Level 1

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  Sea Creatures on the Coral Reef

  
  This non-fiction book introduces eleven of the creatures that live on the reef. Science

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  Gahelevao

  
  This is the traditional story of Gahelevao and what might happen if you aren’t asleep. Kakai

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  My Parents

  
  A girl named Kākālagi introduces us to her parents, Puke and Polapola. But perhaps she urges them to be careful once too often.

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  Me

  
  A boy from Atafu introduces himself and his family.

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  My Outrigger Canoe

  
  In this non-fiction book, a boy tells us about the different parts of a paopao. Technology

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  Bubbles

  

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  A boy blows some bubbles. But what happens when the wind blows the bubbles up, and over, and down?

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  Fantail, Fantail

  

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  This text is written as a conversation between a fantail and an unidentified person, and it informs the reader about the food that fantails prefers.

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  Greedy Cat

  

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  Greedy Cat loves food, and his name suits him well. In this story, every time Mami goes shopping for food, Greedy Cat manages to sneak and eat something from the shopping bag.

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  I’m the King of the Mountain

  

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  In this rhythmic text, suitable for sharing across all levels, a flea boasts that he is King of the Mountain, only to have the title snatched from him by a bigger, more threatening neighbour. The title is repeatedly relinquished as bigger, more intimidating animals come along, but the clever flea, using a little trickery, wins the title back.

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  Splish Splash!

  

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  A compilation of eight poems.

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  Watch Me!

  

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  This non-fiction book uses a series of photographs to show how a tadpole changes into a frog. Science

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  What Does the Tide Bring In?

  

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  In this non-fiction book, during a walk along the beach in New Zealand, a girl finds things that the tide brings in and discovers what the tide takes away.

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  At the Beach

  
  In this story, a family in New Zealand finds some interesting items at the beach, including a shell that wobbles!

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  I Can Read

  
  This book features a young boy proudly reading to some important people in his life at home and school.

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  Old Tuatara

  
  This text features a tuatara who appears to be asleep but who is, in fact, waiting to catch a meal.

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  My Book

  
  When Tama sees big brother Nikau with a new book from school, he wants it for himself. As Nikau starts to read the book to Mami, Tama keeps insisting that it’s his book. Nikau solves the problem by inviting his little brother onto the couch to listen to his reading, too.

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  The Race

  
  During a family outing to the park, Vika challenges her mother to a race. Mami discovers that roller-blading at speed is not easy, and teeters and sways before finally ending up in the pond! Vika’s excitement and confidence contrasts with Mami’s faltering progress.

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  The Three Young Birds

  
  Three young seabirds leave Tafega for a day’s fishing in the open ocean, returning at sunset.

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  Pāma

  
  Pāma is thirsty, but everywhere he looks, there isn’t any water. And then it rains!

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  Me and My Dad

  
  A girl goes across the lagoon with her dad to gather popo (ripe coconuts).

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  Types of Fishing and Fishing Techniques Used by Tautai in Tokelau

  
  This non-fiction book introduces eleven types of fishing practised by tautai in Tokelau. Technology

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  A Good Idea

  

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  On a hot day, four African animals are inspired with good ideas but need to cooperate so that they can all get what they want.

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  Dad’s Snore

  

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  In this humorous narrative Teti’s snoring is affecting everyone in the household.

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  Go Away!

  

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  In this humorous story, lots of people are enjoying themselves at the beach when two hungry sandflies, Namu and Sandy, arrive looking for lunch. The sandflies are delighted to see so much exposed skin but, not surprisingly, the beachgoers don’t want to be eaten!

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  Monster’s Lunch

  

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  When Monster starts school, two of his classmates look after him, but at lunchtime, they are in for a big surprise when they find out what he has in his lunch box!

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  T-shirts

  

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  This rhythmic, rhyming text describes T-shirts belonging to various family members.

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  The New Cat

  
  This story is about Greedy Cat arriving at Katie’s house as a kitten. It describes how he got his name.

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  A Starfish for Oscar

  
  In New Zealand, Oscar is looking in the rock pools for a starfish. When he finds one, instead of putting it in his bucket, Teti tells Oscar to leave it where it is. He suggests they take a photo of the starfish instead.