After the picks for Babies and Toddlers & the one for Preschoolers, here is a selection of chapter books & novels
Tried and True
![Snake and Lizard anniversary edition Joy Cowley Gavin Bishop Gecko Press](https://geckopress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Snake-and-Lizard-cover-rough-2-219x300.jpg)
New Releases
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The Mapmakers’ Race
by Eirlys Hunter
In The Listener top 50 best children’s books of 2018
One of the most poised, stylish children’s books I’ve read in a long time … just an utter delight. Kate De Goldi, I love this. Kim Hill on Radio New Zealand
A classic quest with challenges in every chapter, a well thought-out narrative arc and plenty of in-jokes for all ages, ably supported with appealing illustrations.
Anna Mackenzie in New Zealand Books
Read the first chapter here.
Dear Professor Whale
by Megumi Iwasa & Jun Takabatake
A charming chapter-book follow-up to the international bestseller Yours Sincerely, Giraffe.
Delightfully silly, since the events are: a seal swimming race, a penguin walking race, and a whale spouting contest. Kirkus Reviews (US)
Read the first chapter here.