Matariki
We have some books on display for Matariki - the Māori New Year.
Celebrate Matariki at the marae. Tuesday 8th and 15th June, Thursday 10th and 17th June, 5.30 - 8 pm.
For more info click here.
Celebrate Matariki at the marae. Tuesday 8th and 15th June, Thursday 10th and 17th June, 5.30 - 8 pm.
For more info click here.
We Are All Born Free
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is told in a picture book format that would appeal to all children. All of the 30 Articles are illustrated by a variety of artists. One of my favourite illustrators is Korky Paul, you might remember his illustrations in the stories about Winnie the Witch.
Just showing children the illustrations would promote indepth discussion. The illustrations almost tell a story within the right and would definitely make children think. For instance, to illustrate 'nobody has any right to make us a slave,' Korky Paul has drawn a large clown shackled up in chains. On top of the clown, with his whip in one hand and chains in the other rides the all and mighty king.
Out next theme deals with prejudice and human rights. I can't wait to read this to my class!
Elizabeth
Just showing children the illustrations would promote indepth discussion. The illustrations almost tell a story within the right and would definitely make children think. For instance, to illustrate 'nobody has any right to make us a slave,' Korky Paul has drawn a large clown shackled up in chains. On top of the clown, with his whip in one hand and chains in the other rides the all and mighty king.
Out next theme deals with prejudice and human rights. I can't wait to read this to my class!
Elizabeth
NZ Children's Post Book Awards 2010
We've had most of the NZ Children's Post Book Awards on display in the library. Did you read any of them?
The winner of the NZ Post Book awards were announced last month.
Non-fiction award winner: E3 call Home, by Janet Hun
A story about the travel of the Godwits, you might have seen the Godwits down at the Estuary over the summer period. The bell sounds at the Christchurch Cathedral when they arrive.
Junior fiction award winner: The Loblolly Boy, by James Norcliffe
Be the first to read this fantasy novel and blog a review!
Picture Book award winner: Old Hu-hu, by Kyle Mewburn & Rachel Driscoll
All that is left of Old Hu-hu is his shell. Where could he have gone. A very touching story about losing someone.
Children's choice award winners
Picture book: The Wonkey Donkey, Graig Smith & Katz Cowley
Non-fiction: Dear Alison, Simon Pollard
Junior fiction: Friends, Snake and Lizard, Joy Cowley & Gavin Bishop
The winner of the NZ Post Book awards were announced last month.
Non-fiction award winner: E3 call Home, by Janet Hun
A story about the travel of the Godwits, you might have seen the Godwits down at the Estuary over the summer period. The bell sounds at the Christchurch Cathedral when they arrive.
Junior fiction award winner: The Loblolly Boy, by James Norcliffe
Be the first to read this fantasy novel and blog a review!
Picture Book award winner: Old Hu-hu, by Kyle Mewburn & Rachel Driscoll
All that is left of Old Hu-hu is his shell. Where could he have gone. A very touching story about losing someone.
Children's choice award winners
Picture book: The Wonkey Donkey, Graig Smith & Katz Cowley
Non-fiction: Dear Alison, Simon Pollard
Junior fiction: Friends, Snake and Lizard, Joy Cowley & Gavin Bishop
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