{"title":"Ned Barraud","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the vibrant world of New Zealand’s flora and fauna through Ned Barraud’s engaging children’s books. His works offer a fascinating glimpse into native wildlife, from backyard birds to the creatures of rock pools and bays, blending educational content with captivating storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for young readers curious about nature, Barraud’s books explore the environment with warmth and detail, encouraging exploration and a deeper appreciation for the natural world. They bring the landscapes of Aotearoa to life with vivid descriptions and inviting narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"new-zealands-backyard-birds-pb","title":"New Zealand's Backyard Birds PB","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eNew Zealand's Backyard Birds PB\u003c\/i\u003e by Ned Barraud is an enchanting and educational guide designed specifically for children, introducing them to the birds that inhabit their very own backyards. This vibrant and engaging book explores a wide variety of birds that are commonly seen and heard in everyday life, offering young readers a closer look at the feathered friends living alongside them.\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the featured birds in \u003ci\u003eNew Zealand's Backyard Birds PB\u003c\/i\u003e are native to the region, such as the melodious tui, the enchanting korimako\/bellbird, the majestic kererū, and the playful piwakawaka\/fantail. The book also highlights familiar species brought to New Zealand by early European settlers, including the thrush, blackbird, sparrow, and starling. Through beautifully detailed illustrations and informative text, children are introduced to these birds' unique characteristics and behaviours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book serves as an essential companion for every Kiwi child, offering not only vibrant and beautiful illustrations but also practical information about birdwatching. Barraud provides young readers with tips on how to identify these birds, understand their songs, and appreciate their role in the ecosystem. The inclusion of general background information about birds helps to broaden the reader's knowledge and foster a deeper connection with nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a sister publication to the immensely popular \u003ci\u003eNew Zealand's Backyard Beasts\u003c\/i\u003e, which focused on insects, \u003ci\u003eNew Zealand's Backyard Birds PB\u003c\/i\u003e continues Ned Barraud's mission to make wildlife accessible and fascinating to young readers. Barraud, a leading author and illustrator, brings these birds vividly to life, making them memorable companions for every child on their outdoor adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew Zealand's Backyard Birds PB\u003c\/i\u003e is more than just an educational tool; it is a celebration of New Zealand's abundant avian life, beautifully captured through the eyes of one of the country's most respected nature illustrators. This book is a must-have for every young nature enthusiast and an excellent resource for parents and educators looking to inspire the next generation of bird lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Bateman Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45739517706476,"sku":"9781988550305","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781988550305.jpg?v=1726572634"},{"product_id":"incredible-journeys-hb-by-ned-barraud-9781988550299","title":"Incredible Journeys","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of New Zealand's animals make incredible journeys as part of their everyday lives. In this book from leading author and illustrator Ned Barraud, he uncovers the mystery behind where many of our animals go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eToroa\u003c\/em\u003e\/albatross can spend years at sea roaming the windswept Southern Ocean, only coming ashore to breed. \u003cem\u003eKoura\u003c\/em\u003e\/crayfish often undertake long walks along the seabed for hundreds of kilometres—no one really knows why. \u003cem\u003eTuna\u003c\/em\u003e\/longfin eels leave our lakes and rivers to make one final journey into the Pacific Ocean, where they produce eggs for a new generation, before they die.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd who would have thought that \u003cem\u003etawaki\u003c\/em\u003e\/Fiordland crested penguins would leave our southern coastline to travel up to 7000 kilometres in search of food? These are only some of the fascinating stories of travel and migration in \u003cem\u003eIncredible Journeys\u003c\/em\u003e, an awe-inspiring book for any child interested in our wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Bateman Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110713708780,"sku":"9781988550299","price":10.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781988550299.jpg?v=1737067969"},{"product_id":"incredible-journeys-pb-by-ned-barraud-9781988550282","title":"Incredible Journeys","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of New Zealand's animals make incredible journeys as part of their everyday lives. In this new book from leading author and illustrator Ned Barraud, he uncovers the mystery behind where many of our animals go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eToroa\u003c\/em\u003e\/albatross can spend years at sea roaming the windswept Southern Ocean, only coming ashore to breed. \u003cem\u003eKoura\u003c\/em\u003e\/crayfish often undertake long walks along the seabed for hundreds of kilometres—no one really knows why. \u003cem\u003eTuna\u003c\/em\u003e\/longfin eels leave our lakes and rivers to make one final journey into the Pacific Ocean, where they produce eggs for a new generation before they die. And who would have thought that \u003cem\u003etawaki\u003c\/em\u003e\/Fiordland crested penguins would leave our southern coastline to travel up to 7000 kilometres in search of food?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are only some of the fascinating stories of travel and migration in \u003cem\u003eIncredible Journeys\u003c\/em\u003e, an awe-inspiring book for any child interested in our wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Bateman Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110714298604,"sku":"9781988550282","price":18.