Kiwi Kids Book Chat
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Kiwi Kids Book ChatMar 12, 2022
KKBC Season 2 : Episode 2 - ANZAC
Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with school librarians Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.
Well we are back into it! This episode took about three attempts and it still isn't perfect!! But if we aim for perfection, nothing is ever going to happen - so here it is in all it's imperfect glory. We haven't really got on top of the sound quality, and for that we apologise, but there are lots of great suggestions of ANZAC books to investigate.
This week's episode makes mention of the following books:
The Water Bottle by Phillipa Werry
Anzac Day Parade by Glenda Kane
My Name is Henry Fanshaw by Gillian Torckler
The Anzac Billy by Claire Saxby
Anzac Sons by Allison Paterson
The Red Poppy by David Hill and Fifi Colston
Torty and the Soldier by Jennifer Beck & Fifi Colston
Anzac Heroes & Anzac Animals by Maria Gill & Marco Ivancic
Bobby the Littlest War Hero by Glyn Harper & Jenny Cooper
Le Quesnoy by Glyn Harper & Jenny Cooper
This Is Where I Stand by Philippa Werry & Kieran Rhynhart
The Bantam and the Soldier by Jennifer Beck & Robyn Belton
Jim's Letters by Glyn Harper and Jenny Cooper
The ANZAC Puppy by Peter Millett & Trish Bowles
Flight Path by David Hill
Enemy Camp by David Hill
My Brother's War by David Hill
1914 - Riding into War by Susan Brocker
1915 - Wounds of War by Diana Menefy
1916 - Dig For Victory by David Hair
1917 - Machines of War by Brian Falkner
1918 - Broken Poppies by Des Hunt
Katipo Joe series (x3) by Brian Falkner
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KKBC Season 2 : Episode 1 - Reintro
After a 2 year hiatus, the reason for which is explained within, Teacher-Librarians Julie Huggins and Penny Walch are relaunching their podcast which aims to highlights books by kiwi authors, as well as books which are being read by kiwi kids.
The technical side of things is NOT their forte, so do please excuse some of the ghostly voices...
... and for some bizarre reason, known only to some higher force, Julie and Penny refer to each other as Mrs Huggins and Mrs Walch in this episode, which makes them sound quite Dickensian.
KKBC : Episode 9 - Graphic Novels
Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with school librarians Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.
Well we certainly made up for the short episode last week… Who knew we could talk for soooo long about Graphic Novels? Best you get a cuppa for this one!! This week's episode makes mention of the following books:
Footrot Flats series by Murray Ball
Changing Times by Bob Kerr
Terry Teo and the Gunrunners by Bob Kerr
Kory : Flight of the Kiwi by Paul Martin
Helen and the Go-Go Ninjas by Ant Sang and Michael Bennett
Shaolin Burning by Ant Sang
Inkberg Enigma by Jonathan King
Here is an interview with Jonathan King for The Sapling.
https://www.thesapling.co.nz/single-post/2020/08/05/jonathan-king-on-the-inkberg-enigma
Black Sand Beach by Richard Fairgray
Blastosaurus by Richard Fairgray
Ngarimu Te Tohu Toa by Andrew Burdan
Lockdown : Tales from Aotearoa by nineteen graphic artists
Here is a review by missbeecrafty at Christchurch City Libraries.
https://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/blogs/post/lockdown-tales-from-aotearoa/
Monkey Boy by Donovan Bixley
Nice Day for a War by Matt Elliott and Chris Slane
Mophead by Selina Tusitala-Marsh
The Adventures of Tupaea by Courtney Sina Meredith and Mat Tait
Hinepoupou / Huria Matenga / Kahe Te Rauoterangi by Ministry of Education
For more on NZ Graphic Novels for all ages, check out From Earth’s End : a New Zealand Comics Blog by Adrian Kinnaird
http://fromearthsend.blogspot.com/
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Koauau comes courtesy of Michelle Waihape Keefe via YouTube.
KKBC : Episode 8 - The Reading Tribe
Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with school librarians Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.
This week’s mini episode features The Reading Tribe by David Riley.
(This is different to what was advertised at the end of Episode 7, as poor Julie has been unwell and unable to record. It wasn't nearly as much fun recording without her! And it is definitely NO fun editing the episode and only having my own voice to listen to. Uggghhhh!! Penny)
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Koauau comes courtesy of Michelle Waihape Keefe via YouTube.
KKBC : Episode 7 - Wildlife Week
Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.
This week’s episode celebrates New Zealand Sea Week and International Wildlife Day.
In the Bush, In the Garden, Under the Ocean, At the Beach, Up the River, Animals of Aotearoa, From Moa to Dinosaur by Ned Barraud and Gillian Candler.
Whose Beak is This?, Whose Feet Are These?, Whose Home is This? by Gillian Candler.
Which Native Tree?, Which Native Forest Plant?, Which NZ Bird?, Which NZ Insect? by Andrew Crowe.
The Last of Maui’s Dolphins, Toroa’s Journey, Call of the Kokako, Operation Nest Egg Chick, Save Our Seas by Maria Gill.
Wildlife of Aotearoa by Gavin Bishop. (Just after we recorded this episode, it was announced that Wildlife of Aotearoa has made the 2022 IBBY Honour List. Congratulations!)
Search for a Kiwi Killer, Red Edge, The Peco Incident, Project Huia, Shadows in the Ice and much, much more by Des Hunt.
Backyard Birds by Ned Barraud.
Incredible Journeys by Ned Barraud.
Tohora by Ned Barraud.
Hauraki Broo by Nikki Slade Robinson.
Remarkable Animal Stories by Maria Gill.
Out in the Moana by Yvonne Morrison.
Why is that Spider Dancing? by Simon Pollard and Phil Sirvid.
