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Another title the increasinglypopular Did You Know? series from Young Reed,this attractive and fun book is packed withfascinating facts about the ever popular subjectof Kea. A unique symbol of New Zealand, Kea areclever and charismatic mountain parrots.Did...
Picture book
As a small country school prepares for its Christmas end-of-year show, they get a call from 'Santa', who is on his way to the hall when he runs into a spot of trouble! Fortunately, the Little Yellow Digger is on hand to rescue Santa and his truck full of...
Keith is a tiny Chihuahua with a big attitude-he rules his house and his Mama's heart. But his world is turned upside down when his Mama brings home Queenie, a fluffy kitten who steals all the attention. Determined to stay on top, Keith causes mischief,...
There's festive chaos at Granny's place - and Nee Naw is right in the middle of it! The cheeky goats have nabbed a Christmas cracker, and before long the tree has toppled, decorations are flying, and Ploppy the Cow is stuck in the loo! Nee Naw wastes no time -...
Discover fascinating facts about the food on your plate and tasty dishes from all around the world! Introduce young readers to a variety of countries and cultures through an exploration of food. Food is part of everyday life. It is essential to keep us alive...
Learn how to draw in easy steps! Follow the simple instructions step-by-step to draw puppies, piglets, llamas, sloths and lots more cute animals in this fun drawing book for kids. With tons of colourful photos and awesome facts all about...
Graphic novel
A breathtaking graphic novel of Richard Adams's masterpiece Watership Down, adapted and illustrated by James Sturm and Joe Sutphin Watership Down- The Graphic Novel captures Richard Adams's epic tale of courage, friendship, hope, and survival. Spectacularly...
A friendly, no-nonsense guide to becoming more independent: from study skills to citizenship, learning to deal with money, starting to think about careers, and being the best YOU you can be
Meet Judy Moody at her moodiest-best, in this laugh-a-minute ninth adventure in the international bestselling series. Judy is in a sleuthing, Nancy Drew kind of mood. So what's a WBMS (world's best mystery solver) to do? Go find a mystery, that's what! And...
With rhyming text, this soothing bedtime book is an ode to baby birds everywhere and sleepy children home safe in their own beds. As a mother describes to her child how many species of birds nest, from pigeons on concrete ledges to owls in oak tree boles to...
Meet Memen, the calm and collected older sister, and Mori, the curious younger brother. When Mori asks big questions like, What is the meaning of life?, how does big sis Memen respond? Through humorous and tender moments, the two siblings teach that...
Phineas and Ferb: Classic Comics Collection, Volume 5 collects more of their comic adventures in their original release order--many never collected in a trade paperback before! School is out for summer, and stepbrothers Phineas and Ferb are determined to make...
Hi! I'm Georgia and I'm ten years old and I love gymnastics! I want to be an international gymnastics star! This is my diary. Come with me as I chase my dreams! Georgia has a lot happening. Her squad has qualified to compete in a national competition which...
From the screenwriter of Academy Award--nominated Puss in Boots and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish comes a "briskly paced romp" (Booklist) about tweens enrolled in an interdimensional school for time travelers perfect for fans of the Spy School and Mr....
A stunning and moving novel from a master storyteller - featuring the bravest dog in the world . . . 'A superb animal tale, in the same vein as War Horse' GuardianNever has Aman needed a friend more than when a springer spaniel appears before him one day. The...
With great porker comes great responsibility. Gary Yorkshire is finally getting into the swing of this whole superhero thing - saving the world from terrible villains, masterfully concealing his identity with a very small mask. But what happens when Batpig is...
'Wildly imaginative, brilliantly written and perfectly illustrated. This is a joy to read.' - David Walliams Superstar, author and illustrator Rob Biddulph dazzles in Peanut Jones and the Twelve Portals. This second title in the hilarious adventure series for...
The Fourth Doctor meets a musical icon in the fourth of a new series of novellas starring inspiring characters from history. Sarah Jane doesn't know who she is any more. She's applied for a job as a secretary at a run-of-the-mill office, with just one other...
Discover the remarkable family tree of one chicken in this strange but true tale! Hello! I don't think that I've met you before. Now, you may not have heard, I'm a real DINOSAUR. Now, before you start thinking I look like a meal... Check my family tree - and...
