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Whitcoulls Kids Top 50 Books List 2019-2020 New Zealand Readers Choice

The Whitcoulls Top 50 Kids Books List for 2019-2020 was announced on 28 September 2020 providing a useful reading list for potential readers and parents wanting to make smart book buy choices. The list is heavy with international favourites such as the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling and the Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney but there is also a good sprinkling of newcomers and local authors.
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Overall 14 authors from New Zealand made it to the list this year including two books in the top 5: the now classic Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy by Lynley Dodd garnered the number #2 slot while Aroha’s Way by Craig Phillips which is geared to helping kids cope with anxiety and uncertainty stormed into third place.
Hairy Maclary from Donaldsons Dairy by Lynley Dodd #2 Whitcoulls Kids Top 50 Books for 2019-2020

Arohas Way by Craig Phillips #3 Whitcoulls Kids Top 50 Books for 2019-2020

A list of some of the Whitcoulls Kids Top 50 Books for 2019-2020 is set out below:

  1. Harry Potter series - J K Rowling
  2. Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy - Lynley Dodd
  3. Aroha series - Craig Phillips
  4. Dog Man series - Dave Pilkey
  5. Diary of a Wimpy Kid series - Jeff Kinney

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling #1 on the Whitcoulls Kids Top 50 books list 2019-2020
Dog Man by Dav Pilkey Book 1 Whitcoulls Kids Top 50 books list 2019-2020 fourth placegetter
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney Whitcoulls Kids Top 50 books list 2019-2020 fifth placegetter

Other New Zealand Books on the List


#20 Baa Baa Smart Sheep - Mark and Rowan Sommerset
Baa Baa Smart Sheep by Mark and Rowan Sommerset Whitcoulls Kids Top 50 books list 2019-2020 #20

#28 I Love Lemonade - Mark and Rowan Sommerset
I Love Lemonade by Mark and Rowan Sommerset Whitcoulls Kids Top 50 books list 2019-2020 #28

The Wonky Donkey - Craig Smith
The Wonky Donkey by Craig Smith Whitcoulls Kids Top 50 books list 2019-2020


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