Gifts for 3 year olds

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...

Welcome to the world of Starbox Nook Nooks, where every tiny creature has a cosy Nook Nook scene to call home! These adorable collectible figurines come nestled inside fun, LED light-up, themed mini homes that you can decorate, play with, and bring to life. Each Nook Nook is a surprise unboxing experience, filled with cute animals, furniture, accessories, plants, and...

Meet lots of farm animals and their babies in this interactive lift-the-flap story that has been delighting parents and children for 35 years, created by Rod Campbell, author of the bestselling preschool classic, Dear Zoo. Children will love lifting the flaps to discover their favourite farm animals and their babies in Noisy Farm. Meet Sam the farm dog, visit the...

When floodwaters threaten a town, the Little Yellow Digger is called to the rescue – but how can it get there? "I know!” the engineer exclaimed. “We’ve got the perfect thing. Our helicopter! It can fly a digger in a sling." Floodwaters are rising and a stranded town’s stop banks are about to burst. The panicked residents are crying out...

Introduce your little genius to the fascinating world of science with My First 100 Science Words by Chris Ferrie. This educational baby and toddler board book is a delightful gateway into the expansive realms of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). Perfectly crafted by the bestselling STEM author, this book is designed to instil a love for science at...

A fun-filled construction site board book from Richard Scarry—just in time for his 100th birthday! A fun-filled construction site board book from Richard Scarry! Little builders will love putting on their hard hats and heading to work alongside huge dump trucks, gigantic bulldozers, and powerful ditch-diggers. Full of colourful vehicles and friendly faces from Cars and Trucks and Things That...

A delightful collection of all 20 of the enduringly popular Farmyard Tales stories. Discover a delightful collection of all 20 of the enduringly popular Farmyard Tales stories. A beautiful, hardback gift that will be read again and again. Little children will love this charming story collection from Apple Tree Farm, featuring Mrs. Boot the farmer, her children Poppy and Sam,...

Learn all about Colours, Words, Shapes and Numbers with Peter Rabbit! My First Little Library contains four chunky board books that introduce the youngest children to early concepts. The titles are: Words, Numbers, Shapes, and Colours. The palette is soft, and illustrations are in the classic Potter style. Each double page contains a single illustration and just one simple word....

Animals for Kiwi Babies by Matthew Williamson and Fraser Williamson is a charming and educational board book designed for the youngest of readers. It takes babies and toddlers on a vibrant journey through Aotearoa, introducing them to a wide variety of animals found in back yards, farms, and forests. This beautifully illustrated book not only captivates with its bright and...

A Kiwiana Icon! With his distinctive red, blue and yellow colour scheme, buzzy sound and wing movement, Buzzy Bee is a favourite pull-along toy of New Zealanders, and even some royalty. Features: Kids love to pull this toy around the house and will be fascinated by the clicking and buzzing sounds as the wings spin around. Made from non toxic...

Sylvanian Families Baby Fun Hair Series – Blind Bag (5657) Add a fun surprise to your Sylvanian Families collection with the Baby Fun Hair Series Blind Bags. Each sealed mystery pack contains an adorable baby figure with a playful hair accessory. The excitement is in not knowing which character you’ll discover until you open the bag. Perfect for collecting, trading,...

Hello Little Cub, look for Daddy Lion in Who's Hiding on Safari? Lift the felt flaps to see where he is. Which other animals will you find hiding underneath? With soft flaps on every spread that are easy for babies to lift, helping them develop fine motor skills, and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, bestselling illustrator of The Gruffalo, this is...

The perfect book written specifically for bedtime to calm your own sleepy dinosaur - now in board book size! Written specifically for bedtime, this story is full of muddy puddles, tropical birds, erupting volcanoes... and one fun-loving little dinosaur. Crashing through the jungle, Rumble the triceratops is off on an adventure! Weaving a journey from lively beginning to gentle end,...

From the creator of the bestselling Nee Naw books comes an exciting new character kids will love. Singer-songwriter Dean O’Brien has produced yet another toe-tapping, sing-along song, this time about Nee Naw’s friend, Dusty the Digger. When goats Plinky and Plonky snatch buckets of jelly powder and fall into a swimming pool, they soon become stuck in jiggly, wobbly jelly....

