100 New Zealand Poems for Children by Jo Noble (ed.)
$14.00 NZD
Category: 5 to 10 years | Reading Level: near fine
This anthology brings together a selection of poetry for children. From Dennis Glover to Laura Ranger, 100 New Zealand Poems for Children samples some of the best poetry New Zealand has to offer. Covering such themes as animals, bikes, families, spirituality and the weather, this collection is enhanced ...Show more
12 Huia Birds / 12 Manu Huia by Julian Stokoe
$23.00 NZD
Category: 5 to 10 years
Twelve beautiful huia birds play and sing in the forest. But is that a canoe arriving? A rat sniffling? A ship on the horizon? One by one, the huia start to disappear - what will remain? 12 Huia Birds is a captivating celebration of one of our loveliest birds. Through gentle rhyme and colourful imagery ...Show more
17 Kings and 42 Elephants by Margaret Mahy
$25.00 NZD
Category: 5 to 10 years | Series: Margaret Mahy Illustration Prize Ser.
Margaret Mahy's beautiful classic reimagined with illustrations from Alba Gil Celdran, the winner of the 2023 Margaret Mahy Illustration Prize. Seventeen kings on forty-two elephants Going on a journey through a wild wet night... Join the kings and the elephants on their jungle journey, meeting new crea ...Show more
4 Yaks and a Yeti by Peter Hillary; Ant Sang
$29.99 NZD
Category: 5 to 10 years | Reading Level: near fine
High in the foothills of the Himalayas, a young Nepalese boy, Lhakpa, and his four loyal yaks - Yak, Nak, Zopchok and Zum - embark on a perilous journey to find the mythical castle, Shangri-La. On this daring adventure Lhakpa and his yaks battle the perils of the misty mountains - freezing snowstorms an ...Show more
A Change is Gonna Come by Angela Cushnie
$12.50 NZD
$25.00 (50% off)
Category: 5 to 10 years
A Change is Gonna Come is a story the whole family can learn from, and enjoy. Bernard Raupō Bittern III (or Boomer to his friends) is the self-appointed mayor of the Waipuna wetland community and an esteemed storyteller. Amongst the flax and bulrushes he makes an announcement to the wetland locals; grum ...Show more
A First Book of Myths: Uncover Tales of Gods and Monsters by Mary Hoffman
$26.00 NZD
Category: 5 to 10 years
Uncover tales of gods and monsters, travel to kingdoms in the sky and below the sea, and meet a cast of magical animals in this lyrical retelling of some of the oldest and most famous stories from around the world. A First Book of Myths is a collection of fourteen well-known myths accompanied by delight ...Show more
A Horse Called Now (PB) by Ruth Doyle
$19.00 NZD
Category: 5 to 10 years
A calm and reassuring story about overcoming worries and living in the present moment. “When I’m afraid, I breathe in and out and let the feelings come . . . and then go. Nothing lasts forever.” Now the Horse enjoys the singing of the birds, the chattering of the crickets and all the wonders of nature. ...Show more
A Ladybird Book: Rainforests
$17.99 NZD
Category: 5 to 10 years
Explore rainforests from around the world in this engaging and accessible non-fiction book.A rainforest is a natural environment covered in tall trees that receives an incredibly high volume of rainfall. These lush forests are home to over half of all the species of animal and plants in the world!Rainfo ...Show more
A Medieval Feast by Aliki
$45.00 NZD
Category: 5 to 10 years
A beautifully illustrated, award-winning, and fascinating look at the Middle Ages by Aliki, the beloved creator of many popular books for children. The King is coming to visit! The lord and lady of Camdenton Manor must work quickly to prepare for his arrival. It will take weeks to ready rooms, set up te ...Show more
Adventures of Ben and Bella by P. Maltby
$30.00 NZD
Category: 5 to 10 years
Very Good copy, hardback with blue boards with blue & white titles on the front cover. Dust Jacket is very good with a plastic cover, slightly rippled. The Interior is good, with a slight tanning to the pages. 1982 publication, written & illustrated by Peg Maltby.
Adventures of Pinocchio: Pop-up Classics by CARLO COLLODI
$40.00 NZD
Category: 5 to 10 years
The mischief and magic of Pinocchio and his riotous friends and foes are brought to life in this gorgeous pop-up book. Enjoy this classic story in six delightful novelty scenes and a new translation of the text. Illustrated by Philip Giordano.
Albert Le Blanc to the Rescue by Nick Butterworth
$22.95 NZD
Category: 5 to 10 years
The long-awaited sequel to Albert le Blanc, from the highly-regarded creator of the Percy the Park Keeper books. Albert le Blanc's friend, Sally the toy hippo, has been bought by a little girl. Every day, they walk past the shop and Sally gives Albert a wink, as he sits in the window. Albert waves back ...Show more