Digging Up The Past by David Veart

Archaeologists study old things to find out what happened in the past.  They have studied moa eggs, they have found out what people ate, they have even investigated dog poo.  This book was a finalist in the NZ Post Children's Book Awards and we have it in the library.  It is full of photos and illustrations and is really interesting.

The Cats Pyjama's Interview on Channel North

Last night in Wellington the NZ Post Children's Book Award winners were announced.  The Children's Choice Award was the book we voted for in the library.


The winner was The Cats Pyjamas by Catherine Foreman.  She was born in Whangarei.  Have a look at this Channel North interview with her when she visited Whangarei to promote her award winning book.

A book review by Jamie in Pod 10

Can you see what I see?  Toys by Walter Wick.

Jamie said: It is colourful and creative.  It is also educational.

The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson

Everyone loves the Gruffalo.  The official Gruffalo website also features on the Oliver homepage this week.  Have a look in the library for the books.

"Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak

The author of this classic children's book has died today aged 83.  
The book has sold over 17 million copies worldwide.  

Book Review by Katisha

Grandpa's shorts by  Joy Watson from the picture book collection.

Katisha said:  I like this book because he couldn't find his shorts and then grandma said you can't wear those to the beach.

Would you like to keep track of what you read?

Library Thing is a really cool website which lets you keep a record of what you have read.  You can rate the books and find books you might like to read.  It is really easy to use and fun.  Have a look at it www.librarything.com