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Kiwi Kids Book Chat
Join Penny Walch and Julie Huggins as they delve deep into Kiwi Kids Lit and the authors and illustrators who have created it.
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 click HERE for 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)
Click HERE for some Sapling words of wisdom about the Book Award books.
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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 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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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 PhillipsFollow 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 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
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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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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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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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.
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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 Aotearoa series 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 Sun and Rising the Waves by 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 Legends by 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 Sun and Rising the Waves by Gavin Bishop.
Land of the Long White Cloud by 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)
Atua by 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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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 Adams by David Riley
Reading All Stars - Joseph Parker by David Riley
Offloading with SBW by David Riley
Golden Kiwis by David Riley
Reading All Stars – Gold by David Riley
Sophie Pascoe : Stroke of Fate with Tony Smith
Boss Ladies of Sport by Phillip Marsden
Paralympics Power by 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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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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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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