This delightful book is full of forest creatures and other things to spot, match, count and talk about. Animals in each scene invite readers to look for specific things, such as a squirrel on a swing, while picture clues with text and number prompts offer...
It's time to join the party! Adventure awaits readers of all ages on Dia de Muertos in this stunningly original and lushly illustrated tour de force about family, love, and overcoming grief from #1 bestselling superstar Leigh Bardugo and World Fantasy Award...
The Other Side of the Rainbow is a magical and heart-warming adventure about change, resilience, and the beauty of the world around us - from internationally bestselling author and illustrator Beatrice Blue. Lucien has always been wary of change - whether...
The sequel to The Queen in the Cave, and the second title in The Three Sisters trilogy, this new picture book from the uniquely thrilling mind of Julia Sarda follows middle sister Carmela on a wild, wondrous adventure that leads to an incredible...
Explore the prehistoric cave paintings of Lascaux and the story of the boy and his dog who rediscovered them in this stunningly illlustrated fact-filled book for curious young readers. Explore the prehistoric cave paintings of Lascaux and the story of the boy...
From the creator of The Sleepover comes a horror graphic novel for kids about two brothers and their friends who set out to uncover what terrors may be lurking in their nearby creek. Perfect for fans of Goosebumps! There's nothing that Wade and his younger...
An intergenerational story about a nonbinary child who learns the tradition of well digging in this picture book about community, hope, and protecting the Earth's water. An intergenerational story about a nonbinary child who learns the tradition of well...
A picture puzzle book that helps develop spotting, matching and counting skills. This lively book is teeming with jungle animals and other things to spot, match, count and talk about. At the bottom of each page is a row of pictures showing things to look for...
A picture puzzle book that helps develop spotting, matching and counting skills. This lively book is teeming with zoo animals and other things to spot, match, count and talk about. At the bottom of each page is a row of pictures showing things to look for and...
Take a step back, slow down and see the big picture in this warm, witty and beautifully illustrated book for children and adults celebrating our precious time on Earth.You are invited to travel through the ages in the company of a 4,000-year-old yew tree named...
Chloe is a happy little girl who loves drawing, playing with her dog, and swinging on her swing set. Until one day a big dark cloud appears and starts telling her how to keep safe. At first the cloud seems friendly and helpful, but it gets bossier and bossier...
In a solitary house on a secluded island lives a woman known as the Owl Witch who longs for companionship.One evening, a traveller called Noor arrives with a mysterious invitation from her master, Blackink Baldassare, a devilish force who rules the depths of...
Julia Sarda spins an enthralling and evocative tale rich with layers of meaning to be unearthed. One night, Franca has a dream about a marvellous queen. And now she feels intrigued... Eager to know more about this mystical figure, Franca shares her dream with...
From Waterstones Children's Laureate 2022-2024, Joseph Coelho, comes this gentle, poetic story about climate change, working together, building communities and living in tune with nature. On the hottest day of the year, three children watch from their tower...
Help the Sylvanian Families prepare for the best Halloween party ever in this search and find book, with over 200 things to spot! Join Freya Chocolate and her friends as they prepare for a spook-tacular Halloween party. Explore the wonderfully cosy world of...
Meet the Lone Wolf who is just trying to survive the end of the world alone. Set in 2046, the world has been destroyed, and the Lone Wolf is forced to fight zombies and monsters from other dimensions and worlds, in between eating ice cream of course, and...
JOIN THE QUEST! Medieval fantasy collides with prehistoric peril in this roar-some fully illustrated series of chapter books packed with action, drama, and laugh-out-loud humour. The kingdom of Primordia is in terrible peril. Who will protect the innocent...
Courage, kindness, and adventure abound in this charming, illustrated chapter book series! While the search for a golden acorn has Fernwood Forest all a-fluster, Mona the mouse plans a surprise of her own to bring all the animals together. Everything is...
Four wonderful stories from the world of nature written by master storyteller, Michael Morpurgo. "You have to breathe the world in deep, and all its creatures too ... become part of it." Immerse yourself in the great outdoors and travel around the country...
Welcome to the Puppy Place! Where every puppy finds a home.Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home.Pepper is an adorable Cavapoo puppy who's...
Search for Jack Skellington as he explores all his favourite haunts in Halloween Town and beyond! Will you be able to find Jack and all of the ominous creatures and objects that follow him?
