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  1. Five Wee Puteketeke

    by Nicola Toki ***DUE JUNE 2024***

    This charming picture book tells the story of Puteketeke. Previously unknown to most people, it was thrust into the spotlight when it won the 'Bird of the Century' competition held by Forest & Bird in 2023.
    $23.00 Each

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  2. Play Wild Nature

    by Rachel Clare

    Hey! I have a message for you: Come outside! There are flowers to pick, leaves to gather, seeds to collect, moss to pat, rain to smell and earth to dig. Love Nature xx P.S. You are part of the natural world, too! Inside this book, you will discover heaps of craft projects you can make using materials you can find outside. Turn twigs into crowns, make a tiny garden, weave bubble wands out of vines, sail a miniature harakeke waka, create a magical ice lantern for Matariki or send a secret message using flowers as your code. Whether you want to fill in 10 minutes or two hours, Play Wild is packed full of inspiring ideas to make, grow and wear that will connect you with nature. So, what are you waiting for? Take this book outside now!
    $30.00 Each

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  3. Wild Coasts

    by Ned Barraud

    Full of fascinating information and wonderful illustrations of the amazing sea life found in the marine reserves, ‘Wild Coasts’ is an inspiring tribute to these safe zones. It will be treasured by all young people who are interested in our marine environment. Written by award-winning illustrator and author, Ned Barraud, this is aimed at the 7-10 age group.
    $21.95 Each

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  4. Critters Of Aotearoa

    by Nicola Toki

    Discover New Zealand’s most curious creatures — from Smeagol the gravel maggot, to the walking worm and the drooping blobfish — with Nicola Toki from the hit Radio New Zealand show ‘Critter of the Week’ as your guide. Featuring 50 illustrated profiles of Aotearoa’s weird and wonderful critters, and an introduction by Jesse Mulligan, this book proves that sometimes nature’s best stories are the ones you have to work a little harder to uncover.
    $30.00 Each
  5. Who built New Zealand’s first car? Or our first aeroplane? Where was our first bread baked? Ever wondered which pie is Aotearoa’s favourite? Or our favourite ice cream? Which lake could swallow the Auckland Sky Tower with plenty of room to spare? Where’s our longest bridge? Or our shortest river? What does koru actually mean? Author and illustrator Dave Gunson has embarked on a wacky and eye-opening tiki tour around Aotearoa New Zealand past and present, and has found the answers to all these and other equally fascinating and important questions. Read them all in Around and About Aotearoa!
    $29.95 Each
  6. A beautiful bilingual gratitude journal to help improve your te reo and your life.
    $36.95 Each
  7. Tu Meke Tui!

    by Malcolm Clarke

    Tere the Tui and Taitu the Takahe are two very different sorts of birds: one loves to flit and twirl about in the sky, while the other prefers to rustle around in the undergrowth. Tu Meke Tui! is a story of friendship, courage and discovering that sometimes it's our differences which make us truly special.
    $19.95 Each

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  8. Peek through the holes in the pages to see what the odd farmer swallows in this favourite nursery rhyme with a pitch-perfect Kiwi twist!
    $21.00 Each
  9. Tu Meke Tuatara PB

    by Malcolm Clarke

    Tahi the Tuatara is down in the dumps and no matter what his friend, Roger the Ruru tries, nothing seems to change his mood. It's not until they answer a cry for help that their journey takes an unexpected turn. 'Tu Meke Tuatara!' is a story about empathy, friendship and discovering that sometimes the best way we can feel better about ourselves, is to help someone else.
    $20.00 Each
  10. Matariki Board Book

    by Gavin Bishop

    This bilingual board book for young children shares the meaning behind each star in the Matariki cluster, created by award-winning author Gavin Bishop.
    $15.95 Each
  11. Hairy Maclary is 40! To celebrate the raggedy rascal's birthday, this is a very special upsized hardback edition of Lynley Dodd's iconic first Hairy Maclary story. A very special upsized hardback 40th birthday edition of Lynley Dodd's iconic first Hairy Maclary book, which introduces the famous Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy and his canine gang. Out of the gate and off for a walk went Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy Hairy Maclary's friends join him for a walk until, with a sudden yowl, a wail and a howl, they all run off. What could have caused such a scatter of paws? Read all the Hairy Maclary and Friends books by Lynley Dodd!
    $19.95 Each
  12. Piki te Ora: Your Wellbeing Journal

    by Hira Nathan and Jessie Eyre ***DUE 21st MAY***

    A fully illustrated wellbeing journal for children, based upon the Māori principles of hauora, from the bestselling author of Whakawhetai: Gratitude
    $30.00 Each