Push, pull and slide the tabs to be a part of the Busy Fire Station! Join in with the firefighters as they slide down the pole, drive the fire engine and put out a fire while everyone cheers. Children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with lots to spot, a gentle rhyme and wonderful illustrations by...

Bestselling author Max Lucado will teach your children to pray and praise with these rhyming bedtime prayers about blessings, needs, fears, and hopes, written by Max and his wife Denalyn. After talking to God each night, your little one will fall asleep feeling loved and safe. With updated selections from Lucado Treasury of Bedtime Prayers, this board book edition for...

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...

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...

A beautifully illustrated collection of 14 favourite Bible stories, from Noah's Ark to the birth of Jesus. My Very First Bible Stories is perfect for parents and carers to share with young children beginning their journey of faith. Introducing a selection of favourite Bible stories with this meaningful book for toddlers. This illustrated board book contains 14 Bible stories that...

Help Little Chick look for Mummy Hen in Who's Hiding on the Farm? Lift the felt flaps to see where she is. Which other animals will you find hiding underneath? With soft flaps on every spread that are easy for babies to lift, this book helps them develop fine motor skills. Illustrated by Axel Scheffler, the bestselling illustrator of The...

A classic new picture book by the creators of the bestselling We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. "I went to the shop to get me a carrot. Oh dear, they gave me... a parrot! Oh dear, look what I got! Do I want that? No I do NOT!" From beloved author and illustrator pairing Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury comes...

#1 New York Times Bestseller and #1 TIME Best Book of the Year for 2017! The exquisite and thought-provoking book from the multi award-winning, internationally best-selling picture book creator of Lost and Found, Oliver Jeffers. Well, hello. And welcome to this Planet. We call it Earth. Our world can be a bewildering place, especially if you’ve only just got here....

Kuwi & Friends Maori Picture Dictionary is a fun, easy-to-use resource for anyone wanting to discover, learn, and use everyday words in te reo Māori. The illustrations aid comprehension, particularly for younger learners, by providing visual cues that assist with language retention and recalling spoken and written words. This book features 68 fully illustrated pages in a large format (265...

Push, pull and slide the scenes to discover all the different animals in Busy Safari! Help the elephants cool down, make a cheetah run really fast and find out who is hiding in the mud in this fun book about amazing African animals. Perfect for toddlers who like to play as they read, this bright and colourful board book will...

Embark on a delightful journey of early learning with Counting for Kiwi Babies by Matthew Williamson and Fraser Williamson. This engaging board book introduces the youngest readers to numbers, taking them from one to ten in both English and Maori. Little ones will enjoy counting along with the vivid and charming illustrations of unique New Zealand birds, making the learning...

"How I long to sail!" said the tiny snail. One little snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, past icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins, and the little snail feels so small in the vastness of the world. But when disaster strikes and...

The bestselling kiwi series of books is more awesome than ever with Donovan Bixley's Looky Jigsaw: Seaside Silliness. Are you up for the Looky challenge? Make the puzzle and then look and see if you can find all 18 items on the accompanying look-and-find poster. Open it. Build it. Find it. 100-piece puzzle. Created and designed in NZ.

A new space story every time - what will YOU CHOOSE today? Explore the bold and intricately detailed illustrations and create your own adventure. Zoom off into space for an adventure where YOU CHOOSE what happens next. Which alien would you most like to be friends with? And what fantastically freaky food will you decide to munch for lunch? The...

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...

Enter the whimsical world of Hairy Maclary and his delightful friends in Hairy Maclary and Friends: Touch and Feel Book by Lynley Dodd. This enchanting interactive book invites young readers to join Hairy Maclary, the scruffy little dog from Donaldson's Dairy, and his beloved gang of canine companions on their charming adventures, brought to life with captivating textures on each...

Frogs may sit on logs, but Tonies sit on Tonieboxes. Not sure what we’re talking about? Well, we’re not sure Frog is either, so let your little listeners pop him on top of their Toniebox and you can all find out together. This Tonie features a sensationally silly selection of stories about some sensationally silly animals that will have them...

