The Story of Bo: and the Circus That Wasn’t tells the story of Bo, a sheep who dreamed of being an acrobat but who lived in a country…
I had to laugh aloud at the irony of reading this particular book to my boys (aged almost 2 and 4) on a cold winter’s morning after having…
A hard cover, soft padded book, First Prayers at Bedtime by Sophie Piper takes traditional prayers and sayings and puts them to bright, charming illustrations. Suitable for under…
First Prayers with Jesus takes words of Jesus as an introduction and then sets the concepts Jesus taught about in a cute poetic format, enabling under fives to…
Lovers of Mr and Mrs Wishy-Washy will be happy to know that there is a new book out by Joy Cowley called Wishy-Washy World. The book is a…
This is Just to prove that all picture books don’t need words, The Fishing Trip is just that… a picture book. But that doesn’t mean that there’s not…
Another gem from Gecko Press, The Best Singer in the World is a sweet tale about a little boy who overcomes stage fright. Perfectly pitched for early primary…
If you don’t know Gecko Press, you should. You must! Gecko Press is an independent publisher of children’s book and they scour the world for gorgeous books that…
This is the latest creation by award winning author and illustrator Oliver Jeffers. The New Jumper (The Hueys) is a sweet, simple tale about The Hueys, who are…
“Then down to the river came a little green frog and a hog from the bog and a dog on a jog, all a-quiver by the river where…
Now We Have a Baby is a sweet, short little picture book that helps parents talk to their older (preschool aged) children about having a new baby in…
Waiting for Later is the most gorgeous, whimsical story about a little girl who wants to play and do things with the other members of her family but…
One day a little boy named Brody starts at a new school. Brody has special needs and this story tells how his classmates come to realise that it’s…
In the great tradition of The Wonky Donkey, Hank the Wrestling Shark is a humorous, story / song about… wrestling a shark. As you do! In this rhyming…
Kiwi Critters is a new series of small, simple picture books for children featuring Keri the Kiwi and Piri the Pukeko. The books are A6 size (quarter of…
Bruiser was a machine on a mission. “Oi! Get outof my way!” he said. “I’ve got a motorway to build!”
Review by Maria Gill On Mum and Ted’s farm there’s a very large barn, where the hay and the horses are kept. And right at the back, past…
Offical Kiwi Families Review by Rochelle Gribble The Set Up One of our reviews of this board book notes that no children’s book collection would be complete without…
Official Kiwi Families Review by Rochelle Gribble The Set Up The Hairy-Nosed Wombat is in desperate need of something to scratch his bottom on but everything he knows…
A wonderful new tale of family life, friendship and cookies from the mega bestselling Jacqueline Wilson. Beauty Cookson is no beauty. She’s a plain, timid girl surrounded by…
Tama lives on a beautiful Pacific Island with one major problem – climate change means that his island is slowly sinking. When the villages have to be evacuated,…
While she’s very, very sensible she doesn’t have a very good memory – for instance she never seems to remember that she already has a wardrobe full of…
Tricky Questions, Simple Answers Rain – What is Rain? Waves – How are waves made? Sleep – Why do we need it? Bellybuttons – Why do we have…
A book to be loved and cherished by the whole family. This beautiful treasury contains stories from some of our best-loved writing for children. You will find all…
Mr. and Mrs. Crabbe are enjoying their seaside vacation . . . until a certain dog blows away their umbrella with an enormous fart. Before long, Walter is…
Join Rascal the Dragon and his friends in the first six adverntures that started the Rascal phenomenon! This gorgeous little box contains the following Rascal stories: Rascal the…
“By showcasing children’s understanding and interpretations of the work, this publication will educate adults as well as children on the wonder and creative possibility cutting edge contemporary art…
Whale Pot Bay is a memorable and captivating story for readers 8-13. Des Hunt beautifully describes New Zealand’s wild Wairarapa coastline and takes the reader on a fascinating…
Elephant lives in a world where everyone is on the path to Elephant Island. But first he has to pass many tests before he can get his stamp…
Denis Glover’s iconic New Zealand poem ‘The Magpies’ is illustrated by Dick Frizzell to create a beautiful gift edition that every New Zealand family needs to own. The…
A delightful, easy introduction to saying how you feel using Te Reo. Young and old alike will be able to describe whether they are feeling hoha (bored), makariri…
Lola can’t wait for it to snow. ‘Snow is my favourite and my best,’ she says. It snows all through the night and in the morning everything is…
Charlie knows that being all on your own isn’t always much fun, but Lola’s going to have to work that out all by herself. About the Author Based…
Morton doesn’t want to play with Lola, she says, “Charlie, he doesn’t like me!”. Will Lola and Morten ever be friends? About the Author Based on the award-winning…
Lola is extremely very excited because the school photographer is coming and it is Lola’s first ever school photo! Lola is completely sure that she can stay all…
Scorpion wakes up in a land that he quickly realises is far, far away from his home. Then he meets a large fluffy bird that has big feet…
TAKE THE STING AND STIGMA OUT OF THE OUSTING OF NITS! Pedi and Osis Nit were two head lice. They were living in someone’s hair and having a…
This follow-up to the bestselling “Fairyopolis” unlocks the secrets behind the magical places that Cicely Mary Barkers famous fairies call home. Five eye-popping spreads include intricate pop-up images…