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Starfish by @AuthorLisaFipps is an absolute stunner. It's Ellie's story. Sick of being shamed for her weight, she's taking action & sorting out the haters & this includes her mum! A #VerseNovel about #Empowerment, #Friendship & a great big bunch of heart. Loved it. #NatLibReads
The words that children once used to name the natural world began to vanish, fading away like water on a stone. In The Lost Words: A Spell Book by @RobGMacfarlane & @JackieMorrisArt those words are conjured through exquisite #poetry & imagery. #NatLibReads
If you’re a fan of the Mega Man TV series you might want to check out this #GraphicNovel: Mega Man Fully Charged. Well-drawn graphics capture the energy of fast-paced action in an exciting, engaging way. #MiddleGrade audience. #SuperHeroes #SuperVillains #NatLibReads
Albert Hopper, Science Hero: Worming to the Centre of the Earth by @HimmelmanJohn is an entertaining #EarlyChapter book about #EarthScience. And what happens when you tell a lad NOT to push the Anything Can Happen Button? Anything!! Fun characters, biggish words. #NatLibReads
In Jacon Riis's Camera, Gary Kelley’s gorgeous artwork and @AlexisInCA’s moving text tell the story of photographer Jacob Riis whose moving B&W images showed the truth of tenement life in 19th century New York. #PictureBookBio #Photography #Activism
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Small Wonders by Matthew Clark Smith tells the story of Jean-Henri Fabre, the ground-breaking #Naturalist who brought his passion for the #Insect world to the everyday people. Beautifully illustrated this #NonFiction #PictureBook is a treasure to read time and again #NatLibReads
Budding engineers and architects will enjoy Building Blunders by Amie Jane Leavitt, one of the Fantastic Fails series. It is about the buildings that are bending, sinking, collapsing, and swaying, even those that are blinding! Cool, a bit shocking, a great read. #NatLibReads
In Pīpī Kiwi nā Helen Taylor, curious Kiwi Iti asks Kiwi Nui lots of questions about the world. The book’s engaging illustrations, clean design, and the clever translation nā Hēni Jacob, make it appealing and accessible to young readers.
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Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky and unleashes mayhem in this thrilling new superhero series. Based on the African pantheon it has fast-paced action with great characters, #Fantasy by Kwame Mbalia for primary-aged fans of Rick Riordan.@KSekouM @readriordan #NatLibReads
Shark Summer by Ira Marcks. #GraphicNovel for #MiddleGrade & kids who love Goosebumps & mysteries. Narrative that includes blockbuster movies, evil sharks, money troubles, local legends & more! Great art, a satisfying secret reveal, relatable characters & appealing art style.