Children's Picture Books

An inspiring and heartwarming book about the relationship between a working mum and her daughter by the former prime minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern.Today I got out of bed and asked Mumwhat day it was. 'Monday,' she said.I asked if that was a day care day.She said yes. I stomped my feet. Even though day care is fun, it’s...

For brave hunters and bear-lovers, the classic chant-aloud by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury. Follow and join in the family's excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of a bear. What a surprise awaits them in the cave on the other side of the dark forest! We're Going on...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Cheese and crackers, it's Christmas! The countdown is on, but can you find Bluey and Bingo? There's lots of hidden surprises too, so join the festive fun in this search-and-find book. A gorgeous Christmas-themed search-and-find book for kids of all ages. Bluey is an award-winning preschool show about Bluey, a blue heeler...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Join Bluey and her friends and family in the countdown to Christmas with this advent book collection of 24 stories and activities. Discover 23 surprise mini books behind each door, plus a special Christmas story for Christmas Eve! Stories include: Daddy Robot, Charades, Yoga Ball, Shadowlands, and an awesome Christmas Eve story....

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Count down to Christmas with 24 special mini Bluey books! From story books to colouring in, this advent calendar will keep kids entertained all the way through December and finishes with a very special edition of Verandah Santa for Christmas Eve. Bluey has been a phenomenal success since airing on ABC KIDS...

Enter the enchanting world of Brambly Hedge with this exquisite treasury containing all eight beloved classic picture books by Jill Barklem. Explore the charming natural surroundings of the tranquil English countryside through the enchanting tales of the mice of Brambly Hedge. First introduced in 1980 with the four seasonal stories, these delightful tales have captured the hearts of readers of...

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of this beloved modern classic with an extra special edition of You Choose by Pippa Goodhart. Dive into a world of infinite possibilities with a book that puts the power of choice right into the hands of children. Imagine a universe where you can travel to any place, meet anyone, and engage in limitless adventures. Where...

A fascinating look at Matariki in New Zealand and around the world. The Matariki constellation (or Pleiades) is known by many different names and is seen and celebrated by many cultures around the world. This beautifully illustrated book features 18 stories: 9 of which highlight the Māori Matariki stars, while the others reference the stories about this constellation from different...

A Pukeko in a Ponga Tree is a delightful adaptation of the classic "Twelve Days of Christmas" song, but with a uniquely Kiwi twist. In this cherished tale, a young couple celebrates the festive season by sharing a series of quintessentially New Zealand gifts, beginning with a pukeko in a ponga (tree fern) tree. As the days of Christmas unfold,...

An attractive kete gift bag of three stories to celebrate Matariki and explore the wonders and traditions of Māori New Year. Flit the Fantail & the Matariki Map: Join Flit and his friends, Keri the kiwi and wise old Ruru, as they explore the night skies to work out how to capture a sparkling star. The Seven Kites of Matariki:...

CAUTION- THIS BOOK IS LAVA! Hey there! I'm Danny Go, and I'd love to go on an adventure with you! Magical ice gems hide deep inside a volcano . . . but LOOK OUT for hot lava! Can you help Danny Go decide which path is safe to take? Trace, tap, and turn the pages to find the treasure in...

More in this new tactile series - colours and shapes for tiny tots Help your little one learn colours and shapes with this delightful, touch and feel book for babies and toddlers. Explore the touchy feely pages together. Feel a silky blue butterfly, velvet red shoes, a bumpy orange, a smooth, diamond-shaped kite, and more. Look at the bright, sparkly...

Who spilled that blue paint? There's a messy mystery afoot, and Detective Clue-keko needs your help to solve it! Watch out for cartoonist Toby Morris's flying dad jokes in this delightful visual and verbal play on words that rhyme with pūkeko, one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most iconic and personality-laden blue birds. Join the hunt and follow the paint trail...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! ‘Twas the night before Chrissie, when inside their home, not a Heeler was stirring, not even a gnome. It's Christmas Eve and Bluey and Bingo are tucked up snug in their beds. When suddenly a noise outside wakes them up... Who could it be? Experience the magic of Christmas Eve with Bluey...

