KKBC Season 3 : Episode 6 - NZ Book Award finalists 2025 : Junior Fiction
Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with school librarians Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.In our monthly podcast, we are committed to chatting about kiwi kids lit, and lit that kiwi kids are reading and can't wait to waffle with abandon. This week were deep diving into the five finalists in the NZ Book Award Junior Fiction category. (And it does actually sound like we are diving... one day we will get the sound right!!) Four of our Kids Lit Quiz kids have reviewed the books and it is these wise words which you will be hearing today. Books highlighted in the episode:The Raven's Eye Runaways by Claire MabeyThe Apprentice Witnesser by Bren MacDibbleBrown Bird by Jane ArthurDetective Beans and the Case of the Missing Hat by Li ChenViolet and the Velvets : the Case of the Missing Stuff by Rachael KingCheck out this The Spinoff podcast episode which gives a good overview of all the Book Award finalists.
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KKBC Season 3 : Episode 5 - the work of Maria Gill
Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with school librarians Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.In our monthly podcast, we are committed to chatting about kiwi kids lit, and lit that kiwi kids are reading and can't wait to waffle with abandon. We do need to apologise (again!) for the quality of the sound recording... we were super keen to get another episode out into the world after a bit of a break, BUT we had some internet issues in our usual recording space so had to record in a larger room than usual... resulting in some echo! This week we celebrate everything Maria Gill. Books highlighted in the episode:Anzac Animals by Maria Gill and Marco IvancicRemarkable Animal Stories by Maria GillCall of the Kokako by Maria Gill and Heather ArnoldToroa’s Journey by Maria Gill and Gavin MouldeyNZ Endangered Dolphins by Maria GillAnzac Heroes by Maria Gill and Marco IvancicLast of Maui's Dolphins by Maria Gill and Bruce PotterKate Sheppard by Maria Gill and Marco IvancicKing’s Medal by Maria Gill and Alistair HughesErnest Rutherford by Maria Gill and Alistair HughesAbel Tasman by Maria Gill and Marco IvancicEpic NZ Adventurers by Maria GillIce Breaker! by Maria Gill and Alistair HughesNZ Disasters by Maria Gill and Marco IvancicEarthquakes by Maria GillVolcanoes by Maria GillEruption by Maria GillRangitoto by Maria GillMaria Gill's website
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KKBC Season 3 : Episode 4 - some fab new kiwi kids' books
Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with school librarians Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.As we head into 2025, refreshed and ready to rock and roll, we have decided to change the podcast to a monthly affair, rather than fortnightly, as our school embarks on a number of big changes. We are still committed to chatting about kiwi kids lit, and lit that kiwi kids are reading and can't wait to waffle with abandon. This week we celebrate a few new kiwi titles which you might want to check out! Books highlighted in the episode:The Fantabulous Animal Orchestra by Donovan BixleyKia Ora Baby by Donovan BixleyKia Ora Pepe by Donovan BixleyThe Raven's Eye Runaways by Claire MabeyCharlie Tangaroa and the God of War by T.K. RoxboroghBear by Kiri Lightfoot
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KKBC Season 3 : Episode 3 - The work of Ned Barraud
Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with school librarians Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.As we head into 2025, refreshed and ready to rock and roll, we have decided to change the podcast to a monthly affair, rather than fortnightly, as our school embarks on a number of big changes. We are still committed to chatting about kiwi kids lit, and lit that kiwi kids are reading and can't wait to waffle with abandon. This week we celebrate the remarkable body of work by Ned Barraud - conservationist and lover of animals. Books highlighted in the episode, in no particular order whatsoever:Under the Ocean by Ned Barraud & Gillian CandlerIn the Garden by Ned Barraud & Gillian CandlerIn the Bush by Ned Barraud & Gillian CandlerUp the River by Ned Barraud & Gillian CandlerAt the Beach by Ned Barraud & Gillian CandlerWhere is it? by Ned BarraudWhere is it in town? by Ned BarraudTuatara by Katie Furze & Ned BarraudRuru Night Hunter by Katie Furze & Ned BarraudIncredible Journeys by Ned BarraudBackyard Birds by Ned BarraudWhat Happened to the Moa by Ned BarraudNZ's Backyard Beasts by Ned BarraudTohora by Ned BarraudWild Coasts by Ned BarraudAnimals of Aotearoa by Gillian Candler & Ned BarraudTasting with your Feet by Ned BarraudClick HERE for the link to the NZ Life and Leisure article and interview with Ned Barraud. Follow the KKBC on Facebook:@kiwikidsbookchatFollow our library (not exclusively kiwi kids literature):Twitter @southwellibraryFacebook @SouthwellLibraryBlog http://southwelllibrary.blogspot.com/
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KKBC Season 3 : Episode 2 - Storylines Non Fiction Notable Books
Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with school librarians Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.As we head into 2025, refreshed and ready to rock and roll, we have decided to change the podcast to a monthly affair, rather than fortnightly, as our school embarks on a number of big changes. We are still committed to chatting about kiwi kids lit, and lit that kiwi kids are reading and can't wait to waffle with abandon. This week we celebrate the amazingness that is Storylines and do a bit of a deep dive into the Non Fiction Notable Books of 2024. Books highlighted in the episode, in no particular order whatsoever:Dear Moko by Dr Hinemoa ElderPiki Te Ora by Hira Nathan & Jessie EyreKiwi Bees Have Tiny Knees by Rachel WestonHe Puka Ngohe Activity Book by Kat QuinThe Beach Activity Book by Rachel HaydonPlay Wild. Nature Craft Projects for Tamariki by Rachel ClareTasting With Your Feet by Ned BarraudMy Matariki Colouring and Activity Book by Dr Rangi Matamua & Miriama KanoMawson in Antarctica by Anna GrochowiczFollow the KKBC on Facebook:@kiwikidsbookchatFollow our library (not exclusively kiwi kids literature):Twitter @southwellibraryFacebook @SouthwellLibraryBlog http://southwelllibrary.blogspot.com/
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