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17 Kings and 42 Elephants
Margaret Mahy
Seventeen kings on forty-two elephants
Going on a journey through a wild wet night...
Join the kings and the elephants on their jungle journey, meeting new creatures as they dance and sing their way through the jungle.
From one of New Zealand's most celebrated children's writers, this is Margaret Mahy's beautiful classic reimagined with illustrations from Alba Gil Celdran, the winner of the 2023 Margaret Mahy Illustration Prize.
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The Witch in the Cherry Tree
Margaret Mahy
A family had once moved into a different house.
It's a damp and dull day, but in the kitchen, it's warm and cosy. David and his mother are baking, and the delicious smells bring a greedy witch to their garden. Witches love to steal freshly baked cakes! She is going to use every magic trick she knows to steal their scrumptious treats, but can David outsmart her?
A mouth-watering tale of delicious cakes and wicked witches from New Zealand's most celebrated children's writer, Margaret Mahy, with gorgeous illustrations from award-winning artist Jessica Twohill.
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There’s a King in the Cupboard
Margaret Mahy
A family had once moved into a different house.
It was just a small family - a mum, a dad, and a little girl called Sarah.
Well, this house was not exactly new - in fact it was one of those big old houses full of space and echoes.
Come and explore this new home with Sarah and discover a mysterious cupboard that is holding a very magical secret!
From celebrated children's writer Margaret Mahy and the winner of the 2021 Margaret Mahy Illustration Prize, Minrui Yang, comes a magical story of imagination and discovery, published as a picture book for the very first time.
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The Boy Who Made Things Up
Margaret Mahy
Join Michael and his over-worked dad as they journey home one fun-filled afternoon.
Overflowing with imagination, this wondrous and beautiful book is from the celebrated children's writer Margaret Mahy and award-winning illustrator Lily Emo.
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The Boy with Two Shadows
Margaret Mahy
Discover a magical and mischievous story about a boy, a witch and one cheeky shadow. It turns out to be more complicated than the boy ever imagined!
From the celebrated children's writer Margaret Mahy and award-winning illustrator Sarah Greig.
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The Anaconda Attack
Sam Smith
The best park ever has just been cursed by an evil ultravillain!
It's up to best friends Shackleton and Amelia to save their favourite place, no matter what crazy curses turn up along the way.
What do you get if you cross The Bad Guys with Indiana Jones? The first book in a brand-new graphic novel series by comedian Sam Smith (7 Days, Taskmaster NZ, The Traitors NZ) with illustrations by Cesar Lador.
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Let Me Be Frank
Jessica Urlichs
There are so many toys,
and games we can play.
Whatever we choose,
let's do it our way.
Join Frank and Quinn on their playdate - there are no limits to which toys they can play with and which games they can choose. A fun rhyming picture book to read with children to reinforce that they can choose to be and do the things that feel most like them.
A book perfect for encouraging being proud of who you are.
From the bestselling author of The Rainbow in My Heart and You Hung the Moon, Jessica Urlichs, and the illustrator behind the 2021 Margaret Mahy Illustration Prize book, There's A King in the Cupboard, Minrui Yang.
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The Very Best Words
Erin Munro
'A dazzling and delightful introduction to the joy of language' Tessa Duder, award-winning author of Alex.
Emma's new baby brother James was very nearly perfect, from his velvety head to his wiggly toes.
She just wished he could talk.
'I am going to help you find your words,' she told him.
But there were too many words to gather them all. So, she decided to bring him only the very best ones.
From debut writer Erin Munro and teacher/illustrator Sarah Trolle comes a celebration of language and sibling love, The Very Best Words is a classic in the making.
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The New Zealand Easter Activity Book
Sarina Dickson
In The Fairies' Easter Egg Surprise, we joined a group of curious forest fairies as they spread Easter excitement around their fairy village and got into mischief along the way.
Now, join the fairies in The New Zealand Easter Activity Book and get creative with loads of mazes, dot-to-dots, games and activities to complete and colour in!
