Kiwi Kids Book Chat

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 to The Sapling for 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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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

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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 review HERE.)

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

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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 Poppy by David Hill and Fifi Colston

Torty and the Soldier by Jennifer Beck & Fifi Colston

Anzac Heroes & Anzac Animals by Maria Gill & Marco Ivancic

Bobby the Littlest War Hero by Glyn Harper & Jenny Cooper

Le Quesnoy by 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 Letters by Glyn Harper and Jenny Cooper

The ANZAC Puppy by Peter Millett & Trish Bowles

Flight Path by David Hill

Enemy Camp by 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 Joe series (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 Flats series 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 Burning by Ant Sang

Inkberg Enigma by 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 Boy by Donovan Bixley

Nice Day for a War by Matt Elliott and Chris Slane

Mophead by Selina Tusitala-Marsh

The Adventures of Tupaea by 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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Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with school librarians Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.

This week’s mini episode features The Reading Tribe by 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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Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.

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 Birds by Ned Barraud.

Incredible Journeys by Ned Barraud.

Tohora by Ned Barraud.

Hauraki Broo by Nikki Slade Robinson.

Remarkable Animal Stories by 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 Fantail by Anne Hunter and Dave Gunsen.

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

Flight of the Honeybee by Raymond Huber and Brian Lovelock.

A NZ Nature Journal by Sandra Morris.

NZ Garden Wildlife by Dave Gunsen.

NZ Plants by Dave Gunsen.

Hero of the Sea by David Hill.

Cup Magic by Susan Battye.