Gifts for 5 year olds

Pete the Cat is back – and this time he’s at school! But wherever Pete is, he’s always singing his song… because it’s all good. Pete the Cat is rocking along, singing his song… and this time he’s at school! No matter where he goes, and even when he’s in brand new places in a brand new school, Pete the...

Share Beatrix Potter's most popular and well-loved tale with rabbit lovers everywhere this Easter! Follow the story of naughty Peter Rabbit as he squeezes under the gate into Mr. McGregor's garden and finds himself in all kinds of trouble! Little Golden Books have been loved by children for over 75 years. When they were first published in 1942, high-quality books...

A delightful retelling of the story of Little Sticker Dolly Dressing Fairytales Cinderella, with stickers to dress Cinderella in her tatty work clothes, and then in gorgeous outfits to go to the ball and meet the prince. With over 200 stickers of clothes, decorations and accessories, plus a fold-out back cover to 'park' stickers whilst they're not in use.

There’s another emergency vehicle in singer-songwriter Dean O’Brien’s garage – this time it’s a tow truck called Toot! Those goats of Granny’s have been joy-riding on Farmer Tom’s tractor and have got themselves in a bit of a pickle, with the tractor stuck in a pond, and themselves up a tree! Nee Naw quickly appraises the situation – he can...

Dive into the whimsical world of Sparkly Sticker Book by Fiona Patchett, an enchanting adventure that beckons both young and old alike. This delightful book brings to life a series of magical scenes, from an enchanted fairy forest filled with whimsical creatures to a glistening elephant parade showcasing majestic splendour. The journey continues with unicorns soaring high in the sky,...

A fun first reading and spelling game! Match and Spell encourages letter recognition, teaches phonetic word building and promotes matching of pictures and words, from simple words like 'cat' to more complex four letter words. There are two ways to play, and the game is designed for both guided and independent word building.In the first version of the game, players...

Sesame Street - Mini Figures 5 Pack introduces beloved characters including Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Abby Cadabby, and Oscar the Grouch. Each figure stands at 8cm and is designed to fit perfectly in small hands, encouraging imaginative play and fun. This set is suitable for children aged 2 years and up, making it an ideal choice for young fans...

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...

Crikey! Read all about Steve Irwin—zookeeper, TV personality and animal conservationist—in this beautifully illustrated and collectible Little Golden Book! Steve hoped that by sharing his love for animals, everyone would want to help protect them, too. With infectious enthusiasm and joy, Steve Irwin dedicated his life to protecting wildlife and educating people about animals. Discover Steve's remarkable story—from having a...

Count down to Christmas with this advent calendar collection of twenty-four mini activity, song, and rhyme books, based on the bestselling picture books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Enjoy a book every day with this fantastic festive collection, including colouring, drawing, and activity books inspired by the family-favourite picture books, The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, The Snail and...

From there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere in this hilarious exploration of simple concepts from the irrepressible Dr. Seuss. This hilarious exploration of opposites, colours, numbers and nonsense is the perfect gift for children of any age, as Dr. Seuss paints a crazy world of singing Yings, boxing Goxes and seven-hump Wumps! Join us and...

There are lots of different trains to discover in this fun and informative sticker book. First Sticker Book Trains is perfect for ages 3 and up. All aboard! This interactive sticker book includes over 150 stickers to bring the railway scenes to life. Children will love completing the pictures, including 'At the station', 'Steam trains', and 'Rolling highways', with the...

The billion-viewed Art For Kids Hub family share super-fun animal-themed drawing activities for the whole family to enjoy together. Millions of viewers have joined the fun and learned to draw with the YouTube sensation Art For Kids Hub; now you and your whole family can too! Dad Rob and his family have built a huge following thanks to their delightfully...

Push, pull and slide the tabs to fix the car at the Busy Garage! Help the mechanics check the wires, test the lights and wash the car to get it ready for the road. Toddlers will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Leesh Li, which is part of the...

Build Your Own Trucks Sticker Book by Simon Tudhope offers a thrilling adventure into the world of heavy-duty trucks, perfect for young enthusiasts. Inside this captivating sticker book, children can engage in a creative journey by building and customising their own monster trucks, army trucks, fire engines, and many more robust vehicles. Each page presents a new challenge and exciting...

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...

