Manukau City Council - Your Library

Lulu avoids practicing the piano all week, and when Friday afternoon arrives and she is not prepared for her lesson, she gets inspiration from her teacher.

For ages 4-7.

I like kisses.. Big kisses and small kisses. Smelly kisses and snuggly kisses. Sad kisses, sorry kisses and happy kisses. But the kiss I love the most is a great big bristly-growly Daddy Kiss.

For pre-school age.

Little Bear's Christmas list was so long that it covered two pieces of paper. I'm not sure if Santa can manage all that, said Mummy Bear. Yes he can, said Little Bear. Or it won't be a happy Christmas. --Global Books in print.

For pre-school age.

Hetty the cat wakes up, yawns, washes behind her ears, and pops through her cat flap into the bright sunlight. And what does she find in the big wide world? One plate of baked beans, two pork pies, three lamb chops - and that's just the beginning! This charming counting book follows Hetty on her big day out.

For pre-school age.

Two diverse cultures, countries and families are linked with warmth and charm in this two-in-one picture book. Page by page we experience a day in the lives of two boys and their families - one from inner- city Sydney and the other from a small, remote village in Morocco, North Africa.

Ages 4+

Chronicles the events and changes in a young boy's life and in his environment, from babyhood to grownup, through wordless scenes observed from the window of his room.

The Golden Snail has been banished to the ends of the earth and Wilbur sets out on a mission to free it.

Who's painting, building, playing and having fun? Flip the lever one very page to find out!

At bedtime, Bear needs absolute quiet. So when his friend Mouse arrives for a sleepover, and finds it hard to be as quiet as a ... well, you know, Bear is in for a hectic night! -- Back cover.

One by one, three brave little bears have second thoughts about exploring the interior of a spooky old tree.

Dougal the digger is having a very busy day! There are buildings to be knocked down, piles of rubble to shift and then disaster! --Back Cover.

Ages 2+

Dougal the Digger is working down at the harbour. There's a trench to be dug and he's just the digger for the job! Meanwhile some children have gotten into trouble while out fishing and it's not long before Dougal is needed for a dramatic rescue! Can Dougal save the day? --Back cover.

3+

Explores the cycle of seasons, the passage of time, the way people live, play, forget, and remember.

Ages 3+

A boy receives many confusing words of advice in the form of phrases like, Dust yourself off and get back in the saddle.

Ages 5+

A father bear and his cub spend the whole day together.

Attentive mother animals engage in a variety of activities with their children.

Ages 2+

A little girl searches for her father. She spies a 'mowing dad' a 'rowing dad', a reading dad' and 'a weeding dad', but where is her dad?

Ages 2+;"For pre-school age."

A little boy searches for his mother. He spies 'a making mum', 'a baking mum', a 'singing mum' and 'a ding-a-ling mum', but where is his mum? Children will delight in the surprises of the search.

For pre-school age.

This comforting alphabet book links words and phrases with familiar images from everyone's favorite bedtime book, Goodnight Moon. From kittens to stars to yarn, there are so many things that can be found in the great green room. Search for them all as you learn your ABCs.

After falling out of the window and spending an unforgettable day outdoors, a plastic duck is returned home safely, just in time for little Jane's bath.

Although his mother is a little worried, a young boy is delighted to discover that every shop in town is giving away real dinosaurs to their customers.

When a new second grader begins bullying Henry and the other first graders, Henry stumbles onto a secret that just might save them.

When the dog slams the door a riotous chain of events is set off, culminating in a grand chaos of bees, a bear, Mum's ruined yarn and Dad covered in feathers. Will that dog ever learn not to slam the door! Ages 4+.

Now I Am Bigger captures all the excitement and wonder of a small child's world, when every day brings something new ,new teeth, new words, new shoes, new bed ,and every little change is very, very BIG.

It is Isabella's first day at preschool. She is a little nervous but feels better when she sees her friend Oscar. Isabella is amazed at all the fun things she does at preschool - sing, paint, read and play - and before long she has made lots of new friends, too. -- Back cover.

For pre-school age.

