12 Huia Birds / 12 Manu Huia (English & te reo Maori) by Julian Stokoe

$22.99 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 it subtly conveys an environmental message - and includes links to a 12 Huia Birds app, educational resources and games. Previously published in hardback in English, this popular book is now back with Maori text in a quality paperback. The Listener called the first edition "a striking reminder of the many ways this beautiful bird was wiped out". ...Show more

12 Huia Birds (HB) by Julian Stokoe

$24.99 NZD

Category: 5 to 10 years

12 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 and uplifting celebration of one of our loveliest birds by an exciting author-illustrator team. Through gentle rhyme and colourful imagery it subtly conveys an environmental message - and includes links to a 12 Huia Birds app, educational resources and games. ...Show more

13 Habits.com the Tale of Tortoise Buffett and Trader Hare by Lucas Remmerswaal

$12.50 NZD

Category: 5 to 10 years

Abigail and the Birth of the Sun by Matthew Cunningham

$20.00 NZD

Category: 5 to 10 years

A bright and beautiful exploration of the big bang theory and the birth of our solar system for young children, all wrapped up in a bedtime story. Abigail is a curious little girl. She likes to discover the answers to really BIG questions. One night, she thinks of a question that's SO BIG she can't slee p until she knows the answer. "Daddy," she asks as he tucks her into bed, "where did the sun and all the planets come from?" To find out the answer, Daddy invites Abigail on a magical journey through time and space. Together they explore the birth of all living things. By the next morning, Abigail has thought of another big question . . . A gorgeously illustrated and beautifully told bedtime story that doubles as an introduction to astrophysics, Abigail and the Birth of the Sun will be enjoyed equally by young children and adults. ...Show more

Aunt Nasty by Margaret Mahy

$17.00 NZD

Category: 5 to 10 years

Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey. Aunt Nasty is coming to stay. Claire and Toby don't know what to expect. You see, Aunt Nasty isn't like ot her aunties. Aunt Nasty is a witch A spooky and magical full colour Early Reader edition of a classic story from the CARNEGIE-winning and HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN AWARD nominated author Margaret Mahy, with new full colour illustrations by Chris Mould. ...Show more

Balloon to the Moon by Gill Arbuthnott

$22.99 NZD

Category: 5 to 10 years

Long before anyone had designed a rocket, the Montgolfier brothers w ere making hot air balloons. In October 1783, they became the first people to experience controlled flight. Balloon to the Moon starts there and leads to Neil Armstrong's 'small step' and beyond. But w hy stop there? Learn about the gr eat innovations of the past, then get ready for BLAST OFF into an unknow n but exciting future. ...Show more

Bella's Fringe by Marie Munro

$25.00 NZD

Category: 5 to 10 years

Bella's a bit of a rebel. She knows her own mind and there is one thing she knows for certain - haircuts are out! So Bella's hair just grows and grows. This humorous story about Bella's hair continues with the search activities in te reo Māori that appeared in "Nana's Shed”" and extends the counting in English and te reo to 20. ...Show more

Best Test by Pippa Goodhart

$18.99 NZD

Category: 5 to 10 years

Bird and Frog find a strawberry on their way. There's only one strawberry and the two of them. So, only "the best" animal gets to eat the fruit. Soon Rat, Shrew, Squirrel, and others join them in a competition to find "the best" and award them with the strawberry. The animals have fun playing together. But, as they reach the finish line, it's time to see who gets the reward. The animals find there is a lesson for all of them about being "best friends".Best Test is the second title after Fair Shares by the duo, Pippa Goodhart and Anna Doherty. ...Show more

Big Woolly Mammoth by Geoff Gudsell

$19.99 NZD

Category: 5 to 10 years

Let Big Woolly Mammoth take you back to the time of the Ice Age and early humans. Children, as young as pre-schoolers, will enjoy the beautifully illustrated, quirky yet factual story about her life and times. The detailed facts section following the story will add interest, and some surprises for all r eaders. ...Show more

Bluey: Mum School by Bluey

$21.00 NZD

Category: 5 to 10 years

Bluey wants to play Mum School instead of having her bath. But will the kids listen to her? A gorgeous hardback book for kids of all ages. Bluey has been a phenomenal success since airing on ABC KIDS in October 2018, amassing legions of dedicated fans and hugely popular ranges of books, toys, clothes, g ames and more. It holds the coveted position of being the most watched program ever on ABC iView, with over 260 million plays for Series One, and is the winner of an International Emmy for Most Outstanding Children's Programme.   ...Show more

Bobby, the Littlest War Hero by Glyn Harper

$19.99 NZD

Category: 5 to 10 years

This is the story of Bobby - the littlest hero in a very big war. Bobby is a tiny canary. His best friend is Jack, a soldier in one of the tunnelling companies of the Royal Engineers. Together they go deep into the tunnels under no-man's-land. Jack's job is to dig, while Bobby's job is to warn the men t o get out quickly when there's dangerous gas. Bobby's warnings save the tunnellers' lives again and again. But Jack worries that it's a hard life for a little bird. Will Bobby ever be free to fly again? Glyn Harper and Jenny Cooper are the award-winning creators of bestselling picture books about the First World War- Le Quesnoy, Jim's Letters, Roly, the Anzac Donkeyand Gladys Goes to War. ...Show more

Cats (Pet Expert) by Gemma Barder

$24.00 NZD

Category: 5 to 10 years | Series: Pet Expert

Get smitten with kittens! Discover claw-some facts about your favourite animals - cats - and become a pet expert! Do you know your Siamese from your Shorthair? Are you crazy about cats? Whether you own a cat or you simply love them, this book will tell you everything you could possibly want to know abo ut these adorable animals. It is packed with tips on grooming, care and the personality traits of different breeds, and of course has lots and lots of very cute pictures of our feline friends. Discover the world of cats and work out what your cat is trying to say with a purr and a twitch of its tail. The Pet Expert series explores the world of some of children's favourite animals. It is packed with fascinating facts about record-breaking animals, rare breeds, pet history and stories of famous pets from real life and fiction. Filled with super-cute photos and a bright, engaging design, Pet Expert is a must-have for all pet owners and animal lovers. For readers aged 7+ Titles in this series: Cats Dogs Hamsters and Guinea Pigs Horses and Ponies Rabbits Reptiles ...Show more