We are asking quick questions of writers and thinkers coming to the WORD Christchurch Festival 2018 (Wednesday 29 August to Sunday 2 September). Barbara Else MNZM is an award-winning author who also works as a manuscript assessor. She has held university fellowships and was awarded the Margaret Mahy Medal for services to children’s literature. Her latest…
Not too old for picture book fun
I've been having car trouble lately. If Sheldon Cooper rode shotgun with me, he would have a complete meltdown, because Daisy's check engine light came on over a week ago, and I haven't checked her engine. So, anyway, the other morning, on the way to school with the Young Lad, despite the warming up and molly-coddling, I felt…
Quick Questions with Miriama Kamo – WORD Christchurch
We are asking quick questions of writers and thinkers coming to the WORD Christchurch Festival 2018 (Wednesday 29 August to Sunday 2 September). Miriama Kamo is a broadcast journalist who presents the current affairs programmes Sunday and Marae on TVNZ 1. She’s a Cantabrian, a mother and a writer. What are you looking forward to doing in…
Quick Questions with Emily Writes – WORD Christchurch
We are asking quick questions of writers and thinkers coming to the WORD Christchurch Festival 2018 (Wednesday 29 August to Sunday 2 September). Emily Writes is the best-selling author of Rants in the Dark: From one tired mama to another and her new collection, Is it Bedtime Yet?. A mother of two, she is editor of The…
Read Aloud Day – 2018 NZ Book Awards for Children & Young Adults
The winners of the 2018 New Zealand Children's Book Awards for Children and Young Adults were announced last night with Aotearoa: The New Zealand Story written and illustrated by Gavin Bishop, published by Puffin, Penguin Random House, being honoured as the Margaret Mahy Book of the Year (it also won the Elsie Locke Award for Non-Fiction). And…
The winners of the Dr Seuss Creation – A Family Challenge
We ran an exciting competition during June and July this year. Entrants made artworks, and were in to win a family pass to The Cat in the Hat at the beautiful Isaac Theatre Royal on Tuesday 9 October. Thanks for your great mahi. The judge reports the entries were outstanding and creative. Winners We are happy to…
Picture books newsletter
Fun reading for the kids in your life - subscribe to our monthly Picture books newsletter and find out what's new, and explore some classics. This month's titles include: Find the latest picture books in our collection…
Best Picks Evening – highlighting the best of writing for NZ kids and teens: Wednesday 8 August 7pm
Painted Stories invites you to celebrate the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults by attending their annual Best Picks evening at Fendalton Library, Wednesday 8 August, 7pm. There is no charge for attending and members of the public are welcome. A panel including Sophie O'Rourke, Desna Wallace, Saskia Hill, and Trevor Agnew will…
Sustainability In The Library via Minecraft
This holiday programme wasn't a relaxed, laid back affair - this one really had children thinking. The challenge was to create an Eco-House using Minecraft. We discussed the impact their house would have on the environment. This made the students think of the types of materials needed and how they could reduce the impact by utilizing…
Kids’ Books newsletter
Whether you're looking for something educational, creative or fantastical, our latest Kids' Books newsletter has titles that will excite young minds and foster a love of reading. Be first in the know: subscribe to receive the newsletter directly in your inbox. Included in this month's newsletter are: For more great reads for kids, check out our…
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