VISIT YOUR FAVOURITE MUSEUM! These puzzles are a great way to revisit a favourite museum or remember a wonderful outing with family, friends, or classmates. The puzzle is packaged in a sturdy museum-shaped storage box and is delightfully illustrated in humorous and informative ways with a diverse representation of children and families. 3+

Bring the New Zealand bush to life with this Tui Sound Bird. Soft, beautifully detailed and inspired by one of our most recognisable native birds, it plays an authentic Tui call when activated. A magical addition to bedrooms, classrooms or gift boxes, it is perfect for little wildlife lovers and proud Kiwis alike. Features: Plays an authentic call for an...

The classic game of Charades, designed especially for kids to enjoy. 3+ Players  |  Ages 4+ Designed to suit all age groups from 4 years and older. The younger children are able to act out the pictures on the cards such as Lions, Cats, Dogs...Whilst the older children can read and act out fun subjects such as 'Eating spaghetti' and...

Bring your artistic vision to life with Crayola Pastel Washable Super Tips Markers 20 Pack! This set includes 20 soft pastel shades, perfect for adding a whimsical touch to crafts, school projects, and creative artwork. The versatile Super Tip design allows you to create both thick and thin lines with ease, making them ideal for colouring, outlining, and writing. With...

A delightful sticker book full of dolls to dress and scenes to decorate. Join the dolls as they look after all kinds of pets, such as playful puppies, cuddly kittens, as well as hens, lambs, and a pony. Discover what they give them to eat and how they look after them. Little Sticker Dolly Dressing Pets by Fiona Watt offers...

A lovely little sticker book with dolls to dress, kittens to play with, and pages to decorate with delightful stickers. Scenes include feeding time, visiting a cat café, exploring outside, and lots more. With over 300 reusable stickers of kittens, outfits, and accessories, plus a fold-out back cover to store stickers when not in use. Little Sticker Dolly Dressing Kittens...

A delightful gift for mothers of all ages and a beautiful book to share with children. When you hold me and sway like you do, I know it was you who hung the moon. From infancy to childhood, through the teenage years and into adulthood, the love between a mother and child is a bond like no other. This heartwarming...

A deeply satisfying, laugh-out-loud treasure trove of visual tricks and rhyming reveals, destined to become a picture-book classic! Is this a pear? No, it's a bear! This delightfully clever picture book is full of visual tricks and rhyming reveals to inspire wonder while making you chuckle - brought to life by an Oscar-nominated animator and based on his seven-year-old son's...

There’s festive chaos at Granny’s place – and Nee Naw's Cracker Christmas is right in the middle of it! The cheeky goats have nabbed a Christmas cracker, and before long the tree has toppled, decorations are flying, and Ploppy the Cow is stuck in the loo! Nee Naw wastes no time – he calls on his trusty friends Dusty, Toot,...

Unicorn lovers will adore this sparkly activity book with unicorns to decorate and fairies, pixies and princesses to dress on every page. Scenes include a castle in the clouds, painting rainbows, a walk in the forest, and lots more. With over 300 reusable stickers, plus a fold-out back cover to 'park' stickers whilst they're not in use. Little Sticker Dolly...

In Busy Shopping by Campbell Books, children will embark on an exciting adventure to the grocery store. The story follows a fun-filled trip through the bustling aisles as young readers help fill the trolley to the brim. Along the way, there's a thrill of whizzing down the aisles and the satisfaction of paying at the checkout. The little ones are...

Immerse your family in the beautiful and rich culture of New Zealand with My First Words in Maori by revered broadcaster and Maori language champion Stacey Morrison. This enchanting book serves as a wonderful introduction to the Maori language for both children and parents alike. Gorgeously illustrated by Ali Teo and John O'Reilly, the book features vibrant and lively pictures...

Bluey: Christmas Holiday Treasury is based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Join Bluey and Bingo in six special holiday stories with their family and friends. Celebrate Christmas with the Heeler family, come along on a camping trip, and enjoy many more fun stories in this treasured collection. A gorgeous hardback for kids of all ages. Includes: Verandah Santa...

The creepy cast of Five Nights at Freddy's has received a cute plush makeover! This soft and huggable 8 inch tall collection stars all your favourite characters, including Bonnie, Chica, Foxy and Freddy Fazbear himself (each sold separately) in a classic sitting pose. Officially licensed, collect them all!

The same thrilling variety as in real life: Police Car, Fire engine and Ambulance with New Zealand designs are available now.  Original lacquerwork and lettering make this SIKU range even more desirable.

Gentle and unique, this Kakapo Sound Bird honours one of the world’s rarest parrots. Featuring realistic sound and plush detail, it is a special gift with conservation heart. Features: Plays an authentic call for an immersive wildlife experience Soft and beautifully crafted plush A lovely reminder of Aotearoa’s wildlife. A thoughtful little gift for bird lovers and proud Kiwis. Suitable...

