Picture book
"Watch out for the Gang! They're everywhere. They're destroying everything. There is no escape! What will the family do when a flock of chaos-causing cockatoos lands in their backyard? A story about finding harmony with nature ..."--Publisher.
"I am a protector. Always watching, guarding ... and shielding. Bowerbird's nest is full. These fine eggs, whole and smooth ... the perfect three! But will they hatch? From the creator of the best-selling Bowerbird Blues, comes this heart-warming ode to nature...
"Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam have swapped a life of crime for baking cakes in their cafe. But now there's a new robber in town - the infamous Kitty-le-Claw! When there's a midnight robbery at the bank, can the two baker dogs save the day?"--Publisher.
"A lively adaptation of the traditional Irish folk song 'The Rattlin' Bog', this musical picturebook showcases the brilliant bog and the creatures that call it their home."--Publisher.
"Set to a foot-tappin' original tune, this rhythmic, rhyming story shows a group of city friends work diligently together to grow herbs and vegetables in a rooftop garden, concluding with a summer harvest and feast that celebrates the gardeners'...
"A gorgeous, fluffy baby owl is looking for someone to cuddle. While he makes some unusual suggestions - the sun, the stars, the moon-wise mother owl looks on, offering advice. A gentle, playful story that concludes with the very best type of cuddle - one from...
"'Hey there, guys. Would you like a banana?' 'What's wrong with you. Brian? You're a piranha.' Brian loves bananas. Trouble is, Brian's a piranha. And his friends aren't happy about his fondness for fruit. No, they're not happy at all ..."--Publisher.
"Would you like to come inside this book? You're very welcome. In fact, everyone is welcome here, whether you're big or small, flappy or jumpy, noisy or quiet. With its simple text and endearing animal characters, Welcome shows how everyone can be a good...
"It's up to us to find ways that we can keep and care for our home, the Earth, just like Winnie the Pooh and his friends treasure and appreciate the Hundred-Acre Wood. Learn about all the fun and important ways you can care for the Earth with...
"Can you find the ghosts in this spookily sweet search-and-find picture book? When a little child is told there's no such thing as ghosts, they don't believe it for a second. Ghosts must exist - after all, they're always in books and films! But if they've got...
"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...
"A loving ode from a father to his young son about the inherent power he holds within himself."--
"Millie Fleur bakes delicious moon pies and convinces the townspeople of Garden Glen to welcome the dark by visiting a fragrant moon garden and noticing beautiful night creatures."--Publisher.
"What's the best way to help little ones fall asleep? Introduce them to super sweet pumpkins, of course! And with cute, cheeky and a-little-bit-spooky pumpkins on every page, and a fun story showing children how to count from one to twenty, this book is set to...
"When faced with a blank page, Giraffe and friends invite the reader to help them craft a story using teamwork and creativity in this interactive follow-up to the bestselling Giraffe is Too Tall for This Book. Furry, feathered, and scaled-our favorite animal...
"In Winnie and Wilbur's latest adventure, Winnie wakes up from an afternoon nap to find her beloved black cat, Wilbur, has vanished. She can't find him anywhere and her friends haven't seen him either. Can Winnie use her magic to track down her missing...
"Lift the flaps and help the scarecrows find everything they need in this fun board book that's perfect for very small children."--Back cover.
"Mouse is hungry, but that tasty cake is just too high! Is it a stretch too far, or will Mouse find his way to the top? It's a big problem for a small mouse in this hilarious introduction to the maths concept of height. With engaging artwork and a very funny...
"Let's Learn About the Maramataka! The Maramataka is the Maori calendar that follows the moon. This second book in our Maramataka series is both fun and easy to read, helping you learn about the moon phases. You might even notice how the moon sometimes links...
Join Maisy and her friends as they explore all sorts of wonderful ways to be kind, such as sharing, caring, giving, helping the planet and more! This bright and joyful celebration of kindness will be an inspiring addition to the bookshelves of little ones and...
Meet Mila a marvellous learner with an amazing brain!Mila is autistic. Her brain sees, hears, moves and feels the world in its own way. Autism isn't something she has it's part of who she is.Through Mila's eyes, children and adults alike will learn about...
"It's Halloween and Peppa and George are off on a trick-or-treating adventure! How exciting! Which friend's house will they visit first? And who are the friendly ghosts they spot along the way? Come and join the spooky fun and uncover all the trick-or-treating...