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  13. AB Seek Colours

    by Jenna Brockett

    A, B Seek is an I spy alphabet book with over 1,138 images to find over the 26 letters of the alphabet. Perfect for all ages and bare coffee tables!
    $30.00 Each
  14. Children understand hundreds of words and concepts before they can communicate verbally, and teaching basic signs to children benefits both them and their parents by providing a means of communication before and during speech development. “First Signs” gets you started with key signs to help you communicate with your little one, easing frustration (for everyone!) by giving them a means to express their wants and needs.
    $25.00 Each

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  15. This collection features five enduring and popular stories: Little Kiwi is Scared of the Dark, Little Kiwi Meets a Monster, Little Kiwi Looks After the Egg, Little Kiwi Flies to the Rescue and Little Kiwi, Whose Nest is Best?.
    $29.95 Each
  16. Little People, Big Dreams - Taylor Swift

    by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

    Inspire kids with the glittering story of pop superstar Taylor Swift! This talented singer-songwriter started as a little country girl with a big dream to become a star.
    $22.95 Each
  17. A world atlas for kids - packed full of beautiful illustrations and incredible photographs
    $37.00 Each
  18. Botany in bricks Take a closer look: This intricately illustrated compendium of flowers and plants has a LEGO twist, the blooms are built of bricks Inspired by the bestselling LEGO Botanical sets, this almanac combines floral facts, hand-drawn botanica.
    $45.00 Each

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  19. Ring Ting Tui

    by Elena de Roo and Paul Beavis

    The familiar antics of one of New Zealand’s favourite native birds have been captured by award-winning picture book creators Elena de Roo and Paul Beavis.
    $21.00 Each
  20. The Beach Activity Book

    by Rachel Haydon

    The 99 activities in this immersive book for children aged 7 to 14 range from experiments and observation to conservation and mindfulness. Developed to inspire curious young minds to explore and appreciate our beaches, lakes, rivers and streams. It is also designed to be taken out into natural environments and to be drawn and written in. Written by a children’s learning expert, all sorts of learning styles are recognised, with each activity being open to children who like to draw and those who like to write. The book’s journal-like format and activities that range across the seasons make it a long-term and much treasured companion. Mātauranga Māori concepts and the theme of nature connectedness are an integral part of the activities.
    $35.00 Each
  21. Reo Pepi Bilingual Colouring Book

    by Kitty Brown and Kirsten Parkinson

    Beautiful bilingual colouring book starring creatures of Aotearoa. Includes over 30 stickers!
    $20.00 Each
  22. He Puka Ngohe Activity Bokk

    by Kat Quin & Pania Papa

    The Kuwi & Friends Māori Picture Dictionary He Puka Ngohe - Activity Book is a fun, easy-to-use and relevant workbook, for those wanting to learn, practise and use everyday words in te reo Māori. While our dictionary holds the answers, the activity book allows the reader to practise in a creative way, to help to retain their reo Māori learnings. Packed with challenges, activities, and games, all utilising visual cues from the dictionary, can assist with retention of language, to recall spoken and written words.
    $25.00 Each
  23. A stunning gift book introducing the wonderful world of Sylvanian Families, packed full of information and beautiful images of all your favourite characters.
    $34.95 Each

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  24. Mango

    by Ned Barraud

    The oceans surrounding Aotearoa New Zealand are home to over a hundred astonishing and strange species of sharks and rays. This fact-filled book takes you down into the fascinating underwater lives of these expert hunters, illustrates their evolution and explores their place in our culture. And it explains why these ancient fish and their environments need our kaitiakitanga more than ever.
    $35.00 Each
  25. After publishing her brilliant memoir, Ruby is adored by everyone, including a huge number of very young fans. So now Ruby has written a picture book aimed at 4-7 year olds.
    $24.95 Each
  26. Tuatara A Living Treasure

