The Adventures of Tupaia by Courtney Sina Meredith; Mat Tait
36.99 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
The incredible story of Tupaia, Tahitian priest navigator, who sailed on board the Endeavour with Captain Cook on his first voyage to Aotearoa. Follow Tupaia as he grows up in Ra'iatea, becoming a high-ranking 'arioi and master navigator. Join him as he meets up with Cook in Tahiti and sails as part of ...Show more
Polly Does NOT Want a Cracker! by Stephanie Thatcher
19.99 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
Polly the parrot is rude and grumpy because she's fed up with people asking "Does Polly Want a Cracker?" Then when she is banned from the zoo and sent to a pet shop, something amazing happens. Hilarious picture book from a well-known New Zealand author. Stephanie has always loved books and reading, and ...Show more
Eliza & The White Camellia by Debbie McCauley
39.99 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
This bilingual book spans the life of New Zealand suffragist Eliza Hart, from poverty, emigration, elections, illegitimate children, women and the vote, the trial of Minnie Dean and the formation of the National Council of Women, concluding the month following the start of World War I.
Ready, Set, Go!: A Kiwi Kids Transport Book by Beck Wheeler
20.00 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
Fly a plane or drive a car: Transport takes us near and far. Boilers steam and pistons boom. Start your engines. Whizz! Roar! Zoom! Want to see a trio of converted Massey Ferguson tractors heading to the South Pole? Ever spied a Trekka in action on a Waikato farm? What about an NZeta scooter zipping pa ...Show more
Trompet and Trumbone by Ali Foster; Martin Bailey
19.99 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
A beautiful heart-warming story of the special relationship between a wise old matriarch and her great-granddaughter who saves the herd. It sensitively addresses the passing on of family history and the problems around failing memory.
Trompet and Trumbone by Ali Foster; Martin Bailey
19.99 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
A beautiful heart-warming story of the special relationship between a wise old matriarch and her great-granddaughter who saves the herd. It sensitively addresses the passing on of family history and the problems around failing memory.
Terry Teo and the Gunrunners by Stephen Ballantyne
24.99 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
Terry Teo is not your average schoolboy - he's a skateboarding super-sleuth about to embark on his very first adventure! When he stumbles headfirst into the criminal schemes of the villainous Ray Vegas, Terry finds himself embroiled in a dastardly gun smuggling operation. Along with his karate-chopping ...Show more
Moa by James Davidson
32.99 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books | Reading Level: New
When a sacred Maori treasure is stolen by the dastardly Otto, it's up to the Moa Rangers, Kiwi Pukupuku and Possum Von Tempsky, to return the toanga and save the day! This treasury collection contains all five issues of James Davidson's acclaimed comic series Moa, sure to delight readers of all ages. ...Show more
Colours in English and Maori (Hairy Maclary and Friends) by Lynley Dodd
15.99 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books | Series: 1st
A boisterous bilingual board book that introduces littlies to colours with the help of Hairy Maclary and his friends! A gorgeous board book with pictures of Hairy Maclary, Scarface Claw and other favourite characters created by Lynley Dodd to teach children their colours in Maori and English. This speci ...Show more
Home Child: A Child Migrant in New Zealand by Dawn McMillan; Trish Bowles
27.99 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
London 1950: A father makes the heart-wrenching decision to send his children to New Zealand for a better life. Young Pat and one of her sisters are allowed to stay together when the four are adopted out, but they will never see their father again. Many years after coming to New Zealand, Pat and her sis ...Show more
Kowhai Kids by Marion Day
19.99 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
Following Pepe & Tute, Kowhai Kids showcases the tree's lifecycle in creative non-fiction. Delightful kowhai girls and boys bounce around their individual trees, sharing life secrets and interacting with their special birds. With informational front and back pages on growing a kowhai from seed.
The Marae Visit (Maori/English Bilingual) PB by Rebecca Beyer; Linley Wellington
19.99 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
When the class visits the marae they have lots to learn and lots to do. And they have lots of fun! This is a wonderful story about what to expect when visiting a marae.