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Eric Carle's timeless masterpiece, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. This beloved tale follows the journey of a tiny caterpillar as it embarks on a remarkable adventure of growth and transformation. Through this whimsical story, young readers are introduced to the themes of curiosity, perseverance, and the extraordinary changes that occur in the natural world....

A "hole" lot of fun in a board book, from the creator of Maisy! The stunning Peck Peck Peck from multi-award-winning Lucy Cousins is now available as a board book, with colour so exuberant it leaps right off the page. Today my daddy said to me, “It's time you learnt to peck a tree.” Little Woodpecker has just learnt how...

Old MacDonald's Farm by Donovan Bixley is a delightful and whimsical reinterpretation of the classic children's song. Set against the stunning backdrop of New Zealand's picturesque countryside, this beloved tale comes to life with a fresh twist. Old MacDonald, now clad in a traditional Swanndri and gumboots, tends to his farm where energetic and mischievous animals call home. Bixley's vibrant...

Hoppy Christmas! Immerse yourself in the festive cheer with Peter Rabbit The Christmas Present Hunt, a delightful lift-the-flap adventure that is perfect for the holiday season. Peter Rabbit is bubbling with excitement as Christmas approaches. The tree is beautifully decorated, and the aroma of Mrs Rabbit's freshly baked mince pies fills their cosy burrow. However, there's a small hiccup in...

Great Kiwi Bedtime Book by Donovan Bixley Take your little ones on a soothing journey through the enchanting landscapes of New Zealand with Great Kiwi Bedtime Book by Donovan Bixley. As night falls, all the adorable baby animals across the country begin to prepare for a cosy night's sleep. From fluffy lambs in the rolling hills to playful kiwi chicks...

Create your own stories with raggedy rascal Hairy Maclary and all his friends in this magnetic board book. A sturdy magnetic board book with fun magnets of Hairy Maclary and his friends! Hairy Maclary and his rollicking gang are always getting up to mischief. Join them on their adventures in this fun-filled magnet book featuring five Hairy Maclary scenes and...

A special edition of the Hairy Maclary Treasury to celebrate the raggedy rascal's 40th birthday! This volume brings together all ten of his mischievous and mad adventures, along with a link to download the audio book. This beautiful gold 40th-birthday edition of the bestselling Hairy Maclary Treasury is a complete collection of Hairy Maclary's adventures, and includes a reading of...

Spiky plants, spicy plants, iconic plants, indestructible plants, useful plants, and New Zealand's giants of the forest! Find out what makes the flora and fauna of Aotearoa so unique in this charming series by award-winning author and illustrator Donovan Bixley. PRAISE for Rustle! 'Several ticks from me! A most satisfying book all round'. - David Hill, Radio New Zealand

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 over 20 years, and meet Gruffalo Granny as she visits the Gruffalo family. This fresh and exciting new Gruffalo adventure...

A spellbinding gift book written and illustrated in full colour by Academy Award nominated star of stage and screen, Keira Knightley. Inspired by the author’s experiences as a parent, I Love You Just the Same explores themes of change, acceptance and family love. “I love you best in all the world,” you said. Before the baby came. Now you say,...

What can go wrong when the farmer loses her pyjamas? Everything!A delightful read-aloud (again and again!) from award-winning creator Ruth Paul.Before the farmer’s day is done,she does her chores, one by one.She milks the cow, counts the sheep,sings the piglets off to sleep.The farmer needs her favourite pyjamas to sleep well after her hard day's work.But now her pyjamas are...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Join Bartlebee in his first Christmas Swim with the Heeler family in this festive holiday book with special surprises inside! Bartlebee is Bluey's special Christmas present, and he will be joining the Heeler family in their annual Christmas Swim! But Bluey is worried they're playing a little rough with him. Will Bartlebee...