A brand new beautifully cased board book edition of the iconic Each Peach Pear Plum from the amazing minds of Janet and Allan Ahlberg. A beautiful brand new cased board book version of this classic picture book by the iconic Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Each Peach Pear Plum introduces characters from well-known nursery stories, such as the Three Bears, Mother...

Another original Pamela Allen book to share with the very young. As with her award-winning Who Sank the Boat?, there is something for all of us to learn from this simple but amusing story of John and Jane's attempts to pick a pear from the pear tree.

The classic picture book story of Sophie and her extraordinary teatime guest has been loved by millions of children since it was first published more than fifty years ago. Now an award-winning animation! The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don't expect to see at...

The Warrior Cats series spans several generations of warrior cats as they fight for territory, honor, and bitter survival. Epic journeys, ruthless enemies, treachery and heartbreak challenge every part of the warrior code that underpins the life of the Clans. Drawing on the greatest literary traditions and resonating with passion for nature in its wildest forms, this is the multi-million...

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...

A new paperback edition with revised art to celebrate the 40th anniversary of this much-loved children's classic. Exuberantly coloured artwork and favourite animals make this rhythmic story the perfect introduction to looking and learning about colours. Each spread leads seamlessly into the next, and young children will delight in Eric's colourful collage animals and simple repetitive language.

"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...

Soar into space with a glorious love story of alien folk that's literally out of this world. The Smeds and the Smoos tells the tale of two alien groups: The Smeds (who are red) and the Smoos (who are blue), who never mix. When a young Smed and Smoo fall in love, their families strongly disapprove. But peace is restored...

Hold on to your bonnets – can champion knitter Granny McFlitter rescue the Easter Parade in the knit of time? A fabulously crafty story that buzzes with fun and hot cross buns. Champion knitter Granny McFlitter will have you in stitches with this very special Easter story by Heather Haylock and Lael Chisholm. Granny reached for some needles and wool...

I Am Glinda (Universal Pictures Wicked) by Mary Man-Kong marks Glinda's debut in a delightful Little Golden Book, coinciding with Universal Pictures' release of Wicked in theatres on November 22, 2024! This enchanting Little Golden Book captures the essence of Glinda, the captivating and charming character from the Wicked film. The magical world of Glinda, featuring her friend Elphaba and...

Each Peach Pear Plum is a delightful and engaging children's book that invites young readers into a whimsical game of 'I Spy' through its enchanting illustrations and playful rhymes. The beloved creation of the best-selling author and illustrator team, Janet and Allan Ahlberg, this classic storybook captures the imagination from the very first page. The narrative begins with the simple...

Push, pull and slide the scenes to get to work in Busy Diggers! Scoop up the dirt, clear the rubble and control mighty metal machines in this fun book about diggers and everything they do at the building site. Perfect for toddlers who like to play as they read, this bright and colourful board book will delight little ones with...

Celebrating 40 years of Greedy Cat, we are proud to re-release this NZ classic picture book. The very first Greedy Cat adventure! Mum went shopping to buy some food. Along came Greedy Cat, in a hungry mood...

Wham-a-hammer, bam-a-slamma! The construction crew is back – but what are they building this time? Crash-a-rumble! Smash-a-grumble! What’s at work? Here’s a clue: It will clear the ground for you. Bulldozer! Coming through! Diggers, dump trucks, rollers, and more – it takes a lot of big, noisy machines to build a school! Every young child who has ever been fascinated...

Little ones can join in the fun On the Farm by pulling out the sliders, jiggling the animals and making all the different noises! Quack along with the ducks, moo with the cows and neigh with the horses. Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and beautifully illustrated by the award-winning...

Oh, no! Little Critter is having a really bad day in this classic Little Golden Book! Little Critter is not happy. What could be worse than being stuck inside on a rainy day? Boys and girls ages 2 to 5 will enjoy this humorous full-colour Little Golden Book about a day that starts out bad but has a happy ending!...

Join Sparkle the unicorn and all your favourite characters from the Land of Nod in this Ten Minutes to Bed: Bedtime Little Library! Meet all your favourite bedtime friends in this Little Library. Perfect for younger readers, each chunky book will keep little hands occupied at home or on the move. And once you've enjoyed the stories, the four books...