    By Katie Furze & Ned Barraud

    Meet Tuatara, ancient wonder, wildlife treasure ... and survivor! Blinking, she pulls her scaly body into the light. She's as long as a finger, and with the row of spines on her back she looks like a baby dragon. Tuatara are survivors of an ancient era and sometimes referred to as living wonders - their closest relatives died out during the time of the dinosaurs 60 million years ago! This book is a fascinating look at the life cycle of a tuatara.
    $21.95 Each
  27. From the marae to the whare, from getting to know each other to sharing kai, this illustrated picture dictionary is a fabulous guide to the Māori way of life! Stacey Morrison has created an illustrated guide to Māori customs and practices for children (and adults), as a companion to her #1 bestselling My First Words in Māori.
    $21.00 Each
  28. Patu: The Nz Wars

    by Gavin Bishop

    A large-format, stunning visual history of the New Zealand Wars of the 1800s, suitable for children and adults, by the multiple-award-winning Gavin Bishop
    $40.00 Each
  29. Out of the gate and off for a walk went Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy... Hairy Maclary's friends join him for a walk until, with a sudden yowl, a wail and a howl they all run off. What could have caused such a scatter of paws?
    $19.95 Each
  30. When Sam-I-am persists in pestering a grumpy grouch to eat a plate of green eggs and ham, perseverance wins the day, teaching us all that we cannot know what we like until we have tried it!
    $12.00 Each

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  31. Dr Seuss Lorax

    by Dr Seuss

    The Lorax is the original eco warrior and his message still rings loud today in this fable about the dangers of destroying our forests, told in the trademark rhyme of the irrepressible Dr. Seuss.
    $14.95 Each
  32. The one and only Cat in the Hat from the iconic Dr. Seuss gets a brand new look, introducing his roller-coaster ride of mayhem to a new generation of readers.
    $14.95 Each
  33. Out of the gate and off for a walk went Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy... Hairy Maclary's friends join him for a walk until, with a sudden yowl, a wail and a howl they all run off. What could have caused such a scatter of paws?
    $15.95 Each
  34. Hairy Maclary Treasury

    by Dame Lynley Dodd

    Out of the gate and off for a walk went Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy...
    $50.00 Each
  35. From Judith Kerr, the bestselling author of The Tiger Who Came to Tea, the beloved Mog stories still delight children all over the world. Celebrate this unforgettable cat’s very first adventure and share this funny and warm picture book story with your family.
    $18.95 Each
  36. Were Going On A Bear Hunt B/B

    by Michael Rosen & Helen Oxenbury

    For brave hunters and bear-lovers, the classic chant-aloud by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury in a large board book edition.
    $17.95 Each

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  37. Were Going On A Bear Hunt

    by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury.

    For brave hunters and bear-lovers, the classic chant-aloud by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury. Follow and join in the family's excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of a bear. What a surprise awaits them in the cave on the other side of the dark forest!
    $19.95 Each
  38. Where The Wild Things Are

    by Maurice Sendak

    Where the Wild Things Are is fifty years old! Maurice Sendak's Caldecott Medal-winning picture book has become one of the most highly acclaimed and best-loved children's books of all time. A must for every child's bookshelf.
    $19.95 Each
  39. Where's Spot?

    by Eric Hill

    Join the hunt to find lovable puppy, Spot, in Eric Hill's first ever lift-the-flap tale!
    $17.95 Each

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  40. Where's Spot

    by Eric Hill

    Join the hunt to find lovable puppy, Spot, in Eric Hill's first ever lift-the-flap tale!
    $17.95 Each
  41. The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Eric Carle's world-famous simple, hopeful story has become the most read children's book in Britain. Its vivid and colourful collage illustrations are iconic, and it is a must have picture book for children. The bright and bold paperback makes it the ideal bedtime book for toddlers, with its die-cut pages and finger-sized holes, children can play and read along.
    $21.00 Each
  42. A much-loved classic, The Very Hungry Caterpillar has won over millions of readers with its vivid and colourful collage illustrations and its deceptively simply, hopeful story. With its die-cut pages and finger-sized holes to explore, this is a richly satisfying book for children.
    $17.95 Each

