New Releases by Niki Daly

From award winning children''s writer Niki Daly, author and illustrator of the Lolo early reader series Whether it''s jumping in puddles with Tata in the rain, greeting the neighborhood cat on the quiet back streets with Gogo, or holding hands with Mama while rushing to make the bell, walking to school with family is the best. But nothing is better than walking to school with Papa. From high above, resting on Papa''s shoulders, all of the town is in perfect view, and Papa always says "I love you" when he says goodbye. A sweet ode to fatherhood and the special relationships children share with each member of their family, On My Papa''s Shoulders reminds us that it''s not about where we''re going, but rather the people who walk with us along the way.

In these four easy-to-read stories, join Lolo as she makes homemade soup for her mom, grows a tomato plant, faces down a scary noise at night, and takes a vacation with some unexpected detours. The third book in Niki Daly''s beloved Lolo children''s book series.

Lolo skips through life, leaving a trail of laughter and a few frowns. In these four easy-to-read stories, follow Lolo as she gets a gold star at school, longs for a cute floppy hat, finds a missing ring, and helps to rescue a dog.

"A Junior Library Guild gold standard selection."

"Niki Daly''s spunky little heroine was first introduced in Jamela''s Dress in 1999 and has been a firm favourite ever sinceÍl delighting young and old alike. Who can forget Gogo and Mama''s little chicken from Yebo, Jamela!, destined for the cooking pot but adopted as Jamela''s pet? A girl like many others, Jamela dreams of pretty dresses and shoes and is worried and scared when Mama announces they are moving house. Jamela is unforgettable!"--Publisher''s description.

Mr. and Mrs. Tati love the baby piglet that Mr. Tati brings home, but they wonder what will happen when the piglet goes to school.

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.

Fashion designer, artist, musician or dancer? Which will your littlest artist choose?

Illustrations and easy-to-read text introduce four children--a future fashion designer, artist, musician, and dancer.

It is summer vacation and Jamela is bored, until her Aunt Beauty asks her to come and help her get her hair salon ready for a special client, who turns out to be "Afro-Idols" contestant Miss Bambi Chaka Chaka.

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.

Everyone loves Bernard! Especially his four ''kissy'' aunts who plaster him with kisses. How much more can a boy take?

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.

While doing a good job of caring for his grandfather''s sheep and goat on the grasslands of South Africa, young Malusi dreams of everything from owning his own dog to becoming president one day. Illustrations.

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 ...

In South Africa, a young black boy shares a special day with his grandmother when they go into the city on a shopping trip.

While doing a good job of caring for his grandfather''s sheep and goats on the grasslands of South Africa, young Malusi dreams of everything from owning his own dog to becoming president one day.