Featuring two pages of full-colour, Easter-themed stickers.
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The Gnomes’ Very Berry Christmas
Sarina Dickson
The strawberries are judged
for sweetness and size.
Innovation and teamwork
means we all win a prize.
Get ready for a berry-licious Christmas with the gnomes as they compete in the annual Christmas Strawb-Galorb. From the author that brought you The Fairies' Night Before Christmas and The Chaos Before Christmas, and the illustrator that won the Margaret Mahy Illustration Prize, comes a Christmas story of teamwork and triumph.
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The Fairies Easter Egg Surprise
Sarina Dickson
We have waited for Easter for quite a long while.
'Off you go,' say our parents, with a kiss and a smile.
Already dressed, we eat fairy bread on the run and hurry outside to hunt out some fun.
This Easter, join a group of curious forest fairies as they spread festive cheer around their fairy village, and get up to mischief along the way!
The Fairies' Easter Egg Surprise is a joyous, rhyming Easter book from Sarina Dickson filled with beautiful illustrations from Hilary Jean Tapper.
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The Chaos Before Christmas
Sarina Dickson
'Tis the run up to Christmas
and there is so much to do!
At Elf School we are learning
how we can help too.
Elroy McChristmas and his friends are about to sit their final test before Santa decides the best job for each elf. But when it's time to show off their skills, the classroom erupts into chaos! Can Elroy and his classmates restore calm before Santa arrives?
With the rhyming style of Clement C. Moore's classic A Night Before Christmas, this timeless tale will take you on a thrilling adventure to Elf School.
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The Fairies Night Before Christmas Activity Book
In The Fairies' Night Before Christmas, we discovered a glade full of fairies preparing for Christmas. Now, in The Fairies' Night Before Christmas Activity Book, join the fairies and get creative with loads of mazes, dot-to-dots, games and activities to complete and colour in!
Featuring two pages of full-colour, Christmas-themed stickers.
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Ngā Ponimatarau me te Pō i Mua i te Kirihimete He Puka Ngohe
Sarina Dickson
Me mahi tahi ki te taha o nga ponimatarau i roto i te wairua auaha me te mahi a te ararau, a te ira-ki-te-ira, a te kemu, a te ngohe hei whakatutuki, hei whakakara hoki mau!
E rua hoki nga wharangi whakapiri Kirihimete muramura.
Ina te nui o te ngahau ma nga tamariki katoa ahakoa te pakeke!
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The Fairies’ Night Before Christmas
Sarina Dickson
Have you ever wondered what Christmas is like for fairies? Step into the hidden world of forest fairies and see how resourceful, clever and adventurous they are.
This take on Clement C. Moore's A Night Before Christmas was written by Sarina Dickson and illustrated by the award-winning Sarah Greig.
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A Stick and a Stone
Sarina Dickson
Join a group of friends as they go exploring on the way to their campsite. A Stick and a Stone is simple and brilliant - and is sure to delight parents and children alike.
Illustrated by Margaret Mahy Illustration Prize finalist, Hilary Jean Tapper.
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What to Say When You Don’t Know What To Say
Davina Bell
I'm not brave enough today. Maybe next time.
You're hurting my feelings right now.
Want to join in?
A warm and whimsical guide to negotiating life's little moments and big emotions with empathy, kindness and words from the heart.
From award-winning and much-loved author Davina Bell and exciting new illustrator, Hilary Jean Tapper.
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What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do
Davina Bell
SHORTLISTED FOR THE ABIA CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2024
It might not be how you imagined . . . at first.
Find a you-shaped space.
Let yourself!
Another warm and whimsical guide to negotiating life's little and big moments, What to Do When You're Not Sure What to Do focuses on situations outside a child's home and domestic realm where they might feel unsure. It's another gentle exploration of empathy, courage and confidence from award-winning and much-loved author Davina Bell and with beautiful, heartwarming illustrations by Hilary Jean Tapper.
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