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

    This week is a wrap up of some of our favourite books of the year! See if you agree...Follow the KKBC on Facebook:

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

    This week we check out the books which feature NZs great outdoors! We realised early on that this needed to be split into two episodes, so this one features some fabulous fiction. Look out for an episode featuring some just as fabulous non-fiction.

    Apologies for some shimmying at the end - we talk about doing episodes about Christmas buying... but by the time you here THIS you will have heard THAT!!!

    Books highlighted in the episode:

    Hatchet by Gary PaulsenCuz by Liz van der Laarse

    Spearo by Mary Anne Scott

    The Tomo by Mary Anne Scott

    Sticking With Pigs by Mary Anne Scott

    Wild Pork and Watercress by Barry Crump

    Mad Men of the Mountains by Big Al Lester

    Footrot Flats by Murray Ball

    Wildboy by Brando Yelovich

    Wildboy (picture book) by Brando Yelovich

    Epic Adventures across Aotearoa! by Ray SalisburyFollow the KKBC on Facebook:

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

    This week we delve into the work of the legend that is Des Hunt. His work is, for the most part, firmly located in Aotearoa and the books always spotlight NZ flora and fauna. There is generally a theme of good vs bad and they are always a good, rollicking read!

    Books highlighted in the episode:

    Red Edge

    Project Huia

    The Last Tuatara

    Cry of the Taniwha

    Search for a Kiwi Killer

    The Peco Incident

    1918 : Broken PoppiesFollow the KKBC on Facebook:

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

    This week we have a whole host of suggestions for Christmas book buying. There is a tantalising selection of great books out there to tempt even the most reluctant of readers!

    Please do excuse a few sound glitches throughout.

    Books highlighted in the episode:

    Super Sleuth by David Walliams

    The Land of Lost Things by Andy Griffiths

    Big Jim Begins (Dog Man) by Dav Pilkey

    Hot Mess (Diary of a Wimpy Kid) by Jeff Kinney

    Class Action (InvestiGATORS) by John Patrick Green

    The Wrath of the Triple Goddess (Percy Jackson) by Rick Riordan

    One Last Thing (Bad Guys) by Aaron Blabey

    Unravelled (Keeper of the Lost Cities) by Shannon Messenger

    Illustrated Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

    Christmas at Hogwarts

    Karen's Grandmother (Little Sisters Babysitters Club) by Ann M. Martin

    Tales from a Not-so-Bratty Little Sister (Dork Diaries) by Rachel Renee Russell

    I Survived the Black Death by Lauren Tarshis

    Mr Lemoncello's Fantabulous Finale by Chris Grabenstein

    The Squad by Christina Soontornvat

    Ambush at Sorato by John Flanagan

    Star (Warrior Cats) by Erin Hunter

    Mina the Lightning Dragon by Maddy Mara

    Science Comics : Human Space Flight by Andy Hirsch

    Where to Hide a Star by Oliver Jeffers

    Spooky Lakes by Geo Rutherford

    The Most Boring Book Ever by Brandon Sanderson and Kazu Kibuishi

    2025 Guinness Book of World Records

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

    This week we chat with some of our students about what they love to read. These Book Bites are all by Year 7 & 8 boys. Look out for other Bites in future episodes.

    Books mentioned in the episode:

    What If... by Randall Munroe

    Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling

    The Bodyguard series by Chris Bradford

    Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy

    One Piece by Eiichiro Oda

    The Inheritance Cycle by Chris Paolini

    Shooting Stars by Brian FalknerFollow the KKBC on Facebook:

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

    This week we feature Shooting Stars by Brian Falkner which has been a popular addition to our Year 8 reading programme - to the point that it has not only converted student readers to reading, but also teachers.

    We interview four of our Year 8 students and a Year 8 teacher about the book.

    Apologies for the sound quality which is somewhat sporadic.

    Books mentioned in the episode:

    Shooting Stars by Brian Falkner

    One by Sarah Crossan

    Moonrise by Sarah Crosson

    Starfish by Lisa Fipps

    Alan Gratz

    Kwame AlexanderFollow the KKBC on Facebook:

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

    This week we chat with some of our students about what they love to read. These Book Bites are all by Year 7 & 8 girls. Look out for other Bites in future episodes.

    Books mentioned in the episode:

    Out Of My Mind by Sharon Draper.

    Winter Horses by Philip Kerr.

    Refugee by Alan Gratz.

    I Heart You Archie De Souza by Chrissie Perry.

    A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson.

    The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han.

    One by Sarah Crossan.

    Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger.

    Ruby Redfort by Lauren Child.

    Bear Grylls.

    A Slice of the Moon by Sandi Toksvig.

    The End of the Sky by Sandi Toksvig.

    Hitler's Canary by Sandi Toksvig.Follow the KKBC on Facebook:

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

    After last week's chat about KLQ, this week we chat to some real life KLQ Kids and ask them about their favourite books.

    Books mentioned in the episode:

    Northern Lights by Philip Pullman.

    Wings of Fire series by Tui Sutherland.

    The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson.

    Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling.

    Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan.

    The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins.Follow the KKBC on Facebook:

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

    This week we chat about the phenomenon that is Kids' Lit. Quiz. We could have gone on for hours!!

    The sound quality isn't great for this episode, so apologies for that!

    Website mentioned in the episode:

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

    This week we feature the narrative non-fiction titles by David Hill and Phoebe Morris, which we love. Whilst they have been in circulation for a few years now we feel they are never more relevant as the ANZHC kicks into gear. Not to mention the important messaging around being courageous... however that may look.

    We continue to work on our sound quality - bear with!

    Books mentioned in the episode:

    Sky High by David Hill

    Hero of the Sea by David Hill

    Dinosaur Hunter by David Hill

    Speed King by David Hill

    First to the Top by David Hill

    Taking the Lead by David Hill

    LINK to our Non-Fiction Picture Book Seminar presentation.

    Tim Minchin - Play It Safe

    The Imperfects Podcast - The Risk of Avoiding Risk

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

    This week we are featuring four more of the categories of the 2024 Book Award finalists - Non Fiction, Illustration, Te Reo and First Book. There are yet more fabulous titles to drool over in this bunch! Books mentioned in the episode:

    Thanks to The Sapling for the links to reviews.

    And click⁠ HERE⁠ for some wise words from The Sapling.

    ⁠⁠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)

    ⁠⁠⁠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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  • 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)

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

    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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  • 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:

    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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  • 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 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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