A die-cut board book, in the shape of Maisy's bright yellow car. It offers children an introduction to the concept of transport, and features the mouse driving her train, tractor, car, fire engine, plane, tricycle and bus.

Pre-school.

When Charley gets a wobbly tooth, he goes a little wobbly himself. But then Maisy takes him to see Dr Biteright - the really nice dentist - and he soon gets a smile back on his face!

A child spends time with her new puppy, learning what it means when puppy yawns, stretches, and sniffs.

The bright illustrations and simple words in this Baby's first learning book make learning easy and fun. -- Back cover.

The bright illustrations and simple words in this Baby's first learning book make learning easy and fun. -- Back cover.

The bright illustrations and simple words in this Baby's first learning book make learning easy and fun. -- Back cover.

The bright illustrations and simple words in this Baby's first learning book make learning easy and fun. -- Back cover.

Billy doesn't understand why he is having trouble colouring his pictures and kicking the ball. His mum, dad and sister keep telling him that it's time for a haircut. Are they right? -- Back cover.

For pre-school age.

It is Ruby's first night in a big bed. She has given her cot to her little brother and is looking forward to bedtime. She has her blankey and Bunny all ready. But will she be able to fall asleep? -- Back cover.

For pre-school age.

Mr. Gilbert brings in a guinea pig as a class pet, but it looks so lonely he brings another, and before long the class is getting an unexpected lesson in addition--and a very full cage.

004-008.

When one fearless fox grabs the zookeeper's keys and opens all the cages, increasing numbers of animals behave in most unusual ways.

When the rain fingers drum out a dance on the pane, when the windows are foggy enough for my name, when it's thundering down on the roof, in the lane, from the storm, comes the call... All aboard the rain train! . -- Back cover.

For children.

Stick Man lives in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three. But it's dangerous being a Stick Man. A dog wants to play with him, a swan builds her nest with him. He even ends up on a fire! Join Stick Man on his troublesome journey back to the family tree.

Ages 2+

Can you do anything? Or do you sometimes need a bit of help from someone you love? Spend the day with a little girl and her daddy as they discover all the things they can achieve when they are together.

For pre-school age.

A gorgeous quaint picture book explaining sayings - literally.

Introduces the different types of camouflage animals use to help blend in with their surroundings, including spots on flounder, colorful spots on poisonous frogs, and large spots on butterflies.

What does it take to transform a gloomy pig into a break-dancing, tango-tastic super pig? A pair of polka-dot knickers! Pig's new polka-dot knickers make him feel so special that he can't stop showing off in them. 'What do you think of me in my new knickers?' he asks, as he parades proudly past his friends. But is it really Pig's knickers that are so extraordinary, or is it something else?

Whether at home getting ready for the day, enjoying the beach, or at bedtime, Olivia is a feisty pig who has too much energy for her own good.

When her best toy mysteriously disappears, Olivia the feisty pig is determined to find out who is responsible.

3 and over.

At school, Olivia tells about her summer vacation and how, when she went to the circus and all the performers were out sick, she saved the day, becoming Olivia the Tattooed Lady, Olivia the Lion Tamer, The Amazing Flying Olivia, and more.

Join Jeremiah Jellyfish as he swims away from his shoal and finds himself taking charge of the World's biggest Rocket Plane Factory. Zoom with him to amazing cities, exotic islands and glamorous parties. --Back cover.

3+

Depicts a number of animal babies sleeping as a mother puts her own baby to bed.

A book to encourage parents to read to young children.

Ages 0-2.

A little boy who wants to read his book keeps being distracted by a tiger who is busy chomping on gum, growling, and practicing karate kicks.

Clever monkey babies, dusty lion babies, sleepy leopard babies, hairy warthog babies. But which baby is the most treasured one of all? --Back cover.

Ages 1+

Delve inside and see what a little mouse and a lot of curiosity could lead to. Ages 6+.

My dad thinks he's funny. Whenever I say, 'I'm hungry,' Dad says, 'Hello Hungry. Pleased to meet you.' My dad thinks he's funny. But he's not.

For primary school age.

What's the best thing about making a cake? Licking the spoon, of course! What's the worst thing about making a cake? Waiting! -- Back cover.

