The Legend of Te Mata O Rongokako: The Sleeping Giant by Annelisa Ferguson; Sophie Blokker (Illustrator)
$29.99 NZD
Category: Picture Books
Rongokako is a giant who regularly terrorises the pā of the Heretaunga tribe, stealing their food and setting fire to the houses, until he falls in love with the chiefteness Hinerakau. The chief of the tribe asks Rongokako to bite a path through the hills to Waimarama before he'll consent to the marria ...Show more
My Big Moments: That's Not the Plan by Hannah Davison; Flicka Williams
$19.99 NZD
Category: Issues & Emotions
Things do not go according to plan on Perry and Frankie's camping trip. As they learn how to face big feelings and take on new challenges, the two friends discover that the best adventures always come with a few surprises. Backed by research and consultation, That's Not the Plan helps kids build resilie ...Show more
My Big Moments: Ready for School by Hannah Davison; Flicka Williams; Marco Palmieri
$19.99 NZD
Category: Issues & Emotions
A children’s book to help kids start school with confidence. Working with a team of experts in child development, neuroscience, play therapy and psychology, My Big Moments children’s picture book, Ready for School, is designed to help children start school with confidence. The creators behind My Big ...Show more
My Big Moments: Baby on the Way
$19.99 NZD
Category: Issues & Emotions
A children’s book to help kids prepare for the arrival of a new baby.Working with a team of experts in child development, neuroscience, play therapy and psychology, My Big Moments children’s picture book, Baby on the Way, is designed to help kids prepare to become a big sibling when the family has a new ...Show more
Sunflowers Don't Grow in Winter by EMILY HOLDAWAY
$19.99 NZD
Category: Issues & Emotions
Ziggy decides to plant sunflowers in autumn, but everyone knows sunflowers don't grow in winter. Or do they? Sunflowers Don't Grow in Winter is a true story of hope, determination, and a little boy's love of sunflowers. Search and Find - on each spread, children will need to find the three B's - a ...Show more
The Dream Factory by Steph Matuku
$22.00 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
An amazing building rises on the edge of town - it's the dream factory. Every night, it sends out magical mist. Flying cars, flower cakes and talking tigers fill people's dreams. And the next day, the people make those dreams come true. But when a kereru flies into the dream factory, and a feather flo ...Show more
Whakarongo Ki o Tupuna - Listen to Your Ancestors by Darryn Joseph; Munro Te Whata (Illustrator)
$22.99 NZD
Category: Picture Books
"Kia toa, e hine ma, e tama ma, kia kaua hoki koutou e whakama. Me waiata koutou ki nga manu o to koutou tupuna, o Tane-mahuta. Be bold now, girls and boys, it's no time to be shy. Sing to the birds of your ancestor, The Great Forest." This poignant story is set in a school and then rest home environme ...Show more
Rere Atu Taku Poi! - Let My Poi Fly! by Tangaroa Paul; Rebecca Gibbs (Illustrator)
$22.99 NZD
Category: Picture Books
Written in te reo Maori and translated by the author, Rere Atu Taku Poi! is a beautifully illustrated story about gender fluidity in a school setting. Rangi loves doing haka but performing poi is his favourite - even though his classmates say it's just for girls. When the lead poi performer falls sick ...Show more
My Dad's Runaway BUM! by Dawn Mcmillan
$21.00 NZD
Category: Picture Books
Dad's bum has blown off! With a hiss and a roar, it's gone out our front door After a meal of cabbage and peas, Dad's bum not only lets off a smell, but blows off entirely and sets off on its own around the town! 'Let's chase it, Dad, before it's too late,' says the red-panted hero in this latest New Bu ...Show more
Construction by Sally Sutton
$18.99 NZD
Category: Picture Books
From the award-winning duo that brought machine-mad kids Roadworks and Demolition.Hoist the wood. Hoist the wood. Chain and hook and strap. Swing it round, then lower it down. Thonk! Clonk! Clap! Build the frame. Build the frame. Hammer all day long. Make the stairs and floors and walls. Bing! Bang! Bon ...Show more
Demolition by Sally Sutton
$18.99 NZD
Category: Picture Books
From the award-winning duo that brought machine-mad kids Construction and Roadworks.Swing the ball. Swing the ball.Thump and smash and whack.Bring the top floors tumbling down.Bang! Clang! Crack!Load the trucks. Load the trucks.Lift and shift and heap.Drive away the piles of junk.Whump! Whop! Beep!Busy ...Show more
Roadworks (PB) by Sally Sutton
$18.99 NZD
Category: Picture Books
A boisterous picture book full of noisy fun for machine-mad kids. “Plan the road. Plan the road. Mark it on the map.” Roadworks takes the reader through all the stages of making a road; from planning to construction to driving on the finished road, the full journey is detailed for young and curious mi ...Show more