5 book titles to make you laugh (and then request them)

I'm pretty sure I'm a nice person. What's more, I think I'm a nice person who is capable of great philosophical thought. You just have to dig down deep. Like WAY down deep. When you hit the cold lump of coal that should be my heart, keep going. In fact, bring a shovel and a miner's hat. (Leave the canary at home, that's just cruel). I am all about the laughs because, as most people who know me know, I not-so-secretly possess a juvenile sense of humour. I forever watch terrible movies that are overladen with toilet humour and the worst puns ever. What's worse is I then con other people into watching them with me. And I'm that way about books, too. I'm forever making lists when I come across book titles that amuse me. What is the point of such titles if you cannot hold them up to people and say "THIS! THIS!" And so, here's my list of "THIS! THIS!" for today: 5 book titles to make you laugh (and then request them).

Funky Fairytales at Helensville, Whangaparaoa and Warkworth libraries

Listen to original retelling of traditional fairytales along with live music, songs, dances and magic performed by Starfish Magic Children’s Theatre Company.

These fantastic free sessions for children are being held at:

· Helensville Library on Friday 12 June at 6pm
· Whangaparaoa Library on Thursday 18 June at 6.30pm, and
· Warkworth Library on Friday 3 July at 6pm

Events are funded from the Creative Communities Rodney Scheme with support from the Rodney District Council.

What's in the giant book?

Orewa Library is celebrating the launch of a giant storybook with a special starry night storytime session on Friday 12 June at 6.30pm. Pyjamas and slippers are recommended night attire at the session. Milo and marshmallows will also be provided.

The giant storybook will be used at future storytime sessions across the district and is also available for private hire.

Contact Orewa Library for more details 426 8249.

Introduction to HypnoBirthing at Orewa Library

'Introduction to HypnoBirthing' presentation at Orewa Library, Wednesday 21 May, 2.00pm.
Come along for an informal - but very interesting session run by Helen from Positive Births. See their website www.positivebirths.co.nz

"HypnoBirthing® - The Mongan Method uses deep relaxation, visualisation, affirmations and special breathing techniques to prepare yourself and your partner for a positive, natural birthing experience free of fear and pain. The many advantages of HypnoBirthing include a a more relaxed enjoyable pregnancy, shorter labour, less requirement for painkillers, elimination of the fear-tension-pain syndrome, and happy, well adjusted babies."

“HypnoBirthing® helped me have the birth I’d dreamed of. The whole process was beneficial for my pregnancy and the birth itself was amazing. I definitely recommend HypnoBirthing and Helen to every pregnant woman. I am so happy about my birth and love thinking back on it.” - Miranda


“As a midwife this was an amazing experience to see a woman totally removed from pain throughout the end stages of labour. There was no difference in her face during strong contractions – she was so calm that it looked like she’d had an epidural.” - Brigid Beehan RM, RCPN