Picture Books

The brand new Gruffalo picture book from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler The Gruffalo said to his daughter one day, "Your Gruffalo Granny is coming to stay." Return to the deep dark wood with the first new Gruffalo story in...

An extraordinary landmark gift book of funny stories and amazing illustrations from internationally acclaimed illustrator David Elliot and celebrated author Fiona Farrell. Come inside and meet the Drizzles who make the rain. A couple of monsters who like...

This beautifully presented gift set includes a hardback edition of the classic lift-the-flap favourite, Dear Zoo, and a cuddly lion toy - the perfect gift!‘I wrote to the zoo to send me a pet . . .’Little ones will...

A sweeping and original picture book about a girl who chooses not to be afraid. When a fearful creature arrives in the township, Cass takes her courage in hand and is rewarded with a wild and magical journey....

Uncover the secrets of bees in this fascinating, vibrantly illustrated book, published in collaboration the University of Cambridge and the Cambridge Botanic Garden. Big ideas for curious minds are simply explained in this fascinating book about the secrets...

The latest title in the best-selling Welcome to the Museum series, Aviarium is a breathtakingly illustrated guide to the world of birds Welcome to the museum that is always open to explore...Published in partnership with the RSPB, Aviarium is a stunning showcase...

Get ready for bedtime with Bear's Nap, a fantastically funny story about an adorable bear trying to get to sleep, full of animal noises that children will love to join in with. From the reliably brilliant creator of Tidy and Monkey and Me.All...

When William first peered through the school telescope, his imagination soared. As a boy, he dreamed of reaching the planets. As a man, he helped the world take its first steps into space. From the fizz of failed...

Join the little kiwi builder and friends as they work together to fix his house. Oh no, the little kiwi builder's house is falling down!His screws have all come loose – what can he do?When the brickie, the...

What happens when a grumpy tupua has to sneeze?A bilingual story about the tupua Mataoho, and his connection to the volcanoes of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, which comes with an action song! From the author of Nanny Rina's Amazing Nets comes...

**A powerful, heartwarming picture book from the creator of the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series, celebrating the life-changing power of seeing the world from other points of view**Everyone knows which way 'UP' is. It's the opposite of 'DOWN'.Or...

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....

Bound into this playful and energetic rhyming text featuringan adorable cast of dogs. Whether it's getting marvellously muddy, leaping andlolloping or hiding under the bed with a stolen slipper, a dog's life is somuch FUN. This hilarious alphabet...

There’s trouble at home — Dad is stinking up the house! Red Pants Boy jumps into action and enlists the whole family to help with a Father’s Day gift for Dad. They combat the smell with roses, perfume...

As the sun rises, which creatures come to life and greet the day? This beautiful picture book explores the busy world of the daytime creatures in Aotearoa New Zealand's bush. It includes many reo Maori phrases that we...

Little Bear, Barney, likes everything to be just right. He always has to have the yummiest porridge, the comfiest chair and the snuggliest blanket. So one night, when Barney can't sleep, he goes out in search of the very best bed in the forest. But Fox's underground bed...

This picture book from Aura Parker stars a beautiful bowerbird on the search for blue! It’s a moving story of longing and connection, that unfolds as the bowerbird’s search sends him soaring across the sea, sky and city....

There's one golden rule when you're out on the farm - leave every gate just the way it was found. But what happens when Tractor Dave forgets to shut the gates? And WHO is the Hedge Beast? Join...

Sam and Te Rerehua adore Te Mata Hapuku, its wild winds, stony shores, and the treasures the waves push onto the beach. But this Matariki feels different. Poua is gone and the children miss him deeply. As they...

The text for this book was written by the children of Tarras School and edited by teachers, parents and John Perriam. The story, written through the eyes of a child, tells of Shrek's start in life at Bendigo...

Venture into Roz’s wild world in this gorgeously illustrated picture book that brings to full colour the adventures of the #1 New York Times bestselling novel THE WILD ROBOT - now a DreamWorks major motion picture starring Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro...

The gannet, or takapu, must set off through the skies to find food for her chick. When she spots a feeding frenzy far below, she needs to act fast. Will she plunge through the waves in time?Can she...

Hipi The Counting Sheep Join Hipi as he explores the seaside and learns to count to 10! Some numbers are straight, some are quite round and some may appear to be upside down. Yet they all have an...

Join Pee Wee the Kiwi as he asks his friends to help him look after a very big egg.