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781988550299.jpg?v=1737067969"},{"product_id":"where-is-it-by-ned-barraud-9781988550213","title":"Where is it??","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat adult does not delight in engaging with a child when reading a \u003cem\u003elook and find\u003c\/em\u003e book? \u003cem\u003eWhere is it?\u003c\/em\u003e is an original take on this concept, a New Zealand wildlife hunt for kiwi kids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 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, there are many different creatures to be found, some easy, some more hidden. This book is a fantastic way to teach younger children about New Zealand's wildlife, and what lives where.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also includes a glossary, with interesting information on each creature, which will help expand a child's knowledge about New Zealand's remarkable natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStunning illustrations by leading New Zealand illustrator of natural history, Ned Barraud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAimed at the 4-7 age group, this book is a rich resource for parents and teachers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Bateman Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46127534571756,"sku":"9781988550213","price":18.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781988550213.jpg?v=1737622387"},{"product_id":"animals-of-aotearoa-explore-discover-new-zealands-wildlife-by-ned-barraud-9780947503895","title":"Animals of Aotearoa: Explore \u0026 discover New Zealand's wildlife","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnimals of Aotearoa\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-have compendium for children curious about New Zealand’s wild animals. Based on the award-winning and best-selling \u003cem\u003eExplore and Discover\u003c\/em\u003e children’s series about New Zealand’s natural history, this book is packed full of illustrations and information about our native animals, both common and rare, as well as many well-known introduced animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book includes land and sea birds, frogs and lizards, many kinds of fish and other marine creatures, insects and invertebrates. This is an essential and beautiful reference book for all New Zealand kids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChildren can pore over the pages on their own or read it with an adult, but with such engaging images and fun facts, this is a reference book we will all wish we’d had as a child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Bateman Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46401474887916,"sku":"9780947503895","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9219203482525.jpg?v=1745717101"},{"product_id":"up-the-river-explore-and-discover-new-zealands-rivers-lakes-wetlands-pb-by-ned-barraud-9780947503345","title":"Up the River: Explore and discover New Zealand's rivers, lakes \u0026 wetlands PB","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sixth title in the award-winning \u003cem\u003eexplore \u0026amp; discover\u003c\/em\u003e series, \u003cem\u003eUp the River: Explore and Discover New Zealand’s Rivers, Lakes and Wetlands\u003c\/em\u003e gives children an opportunity to look under the surface and see what special creatures live around New Zealand’s freshwater habitats – our creeks, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in this title are animals ranging from the familiar pūkeko to the rarely seen bittern, from the iconic eel to tiny whitebait, and some of the many barely known aquatic insects. Swimmable and drinkable fresh water are hot topics, and \u003cem\u003eUp the River\u003c\/em\u003e shows that many native animals depend on healthy waterways for a habitat, and their presence is often used as a sign of the water’s health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully illustrated and impeccably researched, this is a wonderful and intriguing way for children to learn about New Zealand’s freshwater environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrevious \u003cem\u003eexplore \u0026amp; discover\u003c\/em\u003e titles have won the Elsie Locke Medal for non-fiction (2013), received Storylines awards (2014, 2015), and been finalists in the NZ Children’s Book Awards (2013, 2015).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Bateman Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46401556349164,"sku":"9780947503345","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9213703482525.jpg?v=1745723355"},{"product_id":"at-home-on-the-farm-by-ned-barraud-9781775439097","title":"At Home on the Farm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exploration of life on a New Zealand farm during a long, dry spell. Through lyrical rhyming text, readers are taken on a journey across paddocks, barns, and treetops, encountering the animals and landscapes that make up the farm’s rich ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the circling kahu in the sky to the hardworking sheepdogs, restless horses, and a watchful rooster, each page captures the rhythms of rural life. As drought grips the land, the farm waits in anticipation—until, at last, the rain arrives, bringing renewal and relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt Home on the Farm\u003c\/em\u003e beautifully illustrates the resilience and harmony found in nature's cycles, providing readers with a vivid portrait of farm life in New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Scholastic New Zealand Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46800663871724,"sku":"9781775439097","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3263173482820.jpg?v=1757296271"},{"product_id":"at-the-beach-by-ned-barraud-9781877517730","title":"At the Beach","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt the Beach\u003c\/em\u003e is a delightful introduction to the natural history of the New Zealand seashore. The stage is set with