Search for Sprigatito, meet new friends and explore the Paldea region like never before! Ready for a new search and find adventure? Look high and low for Sprigatito and its Evolutions!Explore the brilliant beaches, cool caves and daring deserts of the Paldea...
Wonky Donkey's famous daughter, Dinky Donkey, is back - and this time she is bringing the whole donkey family together in a playful and festive Christmas adventure! Lift the colourful felt flaps to help Dinky find the presents to go under the Christmas tree....
A fun, colourful companion to Duck Goes Meow, winner of the 2023 NZ Children's Best Picture Book award and its sequel How to Be a Cat. A kind duck asks, "What can you say?" and Duck says Meow! and Oink! and Neigh! Duck is back-and this time, Duck has...
The Big Bad Wolf hasn't always been bad, but with his sharp teeth, short temper and a naughty Little Red stealing his special cloak, it might only be a matter of time... From Abie Longstaff, creator of the bestselling Fairytale Hairdresser series, comes a...
There's nothing funny about bums. Nothing funny at all! They come in all shapes and sizes, the big, the wobbly the small... ... insists a teacher, reading from a book called The Book of Things That Are Definitely Not Funny. In this hilarious picture book,...
This is a heartwarming tale about two siblings that share an unbreakable bond. Avery and Mira are as different as the sky and the sea. Avery is gentle like the whispering breeze and Mira is wild like a crashing wave. Despite their differences, they spend...
At her first ballet ever, can an excitable little Chicken resist helping the story along? Fans will cheer as their favorite interrupter puts her spin on a beloved holiday classic. "Hi, Clara! Like my tutu?" "Ahem," said the narrator. "Chicken!" said Papa....
Doodle and Dot are best friends. They love to draw together and experiment with art. But their drawings have a frustrating habit of coming to life and causing mayhem. Doodle and Dot don't always agree on everything, especially when it comes to playing with...
The Hushlings are always quiet and polite, and that's the way they like it. Except for Maeve who longs to let some of her Big Feelings out!When the noisy Kerfuffle Bird arrives, Maeve is overjoyed to have someone to whoop and shriek with. But when Kerfuffle...
Teach little readers about colors with Miffy and her bunny family in this calm, bright, officially licensed board book for toddlers. Miffy just loves colors and is excited to teach you about them, too! She loves her yellow crown, the green trees, brown...
Teach little readers their alphabet with Miffy and her bunny family in this calm, bright, officially licensed board book for toddlers. Miffy is practicing her alphabet and would love for you to practice with her! She is learning that A is for apple, B is for...
Four ducks are tired of their small pond and set out for an adventure in the big lake. Walking at the back, Eric isn't sure. He's heard there's a monster in the lake, but his friends don't believe a word of that old story! Eric reluctantly tags along, only to...
When the ice starts to melt at the North Pole, a polar bear sets off on an adventure that takes him all the way to Elmer's jungle! When a mysterious white bear appears in the jungle, Elmer and Wilbur are keen to hear his story. He has come all the way from the...
This busy board book with tabs gets little ones thinking, talking, and learning new words! Let's discover twinkling stars and giant planets! What can you see when you look up at night? Can you spot a brightly coloured planet? From the Moon and Mars to...
Introduces 5-7 year olds to multiplication through an adventure story featuring two robots as they search for bugs Join two friendly and funny robots, Beep and Boots, as they learn all about multiplication and discover that maths is everywhere they look. ...
Discover that we are so much more than where we are from in this beautiful, poetic celebration of children with shared heritage, from a Diverse Book Award-winning team. When people ask her where she is from, this little girl says she has a foot in two worlds:...
The love between two family members takes us on a journey from their small backyard, across Country, to the end of time - because sometimes we need to hear all the ways we are loved. A heartfelt story from the award-winning creators of Black Cockatoo, with...
From world-renowned musical team of Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo comes an exuberant picture book about cool grandmas and rad grandpas everywhere! A book for the coolest grandpas and grandmas everywhere! Grandparents love to rock every way they can-whether...
Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends are all tucked up inside on Christmas Eve. But what shall they do to pass the time? Make a Christmas pudding of course! Everyone from the Hundred Acre Wood gathers to help make an enormous pudding, fit for a feast. But when...
