New Releases by Niki Daly

"A Junior Library Guild selection"--Jacket flap.

Introducing Lolo, a lovable, sparky new heroine from the Rainbow Nation Lolo skips through life, leaving a trail of laughter and a few frowns! She''s sure to be one your new best friend!In these four easy-to-read stories Lolo gets a gold star at school - and loses it - but receives a kiss that lasts forever! She longs for a special red hat, spots a lost ring and helps to find its owner, then rescues a dog that''s been badly treated - making a new friend as well!

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How do you deal with a bunch of "wild ones" on your first day at school? Nicholas is faced with a gang of bullies including big Charlie, mean Jake, Wedgie Reggie and, worst of all, their girl leader, Cindy Crocker. But through a combination of artistic talent and inventiveness Nicholas eventually wins the admiration of the wild ones and makes a surprising new friend. A great picture story book about bullying, problem-solving and friendship from multi award-winning author-illustrator Niki Daly.

Jackson the donkey works very hard, carrying loads of mielies, carrots and potatoes up the hill to market every week, from the little farm where he lives with the farmer, his wife Beauty and his son Goodwill. But one day Jackson just stops, halfway up the hill. The farmer pushes him, pulls him, shouts at him. But Jackson WILL NOT BUDGE. Just as the farmer is about to beat his donkey, little Goodwill comes running up the hill. Quickly he whispers something in the donkey''s ear - and, straightaway, the old donkey gets to his feet. The farmer is astonished. What could be the secret of the boy''s message? "Well," says Goodwill, "Mama told me it''s the little things like saying please and thank you, that make a big difference in this world." And from that day on, the farmer remembers to thank his old donkey for helping him, and Jackson does his work willingly.

Alastair D''Arcy McDermott - otherwise known as Al - is less than thrilled at his holiday project: helping out at the local old people''s home. How did he end up getting stuck with old Violet Rose and batty Major Maddocks? But then he meets the sinister Mrs Black, and the fun begins - Al''s on his greatest mission yet ... And don''t miss the first story of Al''s adventures, OPERATION ITCHY BUM.

Alistair D''Arcy McDermott has a great mum and a great dad who love him very much ... but aren''t so keen on each other. He also has a best friend with a wicked laugh and a teacher who wears tight white trousers and likes humiliating kids. So when his mum decides that she''s going on a blind date with the teacher from hell, Burke the Jerk, Al''s worst nightmare has come true. And when she tells him that they''re going on holiday with her new man, Al''s got to do something drastic. He packs his bag of total destruction and heads off for the holiday of a lifetime ...

"The summer holidays are here, and Jamela is as bored as a girl can be! All she can think about is the Afro-Idols TV final - so when she lands a job at Divine Braids hair salon, she can''t believe her eyes at the arrival of the glamorous Afro-Idols celebrity Miss Bambi Chaka Chaka. But while Jamela''s idol dozes and Aunt Beauty designs her starry hairdo, a buzzy fly appears on the scene and threatens to ruin everything ... can creative Jamela save the day?"--Publisher''s website

A controversial new teacher at Bayside Preparatory School introduces the exciting world of art to aspiring artist Bettina Valentino and her fifth-grade classmates, encouraging them to see everyday life in a different way.

Welcome to Zanzibar Road

In this version of "Little Red Riding Hood," set in Ghana, a young girl fails to heed Granny''s warning about the dangers of talking to strangers.

In this version of "Little Red Riding Hood," set in Africa, a young girl fails to heed Granny''s warning about the dangers of talking to strangers.

This highly original, genially dotty and beautifully crafted book is meant entirely for our enjoyment and delectation. Lovingly written and illustrated by award-winning children''s author Niki Daly, this whimsical story for adults has been conceived in the style of Edward Lear and is full of visual puns, quirky delights, leg-pulls and japes that will tickle your fancy and amuse your eye as no other book has done for a long time. The book is in colour throughout with faux marbled paper on the case and a paper jacket that comes out of an older tradition of bookmaking.

When Mama gets a new job and a new house, everyone is excited about moving except Jamela, who likes her old house just fine.

Bau knows as many dances as there are seeds in a calabash rattle. But she does not know the magic dance of the rainbull, which brings the rains -- only the rainmaiden knows that. One day, a terrible drought seizes the land, and Bau sets off in search of the rainmaiden to save her people.

Un joven de Sudáfrica rural necesita garantía de que su padre sigue siendo su papá, también, cuando un bebé nace en la familia.

Jamela is responsible for fattening up the chicken intended for Christmas dinner, but instead she gives it a name and makes it her friend.