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The Great Realisation by Tomos Roberts

$24.99 NZD

Category: Great picks for younger readers

A post-pandemic bedtime tale that has captured the hearts of millions. First performed in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, Tomos Roberts' inspiring poem, with its message of hope and resilience, has been viewed more than 60 million times and translated into over 20 languages worldwide. From simple acts of kindness, to the creativity within us all, The Great Realisation is a celebration of the many things that have brought us together at a time of crisis. It captures, with magical resonance, the thoughts and feelings of millions worldwide as we adapt to a new way of life, cast aside old habits and reflect on what truly matters to us. It is a story for all readers, young or old, who dare to dream of a fairer, kinder, more loving world. ...Show more

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The Wheels on the Truck by The Topp Twins

$21.99 NZD

Category: Great picks for younger readers

Another country classic to add to the Topp Twins/Jenny Cooper collection, and this ones a feelin good bumper of a ride! Two keen anglers (bearing a strong resemblance to a certain pair of Dames) vroom, screech and beep their way down the road. Join the ride for some wheel-spinning fun!

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Space Maps - Your Tour of the Universe by Lara Albanese

$39.99 NZD

Category: Great picks for younger readers

This gorgeous hardback draws on the latest astronomy to take children to the farthest reaches of outer space through circular and flat maps of the Solar System and the galaxies beyond. Vivid drawings and easy facts guide readers through what we see with the naked eye and telescopes, our planet and other s, with plentiful views from the Southern Hemisphere and ancient interpretations. From the Crab Nebulae to the International Space Station, Space Maps has the universe covered. ...Show more

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Large 9781760505554

Naughty Dragons Make Trouble! (Naughty Dragons #1) by Natalie Jane Prior

$17.99 NZD

Category: Great picks for younger readers | Series: Naughty Dragons

In the Laidley Hundreds, dangerous wild dragons roam the Highlands. But dragons aren't born bad - just naughty!   When Ava and Jack's parents agree to foster two young dragons, the siblings can't believe their luck. But teaching a mischievous pair of dragons how to behave isn't easy, and Jack and Ava wi ll have their work cut out for them with Graun and Fafnine. They might look sweet, but don't let that fool you - these dragons can cause trouble like you wouldn't believe.  ​ Perfect for fans of How to Train Your Dragon and the surreal humour of David Walliams, Naughty Dragons is a highly visual series for readers 6+, packed with rollicking adventure, riotous laughs and oodles of mischief. ...Show more

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The Left-Handed Booksellers of London by Garth Nix

$27.99 NZD

Category: Great picks for younger readers | Reading Level: very good

From the bestselling author of Angel Mage, this new fantasy adventure set in 1980s London follows one girl's quest to find her father, leading her to a secret society of magical fighting booksellers who police the mythical Old World when it disastrously intrudes into the modern world. Eighteen-year-old art student Susan Arkshaw arrives in London in search of her father. But before she can question crime boss Frank Thringley he's turned to dust by the prick of a silver hatpin in the hands of the outrageously attractive Merlin. Merlin is one of the youngest members of a secret society of booksellers with magical powers who police the mythic Old World wherever it impinges on the New World - in addition to running several bookshops, of course! Merlin also has a quest of his own: to find the Old World entity who arranged the murder of his mother. Their investigations attract attention from enemies of the Old and New Worlds. Soon they become involved in an even more urgent task to recover the grail that is the source of the left-handed booksellers' power, before it is used to destroy the booksellers and rouse the hordes of the mythic past. As the search for the grail becomes strangely intertwined with both their quests, they start to wonder... Is Susan's long-lost father a bookseller, or something altogether more mysterious? ...Show more

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Sir Singlet by Dawn McMillan

$19.99 NZD

Category: Great picks for younger readers

Sir Singlet is clever with needle and thread. See all the cushions he's made for his bed. Narrated by the hero's nephew, Sir Singlet is about a knight with a difference, he'd rather create his new underwear range than fight the enemy. But the king has other ideas, leaving Sir Singlet with not enough tim e to get his new knightwear' range into production. Will it stand the test of battle and help to win new fame for this most well-dressed hero? ...Show more

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Animalphabet by Julia Donaldson

$20.00 NZD

Category: Great picks for younger readers

Winner of the 2018 Chen Bochui International Children's Literature Award for Best Picture Book of the YearA hugely entertaining animal ABC guessing game with stunning peep-through pages and fold-out flaps, by bestselling author Julia Donaldson and award-winning illustrator Sharon King-Chai. Now availabl e in paperback.Can you guess who has more legs than a butterfly? And who is wrinklier than a hedgehog?Each page draws you further into a beautifully vibrant world of huge elephants, slithery snakes and growling tigers, inviting you to compare one animal to another and learn comparison words and adjectives from the natural world.With vivid, eye-catching artwork and an exotic array of animals to marvel over, Animalphabet is a gorgeous book to treasure and read over and over again. ...Show more

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Ernie and the Magic Kennel by Robert Rakete; Jeanette Thomas

$19.99 NZD

Category: Great picks for younger readers

There, inside the kennel, Ernie sat upon his chair. And oh, so proud, he read aloud: Adventures start right here! This kennel's full of magic, read Ernie with delight. In this you'll fly, up in the sky. Get packed, you leave tonight! Join popular radio hosts Jeanette Thomas and Robert Rakete with Er nie, Benny and a colourful cast of adorable doggie pals on a magical journey of family and friendship around the world. The story was inspired by The Breeze's own radio station dog and Jeanette's rescue dog Benny. ...Show more

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Rona Moon / Ko Rona Māhina (Bilingual) by Tim Tipene; Stephanie Huriana Fong (Translated by)

$25.99 NZD

Category: Great picks for younger readers

‘Everything looks so small from up here,’ said Rona. ‘I know,’ Whaea beamed. ‘Even the reasons we felt angry seem so little.’ The beloved myth of Rona and the Moon comes to 21st-century Aotearoa in English and Maori in Tim Tipene's sensitive interpretation, strikingly illustrated by Tai Tokerau artist T heresa Reihana. Rona Moon gets angry with everyone, her brother, her nana and papa, and then one night she calls the moon stupid! Taken to meet her ancestor Whaea Rona on the moon, she learns a lesson in how to control her temper. ...Show more

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Taking the Lead - How Jacinda Ardern Wowed the World by David Hill; Phoebe Morris

$25.00 NZD

Category: Great picks for younger readers | Series: David Hill's Kiwi Legends

An inspiring illustrated story for children about Jacinda Ardern, and her meteoric rise to become the world's youngest female leader.Nobody is too young to start changing the world.When Jacinda was little, she wanted to be a clown. But when she saw schoolmates who didn't have lunch, or even shoes, she k new she had to do something. Some kids laughed at her for wanting to help people so much, or said she couldn't do it. But that didn't stop Jacinda.She became the Prime Minister of New Zealand, and the world's youngest female leader.This is the true story of a trailblazer who has inspired people around the planet, told by award-winning author and illustrator. ...Show more

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