Take care of an adorable kitten in this sweet touchy-feely book. Help take care of an adorably sweet, snuggly kitten in this engaging touchy-feely book. Tickle under its chin when it's feeling lonely, stroke its back when it's had a little fright, rub its paw...
From "Whoa!" to "Way to go!," this is a humorous and heartwarming look at the importance of communicating personal boundaries. From "Whoa!" to "Way to go!," this is a humorous and heartwarming look at the importance of communicating personal boundaries. ...
A heartwarming picture book about two best friends who learn how accept each other's differences. Hank and Hoog are best friends - they do EVERYTHING together. Until one evening when Hank confesses that he's scared of the dark......
A dazzling picture book celebrating the magic of Diwali! Join a little boy and his grandmother as they plan for the best Diwali ever! There are diyas to light, laddoos to roll and beautiful rangoli patterns to make! Can they get everything ready in time to...
Henry feels a bit nervous on his first day of school, so he chooses to wear his favorite fish costume to give him courage in this endearing picture book about the rewards of self-expression when facing new experiences, for fans of Dragonboy and Julian Is A...
A lyrical ode to all the secret spaces in our world. A lyrical ode to all the secret spaces in our world. The world is filled with forts. Tiny worlds within this world, safe as coat pockets. Everyone needs a room of their own. A place to hide and play,...
The Elf on the Shelf has been given their own mystery to solve. On Christmas Eve, a letter arrives at the North Pole from a little girl called Sofi. She has one question - how old is Santa Claus? And so begins a quest for two little Elves to find out the...
Two starred reviews! "A visual and auditory delight." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Discover the wonder that wildlife brings to a small woodland farm in this "atmospheric...lilting" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) cumulative picture book with...
The Truck Cat is a story about cats and humans, immigration and identity, and homes lost and found. With illustrations by multi-award-winning artist Danny Snell and words by award-winning new voice Deborah Frenkel, The Truck Cat is the perfect book to...
Speak Up with Your Beak Up! is a must-have for any child's bookshelf that delivers a powerful message about the importance of speaking up, inclusion, and communication. In this heartwarming tale from the Clever Storytime series, Squeak dreams of becoming a...
One starry night, the moon kindly pulls the sea up to the sand, to tuck the beach in. But all of a sudden, she hears another beach in the in the distance cry out, "HEY, WHERE DID MY BLANKET GO?" Uh oh! As the moon pushes the tide back and forth trying to tuck...
Celebrate 25 years of Priddy Books! Inspiring a love of learning in over 200 million babies, toddlers, and young children. Children can celebrate and learn about Diwali with this new title in the Bright Baby Touch & Feel series from Priddy Books. With a...
The second picture book in a brand new series adaptation of Roald Dahl's iconic Revolting Rhymes, featuring the original text and now fully illustrated with brand-new and wickedly funny art. I guess you think you know this story. You don't. The real one's...
Mog is everyone's favourite family cat! Come play with her in the garden, in this delightful cased board book perfect for her youngest fans. From the creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat comes a delightful board book adventure about...
On a lovely sunny day, a group of friends discovers something very unusual . . . It's big. It's got leaves. It's in their way. What is it? A giant parsnip! In this adorable story from the creator of Friends and The Suitcase, a group of children use their...
Hazel can never find anywhere to store her nuts! Every year, bigger squirrels raid all the nuts that she hides up high, greedy foxes and badgers dig up all the nuts she hides down below and crafty jay birds spy her secret spots and steal everything she hides...
A hideous monster needs YOUR help to reverse the spell so he can return to his gorgeous self! Will you play along and help? "Excuse me? You - yes, you! A naughty fairy has turned me into this hideous monster, and I need YOUR help to cure me!" Help the monster...
Fox has a mystery to solve - and a friendship to fix! In the dense forest, in a lonely cottage, there lives Fox. Fox is perfectly happy all by himself - until one day, a letter arrives: "Dear Fox: I know how much you enjoy puzzles. I bet you can't resist this...
Emily Brown and her side-kick rabbit, Stanley, are back! Halloween has arrived! Emily Brown and Stanley are trying on their costumes when they hear a teeny-tiny "BOO!" from the cupboard under the sink . . . It's a ghost! And not just any ghost: the sweetest...
A little mermaid explores the magical feeling of playing and creating with fishy friends in Sounds Like Joy, a colorful underwater picture book and essential read-aloud from Yesenia Moises, illustrator of tennis Olympian Serena Williams's The Adventures of Qai...