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  43. A beautiful re-issue of this bestselling format - wiggle, munch and count your way through this book!
    $21.00 Each
  44. Wheels On Bus

    by Donovan Bixley

    "The wheels on the bus go round and round..." Everyone knows the song. But now the bus is going around beautiful New Zealand and its passengers you just might know: kiwi, penguin, tuatara, fantail and many more. Come along for the ride!
    $19.95 Each
  45. This gorgeous picture book has become a modern classic. The story of Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare trying to express how much they love each other is one which has captivated adults and children the world over
    $19.95 Each
  46. Sometimes, when you love someone very, very much, you want to find a way of describing how much you treasure them. But, as Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare discover, love is not always an easy thing to measure. The story of Little and Big Nutbrown Hares’ efforts to express their love for each other has become a publishing phenomenon. This lovely board book edition is one that children will ask for time and again.
    $18.95 Each
  47. The Gruffalo

    by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler

    This award-winning rhyming story of a mouse and a monster has found its way into the hearts and bedtimes of an entire generation of children and will undoubtedly continue to enchant children for years and years to come. No home should be without The Gruffalo!
    $18.95 Each
  48. When little yellow digger gets stuck in the mud, a range of bigger diggers are sent to finish the job.
    $21.95 Each
  49. The story of The Little Yellow Digger was created from a real event, when one of Betty and Alan's grandchildren excitedly told them about a digger getting stuck in the mud next to their house and they had to bring a 'bigger digger' to help free it.
    $29.95 Each
  50. The Wonky Donkey

    by Craig Smith

    Children will be in fits of laughter with this perfect read-aloud tale of an endearing donkey. By the book's final page, readers end up with a spunky, hanky-panky, cranky, stinky, dinky, lanky, honky-tonky, winky wonky donke
    $21.00 Each
  51. From the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Treasury presents the full stories of 50 dreamers, rewritten for an older audience.
    $49.00 Each

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  52. Poo Bum - Stephanie Blake

    by Stephanie Blake

    The little rabbit is loved by his family, even though whenever they ask him a question, he answers very rudely. Every morning when his mother said, Time to get up, my little rabbit, he would reply, Poo bum!
    $18.95 Each
  53. Where Is It?

    by Ned Barraud

    What adult does not delight in engaging with a child when reading a ‘look and find’ book. Where is it? is an original take on this concept, a New Zealand wildlife hunt for kiwi kids. By Ned Barraud
    $21.95 Each
  54. ‘New Zealand’s Backyard Birds’ is an engaging guide for children on the birds that live in their backyard. Most of the birds we see and hear in our daily lives are those that live alongside us in our own backyards.
    $21.95 Each
  55. Become the champion-pikelet-maker, an expert-afghan-baker or an award-winning-pizza-creator. With the iconic illustrated step-by-step layout of the original Edmonds Junior Cookbook, you'll find it super easy to learn to cook these classic New Zealand recipes. From breakfast through to dessert and all the meals and snacks in between, this collection of over 90 recipes will be the beginning of a life long love of baking and cooking.
    $27.95 Each

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  56. Put on your chef's hat and roll up your sleeves. It's time to get cooking! Over 150 delicious recipes to get you and your kids in the kitchen.
    $45.00 Each

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  57. The Kitchen Science Cookbook

    by Dr. Michelle Dickinson

    The Kitchen Science Cookbook is a beautifully crafted recipe book with a unique twist: each recipe is a science experiment that you can do at home, using the everyday ingredients you'll find in your kitchen. No need to be a science expert - these easy-to-follow recipes make mind-blowing science experiments fun for everyone.
    $50.00 Each
  58. Bricktionary

    by Ryan 'Brickman' McNaught

    Welcome to the most comprehensive A -Z of creative builds and insider tips ever, each carefully selected by Brickman himself.
    $45.00 Each
  59. Wildlife Of Aotearoa

    By Gavin Bishop

    Encounter New Zealand's amazing array of wildlife in this beautiful illustrated companion volume to Aotearoa: The New Zealand Story. A spectacular illustrated picture book exploring New Zealand’s unique landscapes and its incredible wildlife by the award-winning author of Aotearoa: The New Zealand Story.
    $40.00 Each
  60. Kuwi & Friends Maori Picture Dicti

