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Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 21
Nobody! A story about overcoming bullying in school
Review by Kim Higginson, Information Management Specialist, MHF
With support from friends, classmates, and adults, Thomas starts to feel more confident in himself and his hobbies, while Kyle learns the importance of kindness to others.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 21
Odd Velvet
Review by Kim Higginson, Information Management Specialist, MHF
This is a tale about being different and the pressures of fitting in. In the end, Velvet's classmates discover that being different is what makes Velvet so much fun.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 21
Only freaks turn things into bones
Review by Susy Carryer, secondary school English teacher and mother, who has worked with children and young people
Only Freaks Turn Things Into Bones uses the sort of macabre humour that appeals particularly to new entrant age children to present some important messages to anyone who feels like they don’t fit.
Intermediate & Secondary, 3 Mar 21
Play your best card
Review by Briar Matthews, Bayfield High School
A team-based game that encourages teens to have conversations on a range of topics relevant to young people.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 21
Promised Land
Review by Demi Cox, Bookseller
Promised land is an LGBTQIA+ themed children's book written by Adam Reynolds & Chaz Harris with illustrations by Christine Luiten.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 21
Rainboy: The brightest colors shine from within
Reviewed by Jake Nankervis, Kaiāwhina tautoko
This book explores concepts of differences, acceptance, popularity and loving yourself for who you are.
Intermediate & Secondary, 3 Mar 21
Rising tide/He tai pari
Review by Anna Mowat, Family Advisor at All Right?
An engaging junior fiction self-help text for ages 8-12 that follows Ari through a series of challenging events and resolution. The book includes peer reviewed therapeutic lesson plans and family exercises.