beautiful, factually correct illustrations (including detailed cross-sections) of three familiar habitats - the sandy beach, rockpools and mudflats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany of the plants and animals that play a part in these rich ecosystems are shown in situ, and readers are directed from there to pages dedicated to detailed coverage of: crabs; sea stars, kina and sea anemones; shellfish; seaweeds, sponges and sandhoppers; fish, jellyfish \u0026amp; shrimps; birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAimed at children 5-8 years old, but with appeal for anyone curious about New Zealand's natural environment, \u003cem\u003eAt the Beach\u003c\/em\u003e is a must for the home, bach, classroom, and library. It comes with a removable, waterproof quick-reference guide to common seashore animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Bateman Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853363204332,"sku":"9781877517730","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12961063482856.jpg?v=1759198886"},{"product_id":"from-moa-to-dinosaurs-by-ned-barraud-9780947503093","title":"From Moa to Dinosaurs","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom Moa to Dinosaurs\u003c\/em\u003e, the fifth title in the acclaimed explore \u0026amp; discover series for children, looks back in time to reveal what lived in ancient New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book begins with a glimpse of the animals that lived in New Zealand just before people arrived. It then goes back in time, providing snapshots of particular periods, as far back as 180 million years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe range of animals covered in this book is remarkable: moa and other extraordinary birds that are now extinct; crocodilians and turtles; the shark-toothed dolphin and giant penguins; dinosaurs such as sauropods and theropods; as well as those resilient survivors who can still be found in New Zealand today, such as kiwi, native bats, giant weta, and tuatara.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully illustrated and impeccably researched, this is a wonderful and intriguing way for children to learn something about the origins of New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Bateman Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853555978476,"sku":"9780947503093","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9211183482525.jpg?v=1759208888"},{"product_id":"in-the-garden-by-ned-barraud-9781877517990","title":"In the Garden","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the Garden\u003c\/em\u003e introduces young children to common creatures they can find in a New Zealand garden. It is the only guide available for young children and families that shows creatures in their natural habitats. The book describes their relationship with other living things, and includes many interesting and intriguing facts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the Garden\u003c\/em\u003e is produced in the same format as Gillian Candler and Ned Barraud's best-selling book \u003cem\u003eAt the Beach\u003c\/em\u003e, which is a finalist in the non-fiction section of the New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book encourages children aged 4-8 to explore their gardens and discover the plants and animals that live there, with sections on bees, wasps and flies; butterflies and moths; snails and spiders; lizards, mammals and birds. Aimed at children from pre-schoolers and up, the book will also appeal to anyone who is curious about the wild side of New Zealand gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Bateman Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853647466732,"sku":"9781877517990","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12963663482856.jpg?v=1759212939"},{"product_id":"new-zealands-backyard-beasts-pb-by-ned-barraud-9780947503772","title":"New Zealand's Backyard Beasts PB","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the garden, creeping along branches, hiding under stones or flitting from flower to flower, a whole universe of creatures is waiting to be discovered. Butterflies, moths, beetles, wasps, spiders… what have you found in your backyard?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDid you know that chorus cicadas live underground for most of their life? That bumblebees have smelly feet? That some species of stick insect are all female? Or that earwigs don’t actually crawl into ears?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eNew Zealand’s Backyard Beasts\u003c\/em\u003e, children (and adults) can learn to identify some of the creatures most commonly found in the backyard. Beautiful illustrations are accompanied by informative text and fascinating facts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew Zealand’s Backyard Beasts\u003c\/em\u003e includes bees and wasps, beetles, butterflies and moths, mantises and stick insects, wētā (insects), centipedes and millipedes (myriapods), spiders (arachnids), snails and slugs (crustaceans) and more. The book also introduces the magical transformations of complete and incomplete metamorphosis that insects undergo in their lifecycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the simply curious to the budding entomologist, \u003cem\u003eNew Zealand’s Backyard Beasts\u003c\/em\u003e will please and inform all age groups about the fascinating creatures found in the back garden. Whether just looking at the beautiful illustrations or absorbing the facts, this book is a must for all backyard adventurers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Bateman Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853866062060,"sku":"9780947503772","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9217973482525.jpg?v=1759221833"},{"product_id":"rock-pools-by-ned-barraud-9781988550008","title":"Rock Pools","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat New Zealand child is not delighted by a rockpool at low tide, with its colourful, fascinating array of creatures, some still, some flitting about?