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A Kiwi Christmas Carol (Kiwi Corkers) by Chris Gurney; Philip Webb
$18.50 NZD
Category: Picture books | Series: Kiwi Corkers
The Dickensian Christmas story is given a Kiwi twist. "What a whole lot of hoo-ha, this 'let's all be merry' - the dinners, the pressies and fuss! A load of old CODSWOLLOP!" hollered old Jerry. "But leave early then - if you must!" Miserly old Jerry from the Kai Corner Dairy is the New Zealand equival ...Show more
Esau the Paw by Chris Gurney
$19.00 NZD
Category: Picture books - NZ
"Esau the Paw was a very cool cat. No cat was fluffier, be sure of that..." But what happens when long-haired cats' coats get too matted to brush? Yep, they get clipped, much to Esau's embarrassment - and disgust!
Goldie and the Three Penguins (Kiwi Corkers) by Chris Gurney
$18.50 NZD
Category: Picture books - NZ
"A Kiwi-ised version of the traditional Goldilocks and the three bears tale, except with a little Kiwi girl and three penguins. They eat fish & chips instead of porridge!"--Publisher's information.
Kiwi Corkers Bag of Books: Great New Zealand Yarns by Chris Gurney
$25.00 NZD
Category: Picture books - NZ | Series: Kiwi Corkers
Retelling traditional tales is not a revolutionary idea, but giving them all a Kiwi flavour has proved a popular formula for the Kiwi Corker series. Originally all published in hardback, we are now reintroducing the books with new paperback cover designs. Five Kiwified tales are included in this attract ...Show more
Little Red and the Cunning Kuri (Kiwi Corkers) by Chris Gurney; Sarah Anderson
$18.50 NZD
Category: Picture books - NZ | Series: Kiwi Corkers
A retelling of Little Red Riding Hood with a unique and fun Kiwi angle.
Madison Moon and the Hot Air Balloon by Chris Gurney
$19.50 NZD
Category: Picture books - NZ
'Madison Moon and her hot-air balloon, each day floated off in the sky. Topsy and turvy, ziggedy-zag, what fun could be had up so high.' Tired of the stress of being stuck in traffic, Madison Moon buys a hot-air balloon and takes to the skies. But when everybody else decides to do the same, she goes bac ...Show more
Parakeet in Boots (Kiwi Corkers) by Chris Gurney; Myles Lawford
$15.00 NZD
Category: Picture books - NZ | Series: Kiwi Corkers | Reading Level: very good
Get me some ugg boots to warm up my feet, plus a flax kete, and all will be sweet! Poor Pete. His best mate is a pet parakeet. But that fine-feathered, fancy-footed fast-talker is no ordinary bird, and soon life is sweet for Pete! A hilarious New Zealand retelling of Puss in Boots.
The Elves and the Cloakmaker (Kiwi Corkers) by Chris Gurney; John Bennett
$18.50 NZD
Category: Picture books - NZ | Series: Kiwi Corkers
Another in this popular series of Kiwi retellings of traditional tales – this time with a Christmas angle. Christmas is approaching, and Kahu the cloakmaker has only enough materials left to make one cloak. But that night, as he and his wife sleep, they are visited by patupaiarehe, who make the finest c ...Show more
The Fairies and the Cloakmaker by Chris Gurney
$20.00 NZD
Category: Picture books - NZ
Redesign of Grimm’s classic The Elves and the Shoemaker, reimagined with a Kiwi perspective. Kahu the cloakmaker has only enough materials left to make one cloak. But that night, as he and his wife sleep, they are visited by patupaiarehe (fairy folk), who make the finest cloak they have ever seen! Tahi, ...Show more
The Frog Footy Player (Kiwi Corkers) by Chris Gurney; John Bennett
$12.00 NZD
Category: Picture books - NZ | Series: Kiwi Corkers
In this version of the Grimm Brothers' The Frog Prince, Kiri kicks her footy into the pond. It is retrieved for her by Archey the frog, who in return demands to sit on a soft pillow, eating chocolate fish and watching the rugby on the big-screen TV! Kiri's annoyance turns to surprise then joy, when, in ...Show more
The Hug Blanket by Chris Gurney
$22.00 NZD
Category: Picture books - NZ | Reading Level: near fine
Nana made hug blankets for all her family. Each one was special. We love our Nana. A joyful story of family, love and loss . . . but above all else, love.
The Mayor's Flash New Clothes (Kiwi Corkers) by Chris Gurney
$18.50 NZD
Category: Picture books - NZ | Series: Kiwi Corkers
Kiwi Corkers are traditional favourites with a Kiwi twist. The Mayor of Waikakamukau shows everyone just how smart he is in this funny Kiwi take on the Emperor's New Clothes.