Liesl & Po by Lauren Oliver
Liesl & Po
By Lauren Oliver
It was lovely to see a group of readers hovering over this book in the library today. Isabella was very impressed with the language in this book, even reading out the first line to me and then sharing it with Mr Sibson as well. She had already conjured up images in her mind because of the descriptive language. The story and illustrations also impressed the group so much that it now has a number of requests to read it next. Great stuff! Check out the trailer and see if it is a book you might want to read too. It is a story about a ghost, magic, and a young orphan. I thoroughly enjoyed it when I read it.
NZ Book Month, Reading Crusade and Who is your reading superhero?
Wow! So many opportunities to read and perhaps enter competitions this month.
March is full of activities to do with reading and encouraging a love of books.
We have the locally run Reading Crusade. Other events are part of New Zealand Book month promotion. Do be aware of closing dates for the competitions.
Reading Crusade
11 March 19 April
Children are to read 4 books of their own choice
Register online at www.christchurchcitylibraries.com/readingcrusade
Everyone who registers online will get a certificate and go in the draw to win prizes.
Our students have enjoyed this event over the years.
New Zealand Book Month
Celebrate NZ book month by using your voucher to buy a new book.
Every child will be given a $5 voucher to use when buying any book over $10 at almost all bookshops.
http://www.nzbookmonth.co.nz/ to print out extra vouchers.
Who’s your reading superhero?
4 March – 5 April
Your superhero can be a teacher, librarian or family member. Tell us why they are your reading superhero. Get creative. You can submit a poem, a story, song lyrics, a video, or animation.
Enter online
http://schools.natlib.govt.nz/reading-superheroes-2013
You can also send your entries to
Or post Jo Buchan
National Library
Private Bag 99936
Auckland
Do enjoy the activities this month and read, read, read!
Two reviews from Room 17
Fairy School Drop-out : Undercover
By Meredith Badger
This book was really, really good. Elly is a fairy at a human school. Elly goes undercover to find out if there are any more fairies in the school. Elly is a really good character because she is really nice to her friend Jess. It is funny especially when they fall on to the table of food.
I recommend this for girls 7 or 8 and over.
Review by Maddy M
The dancing bear
By Michael Morpurgo
It is a very good book and it can be a funny at times but the ending is sad and exciting. It’s about a little girl called Roxanne who lives with her Grandpa who can be very mean. She went into the forest one day and then came back with a baby bear cub. If you want to know more about the bear then I think you should read this book. I recommend this for ages seven and over.
Review by Georgiana H
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