Let’s play with Bluey, Bingo and the Wackadoo Watch! This wristwatch for kids featuring Bluey includes eight digital clock faces, time tools and four games. Hear the voices of Bluey and Bingo guide you through games that include characters from the show. Bandit has wound Bingo up like a wind-up toy! Press the left and right buttons to help Bingo...

I was walking down the road, and I saw a donkey ... hee-haw! And he only had three legs. He was a wonky donkey ... In this very funny, cumulative song, each page tells us something new about the donkey until we end up with a spunky, hanky-panky cranky stinky dinky lanky honky-tonky winky wonky donkey, which will have children...

Join in and help the busy doctor in this playful, interactive flap book! Can you help the busy doctor to care for their patients? Join in and use the flaps to bandage the builder's sore thumb, check Basma's earache, and give Mia some medicine. With interactive action-flaps, you can do it, too! Each clever flap provides an action or scene-change...

A fresh new cover for a classic story from the Beginner Book range. A little boy who overfeeds his goldfish begins an adventure that brings even the police and a fire engine to cope with A Fish Out of Water. Beginning readers will delight in this fast-moving story.

Six Dinner Sid is a delightful tale about Sid, a cat who is addicted to having six meals a day and revels in this luxurious lifestyle. Manipulative, persuasive, and a charmer, Sid has managed to wrap everyone around his little paw. Each owner believes that Sid belongs to them alone, unaware of his cunning scheme… until the day he is...

Take a hands-on tour of our amazing planet in this interactive world atlas for young kids that explores all 7 continents and 5 oceans that make up the Earth. Packed with vibrant illustrations, 40 lift-the-flaps, and tons of wow-factor facts; readers will even discover a giant pull-out map and fun search-and-find games. Let the adventure begin! Did you know there...

Spend a day at the zoo and meet all kinds of exciting animals. Turn the pages to explore an amazing zoo filled with elephants, lions, tigers, flamingos, giraffes, and more. There are lots of scenes to fill with animals, including an aquarium, monkey enclosure, lion's den, and bird house. With over 240 stickers and lots of animal words to learn,...

Zog is the keenest dragon in school. He's also the most accident-prone, flying into trees and even setting his own wing on fire. Luckily, a mysterious little girl always comes by and patches up his bumps and bruises. But will she be able to help Zog with his toughest test: capturing a princess?

The Illustrated Children's Bible by Parade Publishing North is a captivating and comprehensive retelling of biblical stories designed specifically for young readers. Spanning an impressive 608 pages, this beautifully crafted storybook offers a sweeping journey through the entire Bible, covering both the Old Testament and the New Testament with meticulous care and attention to detail. Each double-page spread features a...

It's time for Little Kiwi to go to bed, but he's nowhere to be found! In Time for Bed, Little Kiwi by Bob Darroch, join Little Kiwi's mum as she embarks on an enchanting and heart-warming search through the picturesque New Zealand bush. As dusk falls and the forest comes alive with nocturnal creatures, she encounters a variety of native...

Join the mischievous and lovable dog, Hairy Maclary, in another delightful adventure in Hairy Maclary's Rumpus At The Vet by Lynley Dodd. This time, Hairy Maclary finds himself at the vet's clinic where chaos quickly ensues. What begins as a routine visit turns into a whirlwind of excitement when a grumpy parrot decides to take a nip at Hairy's tail....

Bluey: Time to Play! is a delightful and engaging sticker activity book based on the beloved ABC KIDS TV show, Bluey. Follow Bluey and her sister Bingo as they embark on imaginative adventures, playing their favourite games and solving exciting puzzles. This book provides endless fun for children, offering a variety of activities that include placing stickers, solving puzzles, and...

A versatile double-sided easel with adjustable height, whiteboard and magnetic blackboard, and handy storage shelf. Collaborative art projects are a fun way for children to learn teamwork and foster social skills. Have 2 little artists draw together on a shared side of the easel, or take turns adding to a shared drawing, with the goal of creating an art masterpiece....

Sylvanian Families Baby Builders Series – Blind Bag (5838) Build excitement with the Sylvanian Families Baby Builders Series Blind Bags. Each sealed mystery pack contains a baby figure dressed in a construction-themed outfit, complete with fun accessories. With multiple designs to collect, this blind bag series is perfect for trading, collecting, and imaginative play inspired by building and construction adventures....

