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Top 10 Childrens fiction March 2016

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There’s a great mix of new and classic authors in the  Top 10 for March. The Fantastic Mr Fox has some cool adaptations in the Library.  The film is available on DVD and…. as an outdoor movie coming up on April 16 at Kahurangi School in Strathmore. Got the Fantastic Fox buzz? if you’re interested in something on the theatrical side there’s the play!  Have you taken part in the play? Let us know in the comments.

 

Here are your Top 10 for March:

1. Diary of a wimpy kid, by Jeff Kinney

2. Tom Gates, by Liz Pichon

3. Storey Treehouse Series, by Andy Griffith

4. Dirty Bertie, Alan MacDonald

5. Where’s Wally? by Martin Handford

6. Big Nate, by Lincoln Peirce

7. Once Upon a Dork, by  Rachel Renée Russell

8. Harry Potter and the philosopher’s stone, J. K. Rowling

9. Captain Underpants and the sensational saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot, by Dav Pilkey

10. Fantastic Mr Fox, by Roald Dahl

Top 10 children’s fiction February 2016

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Diary of a Wimpy kid is still numero uno! Is it the allure of cartoon/comic content? Check out Jeff Kinney drawing his characters here!

The popular Liz Pichon with Tom Gates and Rachel Renée Russel with Nikki Maxwell (dork diaries) have great drawings as part of their stories too

1. Diary of a wimpy kid series, by Jeff Kinney

2. Tom Gates series, by Liz Pichon

3. Treehouse series, By Andy Griffiths

4. Harry Potter series, by J.K.Rowling

5. Where’s Wally? by Martin Handford

6. Dirty Bertie, by Alan MacDonald

7. Dork Diaries, by Rachel Renee Russel

8. Ruby Redfort series by Lauren Child

9. Big Nate series, by Lincoln Peirce

10. Awful Auntie by David Walliams

Drawings as part of the story are a great way to connect with characters and situations in a book. Has anyone checked out The Marvels? This beautiful book (the cover is smothered in gold leaf) tells the grand tale of shipwreck and adventure. Told in pictures, the first part of the book has expressive drawings that lead you through the story.  The written half pieces together the mysterious and wonderful story of the performing Marvel family.

Top 10 Children’s fiction for January 2016

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Summer holiday reading has paid off for Liz Pichon who has the potential to knock Diary of a Wimpy Kid out of the top spot with her amazing Tom Gates book series!

Wondering how authors become people who create stories? Lauren Child has a great website with some encouraging notes for those budding authors out there.  Ruby Redfort fans can pit their wits against code cracker for high security info or take the Spectrum test.  And… paper backs, check out the process for the cover shoots for Look into my eyes, Catch your death, Take your last breath and Feel the fear.

Ever redesigned the book cover for your favourite read? Let us know in the comments.

 

1. Diary of a wimpy kid, by Jeff Kinney

2. Tom Gates, by Liz Pichon

3. Treehouse series by Andy Griffiths

4. Dirty Bertie, by Alan MacDonald

5. Where’s Wally? by Martin Handford

6. Big Nate, by Lincoln Peirce

7. Ruby Redfort, by Lauren Child

8. Captain Underpants and the sensational saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot, by Dav Pilkey

9. Demon dentist, by David Walliams

10. Magnus Chase and the sword of summer by Rick Riordan

Top 10 Children’s fiction December 2015

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Grandpa’s great escape is new to the top ten.  David Walliams, comedian turned writer has another excellent book that will have you almost wetting your pants with laughter.

To round out 2015, here is your Top 10 fiction titles for December. Will Diary of a Wimpy Kid get knocked out of that top spot in 2016…?

 

  1. Diary of a wimpy kid, by Jeff Kinney
  2. Tom Gates series, by Liz Pichon
  3. Dirty Bertie series, by Alan MacDonald
  4. Where’s Wally? by Martin Handford
  5. Captain Underpants series, by Dav Pilkey
  6. Big Nate series, by Lincoln Peirce
  7. The 39-storey treehouse, by Andy Griffiths
  8. The 26-storey treehouse, by Andy Griffiths
  9. Grandpa’s great escape by David Walliams
  10. The 52-storey treehouse, by Andy Griffiths

Top 10 Children’s fiction October 2015

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Did you know that these books are banned in some libraries?!  Dav Pilkey’s ninth Captain Underpants book is filled with familiar characters and great illustrations. See what you think George and Harold’s adventures at Jerome Horwitz Elementary School. Do you have a favourite part of the adventure? Let us know in a review.  Who knows? the next time the books goes out it may be because someone read your review and thought I like the sound of that.  You may even win a prize.

