Kate De Goldi

Discussing the work of black American children's novelist Virginia Hamilton, who came to prominence in the 1970s. Audio

Receipient of the Creative New Zealand Michael King Writers' Fellowship to research and write a book about NZ historian, writer and researcher Susan Price. Audio

Kate De Goldi discusses two books by Doug Cooney (The Beloved, and I Know Who Likes You), and one by Kathi Appelt (The Underneath). Audio

Kate discusses Fearless by Tim Lott, Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson and The Death-Defying Pepper Roux by Geraldine McCaughrean. Audio

Kate will discuss books on the children's shelves of the Christchurch City Libraries by authors Franciso X Stork, Richard Peck, Gloria Whelan and Karen Cushman. Audio

Kate de Goldi discusses what makes great children's books, using the example of Geraldine McCaughrean's 2001 book, Stop the Train. Audio

Kate De Goldi will discuss the work of prolific British writer Alison Uttley, creator of Little Grey Rabbit, Sam Pig and many other much-loved characters. Audio

Kate will discuss Yummy, by Lucy Cousins; Reflections of a Solitary Hamster, by Astrid Desbordes and Pauline Martin; and Friends: Snake and Lizard, by Joy Cowley and Gavin Bishop. Audio

Kate De Goldi discusses three new picture books: Isabella's Garden, Stuck, and A Bit of Company. Audio

Kate De Goldi discusses the work of British illustrator and author Charles Keeping (The God Beneath the Sea, Joseph's Yard, Through the Window, Willie's Fire Engine). Audio

Kate discusses the work of the British writer and illustrator, author of over 60 books since 1963. Audio

Kate De Goldi talks about books by American writers Vera and Bill Cleaver, including Where the Lilies Bloom, Grover, and The Mock Revolt. Audio

Frankie talks to his mother about why she never goes out. She says he doesn't need to look after her. He arranges to stay the night with Sydney before she goes away. Audio

Frankie realizes he has to get help for his fears and anxiety. He becomes ill and his family is concerned. He turns to his Aunt Alma for help. Audio

While Frankie is at Sydney's house, Sydney's mother Freya arrives home and tells the girls it's time to pack. Audio

Frankie shares his worries about Sydney with his friend Gigs and his sister Gordana. Gordana also gives him advice about his rash. Audio

Frankie goes to Sydney's house to give her a birthday present. She's sad and forlorn after a fight with her mother. Audio

Frankie is very worried as Sydney didn't get the bus to school and may be leaving the country. He tells his teacher and decides to do something about it. Audio

Frankie finishes writing up his report on his school work experience. He's anxious about Sydney and wishes his mother would go out. Audio

Frankie doesn't want to go to school camp because of his concerns about his mother. How would the household run without him? Audio