Ms Toth-The Name Jar

Unhei is a girl who has just arrived in America from Korea and trying to fit into her new school.She worries about being different and sets about choosing a suitable English name from a "name jar " in her classroom.

Explores themes of empathy, self esteem, difference and identity. 

A perfect "read aloud", to encourage class discussion.

"Who We Are"

Ms Toth- Motiti Blue and the Oil Spill

This non-fiction  finalist in the NZ Book Awards is a wonderful addition to our library.It tells the story of the Rena disaster,focusing on one of the 365 blue penguins that were rescued ,cleaned up and then safely returned to the wild.With its picture book story format that also includes facts and many photographs ,it's very accessible to be read to and by children.There are plenty of historic references,maps and scientific and environmental information to support the story.

Includes useful references to online sources and further information.

"Sharing the Planet" 

Useful across most primary year levels.

Ms Toth-Hundertwasser Harvesting Dreams.

This is a wonderful book embracing the PYP principles within the UOI topic "How We Express Ourselves".  Hundertwasser's design for living embraces the concepts of uniqueness,individuality ,curiosity and reflection. Beautifully illustrated with examples of his art and architecture. A useful teaching book.