"Bin Chicken's been flying, feeling quite spent, when ... 'Hey! What's that marvellous scent?' Spices fill the air, rice and curries simmer. 'Delicious,' she says. 'That's my dinner! 'It's Diwali, and Ibis has crash-landed in a colourful and bright festival of...
"If we were dogs, what kind would we be? I'd be a big dog! And you'd be a little dog. Woof! If we were dogs, what would we do? Wag our tails and drink from bowls? Fetch big sticks and dig deep holes? But wait! What if you don't want to be a dog at all? Can we...
"A young child and older family member sit on the porch at sunset watching a storm roll in. The adult whispers, 'I love you,' but the child needs reassurance: 'How much?' With each new declaration, we learn that the love between adult and child is...
"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 one...
"Jojo and Rosie's papa has been away on a trip, and they can't wait to welcome him home! They make signs, they pick flowers, and with Daddy's help, they bake a cake and pack the car with absolutely everything Papa might have missed while he was away. When...
"Binna struggles to find the right English words to share her favorite Korean treat, dalgona, but with help from her sister and classmates, she gains confidence in expressing herself."--Provided by publisher.
"These colorful cats are sure to make you smile! With vibrant art and rhyming text, this board book introduces toddlers to basic concepts like greetings, opposites, numbers, and sizes."--Provided by publisher.
"Anyone can make it on their own -- just ask Colette! She's a solitary bee who enjoys her own company more than anyone else's and thrives on her independence. Colette can do just about anything by herself: day-to-day tasks, cleverly navigating the elements,...
"When the rain pours down, Itsy Bitsy Spider's water spout becomes a water slide in this nursery rhyme reimagining"--
"BOO! There's a little ghost floating around in your book! Pull, slide, and jiggle the pages to help him give his friends a fright inthis interactive board book"--
Schnitzel von Krumm's family is going on holiday. It is all a puzzle to Schnitzel and soon his meddling leads to a spot of bother.
"Filled with drama, mischief and fun comes another classic adventure for the very young from icon of children's literature, Pamela Allen AM, created in her 90th year. This is a little mystery story. It begins in the middle of the night, when everyone is...
When Hairy Maclary and his canine friends go for a walk and encounter Scarface Claw, the toughest Tom in town, they run away. Suggested level: junior.
Harry Newton's ancestor Issac Newton thought that every action had an equal and opposite reaction. When Harry's breakfast arrives, it hits the lever, which strikes the match, that lights the fuse, that fires the cannon, that knocks over the jug, which pours...
One morning, at the back door, Mabel finds a duck that thinks it is a cat.
A Tuna [Eel] with a magic throat bounces out of Cannons Creek in Porirua, then flies in and out of the houses in nearby Champion Street distributing magic gifts including items from the Maori and various Pacific Island cultures to the children. Suggested...
"A mischievous little girl and her toy monkey swing irresistibly through the pages of this playful book. Children will love guessing the animals they pretend to be, before shouting out the answers as the pages are turned to reveal the real creatures. Soon...
"From woolly lambs to fuzzy ducklings, there are all sorts of textures to touch in this safe, sturdy book that encourages preschool learning."--Back cover.
"Little Critter imagines all the things he and his little brother will be able to do."--Publisher.
"Deep in the bog, in a thicket of thorns, where shadows would linger long after the dawn, in twists of old iron, with fists full of rubbish... Goblin was searching for gadgets and gubbish. Goblin has everything. Trinkets and treasures, nick-nacks and stuff -...
"Relive the enchanting story of when ordinary girl Sophia Mendoza first meets her magical unicorn, Wildstar, in this brand-new storybook! Join Sophia on the most magical adventure of a lifetime as she first arrives on Unicorn Island to become a Unicorn Rider...
"Bedtime routines are important for a good night's sleep - even for the monster under your bed"--
"Sometimes you find a dragon. A dragon of creativity... An inspiring picture book that encourages all young children to celebrate making and creating. Each page introduces us to a dragon that represents an art form, and we see children painting, writing,...
"Old MacDonald's farm is even older than he is, and its age is beginning to show! With a creak-creak here and a leak-leak there, it's time to spruce things up ... but where to house the animals in the meantime? This super-silly twist on children's favourite...