Where is The Green Sheep? by Mem Fox is a delightful picture book that invites young readers on an engaging and playful journey. Through a series of whimsical illustrations and simple yet charming text, children are introduced to a colourful cast of sheep, each one distinct and amusing. Here is the blue sheep, and here is the red sheep. Here...

From sleeping giants to battling mountains, fiery sisters to adventurous trees, dig into Whenua and discover eleven tales of how Aotearoa was formed beneath our feet. Whenua takes readers back in time with each purakau, exploring the ways in which Aotearoa's land was formed and introducing children to legendary Maori figures and atua. A beautifully illustrated collection that will delight...

Make going to bed a treat with this calming and gentle story from everyone’s favourite teacher, Ms Rachel. Full of songs, tips and a step-by-step bedtime routine toddlers will love.Bean’s had a busy day but now he needs to rest. Can you help Ms Rachel settle him down for the night? Enjoy the rhymes, soothing songs and comforting story, perfect...

Join Ms Rachel, children's edutainment social media sensation, and help search for the Special Surprise in this fun-filled, debut picture book adventure! Ms Rachel and the Special Surprise follows Ms Rachel as she searches for something really special and needs your help to find it! What can it be? An instant New York Times bestseller! From YouTube smash-hit educator Ms...

Mei Mei the Bunny is Laufey's picture book debut about a bunny learning to believe in herself through music. Experience a heartwarming tale of self-belief in this enchanting picture book by GRAMMY Award-winning musician Laufey. Meet Mei Mei, a little bunny with a big dream—to spread joy through her music! As her debut recital at the H'Opera House draws near,...

Discover Batman's vehicles, gadgets, battles, and bases in this action-packed LEGO Batman book, with exclusive minifigure! Jump into the Batmobile™ and explore Gotham City with LEGO Batman™ and friends! Meet fearsome foes, such as The Joker™, Harley Quinn™ and The Penguin™, plus buddies like Batgirl™, Robin™, and more. Learn about their cool gadgets and incredible vehicles as you zoom to...

This stunning new storybook about the chicest mouse of Paris is a celebration of dazzling costumes, intricate ballet steps and the joy of dancing! Claris and the Secret Ballet follows Claris the mouse, who loves the ballet! When she spies a dancer who dreams of being onstage, she's determined to help. But if new pointe shoes and a featherlight tutu...

Don't Trust Fish by debut picture book author Neil Sharpson, and illustrated by National Book Award-winning creator Dan Santat, is an absurdly laugh-out-loud picture book about the villainy of fish. Why, dear reader, must you NEVER EVER trust fish? 1) They spend all their time in the water where we can't see them. 2) Some are as big as a...

The Pohutukawa Tree by Linda Adamson is a heartwarming tale that captures the essence of a Kiwi Christmas like no other. The story follows the journey of a tiny pohutukawa seed as it grows into a magnificent crimson canopy, symbolising the festive spirit of New Zealand. Readers will be taken through the growth of the tree, set against the backdrop...

In Bluey: My Dad is Awesome, join the irrepressible and spirited Bluey, a blue heeler pup, as she takes readers on a delightful journey through the playful world of her father, Bandit. Through a series of charming and funny anecdotes, this book showcases why Bandit is not just any ordinary dad, but a hero in the eyes of his children....

Maui and Other Maori Legends by Peter Gossage is a treasured collection that brings together some of the most beloved tales from Maori mythology. With vibrant illustrations and enthralling storytelling, this volume captures the essence of New Zealand's rich cultural heritage. Each story within this collection is an adventure into a world where the extraordinary becomes possible, where heroes rise,...

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 an owl, a snake... and a hungry Gruffalo! Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo is an undisputed modern classic...

Push, pull and slide the tabs to hop aboard a plane at the Busy Airport! Enjoy watching your baggage go round the carousel, waving goodbye to the planes as they take off, and then flying through the sky on your own aeroplane! Children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book, which features a gentle rhyme and wonderful...

