Stories for children. "In training ... first published ... New Zealand School Journal, no. 1, 1992. Wind in the house ... first published ... New Zealand School Journal, no. 4 1989. The toffee mouse ... first published Countdown vol. 73, no. 8, 1988"--Title page verso.
Contents:
Mr Bear's birthday treat / Philippa Conway -- In training / Vivienne Joseph -- Sun days and moon nights / Bill Nagelkerke -- Polly Street jolly street / Margaret Mahy -- Wind in the house / Jane Buxton -- The feathered cloak / Marlene Bennetts -- Fairy corn / Jill Brasell -- Carla's parrot / James Norcliffe -- How the caterpillars came / retold by Ron Bacon -- The toffee mouse / Jane Buxton.
Summary:
A collection of stories by New Zealand authors, on a wide range of subjects but all with a New Zealand flavour. Suggested level: junior, primary.
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