For primary school age.

The parents of an African American newborn introduce their baby to the special sights and sounds of everyday life.

A young boy begins banging on pots and pans in his front yard, enticing other children to join him, and before long the entire city is feeling the beat.

Little Owl must be more careful when he is sleeping. He has fallen from his nest and with a bump, lands on the ground. Where is his mummy? With the earnest assistance of his new friend Squirrel, Little Owl sets off in search of her and meets a series of other animals. Ages 2+.

When Barry the fish shows off his new fingers, all the fish are eager to get their own. --Publisher's description.

A little yellow bird teaches Rocket the dog how to read by first introducing him to the wondrous, mighty, gorgeous alphabet.

Spot finds out about Christmas trees, carol-singers and presents from Father Christmas. This classic lift-the-flap tale by Eric Hill is reissued in the popular board book format with a new coloured cover and reoriginated art throughout.

A touch-and-feel book that introduces simple words and numbers with the help of bright images. It contains large 'feely' numerals in interesting textures to encourage counting from one balloon to five crayons. It is suitable for parents and children to share and enjoy together, helping young minds to develop and make sense of the world.

A touch-and-feel book that introduces simple words with the help of bright images.

Despite her size and not having the proper footwear, a determined dinosaur pursues her dream of becoming a ballerina.

Ages 4+

4 all-time favourite children's action rhymes. --Publisher's description.

A mother and child try to figure out the sources of the noises they hear on a stormy night.

A tale is told in twelve sentences, of a dog, a cat, and three mice who have a secret plan. Suggested level: junior.

The boy and the penguin enjoy spending all their time together! That is, until the penguin starts to dream of flying, ignoring the boys advice that it is impossible. Running away, the penguin visits place after place, searching for a chance to get his feet off the ground. But will flying be everything he had hoped? And is the boy missing him, as much as he is missing the boy?

After carefully tucking all his toys into their beds, Harry falls asleep. All of a sudden BAAA! SQUEAK! MEOW! All of his toys are wide awake and ready to play. What is Harry to do?

The Toolittle Toy Company makes toys that children like to play with by making toys that like to play with children.

Mum keeps adopting stray cats, and Dad's objections get more and more absurd. Clever Mum convinces Dad to let each cat stay for a short time, and once they are comfy in the house, they never leave. One stray, then two, then three, and Dad is at his wit's end. When stray cat number five moves in, Dad finally takes a surprising stand.

Noni the pony is friendly and funny. Her shimmering tail is the colour of honey. She lives on a farm at Waratah Bay, and likes eating apples and carrots and hay. Would you like to meet Noni? She loves to entertain the cows and play with with the hens and the ducks, and her best friends are Zac Dog and Coco the Cat.

For preschool age.

Offers hands-on fun for you and your toddler as you learn about things that go.

1+

Mario and his younger sister make tacos out of mud and other things they find in their Nana's backyard.

Is there a difference between a bounce and a jump? Kangaroo thinks there is, until Elmer helps him discover that the one will do just as well as the other. A picture storybook for young children, featuring the patchwork elephant.;"Is there a difference between a bounce and a jump? Kangaroo thinks there is, until Elmer helps him discover that the one will do just as well as the other. Children will love this colourful adventure which introduces a delightfully bouncy new friend."

3 and over.

Every Tuesday Lola and her mother visit their local library to return and check out books, attend story readings, and share a special treat.

Lola loves to hear Daddy read a new library book each night, an activity that spurs her imagination and results in inventive play the next day.

Have you ever seen a meerkat moonwalk? An eagle rock? Or a dragon dance disco? Come and dance with one funky monkey, as he counts to ten and back again. -- Back cover.

For preschool and early school-aged children.

Illustrations and rhyming text present ten different endangered animals.

Emily has short hair, but when somebody says she looks like a boy she is determined to grow it long just like Rapunzel in the fairy tale.

General

Zizzy is a baby sloth who likes nothing better than to hang upside down in a tree. Occasionally he catches a glimpse of blue through the rainforest trees and wonders what it can be. One day a bird offers to show him, and Zizzy is off on the journey of his life.