An emerald frog, a dragonfly; You'll find the treasures! Give it a try! Solve the riddles! Play I Spy! I Spy Treasure Hunt features a pirate ship and a chest of gold, taking readers on a journey through time that leads to the location of purloined treasures. Starting with a gold coin, the photographs pull back to reveal the story...

Bestselling author Donovan Bixley expands on his collection about Aotearoa's native flora and fauna with Buzzz! Native Bugs of Aotearoa. Tiny bugs, tasty bugs, deadly bugs, glowing bugs and New Zealand's giant growing bugs! Find out what makes the flora and fauna of Aotearoa so unique in this charming series by award-winning author and illustrator Donovan Bixley.

In Pete the Cat I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin, Pete the Cat heads out for a delightful stroll in his brand-new white shoes. As he continues on his walk, Pete joyfully sings his catchy song, "I love my white shoes, I love my white shoes." His walk, however, takes a colourful turn when he encounters various messes...

The Christmas Tree Tangle by the beloved Margaret Mahy is a typically exuberant and delightful Christmas story that captures the festive spirit and charm of the holiday season. Goodness gracious, what do I see? The kitten has climbed the Christmas tree! Climbed so high and climbed so far, to cling with her claws to the Christmas star. In this charming...

Here is the ABC like you've never seen it: featuring Donovan Bixley's uniquely Kiwi characters. Look out for the milkshake-making cow, the All Black lambs, the cute pink ski-bunny, the colossal squid, and many more of Donovan's vibrant, amusing illustrations. Great Kiwi ABC Book is fun for the kids—and fun for the adults!

Hairy Maclary and Zachary Quack by Lynley Dodd is a delightful, rhyming tale that will enchant readers of all ages. It tells the story of Hairy Maclary, a loveable dog who is just looking for a quiet place to enjoy his afternoon nap. However, his peaceful plans are quickly disrupted by Zachary Quack, a small but incredibly determined duckling who...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Steve Irwin, animal lover and wildlife conservationist. Little Steve loved animals, and his childhood was spent amongst Australia's wildlife. As a young boy, his parents started a wildlife refuge and Steve and his sisters helped care for many injured animals. When...

From award-winning artist, Lily Emo, comes a beautiful celebration of birds. Paired with a fun rhyming story, gorgeous illustrations, and fold-out pages, this book is set to be a favourite for everyone and the perfect gift. Make your way through the alphabet with this stunning book featuring a cast of familiar birds. From albatross to fantails, gannets to quail, and...

Little ones can join in the fun In the Jungle by pulling out the sliders, pushing up the tabs and counting all the animals! How many lazy lions are yawning? How many zebras are skipping? Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and beautifully illustrated by the award-winning Axel Scheffler. In...

The Smallest Turtle by Lynley Dodd is a captivating tale that follows the perilous journey of a diminutive yet determined turtle as he makes his way from his sandy nest to the vast expanse of the ocean. This enchanting narrative, created by the renowned author of the Hairy Maclary and Friends series, is now available as a sturdy board book,...

The Wheels on the Bus go round and round. Everyone knows the song. But now, the bus is going around beautiful New Zealand, and its passengers are ones you just might recognise: kiwi, penguin, tuatara, fantail, and many more. Come along for the ride! Perfect for pre-schoolers.

Delve into captivating ecosystems in Brilliant Bugs by Campbell Books. Young explorers will be enthralled as they journey through various vibrant habitats—discovering the bustling forest, a lively pond, and the tropical jungle. Each setting is teeming with fascinating insects such as spiders, butterflies, and stick insects, inviting children to observe the wonders of nature that exist all around us. The...

One day, Colour Monster wakes up feeling very confused. His emotions are all over the place; he feels angry, happy, calm, sad, and scared all at once! To help him, a little girl shows him what each feeling means through colour. What is the Colour Monster feeling? And can you help him feel a little less mixed up? The Colour...

LEGO Gadgets allows you to build 11 innovative machines and includes all the LEGO bricks you need. From the 'practical'—a mechanical hand to pick things up for you—to the intriguing—a machine that makes crinkled paper—and the flat-out ridiculous, such as astronaut training for your mini-figures, these projects encourage children to explore the possibilities hidden in their LEGO collection. This book...

