Yes, almost here. The latest book in the Wimpy Kid series is due out in the shops next week. I have already ordered it and will have it in the library soon.
In the meantime check out the book trailer for a taste of what to expect. Don’t forget about his website either. Great for a bit of fun.
Everyone loves a competition.
Why not check out the Christchurch City Libraries kids blog for a chance to win some of the top books this year.
I would vote if I could as the prize is very cool. Just by voting you are in with a chance to win five wonderful new books.
http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/kids/competition/.
Come and tell me who you voted for and see if we like the same book.
I hope you all had a lovely holiday and are eager to get stuck in to an exciting last term for the year.
During the holidays Anna and Amy (year 6) visited the Children’s Bookshop where the authors of Party Food for Girls were giving a demonstration on how to make icing flowers. The flowers looked yummy.
The new book will be in the library later this week. When you see it you will notice that it has been signed by the authors. They are a mother and daughter who love baking.
Party food for girls
By Alessandra Zecchini and Arantxa Zecchini Dowling
Yes, it is holiday time again. Last day of a very long term.
I hope you all enjoy the two weeks break and get plenty of time to relax. However, for those wanting to read some tricky picture books and get stuck into some good thinking, come and issue some of the latest sophisticated picture books.
Farther
By Grahame Baker-Smith
This is a great book about dreams and making dreams come through. Dream maker!
The Great Bear
By Libby Gleeson
The art in this book is a little scary but there is so much to look at in this book. It is a good one to think of how we treat
animals.
Varmints
By Helen Ward
This is gorgeous! Great pictures, great story. You can even check out the short movie of this below.
The Mysterious Benedcit Society
By Trenton Lee Stewart
This is a great series full of mystery, and intrigue. A bunch of gifted children are gathered together after passing strange tests and end up at a special school.
Watch out though as they are not safe – not at all! More on the books and children can be found right here.
And yes we have the first three books in the series.
The longest whale song
By Jaqueline WIlson
Reviewed by Katie
Ella is a girl whose mum is in a deep coma after just having Samson. She has to stay with her hopeless stepfather as well as looking after her new half-brother Samson and worrying about her mum.
The only thing going right is Ella’s school project. It’s all about whales singing to each other. Maybe a whale song could reach mum, wherever she is and bring her back to Ella and Samson. Surely it’s worth a try isn’t it.
Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton’s latest book.
Not quite ready yet as it is very new but it will be out soon.
This book is so funny especially if you like the ridiculous ideas they come up with in their other books.
Terry and Andy live in a tree house – 13 stories high. It has it’s own bowling alley and even a see through swimming pool. Lots of silly adventures here.
Always popular so do get in first when it is available.
On display this week are some wonderful new editions of some of the best classics ever.
We have Peter Pan and Wendy; The little prince; The secret garden; Treasure Island; Pippi Longstockings; Wizard of Oz and many more.
These will all be available from Monday. Some of these titles were first written 100 years ago. To still be available today means they are very good stories. Come and read one or two and then tell me which was your favourite.
We were so lucky to have New Zealand writer David Hill visit our school on Monday 22 August. He spent the day with the senior classes doing a talk first to all year five and six students. This was followed by a writers’ workshop for 24 lucky students . Everyone came away inspired and wanting to write.
He was very impressed with the Kapa Haka welcome from our students.
His books are available in the library if you want more inspiration and a great story to read.
Writer Chris Morphew was part of the line-up at the recent Storylines Festival.
He spoke about the books he writes for the Zac Power line and how he got writing.
He then talked about his series The Phoenix Files.
Jordan from school was lucky to have his photo taken with Chris.
Have you ever wondered what to do with all those old childrens books?
This site is amazing. Ryan Novelline made this dress out of recyled coloured pages from childens books sewen together with gold thread . The bodice is made from the spines of Little Golden Books.
Because of copyright I can’t put the photo up but do check out the site – you will be amazed.
Six days
by Philip Webb
Time travel, survival and old relics with the power to end the world.
An exciting new adventure from Philip Reeve.
Caretaker Paul has worked so hard at making this replica cup. He made it out of a lump of fence post. He also made the goalpost. He has done a wonderful job. Pop in to the library to see the display and view the many new rugby books.
You can also check out a fun site with lots of rugby activities to do on the cold winter nights.
Room 14 brainstormed ideas on what it takes to be a World Rugby Player and play for the All Blacks.
Their dream maker ideas are listed here. See if you agree
Practise every day.
Solve your problems.
Sounds very good to me.