1.   Diary of a wimpy kid series by Jeff Kinney

2.   Tom Gates series by Liz Pichon

3.   Where’s Wally? by Martin Handford

4.   Dirty Bertie series by Alan MacDonald

5.   Big Nate series by Lincoln Pierce

6.   Captain Underpants and the sensational saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot by Dav Pilkey

7.   The 26-storey treehouse by Andy Griffiths

8.   The 39-storey treehouse by Andy Griffiths

9.   The 52-storey treehouse by Andy Griffiths

10. Awful Auntie by David Walliams

      

Top 10 Children’s fiction August 2015

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Puzzle books are always in the Top 10! These books are great for visual development, left brain thinking, inferring information and they’re fun!  Where’s Wally? tends to dominate the field in this ranking but there are other great titles to get your brains working.  Use this super technical term in the search bar Picture puzzles juvenile literature and enjoy!

1.   Diary of a wimpy kid by Jeff Kinney

2.   Tom Gates by Liz Pichon

3.   Dirty Bertie by Alan MacDonald

4.  Where’s Wally? by Martin Handford

5.  Ruby Redfort by Lauren Child

6.   Conspiracy 365. by Gabrielle Lord

7.   Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl

8.   Big Nate by Lincoln Pierce

9.  The 26-storey treehouse by Andy Griffiths

10. The 52-storey treehouse by Andy Griffiths

 

Top 10 Children’s fiction July 2015

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Heaps of library books were taken home over the school holidays! So what were the favourites? Below are the Top 10

Pippilotta Delicatessa Windowshade Mackrelmint Ephraim’s Daughter Longstocking a.k.a. Pippi Longstocking has made a daring foray into the Top 10. The Delicatessa is tongue in cheek, of course due to her amazing feats of superhuman strength!  Astrid Lindgren has been honoured with her own bank note.  Her visage – with a drawing of our heroine Pippi – will grace the kr20 note to be released in Sweden October 2015,  that’s the average price of a hot chocolate here in New Zealand.

1.   Diary of a wimpy kid by Jeff Kinney

2.   Tom Gates by Liz Pichon

3.   Where’s Wally? by Martin Handford

4.   Dirty Bertie by Alan MacDonald

5.   Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce

6.   Ruby Redfort by Lauren Child

7.   The 39-storey treehouse by Andy Griffiths

8.   The 26-storey treehouse by Andy Griffiths

9.   The boy in the dress by David  Walliams

10. Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren

Top 10 Children’s fiction June 2015

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Tom Gates has two positions in the Top 10 this month! You might know Liz Pichon’s creation has a musical side,  you too can join in with Dog Zombies rendition of Delia’s a weirdo with a score from Tom Gates’ band! Got some of your own tunes inspired by characters from your favourite books? Let us know in the review section.  A new Dirty Bertie is about to hit the shelves, get your library card ready to place your reserve…and…go!

 

1. Diary of a wimpy kid by Jeff Kinney

2. Dirty Bertie by Alan MacDonald

3. Conspiracy 365 by Gabrielle Lord

4. Where’s Wally? by Martin Handford

5. Ruby Redfort by Lauren Child

6. Big Nate by Lincoln Pierce

7. Excellent excuses (and other good stuff) by Liz Pichon

8. Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren

9. Genius ideas (mostly) by Liz Pichon

10. The 26-storey treehouse by Andy Griffiths

Top 10 children’s fiction for April 2015

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The series books are holding their own in the popularity stake but, classic author, Roald Dahl has a serious fan base out there

1. Diary of a wimpy kid by Jeff Kinney

2. Dork Diaries by Rachel Renée Russell

3. Where’s Wally? by Martin Handford

4. Dirty Bertie by Alan MacDonald

5. Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce

6. Matilda by Roald Dahl

7. Ruby Redfort by Lauren Child

8. The 52-storey treehouse by Andy Grifiths

9. Awful Auntie by David Walliams

10. Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl

January’s Top 10 Children’s fiction

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Some of these great books were in the Summer Reading Challenge.  Are any of them your favourites? Let us know what you think of the books you read on the reviews page and help someone find a new favourite.

1.   Diary of a wimpy kid series, by Jeff Kinney

2.   Where’s Wally?, by Martin Handford

3.   Dirty Bertie, series, by Alan MacDonald

4.   Dork diaries, by Rachel Renée Russel

5.   Ruby Redfort, series, by Lauren Child

6.   Big Nate series, by Lincoln Pierce

7.  Conspiracy 365 series, by Gabrielle Lord

8.   The 52-storey treehouse, by Andy Griffiths

9.  Awful Auntie, by David Walliams

10.Matilda, by Roald Dahl