Press the buttons to hear the orchestra come to life in this classical music sound book. When you press the sound button on each page of this delightful book, you'll hear different instruments getting ready for the big concert... until they all play together at the end. With charming illustrations full of humorous details to talk about, and a sprinkling...

Jon Klassen for the smallest hands! The very first HAT book in board book form. “The funniest book ever written” Jenny Colgan, Guardian “One of the simplest yet most original and entertaining picture books around” Telegraph A New York Times Bestseller and Best Illustrated Book The bear’s hat is gone, and he wants it back. Patiently and politely, he asks...

Fast-knitting Granny McFlitter is craftier than ever in this award-winning Christmas story by Heather Haylock and Lael Chisholm. Granny McFlitter: The Knit Before Christmas finds Granny McFlitter back to save Christmas at the zoo, one lightning-quick stitch at a time! 'Twas the night before Christmas and down at the zoo, the keepers were ready; the animals, too... All of a...

An extra-special Advent calendar filled with 12 little story books and 12 activity books to enjoy in the countdown to Christmas. Open each window in this magical advent calendar to discover a story or activity book hidden behind it. There are 12 magical Sticker Dolly Story books featuring fairies, mermaids, and unicorns, and 12 little activity books, including drawing, doodling,...

Step into a world of colourful enchantment with Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, a timeless classic crafted by Bill Martin Jr and brought vividly to life through the illustrations of Eric Carle, the mastermind behind The Very Hungry Caterpillar. In this captivating board-book, children are taken on a rhythmic journey of discovery, encountering a variety of animals...

First Thousand Words in English is the classic vocabulary-building word book, helping beginner readers and young language learners to associate words with pictures around everyday scenes and themes. An exciting picture word book for beginner readers and English language learners, it is full of busy, colourful scenes with lots to spot and talk about. Featuring much-loved illustrations by Stephen Cartwright...

Little First Stickers Halloween is a Halloween sticker book filled with spooky scenes to complete using the provided stickers. Young children will love getting into the Halloween spirit with this spine-tingling sticker book. Scenes to decorate include haunted houses, a witches' workshop, a pumpkin patch, and a monster party. With over 250 spooky stickers of zombies, ghosts, spiders, and more,...

Hours of fun for the kids - and the adults! The Looky Book is a puzzle book mostly for young children with 11 different puzzles, all featuring colourful New Zealand landscapes, birds, and animals. Find the numbers with the crazy All Black lambs, spot the difference where the mischievous keas have changed around somebody's campervan, and find the animals hidden...

Multiple award-winning and bestselling author Jon Klassen's acclaimed and bestselling hat trilogy is now available for the first time as a hardback boxed set. The bear’s hat is gone, and he wants it back. A fish has stolen a hat; will he get away with it? Two turtles have found one hat, but the hat looks good on both of...

Eric Carle's timeless classic, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has been a beloved staple in children's literature for generations. This enchanting picture book beautifully illustrates the charming journey of a newly hatched caterpillar as it embarks on a grand adventure to find something to eat. Over the course of several days, the voracious caterpillar consumes an array of different foods, each...

An exciting adventure featuring global sensations, The Octonauts. With glow-in-the-dark ink, a surprise page to fold out, and lots of exciting detail, this is the ultimate gift book for Octonauts-crazy children! Enjoy the original books that inspired the hit animated TV series, broadcast around the world! The Octonauts are a crew of cute animals who love to explore the big...

How the cat purred and how the witch grinned, As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind. The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand. Luckily, they are retrieved by a dog, a bird and a frog, who...

Celebrate forty years of Rod Campbell's classic lift-the-flap book, Dear Zoo, with a host of favourite zoo animals and flaps to lift on every page. 'I wrote to the zoo to send me a pet . . .' Young children will love lifting the flaps to discover the animals the zoo has sent—a monkey, a lion, and even an elephant!...

