Nida Fiazi reviews three new picture books. Turkey Hurly-Burly, by Annelies Judson, illustrated by Nikki Slade Robinson Turkey Hurly-Burly is Tamaki Makaurau poet, long-time Sapling reviewer and contributor and ‘Writer-with-a-capital-W’ Annelies Judson’s debut picture book. Set at a school, the…
Annelies Judson on becoming a published Writer. Kia ora koutou!Ko Annelies taku ingoaKo kaituhi au. Hello! I’m Annelies… and I am a writer. I have reviewed and written for The Sapling for seven years now. I’ve also written a Master’s thesis,…
Transport, friendship, noisy library-users, pizza nights and child-fearing dentists are all covered in this line-up of new Aotearoa picture books. Kay Benseman reviews. Double Dippers (Big Little Blue #3), by Raymond McGrath (Scholastic NZ) This was my first read of a…
Former teacher, feminist book blogger and parent, Annelies Judson gives an insightful commentary on this batch of very Kiwi picture books. My Mum is the Queen of the Road by Jennifer Beck & Lisa Allen My Mum Is The Queen…
Here’s the latest in brilliant Kiwi picture books, reviewed by co-founder Jane Arthur. Whether you’re looking to learn about your place in the world, wanting to discuss love in all its shapes and forms, or lose track of time with…
To kick the month off right, we’ve got four wonderful books from New Zealand publishers, with everything from a parable on bravery, to some unlikely housemates, an unlikely friendship, and a soothing book for bedtime. All reviewed by the incomparable…
The rising of Matariki is just around the corner and councils, schools and organisations around the country are celebrating the occasion in all kinds of ways. But if you can’t get out to a Matariki event (whether it’s kapa haka,…
South Taranaki Librarians have been running online events with some of our favourite New Zealand authors. Pamela Jones writes about how their libraries have been responding to their patrons unique needs in unusual times. As Librarians our mission and purpose…
Thalia Kehoe Rowden reviews three new mainly factual picture books: two historical stories told from the point of view of animals, and a work of fiction providing an introduction to visiting someone else’s marae. Bess the Brave War Horse, by…
Early Childhood teacher Sara Croft reviews four New Zealand picture books. Two take us on the sea, and the other two feature a plethora of hilarious birds. There’s a Tui in our Teapot – he tūī kei rō tīpāta, by…