Push, pull and slide the moving mechanisms to meet all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood in this brilliant board book based on the bestselling classic picture book, The Gruffalo - and bring the story to life! Discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with a fox, an owl, a snake . . ....

Busy Trucks by Campbell Books invites toddlers into the vibrant world of bustling trucks, each with a vital role to play. With interactive tabs that let young readers push, pull, and slide, this engaging board book transforms the act of reading into a delightful hands-on experience. Children can help collect recycling, dump rubble, and tow a broken-down car to the...

In Busy Tractor by Campbell Books, young readers are invited to embark on a delightful journey through a bustling farm. This interactive board book encourages children to actively participate in the story by pulling and turning tabs. As little hands move the tabs, they can watch the big tyres turn, drive the tractor through the fields, and harvest a bountiful...

Slinky Malinki Catflaps by Lynley Dodd is a delightful and enchanting tale that captivates both young readers and adults alike. The story follows the mischievous Slinky Malinki, a black cat with a penchant for nighttime adventures. As he dozes peacefully by the warmth of the fire, the allure of the moonlit night and the open catflap prove too tempting to...

For real life! It’s time to play all day with Bluey. This Tonieplay Game turns 8 episodes into hands-on adventures, where kids can listen in, join the fun and play their way. Kids pop the Tonieplay Game Disc on the Toniebox 2, add the Tonieplay Controller, choose an episode, then join Bluey and Bingo for fun and games like Keepy...

The Melissa & Doug Water Wow! range is a reusable, no-mess water reveal activity pad. Kids use the chunky refillable water pen to color in the pages and watch bright vehicle scenes appear like magic. When the page dries, the pictures disappear so kids can play again and again. It is great for travel, quiet time, and screen-free fun. Reusable...

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With 60+ definitions to help improve emotional literacy, this huge hardcover book with over 140 pages is all about our children learning to recognise and label emotions and feelings. Join Aroha and her friends as they share how different emotions might feel in the body and how each emotion might be helpful. This emotions dictionary is all about helping children...

Push, pull and slide the scenes to celebrate Father's Day in I Love My Daddy! From putting on puppet shows to learning to ride a bike, every day's an adventure with Dad by your side! Children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Louise Forshaw. I Love My Daddy...

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...

The Warrior Cats series spans generations of brave feline warriors battling for territory, honour, and survival. Inspired by the bestselling Warriors books, these Mystery Charms let fans carry a piece of their favourite Clan wherever they go. Each mystery box includes one collectible Warrior Cats character charm attached to a colourful branded strap with themed accessories and a sturdy cat-shaped...

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

Help the monkeys look for their friend in Who's Hiding in the Jungle? Lift the felt flaps to see where he is. Which other animals will you find hiding underneath? With soft flaps on every spread that are easy for babies to lift, helping them develop fine motor skills, and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, bestselling illustrator of The Gruffalo, this...

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,...

The wiggly, squiggly superhero is now available in a brand-new paperback edition. Superworm is super-long. Superworm is super-strong. Watch him wiggle! See him squirm! Hip, hip, hooray for Superworm! Never fear, Superworm's here! He can fish Beetle out of a well, and rescue Toad from a busy road. But who will come to Superworm's rescue, when he's captured by a...

The classic story of everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington. Now available in board book format – perfect for tiny paws! Paddington Bear first met the Brown family at a railway station – Paddington Station, in fact. He had travelled all the way from Darkest Peru with only a jar of marmalade, a suitcase, and a label reading ‘Please look after this...

Push, pull and slide the tabs to hop aboard in Busy Trains! Enjoy watching the steam puff out of an engine, going through a crossing and chugging along the railway. Children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with a gentle rhyme and wonderful illustrations by Jo Byatt. Busy Trains has been endorsed and recommended by Dr...

Whose got your back?! Why it's the Dora Got Your Back Learning Backpack by VTech® of course! Pack your bag and get ready to have a blast learning letters, numbers, counting, shapes, emotions, writing and more! Open Backpack to explore fun learning activities in both English and Spanish! Use the included stylus to write letters, draw shapes, and more with...

