Best of 2024: Children's Picture Books - Christchurch City LibrariesLike this list

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• Mr McGee and His Hat

  Allen, Pamela, 1934-

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  Mr McGee is getting ready to go and play when a strong wind blows him, his hat, his cat and his bed high up in the air. When they finally come down again, Mr McGee's hat is mysteriously missing...NZ author.

• Rainbowsaurus

  Antony, Steve

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  We're following a rainbow to find the Rainbowsaurus. We're following a rainbow. Would you like to join us?

• To the End of the World, Far, Far Away

  Armitage, Ronda, 1943-

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  When his mother gets cross, Louis decides to run away: "I'm going to the end of the world far, far away." Playfully, his mother describes how sad she would be to see him go. And we realize, "going away" is a game they both love to play.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Flickering Fires

  Baker-Smith, Grahame

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  “The Flickering Fires” takes us on a journey from the first sparks of creation to the harnessing of fire for cooking, protection and warmth.

• The Little Witch Who Lost Her Broom!

  Bickell, Elaine

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  Little Witch has lost her broom and needs to find it by the rise of the moon so she can take to the skies with the other witches for Halloween. NZ author

• I Follow the Fox

  Biddulph, Rob, 1972-

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  A magical tale about a boy, his teddy and a very special winter adventure.

• The Gavin Bishop Treasury

  10 Favourite Fairy Stories & Original Tales

  Bishop, Gavin, 1946-

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  A very special hardback collection of 10 classic children's stories for young readers to treasure. NZ author

• The Fantabulous Animal Orchestra

  Bixley, Donovan, 1971-

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  Discover a fantabulous world where each creature plays its part in perfect harmony, with a honking of horns, a slither of scales and a bumbling buzz in the air. NZ author

• Ahoy!

  Blackall, Sophie

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  Join a child captain and parent first mate as they embark on a wild high seas adventure...all without leaving the living room!

• Watson the Detective Dog

  Brocker, Susan, 1961-

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  Sniff, sniff, sniff went the brown puppy. Back and forth, back and forth. Watson is training to be a conservation dog, and there is a special species in danger. NZ author

• Big Gorilla

  a Book of Opposites

  Browne, Anthony, 1946-

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  What's the opposite of old? Young! What's the opposite of sad? Happy! But what's the opposite of opposite...?

• Good Night, Belly Button

  Brunellière, Lucie, 1982-

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  Baby is ready to sleep so it's time to say good night-all the way from toes to nose!

• Peekaboo Zoo

  Campbell, Rod, 1945-

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  This oversized, flap-filled board book taking young readers on a zoo adventure is the follow-up to the classic Dear Zoo!

• No Climbing

  Collins, Ross, 1972-

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  When this fearless rabbit sets off for a climb, there's no stopping him. Not mysteriously vanishing climbing buddies, nor the strange tentacles, and especially not the very clearly labelled signs of danger . . . But sometimes, perseverance…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Magic Callaloo

  Cooke, Trish

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  Long long age in a village far, far away there grew a callaloo plant whose leaves made wishes come true…

• Ring Ting Tui

  De Roo, Elena

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  A melodious counting picture book bursting with troublesome tui, perfect to read aloud! NZ author

• Grey

  Dockrill, Laura

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  This is the story of a child who feels as though all their colours have disappeared. It is a beautiful book that will provide comfort and hope to readers of all ages.

• Jonty Gentoo

  Donaldson, Julia, 1948-

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  Join a plucky little penguin on the journey of a lifetime.

• There's a Tiger on the Train

  Dulak, Mariesa

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  On an extraordinary journey to the sea, a tiger boards the train, along with a jungle of other animals - all without Dad even looking up from his phone!

• Where Is the Cat?

  Eland, Eva

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  This fun and familiar tale of cat chase invites you to spot Cat in every scene as he hides from Suzy.