Jojo's favourite stories (6 years old)
Grandmas and silly men with plenty of adventure and laughs.
Playlist
Mr Whistler
by Margaret Mahy
In his rush to get to his great aunt's, absent-minded Mister Whistler is distracted by the song in his head and dance in his feet and loses hist ticket…
The House that Went to Sea
by Melinda Szymanik
Michael has to stay with his Granny by the sea while his parents are away on an adventure but when the house floats away the real adventures begin.
Grandma McGarvey Takes a Dive by Jennifer Hessell
Grandma McGarvey is feeling a bit blue and needs an adventure. She drives past the bungy jumping off the bridge — and gives it a go!
Aroha’s Way by Craig Phillips
Aroha has some things she does to make her feel better when she's feeling uncomfortable and upset.
Grandma McGarvey and Puddle Street Gang by Jennifer Hessell
When she was young, Grandma McGarvey had as much energy as she does today. She volunteers to help out at a nearby rest home. But who should be there but some of her mischievous friends from her childhood days!
Nanny Mihi and the Bellbird by Melanie Drewery
Staying with Nanny Mihi in the school holidays, her mokopuna get up early to whistle a tune to the birds. One bellbird learns the tune but when spring comes he is nowhere to be heard. What has happened?
Henry Bob Bobbalich by Juliette MacIver
Henry loves climbing. He'll climb anything. But one day, after an unfortunate accident with one of his boots, Henry is grounded. Will he ever be allowed to climb again?
About Jojo
Jojo is a Harry Potter obsessive who loves any wacky scheme or a sneaky trick. She likes drawing, drama and playing with her friends.