A warm and affectionate look at the funny ways we describe a new baby from the creators of My Brother is an Avocado. "Dad says my sister is a treasure. I can't wait until we play pirates together and dig holes to look for more. I'll be the captain and wear...
A heartwarming story about the power of thinking differently from the creators of award-winning bestsellerThe Littlest Yak. Nora is not like the other beavers. She thinks new thoughts. She asks lots of questions. She invents inventions and gives things a...
You Make the World is a fantastical journey between a father and child and the self discovery of the love and power within. Throughout their adventure together, the father describes his child's contagious energy and range of strong emotions as having the same...
Garden Glen was afraid of the dark. Each night when the sun went down, all the lights in town turned on. The houses shone like the noon sun. Every house except for Millie Fleur La Fae's, of course. Millie Fleur knows there are enchanting things that can only...
When Badger bullies his friends Frog, Moose, Elephant, and Bear, they teach him an unforgettable lesson about empathy, kindness, and forgiveness in this funny and thematically rich social and emotional read-aloud from the acclaimed creator of Red: A Crayon's...
An ode to being active and dramatic play. For fans of Ruth Krauss'sI Can Flyand Ashley Spires'sThe Most Magnificent Thing, this picture book will inspire young readers to getting moving and start imagining!Simple, engaging rhymes will inspire little ones to...
Welcome to the world of The Big Mess! This adventure-filled picture book from bestselling author Justin Whitmel Earley, Habits of the Household, is packed with humor, chaos, and of course, a big mess! This heartwarming and relatable story about two siblings...
Join young Minimoni and her dog Max on a whimsical adventure as they explore the concept of love, discovering its big and small wonders along the way.Little Monica, affectionately known as Minimoni, sets off on a delightful adventure to unravel the mystery of...
It'll surely be a no-hassle, stress-free, easy-peasy kind of day . Best friends Jeff and Anders start the day with the best of intentions, but before long, everything goes haywire. From power outages, to spilled breakfasts, to missing socks, a series of...
Freddie has had many many babysitters over the years. And he's never liked a single one. So when a new one shows up, he's sure he's in for a boring night. Yet the babysitter seems nervous. Their table manners are appalling. And dinner is garbage. . ....
If I could... I'd give you the moon to tuck into your pocket. I'd fold my love between the pages of this book, so every time you open it, you feel how I do every time I think of you. This poignant picture book with a warm message and lush illustrations is an...
The Wow! board books are a series of modern first concept books for today's children. The books put little ones in the centre of the action with relatable experiences that will help foster discussion, inclusivity, and empathy. Illustrated by Alberta Torres,...
A joyous picture book celebrating all of life's moments, whether big or small. What reason to say "yay" will you discover today? Life is full of moments to celebrate! Whether you win big or learn a tough lesson, get lucky or need to try again, have a big...
The sequel to the hilarious THERE IS A MONSTER UNDER MY BED WHO FARTS. How much trouble can one little monster cause at Christmas time? From the cheeky duo who brought you THERE IS A MONSTER UNDER MY BED WHO FARTS and THE PIRATE WHO HAD TO PEE comes a book...
'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, ? Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. ? Meanwhile a star-dusted sleigh blazed through the sky, ? With a dragon-shaped reindeer fifty-feet high ... ? It's Christmas Eve, but Santa is...
Join Curious George on a Christmas adventure as everyone's favorite mischievous monkey finds himself flying across the night sky with Santa Claus! With shiny foil on the cover and festive surprises waiting to be revealed behind gatefold flaps.Celebrate the...
Fireworks is a sparkling picture book from the award-winning team of Matthew Burgess and Catia Chien, highlighting the simple delights of a steamy July day in the city as two siblings eagerly anticipate a spectacular fireworks display.POP!As a hot day sizzles...
The true story of one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most exceptional leaders and a courageous wahine toa, who united thousands of Maori and Pakeha to address injustices, and whose mana and determination continue to inspire us today. " David Hill's stories are...
Weaving a beautiful narrative of heritage, culture and the enduring strength of family bonds, The Lost Words is a daughter's account of her mother's journey through the rich tapestry of te reo Maori My Mum is collecting words. You see, a long time ago, lots...
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