Murdoch by Sharon Murdoch
39.99 NZD
Category: Humour
Sharon Murdoch represents a bold new voice in New Zealand cartooning. As regular cartoonist for the Sunday Star Times and the Press, she has been delighting readers with her witty observations, drawing talent and insightful social and political commentary. Covering topics that others do not, Murdoch's h ...Show more
The Essential Footrot Flats by Murray Ball
49.99 NZD
Category: Humour | Reading Level: General Adult
Secondhand. For 40 years, Murray Ball's 'Footrot Flats' has ruled both the New Zealand and Australian comic strip roost. In fact, "Dog" -- the central character in the Footrot Flats cartoon strips -- has been voted New Zealand's best-loved fictional character. Upstart Press presents 'The Essential Foot ...Show more
The Very Hungover Caterpillar by REES, EMLYN
29.99 NZD
Category: Humour
From the bestselling authors of We're Going on a Bar Hunt, comes another hilarious parody of a much-loved children's book. This time, we follow the quest of one man as he attempts to shake off his hangover, through eating whatever he can get his hands on, and annoying his family in the process. The perf ...Show more
We're Going On a Bar Hunt: A Parody by Josie Lloyd; Emlyn Rees
29.99 NZD
Category: Humour
We're going on a bar hunt.We're going to find a cool one.The babysitter's booked.We're not old! Bestselling authors Emlyn Rees and Josie Lloyd also happen to be parents, so they understand the complications of organising a rare night out. In this parody of the famous children's book, two parents set of ...Show more
Older, Wiser, Sexier (Women) by Bev Williams
19.99 NZD
Category: Humour | Series: Spring Chicken Ser.
"Never eat healthy food. We so need all the preservatives we can get." "Save water--drink wine." Cheeky but charming, these books--one for men and one for women--bring together the best of Bev Williams' cartoons with selected witty quotations on food, wine, and growing old gracefully. This is the ...Show more
Older, Wiser, Sexier (Men) by WILLIAMS, BEV
19.99 NZD
Category: Humour | Series: Spring Chicken Ser.
"Save water--drink wine." "Never eat healthy food. We so need all the preservatives we can get." Cheeky but charming, these books--one for men and one for women--bring together the best of Bev Williams' cartoons with selected witty quotations on food, wine, and growing old gracefully. This is t ...Show more
Nice and Naughty Nursery Rhymes for Grown-ups and Precocious Kids by Garrick Tremain
19.99 NZD
Category: Humour
The Cockerel: A noisy little cockerel Would sing at break of day: Dogs would bark, kids would cry From bloody miles away. Folk signed a petition To say it wasn’t proper; The cockerel said “Hey get a life! I’m Bantam of the Opera”. A collection of “Nice and Naughty” rhymes each illustrated with Garrick T ...Show more
The Little Book of Inspiration by Lucy Lane
17.99 NZD
Category: Humour
Whatever dream you're working towards, a few wise words can help make any challenge easier. This uplifting little book is packed with inspiring quotations and simple but effective tips to help you get the most out of every day.
Where the Wild Mums Are by Katie Blackburn
24.99 NZD
Category: Humour | Reading Level: very good
The day Mum didn't get dressed and went on strike, Dad called her 'a Wild Thing' and Mum said 'Cook your own dinner' and stomped off upstairs to have a bath . . . In this hilarious, touching homage to Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are, a worn-out mum finds herself floating across time and spac ...Show more
Mindfulness (The Ladybird Book of) by Jason Hazeley; Joel Morris
21.00 NZD
Category: Humour | Series: The Ladybird Book of...
THE PERFECT GIFT for the mindless. (Isn't that right?) __________________________________ 'Valentine became a Buddhist because he was interested in dharma. Dharma is a word for cosmic law and order. Valentine is sad. He thought dharma was a type of curry.' __________________________________ 'Alison has ...Show more
The Hangover (The Ladybird Book of) by Jason Hazeley; Joel Morris
21.00 NZD
Category: Humour | Series: The Ladybird Book of...
THE PERFECT GIFT for anyone who likes a glass of red. And a double gin. And a vodka shot. And a flaming tequila. And a candy floss caipirinha . . . and a small Bahama Mama. __________________________________ 'A good hangover should be a total mystery to you. How did this happen? Why do you feel so ill? ...Show more
The Mid-Life Crisis (The Ladybird Book of) by Jason Hazeley; Joel Morris
21.00 NZD
Category: Humour | Series: The Ladybird Book of...
THE PERFECT GIFT for people who ride their Harleys to work while wearing guyliner and winklepickers, even in freezing temperatures. __________________________________ Jason's mid-life crisis started one Sunday morning in B&Q when he spotted a tub of boat varnish. 'I will never own a boat, ' he thoug ...Show more