This month we have a huge range of goodies in our non-fiction new releases. From fairy tales to ghosts, castles and cookbooks, there is something here for everyone. Enjoy.
The fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm / edited by Noel Daniel ; newly translated by Matthew P. Price with Noel Daniel.
This book brings together more than 20 of your most beloved classic Grimm fairy tales, including “Cinderella,” “Snow White,” “Sleeping Beauty,” and “Hansel and Gretel” . With a huge variety of famous illustrators, this collection brings to life the magic of fairy tales.
Treasury of Greek mythology : classic stories of gods, goddesses, heroes & monsters / by Donna Jo Napoli ; illustrations by Christina Balit.
Hunger twisted the innards of every living creature when Demeter mourned her missing daughter! Painful! These vivid retellings of classic Greek myths will help you understand the figures of Apollo, Ares, Dionysus, Helen and others. The drama and passion of the legends is magnified by the amazing illustrations and very helpful sidenotes.
The cat and the fiddle : a treasury of nursery rhymes / [compiled and illustrated by] Jackie Morris.
This is indeed a treasury. With over forty traditional nursery rhymes all exquisitely illustrated, the whole family will love reading this book. As well as familiar favourites such as: Hickory Dickory Dock, Baa Baa Black Sheep, Lavender’s Blue, Ride a Cock Horse, Pop Goes the Weasel and To market, To market, there are some unusual rhymes to discover. Jumping Joan, Gray Goose and Gander, and Hark, Hark, the Dogs Do Bark are some of the less well known ones.
I don’t hit / Liz Lennon.
Great for reading to your pesky little brother or sister to get across your point that hitting and other hurtful behaviour is unacceptable. It also has helpful notes for you, your parents or caregivers. Other books in this series to help your sibling become a model citizen are I Keep Clean, I Can Help, I Am Kind, Where I Live, The Seaside, My Food and Holidays.
Everything castles / by Crispin Boyer ; [with National Geographic explorer, Peter Brown].
You will be spellbound by this story of fierce battles, dark dungeons, secret passageways, and medieval characters. Amazing photographs and quirky facts help you easily learn all about the fascinating histories of castles and their inhabitants. My favourite is the Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany.
Also in this National Geographic Kids Everything series are Rocks and Minerals, Sharks, Big Cats, Dolphins and Ancient Egypt.
My first origami book : 35 fun papercrafting projects for children aged 7 years old + / edited by Susan Akass.
An exciting introduction into the world of paper creations, specially written for you if you are aged from 7 – 11 years old. All the projects have instructions and cute artworks that are easy to follow, and each one has a grade, so that you can start with the easiest projects and, as your origami skills improve, move onto the trickier ones.
Monsters / Jim Pipe.
Cryptid: A hidden creature that does not belong to any known species. This book is full of them! It describes reported sightings of monsters – in the air, on land and in water – and how the creatures reportedly look and behave. Find out more about the Mongolian Death Worm, the Loch Ness Monster(Nessie) and other exciting, elusive monsters. Also in this series are the books Ghosts, The Undead and Aliens
How can I deal with my parents’ divorce? / Sally Hewitt.
Sometimes you can sort out a problem on your own. But sometimes you need to ask for help. This book will help you find out and understand what happens when parents get divorced. (Book cover). Other books in this How can I cope with series: Bullying, Racism, My Stepfamily and When People Die.
Travel and tourism / Louise Spilsbury.
Using case studies from around the world, this series examines the positive and negative impacts of development projects and asks how lessons can be learned for a more sustainable future. Great series for projects or just keeping up with current issues. Other titles in this series: The Oil Industry, Deforestation and Dams and Hydropower.
Unforgettable French : memory tricks to help you learn and remember French grammar / Maria Rice-Jones; [illustrated by Sarah Wimperis, cover illustration by Frank Endersby].
Unforgettable French uses memory tricks to teach you easy French no matter your age. These tricks are presented in a highly visual, page-by-page format to help you to visualize the language better. You too will be able to say, j’ai compris, after reading this book.
Happy Feet’s incredible journey.
“On 21 June 2011 a lonely emperor penguin stepped onto Peka Peka beach and into the hearts of the world. He had swum further from his home in Antarctica than any emperor penguin ever recorded. What did he think of the strange place he had come to? What did he think of the people he met? Why did he eat all that sand and get so sick? And how did he feel when it was finally time to go home? By the time he left New Zealand Happy Feet was the world’s most famous Penguin. This is his story” – (Book cover)
Draw 50 dogs / Lee J. Ames.
Old English sheep dogs, German Shepherds and Malamutes are just a few of the fun-loving, furry breeds that you can create by following these sketches. I can’t draw at all but I managed to draw a pretty cool Scottish Terrier following the easy steps given. Have a go and surprise everyone with your new artistic talent.
One world kids cookbook / by Sean Mendez ; foreword by Ferran Adriá.
Food is the language of the world, or so some say. In this book you will find fabulous dishes from around the world, with stunning photos and fascinating facts about the countries featured. Even New Zealand has a page with …you guessed it, pavlova.