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Monday 7 September 2015

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.



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