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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
Freddy Bear and Blanky by Joy Cowley
Category: Board Books | Series: Freddy Bear
Freddy always has to have Blanky with him. But, one day, Blanky gets left at Grandma's house - oh no! What will Freddy do?Freddy Bear books are designed for reading aloud to children 6 months to 3 years. The main character, a little bear living with loving, supportive parents, approximates a 2-3 years o ...Show more
Freddy Bear and New Faces by Joy Cowley
Category: Board Books | Series: Freddy Bear
Freddy Bear doesn't like new faces. They scare him. But here is a new face, it's Uncle Bear ...and he's making a paper plane.Freddy Bear books are designed for reading aloud to children 6 months to 3 years. The main character, a little bear living with loving, supportive parents, approximates a 2-3 year ...Show more
Greedy Cat by Joy Cowley
Category: NZ Picture Books
THE VERY FIRST GREEDY CAT ADVENTURE! Mum went shopping to buy some food. Along came Greedy Cat, in a hungry mood…
The Fierce Little Woman and the Wicked Pirate by Joy Cowley; Sarah Davis
Category: Childrens Books | Reading Level: near fine
An appealing and non-stereotypical love story with a strong female main character and a pirate - making this book great for both girls and boys. The fierce little woman lived in a house at the end of a jetty. She knitted socks in blue and green wool, to sell to sailors who had got their feet wet. But wh ...Show more
The Tiny Woman's Coat by Joy Cowley; Giselle Clarkson
Category: NZ Picture Books
The tiny woman makes a coat of leaves with the help of friends in this vibrant, rhyming tale. The trees, geese, porcupine, horse, and plants all share something so the tiny woman can snip, snip, snip and stitch, stitch, stitch a coat to keep herself warm. Resourcefulness and friendship are at the heart ...Show more
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