Books written by Pam Holden

Granny's Toy Box

Granny's Toy Box
The Bush Fire

The Bush Fire
A Message from the Boys

A Message from the Boys
Billy the Bully

Discusses New Zealand's reptile, the tuatara, which has existed since the time of the dinosaurs.
The Best Tail

Rabbit has a little white tail that is round. He thinks it is a beautiful tail. All the other animals like their own tails best. Which tail do you think is the best one? Reading Level 11/F&P Level F
Push or Pull

Some things need a push to make them move. Some other things move when they are pulled. Which things can be moved by pushing them? Which things are moved by a pull?
Lots of Legs

What can you do with your legs? Which animals have two legs like us? Do you know some animals with four legs? Who else has four legs? Are there some animals with six legs?
So Fast

Do you like going fast? What can go very fast? Look at these things going fast.
Sand Everywhere!

Do you like playing in the sand? Most people love going to the beach. Sand goes everywhere, but it is clean and fun to play with. What do you like to do with sand? Reading Level 4/F&P Level D
Yes, Please!

Do you like to try new tastes? What food do you like best? Why? Are there some things you don't like to taste? Why not? Fiction Reading Level 2/F&P Level B
Listen to That

Are you good at listening? Let's keep very quiet and listen. What sounds can you hear at school? What sounds can you hear at home? Fiction Reading Level 1/F&P Level B
Water to Ice

Water to Ice
Making Tracks

Have you seen tracks on the ground? What can make a track in mud? Where do skis make a track? What makes a track on the road? What else makes tracks? Reading Level 6/F&P Level D
Hot Air Balloons

Have you ever seen big balloons taking people for a ride? Look at these hot air balloons flying up in the sky. They look like all kinds of different things. Reading Level 6/F&P Level D
The Boy who Cried Wolf

Adaptation of Aesop's fable about a boy who likes playing jokes, telling everyone a wolf is coming when it is not. Then one day a wolf really does come, but no one will believe the boy.
Whale Rescue

Sometimes whales seem to forget that they need to stay in deep water.
Whale Rescue

Sometimes whales seem to forget that they need to stay in deep water.
Mr Nobody

In this family, there were three children who each had a small accident at home.
Mr Nobody (Readaloud)

In this family, there were three children who each had a small accident at home.
Farm Friends

Do you know the animals that live on a farm? Who looks after the farm animals? Do you know the noises the animals make? Can you sing a song about them? Fiction Reading Level 1/F&P Level B