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Tautai Ake
Sea Creatures on the Coral Reef
Level 1
Non-fiction
Sr. Juliana Perez
This non-fiction book introduces eleven of the creatures that live on the reef. Science
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Gahelevao
Level 1
Fiction
Luhiano Perez
This is the traditional story of Gahelevao and what might happen if you aren’t asleep. Kakai
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My Parents
Level 1
Fiction
Maliana Iohefo
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
Level 1
Fiction
Sue Mooar
A boy from Atafu introduces himself and his family.
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My Outrigger Canoe
Level 1
Non-fiction
Tenise Atoni
In this non-fiction book, a boy tells us about the different parts of a paopao. Technology
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Bubbles (big book)
Level 1
Fiction
Dot Meharry
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 (big book)
Level 1
Fiction
Margaret Mahy
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 (big book)
Level 1
Fiction
Joy Cowley
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 (big book)
Level 1
Fiction
Joy Cowley
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! (big book)
Level 1
Fiction
Various
A compilation of eight poems.
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Watch Me! (big book)
Level 1
Non-fiction
Desna Wallace
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? (big book)
Level 1
Non-fiction
Tania Mills
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
Level 1
Fiction
Janice Marriott
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
Level 1
Non-fiction
Margaret Malcolm
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
Level 1
Fiction
Joy Cowley
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
Level 1
Fiction
André Ngāpō
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
Level 1
Fiction
Feana Tu‘akoi
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
Level 1
Fiction
Timi Ofisa
Three young seabirds leave Tafega for a day’s fishing in the open ocean, returning at sunset.
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Pāma
Level 1
Fiction
Sue Mooar
Pāma is thirsty, but everywhere he looks, there isn’t any water. And then it rains!
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Me and My Dad
Level 1
Fiction
Peleiupu Eteuati
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
Level 1
Non-fiction
Faraimo Paulo
This non-fiction book introduces eleven types of fishing practised by tautai in Tokelau. Technology
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A Good Idea (big book)
Level 1
Fiction
Bill Nagelkerke
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 (big book)
Level 1
Fiction
Heather Lovich
In this humorous narrative Teti’s snoring is affecting everyone in the household.
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Go Away! (big book)
Level 1
Fiction
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 (big book)
Level 1
Fiction
Janice Marriott
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 (big book)
Level 1
Fiction
Estelle Corney
This rhythmic, rhyming text describes T-shirts belonging to various family members.
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The New Cat
Level 1
Fiction
Joy Cowley
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
Level 1
Fiction
Dot Meharry
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.