Picture Books
Find beautiful picture books filled with wonderful stories, colourful illustrations and plenty of imagination for babies, toddlers and young readers.
The first picture book in a brand new series adaptation of Roald Dahl's iconic Revolting Rhymes, fully illustrated with brand-new and wickedly funny art. I bet you think you know this story . . . Meet Red Riding...
A teddy bear picnic tale with a hilarious hiccup from Jane Hissey's beloved, BAFTA award-winning series, Old Bear and Friends."One, two, three, four..." counts Old Bear as the toys begin to play hide-and-seek. But one little toy has hidden...
Meet 38 extraordinary children: an electric child, a flying child, elastic, invisible, miniature, a child made of cake. Each child describes their characteristics, tells anecdotes, and presents the special powers that make them unique. A "class photo" brings...
There's a big surf competition coming up. Eight-year-old Lisa is determined to take part, but she's nervous. With encouragement from her coach, family and top paddler Maia, she trains hard. But disaster strikes when her canoe capsizes, shaking...
Seventeen kings on forty-two elephants Going on a journey through a wild wet night... Join the kings and the elephants on their jungle journey, meeting new creatures as they dance and sing their way through the jungle. From...
Time for cake! But the eagle swipes up the blanket and flies away. The animals chase after to find all their stolen picnic things. Thé Tjong-Khing’s visual storytelling slows us down and invites us to look more closely....
Raccoon finishes his book and is ready for his own adventure-he wants thrills, excitement and to cross the ocean! He borrows everything he needs from his friends: a boat from Badger, who insists on coming because you should...
When Lucy makes friends with the Dark she discovers a new and exciting world - but the world is about to discover what it's like without the Dark! A funny and enjoyable bedtime story with a glow-in-the dark...
These detailed spreads charting the course of a year in a fantasy medieval castle are packed to the brim with charming characters and hilarious adventures that young readers will return to again and again. There's a lot going...
Classic Richard Scarry: find out who in Busytown has the best manners!Join Richard Scarry's beloved characters Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm and more on a very busy day in Busytown as they learn how to be polite, helpful, stay...
One dollar from every book sold goes to Forest & Bird for their conservation efforts.This charming picture book tells the story of p?teketeke. Previously unknown to most people, it was thrust into the spotlight when it won the...
Animals are so familiar but what makes an animal an animal? Produced in partnership with the Natural History Museum (NHM), this clever and clear explanation of animal classification puts your animals in order and explains why classifying animals...
'Kia toa, e hine ma, e tama ma, kia kaua hoki koutou e whakama. Me waiata koutou ki nga manu o to koutou tupuna, o Tane-mahuta. Be bold now, girls and boys, it's no time to be shy....
Written in te reo Maori and translated by the author, Rere Atu Taku Poi! is a beautifully illustrated story about gender fluidity in a school setting. Rangi loves doing haka but performing poi is his favourite - even...
The crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day the Crayons Quit are ready to celebrate our planet! The Crayons love our planet and are proud of their contributions. White ice caps, Green trees, Blue oceans...
Every Friday night the family has dinner with Grandma and Grandpa. They all join in making pizza, and over dinner Grandpa often talks about the stars, especially around the time of Matariki. This is a heart-warming family story...
Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! What would Bluey's Mum do? Find out all the answers for real life with Chilli's very own checklist. A gorgeous hardback book for kids of all ages. Bluey is an...
Underneath a big old elm, Oli asked, 'Mummy, how long will you love me?' 'Always,' Mummy smiled. Like small children the world over, Oli the baby bear wants confirmation of his mother's love. But when she assures him...
A laugh-out-loud picture book perfect for children who love Pig the Pug and Macca the Alpaca. Why can't Kevin be more like the flock?! Kevin the Sheep is unusual, he does things his own way. But will being...
A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good.Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with...
The latest book from award-winning illustrator Ben Rothery Discover the weirdest and most wonderful creatures of Planet Earth! In this curated collection, award-winning illustrator Ben Rothery pairs fascinating facts with his stunning artwork to bring you the most...
Rediscover the timeless nursery rhymes of Mother Goose in this gorgeous leather bound picture book, packed with beautiful, full-color illustrations and a stunning four-panel gatefold! These charming bedtime stories and fairy tales will delight and enchant children of...
Paku Manu Ariki talks directly to the reader, drawing on the stories that spin around him-his father's matauranga, his mother's politics, his many pet birds, and his best friend who is taller, even though he's younger. The book...
Welcome to Animalium (Junior).This museum is open all hours, and there are over 160 specimens to explore. Walk the galleries to meet ferocious lions, flamboyant tropical birds, tiny poisonous frogs and gentle giants in this beautifully illustrated book which looks at creatures from every walk...
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