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRock Pools\u003c\/em\u003e is a book designed to enhance this experience, with each page presenting an intriguing glimpse into the creatures that inhabit these low-tide wonderlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll of the common creatures from the New Zealand seashore, including crabs, sea anemones, starfish, barnacles and shrimps, and many more, feature in this fantastic book, which cannot help but delight and encourage children to interact with the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Bateman Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853945557228,"sku":"9781988550008","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27938033482895.jpg?v=1759227047"},{"product_id":"tasting-with-your-feet-by-ned-barraud-9781988550688","title":"Tasting with your feet","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasting with your Feet\u003c\/em\u003e offers a fascinating insight into the ways that animals use sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, and other sensory abilities to make sense of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most intriguing aspects of the animal kingdom is the incredible array of senses that animals have developed to navigate their daily lives. Butterflies taste with their feet, a bumblebee can see a flower's ultraviolet colours, a shark can sense its prey's electric pulses, a bat can use echolocation to fly through a forest at night without hitting anything, and a godwit can use the Earth's magnetic field to navigate from Alaska to New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasting with your Feet\u003c\/em\u003e explores the myriad, and often bizarre, ways that animals use sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, and the ability to sense movement to make their way in the world. With clear descriptions and wonderfully illustrative artwork, Ned Barraud opens up this world to children in a highly original way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAny child interested in the animals around them will be intrigued by this beautiful book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854013288684,"sku":"9781988550688","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/773bf28b2008cefd03449fd8eb477bbc.jpg?v=1759271238"},{"product_id":"tohora-hb-by-ned-barraud-9781988550060","title":"Tohora HB","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce, the mighty tohora, or southern right whale, was a common sight in winter off the coast of Aotearoa. But it proved to be an easy target for the 19th-century whalers, and was soon driven to the edge of extinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 20th century, however, it became a protected species, and once commercial whaling was virtually stopped, the southern right whale made a comeback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTohora\u003c\/em\u003e by Ned Barraud recounts this moving story in this beautifully illustrated book, a heartening and optimistic tale for every New Zealand child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Bateman Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854208913644,"sku":"9781988550060","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/331ebcd1b2719c473826eb6c401fbc26.jpg?v=1759270850"},{"product_id":"under-the-ocean-by-ned-barraud-9781927213087","title":"Under the Ocean","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnder the Ocean\u003c\/em\u003e introduces young children to the creatures that live in the seas around New Zealand. The book describes different habitats: underwater reefs, the sea floor, the open ocean, and the deep ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnimals featured in the fact pages include octopus and squid, sharks and rays, whales, dolphins, penguins, and many others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnder the Ocean\u003c\/em\u003e is the third volume in the Explore and Discover series, following Gillian Candler and Ned Barraud's best-selling \u003cem\u003eAt the Beach\u003c\/em\u003e, which was a finalist in the non-fiction section of the New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards, and the popular title \u003cem\u003eIn the Garden\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnder the Ocean\u003c\/em\u003e was written in response to children's requests to have a book that included sea creatures such as sharks, octopus, and giant squid. Although children can't explore the sea first-hand in the way they can explore a garden or the beach, they are fascinated by the amazing creatures that live in the ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Bateman Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854234898668,"sku":"9781927213087","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4370413482874.jpg?v=1759238476"},{"product_id":"up-the-river-explore-and-discover-new-zealands-rivers-lakes-wetlands-hb-by-ned-barraud-9780947503352","title":"Up the River: Explore and discover New Zealand's rivers, lakes \u0026 wetlands HB","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sixth title in the award-winning \u003cem\u003eexplore \u0026amp; discover\u003c\/em\u003e series, \u003cem\u003eUp the River: Explore and discover New Zealand’s rivers, lakes and wetlands\u003c\/em\u003e gives children an opportunity to look under the surface and see what special creatures live around New Zealand’s freshwater habitats – our creeks, rivers, lakes and wetlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in this title are animals ranging from the familiar pūkeko to the rarely seen bittern, from the iconic eel to tiny whitebait, and some of the many barely known aquatic insects. Swimmable and drinkable fresh water are hot topics, and \u003cem\u003eUp the River\u003c\/em\u003e shows that many native animals depend on healthy waterways for a habitat, and their presence is often used as a sign of the water’s health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully illustrated and impeccably researched, this is a wonderful and intriguing way for children to learn about New Zealand’s freshwater environments. Previous \u003cem\u003eexplore \u0026amp; discover\u003c\/em\u003e titles have: won the Elsie Locke Medal for non-fiction (2013), received Storylines awards (2014, 2015), and been finalists in the NZ Children’s Book Awards (2013, 2015).