Written and Illustrated by:Lane Smith 
Written by Jenniffer beck 
When Chris Van Allsburg was invited to the home of Peter Wenders, he discovered fourteen drawings that were, like pieces of a picture puzzles, clues to larger pictures. By Shridhanjily and Rushil
Written and Illustrated by Colin Thompson Enter a fantastical world where castles are created out of thin air, flourish under the sea and grow overnight in your own back garden. Reviewed by Zane and Angela
Written and illustrated by Lauren Child 
What are all those grown-ups watching late at night when you're in bed? Yes, they're watching Dracula's Late-night TV show. But now you too can see such frightening programmes as Miss Marbles Investigates, Wish you were Here?, and Elliot Naff and the Untouchables. But why does Mrs Werewolf use Hairy Liquid? What are the Sisters Grimm doing on Weekend sport? Why has King Kong turned into a window- cleaner? Watch it if you dare... Reviewed by Jesse and Raeesah
Written by Jane Jolly Illustrated by Di Wu Tian and her family make a special glass bouquet to place on their fathers grave. Some years before, he had left Vietnam on a ship bound for wider, browner lands, but never came home. As Tian threads the tiny glass beads onto wire stems she remembers her father. Reviewed by Shavarnah and Sindy
Written and illustrated by Lane Smith 
Written and illustrated by Anthony Browne 
Written and illustrated by Colin Thompson The story of a missing book, a child who holds the secret of everlasting life and a library that comes to life at night.....children and adults will love it. Reviewed by Ellecana and Reo
Written by Shaun Tan 
Written by Melanie Drewery and illustrated by Bruce Potter This story is about... Matariki rising and new year is on its way. Reviewed by Miriama and Afereti
Written by Helen Ward Illustrated by Wayne Anderson 
Written and Illustrated by Lauren Child This book is mostly about me, Clarice Bean, and saving the planet of earth. My brother Kurt says the trees in our street are going to be chopped to pieces. But Kurt can't save the planet all on his own? Reveiwed by Seemal and Zian.
Written and Illustrated by David Elliot When Jess sets sail to find her lost father she runs into a problem of truly gigantic proportions. On a stormy island, a giant pirate called Pigtails holds her father captive. DAVID ELLIOT is an award-winning New Zealand author and illustrator. He won the Honour Award at the 2000 New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards for Sydney and the Sea Monster. Reviewed By Darshna and Jaden
Written and Illustrated by AnthonyBrowne. I called his name . . . I settled on a bench . . . I was amazed . . . I felt really, really happy . . . Four different voices tell the story of walk in the park. Reviewed by Tarena and Luisa
Written by Nan Gregory Illustrated by Ron Lightburn "If there is one thing Cindy knows, this is no place for a puppy. Up goes the puppy, tucked into her bag. Home goes Cindy." Cindy is developmentally challenged. In the home where she lives, no dogs are allowed, so she must hide her new-found puppy in her room and bundle him up when she goes to work as cleaning woman in the house called Hospice. There she meets Jan, who is ill. He is so blind he can barely see the dog; it looks like a smudge in the dark to him. But oh, how nice to hold the puppy. What will Cindy do? Strong-willed and loving as she may be, rules are rules. Who will care for Smudge? Reviewed by Nikita & Roanna.
Written by Christobel Mattingley Illustratted by Anne Spudvilas Greg is alone. He wants to join in, but he doesn`t quite belong. And he`s always last. Last in spelling, last in arithmetic and last in races-even though he can run very fast. This book is suitable for children 8 and over. Reviewed by Caleb and Titan. D3
Written and Illustrated by Graeme Base 
Written by Joy Cowley Illustrated by Manu Smith. Day after day, the sea watches Tulevai. "What a strong boy he is, I think I will make him my slave." Tulevai's mother knows her love is stronger than the sea and wind combined. Tulevai's mother was determined to get her son back. This book is suitable for children 8 yrs & over. Reviewed by Kyndall & Elisa D3
Written by Philip Hawthorn Illustrated by Kim Blundell Philip Hawthorn's hilarious narrative verse is both inventive and easy to read and is matched in wit and vitality by Kim Blundell's lively illustrations. Read it to yourself or read it aloud if you dare and find out what happens when Countess Dracula is left with the fangless task of terrorizing the town while the Count takes a vacation. Reviewed by Horace and Malu
Written By Margaret Bateson-Hill Illustrated By Francesca Pelizzoli Lao Lao is known all over Dragon Mountain for her simple, yet beautiful, paper-cuts. But when the greedy Emperor finds out about her skill, he has her locked in a tower, forgetting about the dragon who lives nearby... reviewed by: Joyce L. and Jasmine K. D3
Written by Alan Bagnall Illustrated by Sarah Wilkins Maria must leave Sydney and go to New Zealand to find her father. A flock of a tiny green birds cross the Tasman with her. Reviewed by Rhea and Janataul D3
Written and illusrated by Anthony Browne Jeremy, it seems, has everything: a new Bicycle, a Pirate outfit, an enormous bag of Lollipops...but he won't share anything with Sam. Could it be, though , that Sam has something far more valuable. i think this book is good for age six years and up. Reviewed by Josh and Boran D3
Written by Ron Bacon and illustrated by Richard Hoit When Hemi becomes the proud owner of a super-skateboard, life takes a new and exciting turn. A further episode in the day to day doings of Hemi, shared this time with several school friends including the formidable Susquatch Harrison. Reviewed by Mathais & Karl.
Written by Melanie Drewery Illustrated by Bruce Potter 'Tonight we have to go to bed really early' said mum. 'Tomorrow morning we are going to have a surprise'. But what event would be so special to get you up in the middle of a cold New Zealand winter? Matariki is rising and the New Year is on the way. Reviewed by Josephine and Ino-Lee 
Written by James Herriot 
When Nico rescues an octopus from a fisherman's net he soon discovers that his friend is amazing, amusing and always surprising. It can pull a cork from a bottle and drill a hole in a shell with it's beak. One day the octopus gets ill, and when Nico's friend the old fisherman tells him why, it's sad news-but wonderful too... Reviewed by Dimitris and Ravikash D2
Written and illustrated by Victor G Ambrus What are all those grown-ups watching late at night when you're in bed? Yes, they're watching Dracula's Late-night TV Show. But now you too can see such frightening programmes as Miss Marbles Investigate, Wish you were Here, and Elliot Naff and the Untouchables. But why does Mrs Werewolf use Hairy Liquid? What are the Sisters Grimm doing on Weekend Sport? Why has King Kong turned into a window-cleaner? Watch it if you dare... Reviewed by Pei-Wen and Jiahui D2
Written by Joy Cowley & Illustrated by Manu Smith Day after day, the sea watches Tulevai. "What a strong boy he is. I think I will make him my slave." It asks the wind to help capture Tulevai. Tulevai's mother believes her love is stronger than both the wind and the Sea, and determines to get her son back. Reviewed by Tui B and Dante T.
