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New Zealand Children's Books for Homeschoolers
This blog is a project to research and document New Zealand Children's living books for homeschooling.
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Aotearoa: A History of New Zealand
A storybook for young children about the early history of New Zealand.
Kirsten Edwards
Jul 31, 20242 min read
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My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes
Cats from many different countries may like to do all kinds of strange things, but my cat, an ordinary cat, likes to hide in boxes!
Kirsten Edwards
Jun 5, 20241 min read
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Explorer Zach & Moko's Hideout - both by Elsie Locke
Two picture books by Elsie Locke - Explorer Zach and Moko's Hideout.
Kirsten Edwards
Dec 13, 20232 min read
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The Tree House (and other poems for children) by James K. Baxter
A collection of poems for children from New Zealand's most well-known poet.
Kirsten Edwards
Mar 16, 20232 min read
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Young Jane by Eileen Soper
A young girl from the 1860s discovers friendship and uncovers secrets on her grandfather's sheep farm.
Kirsten Edwards
Mar 14, 20232 min read
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Jimmy and the Bridge by Kenneth Saunders
It is a very rare book. If you find a copy, buy it and treasure it - what a gem.
Kirsten Edwards
Dec 15, 20222 min read
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Tuppenny Brown by Eve Sutton
The story of little Tuppenny Brown and his journey from thief to an honest worker is a great read.
Kirsten Edwards
Mar 6, 20222 min read
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In The Garden. Explore and Discover the New Zealand Backyard by Ned Barraud & Gillian Candler
Explore the garden, get close to the soil, flowers and trees and discover the many different animals that make the New Zealand backyard thei
Kirsten Edwards
Oct 30, 20212 min read
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Home is the High Country (My Small Animal Friends) by Mona Anderson
Here are six appealing stories about the small creatures, both wild and tame...
Kirsten Edwards
Oct 10, 20212 min read
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Hello, New Zealand! by Megan McKean
The author takes the reader on a journey from the top to the bottom of New Zealand with five little kiwis as guides.
Kirsten Edwards
Sep 28, 20212 min read
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Skip for the Huntaway by Eve Sutton
The book is very short, only 40 pages and Katie's character can be very dramatic at times, but a wonderful story about compassion and persev
Kirsten Edwards
May 12, 20212 min read
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Johnny Sweep by Eve Sutton
I did not have any issues such as language or attitudes, etc. A wonderful story for younger readers.
Kirsten Edwards
Apr 11, 20212 min read
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The Children In The Bush Series by Ruth Dallas
The children in the Bush are Sophie, Robbie, Helen and Jean, living in the New Zealand bush country about 80 years ago.
Kirsten Edwards
Mar 15, 20214 min read
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Taketakerau, The Millennium Tree by Marie Anstis, Illustrated by Patricia Howitt
A child listens to Koro and Grandma as they weave a tale about the life and times of the ancient puriri tree Taketakerau...
Kirsten Edwards
Mar 8, 20212 min read
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The Adventures of Hutu & Kawa by Avis Acres
From the back cover: "In an old pohutukawa tree between the forest and the sea live two tiny Pohutukawa Babies, Hutu and Kawa. With the...
Kirsten Edwards
Feb 16, 20212 min read
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