"Shy girl dreams of singing, but whenever anyone is listening, she can't make a sound. At school, she watches from the sidelines, too afraid to join in. But when a talent competition is announced, Shy girl has to choose: Can she overcome her fears and find her...
"Once upon a time a vampire took a bite of a jam sandwich... and a legend was born. Now the vampire jam sandwich roams the streets, looking for more jam. Will yours be next?"--Publisher.
"Here is the story of a very noisy baby. She could bellow like a buffalo and roar like a lion and howl like a wolf for a very long time. The baby loves to make all kinds of sounds. She's really very loud. But when some animals in the town go missing, can the...
"Mechanic Cat and Rescue Rat are the best at fixing things. It doesn't matter if it's a broken bike, flat tyre or spluttering tractor engine - if something goes wrong, they're the ones to call! But trouble is on the way! When their rescue truck gets stuck on a...
"Up and down, high and low. Over and under and into I go ... When I'm hunting for nuts! Squirrel LOVES nuts. He loves them so much that he collects AS MANY AS HE CAN! There's just one problem: with so many nuts hidden around the woods, Squirrel just can't...
"Slide and spin with Zog in this board book from picture book duo Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler! Join Zog, the keenest dragon, at school where he learns to roar, fly and save a princess! The book features sliders to push and pull, plus a wheel to...
"Next door live Sheila, Shawnette and Shayne, their garden is flooding, but without any rain. So, how can a Kiwi fix this mess? With a brilliant plan and a little fin-esse." --Back cover.
When W.E.Kiwi sees a disaster, his memory will become a master, of remembering everything that floated by, or at least give it a try.
"In a hot, hot country, ringed with mountains on one side and jungle on the other, lives a princess called Cinnamon. Her eyes are made of pearls, which means that she is blind. And, for reasons her parents the Rajah and Rani cannot fathom, she will not talk....
"Winnie has made a big mistake. She's washed her party dress in the washing machine. But she's washed her magic wand as well. And now it doesn't work, it's broken, it isn't magic anymore. What is she going to do? How can she make magic spells? How can she...
Every evening Andrew's dad asks him to put the hens in the henhouse. But Andrew gets tired of putting the hens in the henhouse everyday. So, on Sunday he puts the hens in the garage. Then everyday he puts the hens in a different room in the house.
"Henry tackles his first-day-of-school nerves by donning his beloved sparkly fish costume, but as the day progresses and he becomes more comfortable, Henry takes off different parts of his costume."--Publisher.
"Sam is heartbroken when his best friend Milo moves away. What will happen to the treehouse they were building together? When new neighbour Martha tries to make friends, Sam is angry and upset. He misses Milo too much to let someone else into his life. Then...
"When the Green Team come to Unity Street School to talk about climate change, the children have a great idea. They will make a wild area at their school! With the help of Mr Moss, the caretaker, and the Green Team, the children clear the ground, sow...
"Slow down and unwind with this retelling of a fable that celebrates the simple pleasures in life. Fisherbear loves his simple life, sharing his daily catch with his friends and family. But one day, a rich stranger arrives on his big boat and tells Fisherbear...
"A child bonds with a blue heron, and they share a dreamlike friendship"--
"First day of school jitters? Yeti knows all about that! She's not ready for her first day of school either in this colorful picture book that is a gentle reminder that's it OK to be scared to start something new. It's almost the first day of monster school,...
"When Mina invites friends over, she is embarrassed by her Korean family's tradition of removing shoes before entering a home until she understands the meaning of the custom"--Publisher.
"In this Baby Berenstain Bears book, Honey Bear doesn't want to take a nap and tries everything to avoid it. But when her friend Buddy comes over and snuggles with her stuffed pony, Honey finally decides to nap too, making it a happy nap time after all. Great...
"A trio of wandering wombats with a passion for words inspire an enthusiastic duckling to transform her town from dull to dazzling in this delectable picture book that shares with children the magic of words. Evergreen Forest is a very nice forest, with very...
"A clever little girl 'with a net for catching pearls' meets a shark who wants nothing more than to eat her for dinner."--
"Each time James has earned enough money from walking dogs, raking leaves or watering plants, he buys a kite. James loves collecting kites, which he keeps neat and in order in his bedroom cupboard. His little sister, GG, loves opening cupboard doors and...
"Teaches new babies the words for the various parts of their body"--Provided by publisher.
