The Dodo Who Dreamed She Could Fly by Catherine Emmett
20.00 NZD
Category: Picture Books
An inspiring story about the incredible things that can happen when you give something a try, from award-winning author Catherine Emmett and bestselling illustrator Claire Powell. Delilah did not often talk of her dream, in case others laughed at how daft it might seem. For like all those others, this ...Show more
The Eel Hunt (Tales From The Farm) by Jennifer Somervell; Margery Fern (Illustrator)
24.00 NZD
Category: Picture Books
It's summer in the '70s and an idea is hatched to go eel hunting on the Manawatu River. With home-made spears, under the cloak of darkness, the intrepid eelers set off. But everything does not go according to plan. The river is darker and deeper than expected, the eels are slippery and determined not to ...Show more
The Fierce Little Woman and the Wicked Pirate by Joy Cowley; Sarah Davis
20.00 NZD
Category: Picture Books | Reading Level: near fine
An appealing and non-stereotypical love story with a strong female main character and a pirate - making this book great for both girls and boys. The fierce little woman lived in a house at the end of a jetty. She knitted socks in blue and green wool, to sell to sailors who had got their feet wet. But wh ...Show more
The Fire of Stars - The Life and Brilliance of the Woman Who Discovered What Stars Are Made Of by Kirsten W. Larson; Katherine Roy (Illustrator)
40.00 NZD
Category: Picture Books
A poetic picture book celebration of the life and scientific discoveries of groundbreaking astronomer Cecilia Payne! Astronomer and astrophysicist Cecilia Payne was the first person to discover what burns at the heart of stars. But she didn't start out as the groundbreaking scientist she would eventuall ...Show more
The Great Kiwi School Day by Donovan Bixley (Illustrator)
20.00 NZD
Category: Picture Books
Starting school is a big step up. The Great Kiwi School Day familiarises children and their parents with the structure of the kiwi school day and puts them at ease with elements of the New Zealand curriculum: What do you do at school?, Who will be there?, What will I learn?, What will my classroom be li ...Show more
The Grizzled Grist Does Not Exist (PB) by Juliette MacIver
20.00 NZD
Category: Picture Books
An exuberant read aloud story about a school trip outdoors with rhyming word play and madcap energy, set against the quiet observant Liam. From the awardwinning creators of That’s Not a Hippopotamus.It’s the class trip to Dismal Hills wilderness. The children aren’t worried about the legendary Grizzled ...Show more
The House of Madame M by Clotilde Perrin, Emma Giuliani, Ariane Grenet
38.00 NZD
Category: Picture Books
A large-format lift-the-flaps visit to the haunted house of Madame M - enjoy the thrill of uncovering what lurks in the wardrobe, behind the door, tucked under the furniture… Are you lost? Come in. You're in luck--there's no one here just now. Shhh... Be as quiet as you can, and very, very careful... ...Show more
The Incredible Freedom Machines by Kirli Saunders
20.00 NZD
Category: Picture Books
She was small when she heard about them ... the incredible freedom machines. A poetic and visual feast from multi-award-winning creators Kirli Saunders and Matt Ottley.
The Midnight Adventures of Ruru and Kiwi by Clare Scott; Amy Haarhoff
21.00 NZD
Category: Picture Books
The delightful rhyming story of Ruru and Kiwi, who host a midnight forest party for their friends. Ruru and Kiwi went into the bush, wrapped snug in night's velvety black. They took some runny manuka honey tied up in a flax-woven sack. Drawing on a cast of nocturnal New Zealand creatures, with award ...Show more
The "New" Old Truck 100th birthday Ed (Tales from the Farm) by Jennifer Somervell; Margery Fern
24.00 NZD
Category: Picture Books
The Odd One Out: A Spotting Book by Britta Teckentrup
23.00 NZD
Category: Picture Books
Which bird has caught the worm? Can you spot the startled tortoise? And where is the shy little shrimp? Dazzlingly designed by award-winning illustrator Britta Teckentrup, this interactive search-and-find book encourages young readers to test their visual acuity and spot the odd creature out. Each sprea ...Show more
The Paper Bag Princess (HB) (40th Anniversary Edition) by Robert Munsch
23.00 NZD
Category: Picture Books
Princess Elizabeth is beautiful and rich and about to marry Prince Ronald, until a dragon destroys her castle and flies off with Ronald. But Elizabeth is a resourceful girl and, left with nothing to wear but a paper bag, she sets out to find her prince.