Other titles we didn’t manage to mention in this episode:
Orca the Stranded Whale by Alex Gordon and C.J. King.
One Little Fantail by Anne Hunter and Dave Gunsen.
The Cuckoo and the Warbler by Heather Hunt and Kennedy Warne.
Flight of the Honeybee by Raymond Huber and Brian Lovelock.
A NZ Nature Journal by Sandra Morris.
NZ Garden Wildlife by Dave Gunsen.
NZ Plants by Dave Gunsen.
Hero of the Sea by David Hill.
Cup Magic by Susan Battye.
KKBC : Episode 6 - Myths and Legends
Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.
This week's episode is the second of a two part feature which immerses itself in Maori mythology and features the following books:
PART 2:
Swim by Chris Szekely
Tales of Aotearoa series by Donovan Bixley (How Maui Fished up the North Island, How Maui Slowed Down the Sun, Maui and the Secret of Fire.)
Here is a link to some teacher notes/activities that can complement Donovan Bixley's Maui books
http://www.donovanbixley.com/?pagename=downloads
Here is another NZ Booklovers review of Maui and the Secret of Fire.
https://www.nzbooklovers.co.nz/post/tales-of-aotearoa-m%C4%81ui-and-the-secret-of-fire-by-donovan-bixley
Atua by Gavin Bishop
Here is an awesome review/summary of Atua.
https://www.nzbooklovers.co.nz/post/atua-m%C4%81ori-gods-and-heroes-by-gavin-bishop
Charlie Tangaroa and the Creature from the Sea by T.K. Roxborogh
Here is a link to short article about the inspiration behind Charlie Tangaroa
https://waateanews.com/2020/10/04/warm-wind-and-reo-inspire-childrens-tale/
Porangi Boy by Shilo Kino
Legends of Rotorua and the Lakes by A.W. Reed
Maori Tales of Love, War and Mana
PART 1:
Various myths retold by Ron Bacon.
Maui and other Maori Legends by Peter Gossage
Here is a review of Peter Gossage's bind up.
https://booksellersnz.wordpress.com/2016/10/28/book-review-maui-and-other-maori-legends-8-classic-tales-of-aotearoa-by-peter-gossage/
Myths and Legends of Aotearoa by Annie Rae Te Ake Ake.
Taming of the Sun and Rising the Waves by Gavin Bishop.
Land of the Long White Cloud by Kiri Te Kanawa.
KKBC : Episode 5 - Myths and Legends
Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.
This week's episode is the first of a two part feature which immerses itself in Maori mythology and features the following books:
PART 1:
Various myths retold by Ron Bacon.
Maui and other Maori Legends by Peter Gossage
Here is a review of Peter Gossage's bind up. https://booksellersnz.wordpress.com/2016/10/28/book-review-maui-and-other-maori-legends-8-classic-tales-of-aotearoa-by-peter-gossage/
Myths and Legends of Aotearoa by Annie Rae Te Ake Ake.
Taming of the Sun and Rising the Waves by Gavin Bishop.
Land of the Long White Cloud by Kiri Te Kanawa.
PART 2:
Swim by Chris Szekely
Tales of Aotearoa series by Donovan Bixley (How Maui Fished up the North Island, How Maui Slowed Down the Sun, Maui and the Secret of Fire)
Atua by Gavin Bishop
Charlie Tangaroa and the Creature from the Sea by T.K. Roxborogh
Porangi Boy by Shilo Kino
Legends of Rotorua and the Lakes by A.W. Reed
Maori Tales of Love, War and Mana
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Koauau comes courtesy of Michelle Waihape Keefe via YouTube.
KKBC : Episode 4 - Sport
Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.
This week's episode nods to the Winter Olympics / Paralympics in Beijing and celebrates some of our kiwi sportspeople:
(And note... it was recorded just before the amazing gold-medal winning performance by Zoi Sadowski-Synnott.)
Jammin’ With Steven Adams by David Riley
Reading All Stars - Joseph Parker by David Riley
Offloading with SBW by David Riley
Golden Kiwis by David Riley
Reading All Stars – Gold by David Riley
Sophie Pascoe : Stroke of Fate with Tony Smith
Boss Ladies of Sport by Phillip Marsden
Paralympics Power by Paul Mason
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Koauau comes courtesy of Michelle Waihape Keefe via YouTube.
KKBC : Episode 3 - the books of David Hill
Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.
This week's episode revels in the work of David Hill:
Sky High (Jean Batten)
Hero of the Sea (Sir Peter Blake)
Taking the Lead (Jacinda Ardern)
Dinosaur Hunter (Joan Wiffen)
Journey to Tangiwai
No Safe Harbour
My Brother’s War
Enemy Camp
Flight Path
Coast Watcher
Three Scoops
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Koauau comes courtesy of Michelle Waihape Keefe via YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g767ypbT1qM
KKBC : Episode 2 - Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi
Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.
This week's episode delves into Te Tiriti / The Treaty and features the following books:
William's Waitangi Day by David Ling and Nikki Slade Robinson.
Little Kiwi and the Treaty by Nikki Slade Robinson.
Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi by Toby Morris, Ross Calman, Mark Derby & Piripi Walker.
Waitangi Day : the New Zealand Story by Philippa Werry.
Mission Girl by Fleur Beale.
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Koauau comes courtesy of Michelle Waihape Keefe via YouTube.
KKBC : Episode 1 - Who we are and why we are here!
Welcome to the Kiwi Kids Book Chat with Penny Walch and Julie Huggins.
This week's episode explains how the podcast came into being, and features kiwi classics Alex by Tessa Duder, See Ya Simon by David Hill and Hairy Maclary From Donaldson's Dairy by Lynley Dodd.
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Koauau comes courtesy of Michelle Waihape Keefe via YouTube.