    By Kat Merewether & Pania Papa

    Beginners Māori Language Picture Dictionary, for the Whole Family. From the #1 bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator of the Kuwi the Kiwi series, Kat Merewether, comes a large scale, stunningly illustrated visual dictionary. Full of over 1000 basic words in Te Reo Māori and English, perfect for every New Zealander.
    $34.95 Each

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  61. My First Words In Maori

    by Stacey Morrison

    If you’d like to speak the beautiful Maori language with your kids, this is the book to get you started!
    $21.00 Each
  62. From the creators of My First Words in Maori comes this boxed set of illustrated flashcards to assist children with their te reo journey. Help your tamariki to korero Maori with these illustrated flashcards designed to partner with Stacey Morrison's My First Words in Maori.
    $25.00 Each
  63. Maori Made Fun

    by Scotty & Stacey Morrison

    A brand-new way to have fun with te reo Maori.Maori Made Fun contains over 200 word games, puzzles and activities – a jam-packed box of te reo tricks for everyone.
    $24.00 Each
  64. Teach Your Dog Maori

    by Anne Cakebread

    A light-hearted, fully-illustrated retro-style picture book with 50+ words and phrases you can use to practise your Maori with your best furry friend.
    $17.95 Each
  65. Discover the dramatic legend of how Wellington Harbour was created.
    $19.95 Each
  66. Aotearoa

    2018 Winner - Margaret Mahy Book of the Year

    Discover the story of New Zealand through this richly illustrated visual history by award-winning illustrator Gavin Bishop.
    $40.00 Each
  67. Maui and Other Legends contains eight essential legends. In this volume you will find timeless favourites such as How Maui Found his Mother, Battle of the Mountains, Pania of the Reef and many more.
    $40.00 Each
  68. Atua Gavin Bishop

    by Gavin Bishop

    Gavin Bishop's stunning, once-in-a-generation compendium introduces readers to the pantheon of Maori gods, demigods and heroes, and explores Aotearoa's most exciting legends from the Creation to the Migration.
    $40.00 Each
  69. Maori Picture Dictionary

    Te Papakupu Whakaahua

    A playful and comprehensive look-up reference to everyday words, for anyone interested in te reo Maori. This comprehensive picture dictionary contains illustrations for over 1400 of the most common words used in daily life. Wonderfully illustrated by two up-and-coming Maori artists, The Maori Picture Dictionary / Te Papakupu Whakaahua has a sense of fun that makes it easy to use.
    $30.00 Each
  70. Children will love reading and singing along in both English and Maori to these favourite and familiar songs with a Kiwi twist. Five bestsellers now in one bumper hardback compendium!
    $29.95 Each
  71. Hoihoi Turituri

    by Soledad Bravi

    A te reo Māori edition of the top-selling The Noisy Book. With over 100 pages, this unique boardbook is full of bright, bold illustrations and lots of noises to make—it’s perfect to share with a baby or toddler.
    $24.95 Each
  72. The Noisy Book

    by Soledad Bravi

    With over 100 pages, The Noisy Book is a unique boardbook is full of bright, bold illustrations and lots of noises to make. It’s perfect to share with a baby or toddler.
    $24.95 Each
  73. My Matariki Stories - Aku Paki Matariki

    by Miriama Kamo, Kat Quin & Calico McClintock

    An attractive kete gift bag of three stories to celebrate Matariki and explore the wonders and traditions of Maori New Year.
    $29.00 Each
  74. The Australian Women's Weekly's Children's Birthday Cake Book was first published in 1980 and has sold more than half a million copies. In response to all the requests we have had, often from mothers who remember fondly all the cakes from their own childhood, we have taken this book from our archives and reprinted it 30 years after it first appeared. We have had to make a minor change - four of your little friends are missing, but they've been replaced by other cakes you'll love just as much. Apart from that we've left it just as it was - a true collectors' cookbook especially for you. Now you can recreate your favourite cakes - the swimming pool, rocket and that train from the cover for your own child.
    $16.95 Each

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