For Kids

	Australia and New Zealand, A True Book • Elaine Landau • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) • An overview of the nature, citizens and history of Australia and New Zealand for children 6-8. With its large color photographs and focus on kid-friendly topics (such as marsupials), this book is an engaging introduction to the region. (AUS121, $6.95)
	The House of the People • Ron Bacon • LITERATURE • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) • This picture book features the "Oldest Tohunga", a staple character in Ron Bacon's books for kids. Here the Oldest Tohunga oversees the construction of a marvelous meeting house for his village. Ages 4-8. (NZL47, $11.99)
	The Moas • Katie Beck • NATURAL HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) • An illustrated parable about conservation and cultural tolerance, focusing on an extinct New Zealand bird. Ages 9 to 12. (NZL50, $15.95)
	Stowaway • Karen Hesse • LITERATURE • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) • For this novel, renowned children's author Karen Hesse imagines the voyages of Captain Cook (including landings in Australia and New Zealand), from the point of view of a young stowaway named Nicholas. Ages 9-14. (OCE81, $6.99)

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