A small bird, her heart filled with love, hurries from her perch above the manger to spread the news to creatures of the field and forest that a child, to whom all are precious, has been born.

This is the funny, light-hearted story of Louie, who would rather be a chef than a pirate, much to the dismay of his seafaring parents. No one is very impressed with Louie, until they find themselves deserted on an island with plenty of treasure and no food.

For primary school age.

Dad isn't afraid of anything... except, that is, for one thing. And there's only one person who can help him overcome it. Sometimes even the bravest of the brave need a helping hand.

Ages 2+

A 3D board books with rounded edges designed for little hands.

A 3D board books with rounded edges designed for little hands.

Who's that hiding on every page? Young preschool children will love guessing who the different ears belong to in this bright, sturdy lift-the-flap book from Ladybird. Read the rhyming text with your child and talk about what clues you can see in the pictures.Then lift the giant flaps to reveal the animal each time.

Who's that hiding on every page? Young preschool children will love guessing who the different feet belong to in this bright, sturdy lift-the-flap book from Ladybird. Read the rhyming text with your child and talk about what clues you can see in the pictures. Then lift the giant flaps to reveal the animal each time.

Ages 2+

Containing basic number, alphabet, word, colour, opposite and phonic concepts this fun book will keep children learning as they engage with the bright artwork throughout.

'William, no more jumping,' says Dad. 'William, it's bedtime NOW,' says Mum. But William has other ideas, and a very special friend to help make this his most memorable night ever!

I didn't have a friend, then I found a friend. We did everything together. Too much together! And one day we weren't friends any more. But I missed my friend, and my friend missed me... And we said 'sorry'. -- Back cover.

For pre-school age.

A lonely mouse living in a church with only a friendly, sleepy cat for company, devises a plan to get all the mice in town to move in with him.

Ages 5+

Have fun as a group of children sing, run, bounce and fall down.

Ages 0-2 years.

Little babies in this chunky boardbook clap, dance, bang and wave their way through their day.

Ages 0-2.

The birthday child's animal friends bring ingredients and help make a birthday cake.

A group of four jolly babies of assorted ethnic origins play together and say goodnight in this book. Their enthusiasm is so great that they often spill off the pages. The atmosphere is one of love and contentment.

Ages 1+

It's a scorching hot summer, so Winnie decides to take Wilbur on a trip to the seaside to cool down. Poor Wilbur! The seaside is not his favourite sort of place because he really doesn't like water! Still, if he stays on the beach, there's nothing that can go wrong, is there?

Run, Peter, Run! is an utterly charming retelling of The Tale of Peter Rabbit accompanied by the fresh artwork style of Naturally Better. Follow Peter as he tries to escape from Mr McGregor's garden, getting horribly caught up in a gooseberry net, and losing his beautiful blue jacket along the way.

Lerch the fish is lonely, and after trying to befriend some unreceptive--and inanimate--objects, he finally succeeds in finding a friend.

It is Ben and Mia's first visit to the dentist. The waiting room is full of toys and books. When the dentist examines Ben's teeth he discovers one tooth needs a filling. -- Back cover.

For pre-school age.

The narrator idolises her big sister, Olive, and thinks that she is the best in the world at everything she does. But Olive knows that her little sister is the greatest at something very special. A charming tale of the bond between sisters and a celebration of the way children see their siblings.

Real babies of diverse nationalities doing an array of simple feats are featured in this photo-filled, oversized board book with read-aloud verse.

A boy who loves trucks is disappointed when he receives a cat named Lola instead of a toy fire truck, but Lola proves to be a trucker after all.

Ages 3+

While time flies by on a busy morning, Solomon is determined to dress himself, but his father intervenes and all goes smoothly--for a while.

Detectives Sam Cat and Dudley Pig track down a thief in these three adventures.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Charlie Brown, Linus, Violet, Schroeder, and Snoopy! --Back cover.

Splat the cat is desperate to become friends with one of the girls at school! But he's much too shy to talk to her. However will he get her attention? Perhaps Valentine's Day will provide the perfect opportunity? Ages 3-5.

