Pete the Cat: 5-Minute Bedtime Stories - Includes 12 Cozy Stories! by James Dean (Illustrator); Kimberly Dean

$35.00 NZD

Category: Gift Books | Series: Pete the Cat Ser.

Join Pete the Cat for 12 groovy, cozy stories perfect for bedtime Each of these awesome twelve tales is the perfect length to read aloud and includes full-color illustrations on every page. Readers will love snuggling up to these fun Pete the Cat stories, from Pete helping out the tooth fairy, camping i n the woods, hosting a slumber party, and much more This collection includes lightly adapted versions of 12 favorite Pete the Cat stories from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean. This collection includes: 1. Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues2. Pete the Cat and the Tooth Fairy3. Pete the Cat: Out of This world4. Pete the Cat Goes Camping5. Pete the Cat and the Treasure Map6. Pete the Cat and the Tip-Top Tree House7. Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar8. Pete the Cat Checks Out the Library9. Pete the Cat's Train Trip10. Pete the Cat and the Surprise Teacher11. Pete the Cat: Firefighter Pete12. Pete the Cat's Groovy Bake Sale ...Show more

North Pole / South Pole - From Pole to Pole: a Flip Book by Michael Bright

$27.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

A beautifully illustrated guide with a fun and innovative flip book format that allows the reader to explore and compare the two Poles.

The B on Your Thumb by Colette Hiller

$27.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

The B on Your Thumb is a book of rhymes and delightful ditties to boost early reading. Each rhyme teaches a particular sound, spelling or rule, and will delight young children with the silliness of the English language.

The Great Realisation by Tomos Roberts

$24.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

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

Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes by Axel Scheffler

$39.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

Join Mother Goose and her three little goslings as they enjoy over fifty classic nursery rhymes, traditional lullabies and favourite action songs, beautifully illustrated in full colour throughout by the award-winning Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo. The deluxe 96-page hardback has a ribbon marker and foiled jacket, making it a very special gift. The rhymes are linked together by enchanting original stories about Mother Goose and her goslings as they learn to waddle, swim and more, giving a unique and fresh twist to these traditional favourites. From Humpty Dumpty to Jack and Jill, and from Baa Baa Black Sheep to Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, there's something for everyone in this beautiful gift treasury - a must for every family bookshelf. ...Show more

Norse Tales: Stories from Across The Rainbow Bridge by Kevin Crossley-Holland

$42.99 NZD

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The extraordinary companion title to the critically-acclaimed Norse Myths: Tales of Odin, Thor and Loki, from a Carnegie Medal-winning author. Enter an ancient world of green glades and glaciers, where gods and goddesses spread their magic whilst rock-giants and mountain-trolls roam. This astonishing n ew collection of Norse tales from the award-winning Kevin Crossley-Holland – with Jeffrey Alan Love’s arresting illustrations – will enthral readers of all ages. ...Show more

Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright! An Animal Poem for Every Day of the Year by Fiona Waters

$55.00 NZD

Category: Gift Books | Series: Poetry Collections

A breathtaking, illustrated anthology featuring an animal poem for every day of the year by award-winning artist, Britta Teckentrup. This lavishly illustrated gift book treasury of 366 animal poems ranges from unforgettable classics to contemporary works from around the world, including poetry in trans lation. The spectacular range of poems for children includes work by Roger McGough, William Blake, Dick King-Smith, Ted Hughes, Grace Nichols, Lewis Carroll, Christina Rossetti, Emily Dickinson. Britta Teckentrup’s breathtaking illustrations bring together all the richness and wonder of the animal kingdom, making this poetry anthology a perfect gift that will be treasured by generations. With sumptuous finishes including cloth binding, full colour illustrations throughout, textured paper jacket, ribbon marker, and head and tail bands. ...Show more

The Fairy Dancers: The Complete Collection by Natalie Jane Prior

$32.99 NZD

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For every little kid who loves to dance, comes this lavishly illustrated storybook collection from award-winning Australian author Natalie Jane Prior and much-loved illustrator Cheryl Orsini. Every Saturday, with a hop, a skip and a magical twirl, Mia, Emma and Grace turn into ... fairy dancers! Ente r their enchanted world in this charming collection of six gloriously illustrated adventures - brimming with fun, friendship, fairy wings and dancing. ...Show more

Toitoi Issue 20 (Winter 2020) by edited by Charlotte Gibbs

$22.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

Toitoi is a quarterly journal of writing and art by New Zealand children, ages 5-13. With over 100 pages of original stories, poetry and artwork, Toitoi gives our young writers and artists a real purpose and a wide audience. Toitoi can be read at home or at school and is a valuable classroom resource. Toitoi celebrates the creative spirit of young New Zealanders. We believe that their work has purpose and deserves a wide audience. We publish material with an original and authentic voice that other young people can connect to and be inspired by and that reflects the cultures and experiences of life in New Zealand. Our philosophy is to treat young writers and artists with respect, handle their work with care and produce a beautifully designed journal of high quality that reflects how much we value and admire them. ...Show more

Annie Lumsden, The Girl from the Sea by David Almond

$21.99 NZD

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A magical story about finding your identity from one of the most acclaimed storytellers of his generation, richly illustrated in full colour by an internationally renowned artist. My mother says that all things can be turned to tales. I thought she meant tales like fish tails, but I was wrong. She mean t tales like this, tales that are stories. But this tale of mine is very like a fish tail too... Annie has never been like the other girls. Her mam tried sending her to school when she was small, but Annie couldn't seem to make words or numbers stick. She prefers instead to be swimming in the sea, or sunbathing on the shore at Stupor Beach, her head full of tales. She should have been a fish, her mam always tells her, and Annie knows the truth of it. Then a stranger who comes to town is struck by the beauty and the wonder of her, and Annie Lumsden realizes that perhaps she really is half a creature from the sea.   ...Show more

Little Creatures Baby Days by Jedda Robaard

$27.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books | Series: Little Creatures Ser.

Adventure Starts at Bedtime by Ness Knight

$37.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

30 true stories of danger and intrigue, written by a real-life female adventurer. Packed with near escapes and inspirational, re-live jaw-dropping moments from some of history's most intrepid adventurers in this book that will have young readers counting down the hours until bedtime.