At the Bach by Joy Cowley
Category: NZ Picture Books
An evocative and beautiful bedtime book that distils the essence of summer at the bach; creaky old bed, sandy feet, waves hush-hushing and a shell under the pillow.This simple poem by internationally renowned Joy Cowley transports the reader instantly to a childhood summer.Summer holidays by the sea hav ...Show more
The Twin Stars of Matariki: Waiti and Waita by Miriama Kamo
Category: NZ Picture Books
Te Rerehua and Sam know that nothing in nature is identical; not the eels, not the stones on the beach ... not even the twin stars of Matariki, Waiti and Waita: one looks after fresh water and lakes, the other salt water – the ocean. When they notice Waiti is looking dim one night, Grandma and Poua enli ...Show more
Ring Ting Tūī by Elena de Roo; Paul Beavis (Illustrator)
Category: NZ Picture Books
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. SQUAWK! Things are getting loud! The kowhai branch is bending ... what a sticky tūī crowd! Have the tūī slurped too much kowhai nectar to make an es ...Show more
Stranded by Linda Jane Keegan
Category: NZ Picture Books
As the tide drifts out, magnificent creatures are left on the beach . . . stranded. As the whales settle helplessly on the sand, humans start to arrive. They carry buckets and spades, wetsuits and white sheets. Can the stranded upokohue be saved? A heartfelt story of loss and coming together, written by ...Show more
Critters of Aotearoa: 50 Bizarre But Lovable Members of Our Wildlife Community by Nicola Toki, Lily Duval
Category: NZ Picture Books
Meet some of our most curious critters, from the popular Radio New Zealand podcast with Nicola Toki and Jesse Mulligan. Slimy, stinky, creepy, crawly and gross . . . but also a little bit cute! Discover New Zealand's most curious creatures - from Smeagol the gravel maggot, to the walking worm and the d ...Show more
Reo Pēpi Bilingual Colouring Book
Category: NZ Picture Books
Beautiful bilingual colouring book starring creatures of Aotearoa. Includes over 30 stickers! Featuring native birds, sea creatures, insects and plants, this is a must-have for every Kiwi child. It also teaches te reo and introduces key learning concepts such as opposites and feelings. From the autho ...Show more
Don't Scare the Dentist by Sam Smith
Category: NZ Picture Books
Join Dr Charlie as he faces his biggest fear ... a child in his dental chair. Charlie hated children, their howls, their shouts, their screams. Their burps and farts and coughs and snots would haunt him in his dreams. The sharpness of their gnashers was enough to make you quit. Just get a finger near ...Show more
A First Book of New Zealand Backyard Bird Songs by Gessel, Fred Van
Category: NZ Picture Books
This beautifully illustrated sound guide is the perfect way to introduce both children and adults to the wonders of bird song. Each of the 12 species covered - Morepork, kaka, Sacred Kingfisher, Grey Warbler, Silvereye, Bellbird, Tui, Fantail, Chaffinch, Song Thrush, Blackbird and Starling - has a short ...Show more
The Kai Stars of Matariki: Tupuanuku and Tupuarangi by Miriama Kamo
Category: NZ Picture Books
Join Sam and Te Rerehua as they prepare a Matariki feast! It’s the day before Matariki and a big feast has been prepared. Eeling took place months ago and Te Rerehua and Sam are excited to give thanks to Tupuanuku and Tupuarangi, the stars connected to food grown in and above the ground. But one night, ...Show more
Koro's Star by Claire Aramakutu
Category: NZ Picture Books
Set in the 1960s, Koro’s Star is a heart-warming, exciting, adventure story. It’s the beginning of the summer holidays in 1967 when 10-year-old Atama moves with his family into a new army base. His father, Atama’s hero, departs for Vietnam, asking Atama to look after his mum and his younger sister, Maia ...Show more