(Paperback)

Hilarious tale about iconic NZ architectural backyard wonder Irresistible misadventure of a well-meaning but not-so-smart dad Bright illustrations by well-known artist, Bob Darroch

(Paperback)

Everyone has become so focused on bright lights and new technology that they have forgotten about the stars. Fed up with not being appreciated, the stars decide to leave their posts and go on holiday. But what will happen when the lights go out A charming picture book warning us to appreciate the natural beauty of the world, before it is lost.

(Hardback)

Families of all kinds will appreciate this simple tale of love and longing, motherhood and magic.

(Board book)

Bug tricks Cat into trading his cookie for a stick in this board book with bold illustrations and simple text for beginning readers.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

A child dreams of inventing a new marble and having the recipe appear in the Book of Marbles.

(Paperback)

Max is a little boy with a Big imagination. Today Max is playing in a sandpit with his toy digger, then all of a sudden he is in a huge quarry driving a real digger and making friends with dinosaurs!

(Hardback)

This picture book gives new meaning to 'an elephant never forgets' with its detail-rich text and lush, dream-like illustrations celebrating a life filled with music, musings and meaning.

(Paperback)

Two favourite fables in one fabulous book.

(Hardback)

The impossible becomes possible ... In Maurice Shadbolt's only known children's story, published here for the first time and delightfully illustrated by Renee Haggo, Thomas saves his town from a wandering mountain and gives an insight into why people paint.

(Paperback)

Luke won't play the trumpet Granddad gave him until he discovers a seed Granddad sent will only grow when it hears music.

(Hardback)

Introducing the Hueys a fabulously quirky group of characters in a hilarious new series from internationally bestselling, award-winning author/illustrator, Oliver Jeffers, creator of How to Catch a Star and Lost and Found.

(Paperback)

Join a little girl and her grandad as they plan for the BEST HOLI EVER! They know all the best spots to throw the bright Holi powder! Can they cover the whole neighbourhood in colour in their biggest celebration yet

(Hardback)

Identifies and tackles the emotions that nightmares evoke, and shows that love is a powerful tool to fight the darkness, empowering children to overcome their nightmares.

(Paperback)

Christian Foley's rhymes swirl and whirl they twirl and curl through this underwater world. Dancing words twist and turn to the rhythm of the sea. This is storytelling with a Hip-Hop spin. Dive in deep. Journey with an octopus who has eight new socks and a very odd tale to tell - Michael Rosen

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

When a princess who behaves like a dragon meets a dragon who behaves like a princess, who knows what will happen! This is suitable for discussion of preconceptions and gender roles.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

A very readable and funny story for both adults and children-and the latter will definitely have a frisson of delighted terror when the pirates meet their ghastly end.

(Paperback, UK ed.)

A mysterious red boat and George the dog help Posy cope with moving house.

(Hardback)

A bilingual story about frogs that promotes positive values around immigration and multiculturalism.

(Paperback)

Fun story with heritage message for 710 year-olds Fourth in Sharing Our Stories series following The Castle in our Backyard (2010), The Tunnel in our Backyard (2016) and The Taniwha in our Backyard (2018); publishing ahead of Diwali

(Paperback)

Picture book for 7 to 12 year olds. Historical fiction category. Themes: New Zealand's early motoring history and electric vehicles, innovation, friendly competition and co-operation and true events. Includes facts pages and a QR code for further information on EV's.