In this beautifully illustrated sequel to the much-loved classic The Monster at the End of This Book, Grover, now with pal Elmo by his side, has heard that there's something lurking on the last page of the book. Grover tries his best in all sorts of hilarious ways to stop the reader from turning the pages. But, Elmo, curious as...

Push, pull and slide the tabs to celebrate the 50th book in the popular Busy Books series with Busy Party! Decorate the house with balloons and bunting, play party games and dance the night away while fireworks fizz and pop! Children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book featuring gentle rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Jill...

Delight little mermaid enthusiasts with this beautifully illustrated 48-piece floor puzzle. The jumbo, sturdy pieces of this high-quality puzzle are perfectly sized for little hands, and come in a convenient square storage box. Crocodile Creek: 48pc Puzzle - Mermaid Dreams features: 48 jumbo puzzle pieces ideal for little hands Beautifully illustrated mermaid design Perfect for gifting Encourages hand-eye coordination, fine...

Early one morning, a little spider begins to spin her web on a fencepost. In this multi-sensory book, children can feel the pictures as well as see them, while they hear or read the easy rhythmic text. Alongside the visual excitement of Eric Carle's vibrant collages of familiar animals is the tactile experience of feeling the spider's web as it...

The complete collection of classic Winnie the Pooh tales is beautifully packed in a slipcase. This collection includes: Now We Are Six When We Were Very Young The House at Pooh Corner Winnie The Pooh All these timeless stories feature traditional illustrations by E.H. Shepard.

The beautifully illustrated children's book Big Feelings by Rebekah Ballagh brings readers along on a vibrant journey of self-discovery and emotional understanding. Through the experiences of characters Mikah, Chloe, and Charlie, children will learn what it feels like to navigate complex emotions such as sadness, anger, and anxiety. Each page offers a unique storyline designed to resonate with young readers,...

Slinky Malinki's Christmas Crackers by Lynley Dodd is an enchanting tale that captures the curiosity and mischief of one spirited cat during the festive season. This large-format, board book edition of the beloved story from the bestselling Hairy Maclary and Friends series is specially designed for young readers and animal lovers alike. The story unfolds as Christmas approaches and the...

Colours for Kiwi Babies by Matthew Williamson and Fraser Williamson is a captivating introduction to the world of colours, tailored specifically for the youngest of learners. Through a delightful journey across the vibrant landscape of New Zealand, this book encourages babies to discover and name different colours, enhancing their visual and linguistic development. Bursting with the rich hues of Aotearoa,...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Play with Bluey, Bingo and the whole family and explore some of their favourite games. A gorgeous board book box set for kids of all ages. Bluey is an award-winning preschool show about Bluey, a blue heeler pup, and her family. Airing on ABC KIDS, the show has amassed legions of dedicated...

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...

This Little Golden Book, based on Netflix's hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters, is sure to delight Demon Hunters of all ages! Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are pop stars by day and Hunters by night! Meet them along with Saja Boys, the hottest new demon-boy band on the scene, Derpy Tiger, Sussie, and more beloved characters from KPop Demon Hunters...

The Big Steps series is designed to help little ones cope with everyday experiences and important milestones. In Let's Brush Our Teeth, meet two cousins as they learn all about how to best brush their teeth! Follow the ups and downs of their journey, brought to life with fun flaps and mechanisms. Each page has helpful tips for parents and...

The Number One New York Times Bestseller! Included in BookTrust’s 100 Best Books for Children. Debut author Drew Daywalt and international bestseller Oliver Jeffers team up to create a colourful solution to a crayon-based crisis in this playful, imaginative story that will have children laughing and playing with their crayons in a whole new way. Poor Duncan just wants to...

Oops! Little Dragon has accidentally set your book alight in this scaly sequel to the bestselling There's a Monster in Your Book - from Tom Fletcher, creator of The Christmasaurus and the million-copy-selling Dinosaur that Pooped series. OH LOOK, there's an EGG in your book! But this isn't any old egg - there's a dragon in it... And pretty soon...