Picture Books

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.

George has some news! Join Peppa and George in this picture book to find out what it is! George has some news! Peppa is especially thrilled to share his announcement with the world! Join Peppa and George in...

A marvellous new adventure in this bestselling series Join Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny as they hunt for magnificent minibeasts in this new lift-the-flap adventure. It's a beautiful sunny day and Mrs. Rabbit gives Peter and Benjamin her...

Meet Jacinda Ardern, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, who hopes the things she's done will help everyone, especially children, to believe that they can do great things too. An inspiring illustrated story for children about Jacinda Ardern,...

This funny picture book of dad and fart jokes from Zoe Foster Blake is the perfect gift for kids to give to Dad and share a giggle together on Father's Day. Why do Dad and Fart love Father's...

Dibble the duck has always wanted his very own pond. With help from Tractor Ted, Midge and their friends Meadow the sheep and Herb the pony they search the farm for the right machine to dig Dibble the...

World Illustration Awards - Children's Publishing Winner 2024From the creator of the Waterstones Prize-shortlisted Wolf and Bear, an inspiring story about a child lost in a forest of letters. The perfect book to share with children with dyslexia and...

A hilarious ABC book for kids and their grown-ups to read together! This totally appropriate, definitely not swear-filled picture book is a celebration of SHIRTS from A to Z. Shirts! Warning: This is not your typical alphabet book....

Zog is the keenest dragon in school. He's also the most accident-prone, flying into trees and even setting his own wing on fire. Luckily, a mysterious little girl always comes by and patches up his bumps and bruises....

The House That Walked Away is a magical story about belonging and family, for readers young and old. A reminder that not only is home where the heart is, but that we can be a home for the hearts of others....

It's raining! Bluey is trying to dam the water in the front yard, but does she need Mum's help? Join Bluey as she plays in the water when a heavy summer rain thunders over the Heeler home. Can...

Charlie Cook is reading a book about a pirate captain, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading about a knight, who is reading about a frog . . . From kings and queens to aliens...

From backyard goals to classic saves, this is a warm and wonderful celebration of all things soccer, written by one of Australia's leading sports broadcasters and joyously illustrated by one of Australia's best-loved illustrators. The perfect way to...

Enter the realm of the Astromancer... In this award-winning illustrated series for younger fans of Percy Jackson, Maori myths and monsters come to life! Join the Astromancer and her apprentices on a time travel adventure to Hawaiki and...

George wished he wasn't the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it's time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes. Now he's the...