Helps your baby to discover about Christmas with touch and feel textures. This title lets their little hands roam and feel how shiny the stars are, how silky the angel is, how woolly the stocking is and how velvety the reindeers are.

An exploration of the boats and ships to be seen in a working harbour.

After running into a big blue beastie with his scooter, Dexter tries to come up with increasingly inventive ideas to keep the beastie from eating him.

One scruffy dog needs a home . . . one lonely little boy wants a dog . . . and then they find each other! But what will happen when the boy's family decides to move away? A heart-warming tale of friendship (and fleas).

Ages 3+

Little Red Chicken wants Papa to read her a bedtime story, but interrupts him almost as soon as he begins each tale.

Ages 3+

Billy, Willy, Dilly, and Lilly take turns being silly.

Meet Amber the ambulance. She is parked outside the hospital when she is called to an accident. Will she be able to get the injured people to the hospital? -- Back cover.

Meet Felix the fire engine. It is his first day on the job and he is called to a fire. Will he be able to save the dog in the building and put the fire out? -- Back cover.

Meet Hannah the helicopter. She is about to receive an award for her work helping people. But she is called away to an emergency. Can she save the day and receive her medal? -- Back cover.

Meet Paul the police car. He is making sure everyone is safe when he meets a lost little boy. Can he help the boy find his mummy? -- Back cover.

Who is the mystery visitor watching Ginger and the kitten, always hoping to help finish their delicious meals? Where does he come from, this cheeky, hungry cat? Hasn't he got a home of his own? --Back cover.

Ages 3+

She can't do writing yet, and she doesn't even know how to tie her shoelaces. What if the teacher gets cross with her? Luckily Mummy Rabbit and Bella's friend Joel are there to reassure her that she's a good learner - and that school will be fun!

When Harry and his dinosaurs go on a sleepover to Jack's house, they have so much fun there's no time to miss home. But when it gets dark and things go bump in the night, suddenly the dinosaurs are not so sure. Luckily, Harry has his friends to look after him and make sure they all have a roaringly good time.

An exuberant cat introduces readers to her friends. --Publisher's description.

While all the other animals on the farm enjoy eating their regular food, the cow chooses to eat the one thing that she loves best.

Cat the Cat has a slumber party with her animal friends.

This is a great book for parents and carers to share with young children. There are lots of animal sounds for children to join in with and the illustrations are bright and colourful.

1-3 years.

Young mateys will find plenty of holiday joy in this humorous, colorful, and thoroughly piratical version of the beloved Clement C. Moore classic. On this ship of mischievous brigands who have visions of treasure chests, not sugar plums, dancing in their heads you wouldn't expect a visit from nice St. Nick. Instead, here comes Sir Peggedy, with his peg leg and hook arm, cracking his whip and driving eight giant seahorses: Salty, Scurvy, Sinbad, Mollie, Cutthroat, Cross-Eyes, Roger, and Jolly. Philip Yates rollicking rhymes and Sebasti Serras sprightly, fun-filled pictures featuring whimsically multicolored seahorses, stockings hung on the ships bowsprit with tar, child-friendly pirates, and a complete treasure map turn this Christmas perennial into a jubilant celebration.

Ages 3+

It's time for Little Kiwi to go to bed but where is he? Join his mum on a search through the New Zealand bush as she tries to track him down. -- Back cover.

Ages 2+

Recounts in rhyme the rumpus at the veterinarian's when all the animals get out of their cages.

Schnitzel von Krumm's family is going on holiday, but something very important gets left behind.

Ages 0-5.

Tui and his cousin Jennifer are much too busy playing a video game to want to visit Maungakiekie/One Tree Hill. But then Nanny Marei tells them the mountain's got giants and fortresses, just like their game! Explore Maungakiekie with Tui and Jennifer as they travel back into its history - meeting the Goddess of Fire, Maori tribes, Chinese gardeners, Sir John Logan Campbell, and the tourists of today.

Ages 6+

There are different kinds of kiwis in New Zealand. Which kiwi have you seen? Includes facts about the kiwi bird.

Suggested level: junior.