Our World - A First Book of Geography by Sue Lowell Gallion

$29.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

A read-aloud introduction to geography for young children that, when opened and folded back, creates a freestanding globe Children are invited to identify and experience the Earth's amazing geography through rhyming verse and lush illustrations: from rivers, lakes, and oceans deep, to valleys, hills, a nd mountains steep. Secondary text offers more detailed, curriculum-focused facts and encourages readers to consider their own living environments, making the reading experience personal yet set within a global backdrop. This informative homage to Earth is sure to inspire readers to learn more about their planet - and to engage with the world around them. Ages 2-5 ...Show more

Everything You Need to Master Minecraft Earth by Ed Jefferson

$19.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

Minecraft Earth is the latest worldwide mobile gaming phenomenon. Now you can get ahead of the game with Everything You Need to Master Minecraft Earth, the essential guide to the Augmented Reality spin-off. You don't have to travel far to take your on-screen builds into the real world--learn how to craf t amazing structures in your own living room, backyard, and beyond. This unofficial book contains everything you need to master the game, including: Tips on how to build up your collection of blocks, mobs, and rare items by finding Tappables. Build Plate ideas that will help you to craft incredible small-scale Augmented Reality structures with your friends--before placing them life-size into the real world. Hints on how to master Minecraft Earth Adventures, in which you can explore a Minecraft AR structure, solve tricky puzzles, or battle hordes of Minecraft mobs in the world around you. A complete guide to all the mobs you'll meet, including the new types developed specifically for Minecraft Earth. ...Show more

The Stone Giant by Anna Hoglund

$26.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

When her father leaves to save people from a giant who turns them to stone with his gaze, a child in a red dress is left alone. Many days and many nights go by. Every evening the girl says good night to herself in her mirror. When the last light burns down, the girl takes her mirror and a knife and set s out to find her father. "I will save my father from the giant," she says. The Stone Giant is a contemporary and timeless fairytale that tells of a child who succeeds where adults cannot. Based on a classic Swedish fairytale by Elsa Beskow, often called the Beatrix Potter of Scandinavia, whose books have been read by Swedish children for over 100 years. ...Show more

The Little Book of Pride - The History, the People, the Parades by Lewis Laney

$17.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

Celebrate the LGTBQ community with this small but perfectly formed guide to Pride. What began as a protest for gay rights following the Stonewall riots of 1969 in New York has grown to become a global celebration of LGBTQ culture. In the 50-odd years since the original protest, and what is now widely a ccepted to be the first Pride march--Christopher Street Liberation Day, 1970--Pride events are now attended by millions each year, celebrating how far we've come, recognizing where we have to go, and highlighting important causes in the queer community. The Little Book of Pride proves that size definitely doesn't matter by squeezing everything you need to know about Pride into 144 pages. Inside, you will find the history the history, the key people involved, the best Pride events around the world, inspirational quotes from famous queers, Pride facts, and a fun Pride survival guide. ...Show more

The Carnival of the Animals by Fiona Watt

$29.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

A delightful board book with beautiful illustrations and simple lyrical text. Press the embedded sound buttons to hear specially arranged music from Saint-Saëns famous The Carnival of the Animals. The music includes the majestic Royal March of the Lions, the humorous Fossils and the delicate Aquari um. An ideal introduction to a famous piece of classical music for little children. The stylish illustrations make it an ideal gift. Scan the QR code on the back of the book to hear more music from The Carnival of the Animals. ...Show more

Nancy Patulski's Favourite Stories

$24.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

Around the World in 80 Tales by Saviour Pirotta

$24.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

A stunning storytelling journey across six continents, with beautifully illustrated tales from 80 different cultures.

How to Build an Orchestra by Mary Auld

$29.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

Find out what makes up an orchestra and learn about its different instruments with this beautifully illustrated book, produced in association with the London Symphony Orchestra. This wonderfully illustrated story follows a conductor who is auditioning each instrument for his orchestra. With accompanyin g CDs and downloadable music, follow our conductor on his journey and discover the beautiful music of an orchestra. With pictograms of a full-size symphony orchestra and information on all of the music featured, as well as a foreword by Sir Simon Rattle, Music Director of the LSO, this is the must-have book on the orchestra and its instruments for children aged 7+. ...Show more

You're Mum - A Little Book for Mothers (and the People Who Love Them) by Liz Climo

$24.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

From bestselling author Liz Climo comes You're Mum, a hilarious and relatable ode to motherhood. Mums: they are there for us through the good, the bad, the scary, the sticky and everything in between. They also read us a lot of picture books along the way, and now there's a picture book just for them.   With more than a hundred original drawings, You're Mum is a book for the new mum, the seasoned mum, anyone in a mum-like role, and anyone who has ever loved a mum. It's a short and sweet thank-you to those taking on the challenging role of parenting - which means you can read it and then hopefully get some sleep! ...Show more

Rise Up by Amanda Li

$39.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books | Reading Level: 8.5 Kids Non Fiction

Here are 29 tales of amazing young girls and boys who have achieved the unimaginable - from surviving a plane crash in the jungle to inventing creative ways to rid our oceans of plastic. There are tales of triumph over illness and injury, and of overcoming bullying. Each incredible story is narrated in an exciting and engaging style, combined with gorgeous illustrations by Amy Blackwell. Children can lose themselves in the remarkable true-life tales of ingenuity, courage and commitment, with practical tips and skills accompanying every entry, from how to deal with altitude sickness to how to be more green. A perfect gift for every fearless child you know, these empowering stories show that no matter who you are, how old you are, and what you do, you can rise to the challenge. ...Show more

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by J. K. Rowling

$32.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

"This glorious paperback edition of Newt Scamander's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is considered a classic throughout the wizarding world. It features an extraordinary array of magical creatures, from Acromantula to Yeti via ten different breeds of dragon all beautifully illustrated in full co lour by the brilliantly inventive, Greenaway Medal shortlisted Olivia Lomenech Gill. Famed Magizoologist Newt Scamander's years of adventure and exploration have yielded a work of unparalleled importance, admired by scholars, devoured by young witches and wizards, and even made available to Muggles in the early years of this century. With this dazzling illustrated edition, readers can explore the magical fauna of five continents from the comfort of their own armchairs. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is essential reading at Hogwarts. Now available in a stunning paperback edition with French flaps, this edition contains all of the mesmerising illustrations from the original edition and features the fully updated 2017 text including a foreword by J.K. Rowling, writing as Newt Scamander." ...Show more

Billie Jean King (Little People, Big Dreams) by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

$22.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books | Series: Little People, Big Dreams

In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the inspiring life of Billie Jean King, the tennis star who has dedicated her life to breaking barriers both on and off the tennis court. Billie Jean began playing tennis at the age of 11. After one of her first tennis lessons, she told her mother, "I'm going to be No. 1 in the world," a title she would come to hold five times between 1966 and 1972. Twenty years later, she is still today considered one of the most successful women in sports history. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the amazing sportswoman's life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS ...Show more