"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...
"What day is it today? From Making Monday to Signing Sunday, discover the days of the week with Emma Memma and her friends. This tabbed board book takes readers through the days of the week with a short narrative, encouraging movement and fun. The final spread...
"Dragons are well known for being sulky and difficult. However, by following these simple but important guidelines, you might just create a lovable and (almost) friendly pet. The dangerous pet lover's guide to dragons is the essential dragon-care manual you...
"Four Dalmatian heroes use their senses to help a family, and their pets, safely escape a house fire."--Provided by publisher.
"Where do ideas come from? Maybe they grow in the ground like a seed. Maybe you bake them like a bun. Perhaps you can catch a shimmering idea from the sea, or pluck a ripe one from the branches of a tree . . . Follow a curious little girl as she tries to find...
"Join Shane and friends as they attempt to settle the age-old question of which rice dish is the best! Shane is convinced that nothing beats a big, delicious bowl of rice and peas - it's the best rice in the world! But when he brings his favourite meal to...
"Sometimes a rabbit just wants to go for a swim! But is that the best idea when the the sign says "No Swimming"? When a rabbit meets a sneaky sea monkey trying to get him into the water, he has questions; lots of them! What are carrots doing in a lake? Why are...
"Discover and learn the words for animals, foods, shapes, and more with your Baby Einstein friends!"--Provided by publisher.
"Celebrate gratitude and simple ways of brightening others' days with this sweet story about a girl's letters. . . . and her town's overwhelming response. After a wonderful party, birthday girl Grace sits down to thank her friends and family for all their kind...
"Have you ever wondered what Santa Claus was like as a child? And are you sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin..."--Provided by publisher.
"The ocean is a fascinating expansive world of colour and otherworldly animals. Meet Zelly the jellyfish who finds herself alone and searching for others just like her. She goes on a search for family and belonging. Zelly encounters an astounding group of...
"Some things can be counted. Other things aren't so easy to measure. Like the warmth of laughter, or love that's as limitless as the sky. How do you measure the immeasurable things? This ambitious picture book encourages us to consider life's big questions and...
"Our street is perfect! Well, it would be perfect if we didn't have a bin monster! The bin monster flaps and clacks and squawks all night, and throws our rubbish everywhere! I've had enough! I've got a plan to get rid of this bin monster once and for all. I...
"The bouncy rhyming text encourages children to join in, helping them to learn their numbers as they count down from ten to one, ending with a wonderful loud roar! Ten terrible dinosaurs standing in a line, soon began to mess about until there were......
"After eating a foul-smelling dessert, Squeak the mouse turns into Hyde the monster mouse, leaving a huge mess in his wake"--Publisher.
"Lee the centipede is having lots of fun at the local fair. There are prizes to be won and yummy cakes to eat. But the greedy centipede wants them all to himself. Can he learn to share? Find out in this charming tale set in the world of funny...
"While Cordelia's out for a walk, she can't help getting distracted by EVERYTHING in the park! Her body stretches and stretches until she's in all sorts of sticky situations. Oh no! Can she learn how to get everything back to the way it was? A hilarious...
"As a little girl and her mum discover some dinosaur footprints on the beach - one set small, one set large - they wonder who they could have belonged to . . . 'Come, Little Dino, the world is so wide. The safe place for you, is here by my side...' Little Dino...
"Join ten little fairies as they search for the Queen's magic wand in this charming rhyming counting adventure."--Publisher.
"Debra the zebra has learnt how to count! But what will happen when her numbers run out? Join Debra and her mama on a heart-warming adventure across the African savannah to discover numbers big and small... and find the number that counts most of...
"Drew and James (Tuatara Admirers) share their school holiday adventures. James broke his leg on the first day. Drew and his grandma visited Kiwi North in Whangarei which has a resident tuatara. Drew shared his encounter with James via phone video and...
Grandma thinks that Grandpa should have new slippers, but Grandpa likes his tattered old ones.
"Three girls who call themselves the "Tree witches" have a hideout in a treehouse where they plan their tricks and play ghostly games"--Publisher's description.
A book of alphabets from A to Z.
Learn to count to 15 with the help of some little fingers and lots of animals and objects. Suggested level: junior.
Kimi is a 7-year-old Maori girl who, when her much-loved Uncle Tom has to go away, decides to grow a watermelon for his return.
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