A Christmas bestseller for over 20 years! Janet and Allan Ahlberg at their very best. Discover the magical Christmas story! The Jolly Christmas Postman has been delighting children for generations, making it the perfect book to share on Christmas Eve! The Jolly Postman has a busy day ahead. It's Christmas Eve in Fairy-Tale Land and there's plenty of post for...

A true classic for children. The bestselling picture book of all time! Five little puppies dug a hole under the fence and went for a walk in the wide, wide world... The Poky Little Puppy was one of the original twelve Little Golden Books published in 1942, and went on to become the bestselling picture book of all time. The...

Things to find, collect and treasure! A perfect first book for any child interested in starting their own rock and mineral collection, this is a fantastic introduction to the world of rocks, gems, and minerals. Children will learn all about where rocks and minerals come from, what a fossil is, and how they can go about starting their own rock...

#1 New York Times Bestseller and #1 TIME Best Book of the Year for 2017! The exquisite and thought-provoking new 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...

What adult does not delight in engaging with a child when reading a look and find book? Where is it? is an original take on this concept, a New Zealand wildlife hunt for kiwi kids. Every double-page spread illustrates a different habitat, including the forest, the mountains, the beach, the ocean, estuaries, and wildlife sanctuaries. In each of these habitats,...

When a purler of a storm tears apart the campground, champion knitter Granny McFlitter is determined to stitch it back together. But there's a bothersome goat chasing after her tasty knitting, and she'll need to be more creative than ever before... Kids will love this wild-weather adventure from the award-winning creators of Granny McFlitter! Can our favourite champion knitter use...

Follow your food on a journey inside you, from the moment you start to chew. From the very first bite, your food goes on an incredible journey inside you. Look Inside What Happens When You Eat features flaps to lift to find out what happens when you eat fat, sugar, carbohydrates, and protein, and what vitamins and minerals do for...

The cow says ‘moo’, the chicken says ‘cluck’, and the pig says … Dazzlehands! As hard as the farmer tries, pig won’t go ‘oink’. Instead, pig gets all the animals moving to: ‘Train hands, rain hands, fly-it-like-a-plane hands. Bursting with the razzle, gotta liberate these DAZZLEHANDS!’

The beloved Te-Ika-a-Maui/The Fish of Maui by Peter Gossage brings the iconic Maori myth to life in a beautiful bilingual Maori-English edition, enriched by Merimeri Penfold's poetic translation. This captivating tale recounts the adventurous exploits of the demigod Maui and his remarkable feat in discovering the North Island of New Zealand, also known as Aotearoa. Denied the chance to join...

Meet a very cute little gosling! Written by the brilliant Julia Donaldson and stunningly illustrated by the award-winning Sara Ogilvie, Gozzle is a funny and heartwarming story about family and growing up. It's springtime. Bear has woken up hungry and finds a lost egg outside his cave. Breakfast? No! Out hatches Gozzle, a very sweet little gosling who is convinced...

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...

This classic children’s book is perfect for young and reluctant readers, thanks to its clever repetition and use of only 24 words! Bears in the Night follows the exciting journey of little bears as they venture out of bed, to the window, and through the woods. Whoooo! This story offers scares for the little bears, making it an engaging read...

The definitive and stunningly illustrated question and answer book from Britannica, with answers to more than 100 questions that kids really want to know. Britannica First Big Book of Why delves into fascinating questions such as: Why do elephants have trunks? Why are clouds different shapes? Why does popcorn pop? Why does my tummy rumble? Why do we flush the...

From the Roald-Dahl-Funny-Prize winning artist behind smash hit, OI FROG! comes a feelgood story about one little mouse trying to make himself heard and discovering along the way that even the smallest of us has the heart of a lion. The Lion Inside has taken the bookshops by storm, and, with bright, bold artwork and rhyming text from Rachel Bright,...

A perfect read for unicorn lovers, this beautiful and utterly transporting picture book tells the story of what every little girl wishes would happen to her: a girl finds and takes care of a lost baby unicorn. Margaret's Unicorn takes readers on a magical journey when Margaret's whole world changes as her family moves to a cottage by the sea....

A construction toy in sticker book form, with lots of different types of train to build using the stickers provided. A fun sticker book with 20 trains to build, from electric trains to steam locomotives. Children can use over 10 pages of stickers to construct trams, monorails and armoured trains, as well as famous vehicles such as the Flying Scotsman...

An absolute picture book classic - the tale of one village's ingenious solution to an invasion of wasps! One hot summer in Itching Down, Four million wasps flew into town. What are the villagers going to do about this noisy, nasty nuisance of a swarm? Make a giant jam sandwich - that's what! Enjoy the delightful story and discover how...