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854238666988,"sku":"9780947503352","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9213773482525.jpg?v=1759238568"},{"product_id":"where-is-it-in-town-by-ned-barraud-9781988550466","title":"Where Is It In Town?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhere Is It In Town?\u003c\/em\u003e is a 'look and find' book for all children who want to learn about New Zealand's wildlife. A sister publication to the highly successful \u003cem\u003eWhere is it?\u003c\/em\u003e, this book focuses on wildlife that Kiwi kids will encounter in town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach page illustrates a different urban environment, including a garden both in the daytime and at night, the local botanic gardens, a creek and in the sea below the wharf, in long grass and above in the trees, in a native reserve, in a garden shed, and in the country on the edge of town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also extra information about many of the animals featured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhere Is It In Town?\u003c\/em\u003e is a wonderfully interactive way to teach younger children about New Zealand's natural world, with stunning illustrations to enhance their learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Bateman Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854291030252,"sku":"9781988550466","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/d30bcaa70d868a5e5f31411d94eba759.jpg?v=1759270718"},{"product_id":"wild-coasts-by-ned-barraud-9781988550459","title":"Wild Coasts","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating exploration of some of Aotearoa's marine reserves, Aotearoa is renowned for its wild coasts, but after decades of overfishing, many of these marine ecosystems are under serious threat. A crucial response to this has been the creation of 44 marine reserves around our shores, and this book explores six of the most spectacular of these: Goat Island, north of Auckland, the Poor Knights Islands, Taputeranga on the south coast of Wellington, Hikurangi at Kaikoura, Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) in Fiordland, and Ulva Island at Stewart Island\/Rakiura.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFull of fascinating information and wonderful illustrations of the amazing sea life found in these marine reserves, \u003ci\u003eWild Coasts\u003c\/i\u003e is an inspiring tribute to these safe zones. It will be treasured by all young people who are interested in our marine environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by award-winning illustrator and author Ned Barraud, this book is aimed at the 7-10 age group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Bateman Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854299582700,"sku":"9781988550459","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/84c2f17f10ee27f1056dd17eecfc358a.jpg?v=1759270701"},{"product_id":"out-in-the-bay-by-ned-barraud-9781775439776","title":"Out in the Bay","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOut in the Bay\u003c\/em\u003e, a calm morning reveals a coastal world of seabirds, seals, jellyfish and shoals of fish. As the day dramatically unfolds into a wild coastal storm, life above and below the water continues in fascinating ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Scholastic New Zealand Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47429541757164,"sku":"9781775439776","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781775439776.jpg?v=1774766670"},{"product_id":"takapu-the-lone-hunter-by-ned-barraud-9781991142511","title":"Tākapu the Lone Hunter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gannet, or tākapu, must set off through the skies to find food for her chick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen she spots a feeding frenzy far below, she needs to act fast. Will she plunge through the waves in time? Can she avoid danger beneath the surface? And will she make it home with a meal for her waiting chick?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTākapu the Lone Hunter\u003c\/em\u003e is perfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eenjoying an action-oriented approach to non-fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003esearching the lush illustrations for details\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003echildren who love the natural world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47665494556908,"sku":"9781991142511","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781991142511-t-kapu-the-lone-hunter.jpg?v=1779746783"},{"product_id":"rakau-by-ned-barraud-9781991072061","title":"Rākau","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp close to the wonderful world of our native trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully illustrated and handsomely packaged guide to the evolution, habitats, and variety of the \u003cem\u003erakau\u003c\/em\u003e (trees) and \u003cem\u003engahere\u003c\/em\u003e (forests) of Aotearoa for young readers is written and illustrated in award-winning Ned Barraud's hallmark accessible, informative, and captivating style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing gatefolds and framed throughout by core \u003cem\u003emātauranga Māori\u003c\/em\u003e and the expertise of curators at Te Papa, New Zealand's national museum, \u003cem\u003eRākau\u003c\/em\u003e takes young readers from pre-history to the present day. It introduces key species and highlights the significance and use of different native trees and the impact of humans on their vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for both the library and home, this engrossing book helps young readers discover what makes our \u003cem\u003erakau\u003c\/em\u003e so special and worthy of our care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Upstart Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48014833025260,"sku":"9781991072061","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781991072061.jpg?v=1787265547"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ned-barraud.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}