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Gold Pieces 2013

Jonah's First Day by Feana Tu'akoi

Read by Allan Henry
Jonah discovers that kindy is fun.
For ages 3-6 years. (4′24″)

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The Frog Footy Player by Chris Gurney

Read by Darlene Mohekey
A Kiwi version of The Frog Prince.
For ages 4-7. (6′24″)

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Waiting for Later by Tina Matthews

Read by Julia Croft
Nancy wants her family to do things with her but each member is busy and tells her to wait 'til later.
For ages 4-8 years. (5′43″)

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Grandma McGarvey Surfs the Net by Jennifer Hessell

Read by Elizabeth McRae
When Grandma McGarvey gets a flyer announcing a Surfing for Senior course. She's excited and arrives in her gear ready for water. But where's the sea - and what's with all these computers?
For ages 4-8 years. (4′29″)

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Grandma McGarvey Takes a Dive by Jennifer Hessell

Read by Elizabeth McRae
Grandma McGarvey is feeling a bit blue and needs an adventure. She drives past the bungy jumping off the bridge - and gives it a go!
For ages 4-8 years. (4′50″)

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Wooden Arms by Sara Johnson

Read by Matu Ngaropo
Many years ago, a Maori couple built a little hall where people could gather. It was warm and welcoming, with walls that folded all the way round like wooden arms. Through the years, the hall houses a variety of other people...
For ages 4-9 years. (8′15″)

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The Dragon in the Backyard by Christine Chan-Hyams

Read by Christine Chan-Hyams
An ancient Chinese dragon story inspires eight-year-old twins and their pet kitten.
For ages 4-10. (12′27″)

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Moana's Secret by Tessa Duder

Read by Kura Forrester
Moana and her mother move to the East Coast but Moana doesn’t like it, especially the stories of taniwha in the bay where they live.
For ages 5-11 years. (10′52″)

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The House that Went to Sea by Melinda Szymanik

Read by Emma Kinane
Michael has to stay with his Granny by the sea while his parents are away on an adventure but when the house floats away the real adventures begin.
For ages 6-10 years. (6′49″)

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Credits

Jonah s First DayJonah's First Day
Published by Scholastic
ISBN: 9781869439200
Produced by Prue Langbein
Engineered by Matt Thomson

The Frog Footy PlayerThe Frog Footy Player
Published by Scholastic
ISBN: 978-1-
775430-575-5
Produced by Prue Langbein
Engineered by William Saunders

Waiting For LaterWaiting for Later
Published by Walker Books
ISBN: 978-1-
921720-055-5
Produced by Prue Langbein
Engineered by Phil Brownlee

Grandma McGarvey Takes a DiveGrandma McGarvey Takes a Dive
Published by Scholastic
ISBN: 9781869439200
Produced by Prue Langbein
Engineered by Darryl Stack

Grandma McGarvey Surfs the NetGrandma McGarvey Surfs the Net
Published by Scholastic
ISBN: 9781869439934
Produced by Prue Langbein
Engineered by Darryl Stack

Wooden ArmsWooden Arms
Published by Scholastic
ISBN: 9781869430551
Produced by Prue Langbein
Engineered by Darryl Stack

The Dragon in the Backyard
Written for Radio New Zealand
Produced by Prue Langbein
Engineered by Jason McClelland

Too Close to the WindMoana's Secret
Published in Too Close To Wind, And Other Stories by HarperCollins
ISBN: 186950-6081
Produced by Jason Te Kare
Engineered by Matt Thomson

The House That Went To SeaThe House that Went to Sea
Published by Duck Creek Press
ISBN: 9781869439699
Produced by Prue Langbein
Engineered by Jason McClelland

 

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