Kiwi Kids Book Chat

Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with school librarians Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.

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 Poppyby David Hill and Fifi Colston

Torty and the Soldierby Jennifer Beck & Fifi Colston

Anzac Heroes & Anzac Animals by Maria Gill & Marco Ivancic

Bobby the Littlest War Hero by Glyn Harper & Jenny Cooper

Le Quesnoyby 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 Lettersby Glyn Harper and Jenny Cooper

The ANZAC Puppy by Peter Millett & Trish Bowles

Flight Path by David Hill

Enemy Campby 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 Joeseries (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 Flatsseries 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 Burningby Ant Sang

Inkberg Enigmaby 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 Boyby Donovan Bixley

Nice Day for a Warby Matt Elliott and Chris Slane

Mophead by Selina Tusitala-Marsh

The Adventures of Tupaeaby 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 featuresThe Reading Tribeby 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 Birdsby Ned Barraud.

Incredible Journeysby Ned Barraud.

Tohoraby Ned Barraud.

Hauraki Broo by Nikki Slade Robinson.

Remarkable Animal Storiesby 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 Fantailby Anne Hunter and Dave Gunsen.

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

Flight of the Honeybeeby Raymond Huber and Brian Lovelock.

A NZ Nature Journalby Sandra Morris.

NZ Garden Wildlifeby Dave Gunsen.

NZ Plants by Dave Gunsen.

Hero of the Sea by David Hill.

Cup Magicby 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 Aotearoaseries 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 Sunand Rising the Wavesby 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 Legendsby 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 Sunand Rising the Waves by Gavin Bishop.

Land of the Long White Cloudby 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)

Atuaby 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 Adamsby David Riley

Reading All Stars - Joseph Parkerby David Riley

Offloading with SBWby David Riley

Golden Kiwisby David Riley

Reading All Stars – Goldby David Riley

Sophie Pascoe : Stroke of Fatewith Tony Smith

Boss Ladies of Sportby Phillip Marsden

Paralympics Powerby 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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