Author: | Pat Chapman |
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Picture books - NZ |
Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, and their antics never fail to amuse. Children will love the humour and playfulness of this fun look at Man's Best Friend.
Author: | Ruth Paul |
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Picture books - NZ |
Poor Flash! Trouble seems to follow him around. Flash is a playful young puppy, as they are. Unfortunately, his play seems to get him in trouble all the time, whether it be chasing the cat, digging a hole in the garden to hide (or find) his bone, or even just bringing a stick to the door! But when alls said and done, hes a much-loved pet.
Author: | Maura Finn |
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Picture books - NZ |
This is the dog with the snuffly snout, the half-crumpled ear, the fur that sticks out. A lonely little pup waits each day for a family to pick him, yes him, to take home... but no one ever does. When the latch to his kennel is left open, he undertakes a tour of the township... will it lead him to his forever home?
Author: | Sam Wallace; Shaun Yeo (Illustrator) |
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Picture books - NZ |
Ronnie the Rocket was bright as a spark, his cheerfulness drew Duggie out of the dark. Ron told him a story about his big dream, and together they hatched an incredible scheme. Duggies dune racing days are over, but a reunion with his old friend Ronnie the bottle rocket sparks an adventure that will take them out of this world.
Author: | Nadia Lim |
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Picture books - NZ |
One night on Nadia Lim’s Central Otago farm a little chick hatches out of its egg ...“My, oh my, you’re MARVELLOUS!” Mama whispers happily. “Welcome Marvellous Marvin, to our little family.”
This adorable picture ... read more
Author: | Jennifer Somervell |
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Picture books - NZ |
A brilliant retelling of an ancient story. When an angel appears in a blaze of light, Rumbly, Tumbly and Woolly are terrified. But what happens to them when their excited shepherds run off to Bethlehem? An illustrated end section describes the hist... read more
Author: | DAWN MCMILLAN |
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Picture books - NZ |
Irresistible rhymes and drawings * Bilingual English and Maori, in classy hardback * Companion volume to There's a Tui in our Teapot! Weta and friends, including beetle, centipede, stick insect and huhu, come to school with the kids. But they don't want to stay in the classroom! Can Koro help his mokopuna keep the critters safe?
Author: | Nikki Slade Robinson |
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Picture books - NZ |
Awards: | This is the third book in the award winning 'The Little Kiwi's Matariki' series. |
Koro and Kuia, the Weka chicks' grandparents, are coming to visit. But how will the Weka chicks greet them? Fortunately the little Kiwi has a plan Weka's Waiata is a sequel to Ruru's Hangi and The little Kiwi's Matariki, winner of the Best Picture Book at the 2016 New Zealand Book Awards for Children & Young Adults.
Author: | Ali Foster; Martin Bailey |
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Picture books - NZ |
A beautiful heart-warming story of the special relationship between a wise old matriarch and her great-granddaughter who saves the herd. It sensitively addresses the passing on of family history and the problems around failing memory.
Author: | Kelly Winney |
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Picture books - NZ |
Aotearoa to Zespri is a uniquely Kiwi alphabet book and a must have for this year's Christmas gift list. Experience New Zealand in 26 letters. Recall familiar brands and the sights of your favourite flora. Hand drawn illustration... read more
Author: | Margaret Mahy |
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Picture books - NZ |
A young boy who agrees to take care of a witch's shadow while she is on vacation finds that having two shadows creates some unexpected problems.
Author: | Laura Shallcrass |
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Picture books - NZ |
This is the story of Hare, who struggles with an un-named mental malady self described as 'noise'. Noise could be runaway thoughts, voices in Hare's head, or loud feelings and general anxiety. Hare goes on a journey to try and find a solution. Just when Hare ... read more