The Astromancer: The Rising of Matariki (Te Kо̄kо̄rangi: Te Aranga o Matariki English Edition) by Witi Ihimaera; Isobel Joy Te Aho-White
25.00 NZD
Category: Picture Books
The Astromancer is looking for four new apprentices to learn about Matariki and the Maramataka calendar. She chooses three boys and an orphan girl, Aria, who will come only if she can bring her smelly dog. Aria, though, is bored by the lessons, and she doesn't want to be told what to do. But these are d ...Show more
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Carle Eric
21.00 NZD
Category: Picture Books | Series: The\Very Hungry Caterpillar Ser.
The classic edition of the bestselling story written for the very young. A newly hatched caterpillar eats his way through all kinds of food, getting bigger and bigger, until eventually he turns into a beautiful caterpillar. One of the most popular picture books of all time, no nursery bookshelf is compl ...Show more
Good Night Yoga by Mariam Gates; Sara Jane Hinder (Illustrator)
32.99 NZD
Category: Picture Books | Series: Good Night Yoga Ser.
Kids love yoga--and it's great for them, so much so that the President's Council has added the practice to the fitness activities in the annual President's Challenge. For parents and caregivers looking for a fun and effective new routine for bedtime, innovative educator Mariam Gates presents Good Night ...Show more
Why Do Dogs Sniff Bottoms? by Dawn McMillan
21.00 NZD
Category: Picture Books
Dawn McMillan and Bert Signal provide an answer to that age-old question - why exactly do dogs sniff bottoms?
Maui and the Secret of Fire (#3 Tales of Aotearoa) by Donovan Bixley; Darryn Joseph; Keri Opai
19.99 NZD
Category: Picture Books | Series: Tales of Aotearoa
In the third of his Maui books, Donovan Bixley re-tells the story of how Maui captured the secret of fire. The traditional tale but with Donovan’s unique twist and trademark humour. The pictures are bright and bring their own level of humour to the book.
The Great Kiwi Bedtime Book by Donovan Bixley
19.99 NZD
Category: Picture Books
Donovan Bixley gives parents the perfect off-to-sleep book for their little ones, with an engaging story of bedtime for all the animals around New Zealand being put to bed by their parents. His bright artwork gives a vibrant look to the cute and cuddly baby animals settling down to sleep.
Tide's Out: Tai Timu by Frances Plumpton
20.00 NZD
Category: Picture Books
Bilingual - English and Maori. There's much to discover meandering along a New Zealand beach with small children when the tide is out. This simple bilingual counting book, with watercolour illustrations, features many treasures to encourage their curiosity. Although set at Huia on the Manukau Harbour, m ...Show more
Matariki by Kitty Brown, Kirsten Parkinson
25.00 NZD
Category: Picture Books
Ideas and inspiration to make your Matariki celebrations sparkle. How can we celebrate Matariki? Let's look to the stars!Maumaharatia: Remembering our past Tiakina te taiao: Caring for our environment Te whakawhanaungatanga: Connecting with our people Me pehea tatou e whakanui i a Matariki? Tirohia nga ...Show more
Rona and the Moon by Peter Gossage
21.00 NZD
Category: Picture Books
Rona is charged with the important task of making food ready for her family when they return from a fishing trip. As night falls, she uses the moon to light her way. But when the moon slides behind a cloud she becomes angry and a curse sprays from her mouth. The moon does not take her curse lightly ... ...Show more
Winnie the Pooh - All About Eeyore by MILNE A A
9.99 NZD
Category: Picture Books
Meet Eeyore, a sad and gloomy animal. This book about Eeyore is the perfect introduction to Pooh Bear's gloomiest friend. Share a story, read a rhyme and learn lots of interesting facts about this grey and melancholy fellow.
Pussycat, Pussycat and More... by Donovan Bixley
19.99 NZD
Category: Picture Books
Following on from the success of Little Bo Peep and more (four nursey rhymes about sheep), Donovan Bixley now turns his attention to cats. Cat Rhymes includes four nursery rhymes about cats, set in New Zealand. Here are 'Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat', 'Two Little Kittens', and 'Hey Diddle Diddle' as you've neve ...Show more
Old Bear's All-together Painting by Jane Hissey
34.99 NZD
Category: Picture Books
All the toys want to do their very own painting - one that will fit into Old Bear\'s big picture frame. But things don\'t go according to plan. When Old Bear sees their efforts, he comes up with a plan that shows just what working together can achieve.