Now in board book form, perfect for gifting, this tender and lyrical book from two internationally bestselling and award-winning creators, Julia Donaldson and Helen Oxenbury. Welcome to the World is a joyful poem that explores new senses, people, places, and experiences that babies and young children are having for the very first time. From two bestselling and award-winning creators comes...

Tabby McTat loves singing along with Fred the busker, as people throw coins in their hat. But when Fred has an accident, the two are separated. Will they ever find each other again? A heart-warming picture book about unlikely friendship and loyalty by superstar duo Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! It's time to play cricket! As the grown-ups try to get Rusty out, Bluey learns that cricket is more than just a game. A gorgeous hardback book for kids of all ages.

Gerald, a tall giraffe with a long, graceful neck and skinny legs, longs to join the other animals at the annual Jungle Dance. But there’s one problem—everyone knows that giraffes can’t dance. This leaves Gerald feeling awkward and unsure as he watches the other animals grooving to their rhythms. Through a heartwarming journey, Gerald learns that when you find the...

A glorious chorus with sumptuous illustrations by leading children's book creator Donovan Bixley. A thought-provoking yet fun story with an environmental theme by bestselling, award-winning New Zealand author Donovan Bixley. Hear that glorious chorus, it's soaring uproarious, with the jingle of jungle bells pinging! Discover a fantabulous world where each creature plays its part in perfect harmony, with a honking...

Charming and sweet, this Fantail Sound Bird is a delightful tribute to one of Aotearoa’s most loved native birds. With soft plush detail and a built-in sound that plays its authentic call, it makes storytelling and learning about nature even more special. Features: Plays an authentic call for an immersive wildlife experience Soft and beautifully crafted plush A lovely reminder...

Let’s play and chat with Gabby and her friends while watching animations of the characters on screen. Voice activation lets children chat with Gabby and Pandy Paws for interactive pretend play. Change the ringtone, brightness and more, just like a real phone. Play four meow-mazing games that feature themes from different episodes. Make music with DJ 'Daniel James' Catnip, bake...

George wished he wasn't the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it's time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes. Now he's the smartest giant in town . . . until he bumps into some animals who desperately need his help - and his clothes!...

Five funny stories about New Zealand’s favourite Grandpa, now available in a keepsake bind-up edition. Scholastic NZ’s Grandpa series has been in Kiwi family homes for over 33 years. These beloved, funny, and relatable tales are told in simple language with a repetitive refrain, making them perfect for young readers. This collection is published in memory of much-loved author Joy...

Splash the mermaid loves exploring the ocean and making new friends... but will she get to bed on time? Written specifically for bedtime, this story is full of shimmering fish, dancing crabs, a friendly whale... and one adventurous little mermaid! Weaving a journey from lively beginning to gentle end, the ten-minute countdown to bed is at the heart of this...

The Eleventh Hour: A Curious Mystery by Graeme Base is a delightful tale of intrigue and celebration. Horace turns eleven and celebrates with a splendid party! However, when the time comes for the birthday banquet, a most bizarre mystery is revealed. Unravel the clues and immerse yourself in this captivating story filled with colourful illustrations and clever riddles. For more...

There's a house inside my mummy Where my little brother grows, or maybe it's my little sister No one really knows. A gentle and tender story of a little boy waiting for his new brother or sister to arrive. Told with humour and a simple rhyming text, this is the perfect picture book for all expectant brothers and sisters. "A...

Build Your Own Dragons Sticker Book is a magical sticker book with 11 amazing dragons for you to complete. Build 11 of the biggest, fiercest, most powerful dragons from the land of Ravenhold in this exciting activity book. Fantasy lovers will have hours of fun adding stickers of claws, teeth and armour to dragons including Stalagar the ice dragon and...

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...

Push, pull and slide the tabs to play in the Busy Tennis match! Serve the ball, have a rally then win the match point. Meet 12 famous tennis heroes too! Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text, lots to spot and talk about, and wonderful illustrations by Jayri Gómez. Discover more...

Embark on a delightful adventure with Zookeeper Hu in At The Zoo by Campbell Books. This captivating story follows Zookeeper Hu as he embarks on a playful quest to find a cheeky monkey who loves to play hide and seek. As your little ones turn each page, they'll assist Hu in his search, sliding the pages to discover where the...

Take to the sky and explore the ground! Our Things that Go 60-piece floor puzzle showcases an exciting Above and Below theme featuring vehicles that soar through the air and zoom along the streets. Kids will love spotting and naming helicopters, blimps, hot air balloons,and airplanes above, while school buses, fire engines, police cars, and tow trucks drive below in...