Pete the Cat loves his four groovy buttons… but can he keep singing without them? Pete the Cat is back in another rock’n’roll story about staying positive no matter what life throws at you. Pete is a rock along, sing along cat… and with his Four Groovy Buttons it’s easy to keep singing! But when his groovy buttons don't want...

Learn to read with Dr. Seuss’s Reading Ladder, featuring twenty classic Dr. Seuss books! Start at the bottom and climb up each rung, and soon you’ll find Dr. Seuss makes reading fun! Let the colours be your guide on the ladder of learning as you move from blue to green to yellow with twenty of Dr. Seuss’s best-known and loved...

Manawatia a Matariki! Celebrate Matariki with this book bursting with activities and colouring-in pages. My Matariki Colouring and Activity Book is a colouring book that also includes a range of activities such as crafts and puzzles, as well as a smattering of te reo. This companion to the 2022 best-seller, Matariki Around the World, is sure to keep readers entertained...

Have a Happy Christmas, Spot! with Spot and his friends in this big lift-the-flap book! It's Christmas, and Spot and his friends are very excited! All the presents are wrapped up, but who's getting what? Children will love guessing what each present might be, then lifting the giant flaps to find out! With interactive flaps to train fine motor skills...

The funny and fabulous rhyming picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog. The smallest fish can tell the tallest tales... ‘Sorry I'm late, Miss. I set off really early, but on the way to school, I was captured by a squid. I wriggled and I struggled till a turtle came...

The little Kiwi is fast asleep in her burrow. A beam of moonlight shines right down into her burrow. She wakes and realises it is time. Hurrying out into the night, she wakes each of her friends from their mid-winter slumber. Kia tere! Hurry! she urges them.

Over 1 million copies sold worldwide. A guaranteed-to-please book for toddlers that's best shared loudly! The wolf goes aaooooo. The owl goes hoo hoo. The monkey goes oo oo oo. The cuckoo goes cuckoo. The power outlet says NO! With over 100 pages, and impossible to read badly, this unique and sturdy board book is full of bright, bold illustrations...

P.U.! Dog Man got sprayed by a skunk! After being dunked in tomato juice, the stink is gone but the scarlet red colour remains. Now exiled, this spunky superhero must struggle to save the citizens who shunned him! Will the ends justify the means for Petey, who's reluctantly pulled back into a life of crime in order to help Dog...

The Classic Adventures Of Paddington Bear The Complete Collection 15 Books Box Set by Michael Bond (Slipcase Edition): Titles In This Set: A Bear Called Paddington More About Paddington Paddington Helps Out Paddington Abroad Paddington at Large Paddington Marches On Paddington at Work Paddington Goes to Town Paddington Takes the Air Paddington on Top Paddington Takes the Test Paddington Here...

Join the delightful world of Spot with Kei Hea a Spot?, the te reo Māori edition of Eric Hill's beloved lift-the-flap book, Where's Spot?. This timeless classic introduces Spot, an innocent and playful puppy, whose adventures have captivated young readers for decades. In Spot's first adventure, it's time for dinner, but Spot is nowhere to be found. Readers are invited...

Stick Man lives in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three... It's dangerous being a Stick Man. A dog wants to play with him, a swan builds her nest with him. He even ends up on a fire! Will he ever get back to the family tree?

Bright birds, cheeky birds, masked birds, clever birds, warrior birds, shy birds, big birds, tiny birds and the world's most gigantic birds! Join the award-winning author and illustrator Donovan Bixley on an enchanting journey through the vibrant and diverse world of forest birds in Aotearoa. In Squawk!, Bixley brings to life an array of fascinating birds, each with their own...

The amazing Gavin Bishop brings us a monster-sized book about the mythical monsters of Aotearoa! Award-winning weaver of stories Gavin Bishop retells a variety of tales about the taniwha of Aotearoa, from the guardians who accompanied waka voyages to present-day inhabitants of the whenua and moana. Taniwha are all around us. They are good at hiding or changing their shape....