Fantastic Mr Fox (Colour Edition) by Roald Dahl

$24.00 NZD

Category: Picture books | Reading Level: Children's - Grade 3-4, Age 8-9

Phizzwhizzing new cover look and branding for the World's NUMBER ONE Storyteller! Fantastic Mr Fox - the legendary tale of the most cunning fox in the world. Boggis is an enormously fat chicken farmer who only eats boiled chickens smothered in fat. Bunce is a duck-and-goose farmer whose dinner gives hi m a beastly temper. Bean is a turkey-and-apple farmer who only drinks gallons of strong cider. Mr Fox is so clever that every evening he creeps down into the valley and helps himself to food from the farms. Now the farmers have hatched a plan to BANG-BANG-BANG shoot Mr Fox dead. But, just when they think Mr Fox can't possibly escape, he makes a fantastic plan of his own . . . ...Show more

Harry the Dirty Dog by Gene Zion

$21.00 NZD

Category: Picture books | Series: Harry the Dirty Dog | Reading Level: From 2 to 12

"Harry is a black and white dog who hates having a bath - so when he sees his owner with the dreaded bath, he runs away. But in the end, Harry gets so dirty that his owners dont recognise him and so he has to beg for the thing he used to dread so much so they let him back into the houshold."

The Seed of Compassion by Dalai Lama XIV

$30.00 NZD

Category: Picture books

One of today's most inspiring world leaders was once an ordinary child named Lhamo Thondup. In a small village in Tibet, his mother was his first great teacher of compassion. In everyday moments from his childhood, young readers begin to see that important lessons are all around us, and they, too, can g row to truly understand them. With simple, powerful text, the Dalai Lama shares the universalist teachings of treating one another with compassion, which Bao Luu illustrates beautifully in vibrant colour. In an increasingly confusing world, The Seed of Compassion offers guidance and encouragement on how we all might bring more kindness to our world. ...Show more

378 BW BABY MOBILE

$20.00 NZD

Category: Picture books

Oh, the Places You'll Go (Special Celebration Edition HB Slipcase) by Dr. Seuss

$34.99 NZD

Category: Picture books | Series: Dr. Seuss

The classic Dr. Seuss tale about the journey ahead of all of us as we grow up, now in a beautiful slipcased, hardback gift edition. From fun times and triumphs to lurches and slumps, Dr. Seuss takes an entertaining look at the adventures that life may have in store for us. This special edition hardback with beautiful matching slipcase is perfect for those important life events such as graduations, weddings, christenings or changing school, as well as everyday reading for all ages. ...Show more

Stick Man (Book & CD) by Julia Donaldson

$20.00 NZD

Category: Picture books | Reading Level: 4-7

Stick Man lives in the family tree With his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three. But one day, Stick Man is carried off by a mischievous dog who wants to play fetch! Things go from bad to worse as Stick Man is carried farther and farther away from home. Lonely and lost, Stick Man desperate ly wants to get home to be with his family for Christmas. And when he helps Santa Claus out of a bind, he finds the perfect ticket home! ...Show more

Tabby McTat (Book & CD) by Julia Donaldson

$20.00 NZD

Category: Picture books | Reading Level: From 2 To 6

Tabby McTat is a busker's cat, with a miaow that is loud and strong. But when the busker has an accident, the two are separated. Will they ever find each other again? Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's much-loved picture book is accompanied by an audio CD performed by award-winning actress Imelda Stau nton. Listen to the full story with music, play the Tabby McTat Listening Game and sing along to the Tabby McTat Song. ...Show more

A Squash and a Squeeze (PB) by Julia Donaldson

$19.00 NZD

Category: Picture books

When a little old lady can't stand her tiny house any longer, a wise old man gives her some strange advice... And soon her house is feeling smaller than ever, with a hen, a goat, a pig, and even a cow trampling all over her kitchen! But the wise old man has one piece of advice still to give and may yet be able to solve the little old lady's problems. Adapted from a classic folktale, A Squash and a Squeeze was the very first picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, before they went on to become international stars for their beloved picture books, including The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom. Long out of print in the US, A Squash and a Squeeze is back and ready to be discovered by a new generation of readers. ...Show more

Asterix and the Big Fight (#7) by René Goscinny; Albert Uderzo

$22.00 NZD

Category: Picture books | Series: Asterix

When the Romans persuade a Gaulish chief to challenge Vitalstatistix to single combat, no one worries much. But then a flying menhir hits Getaflix and he no longer remembers how to make his magic potion. Can Asterix help restore Getaflix’s memory?

Asterix and the Great Divide (#25) by René Goscinny; Albert Uderzo

$22.00 NZD

Category: Picture books | Series: Asterix

The path of true love never did run smoothly—especially when the sweethearts’ fathers have split their town in half. That’s the problem for Histrionix and the beautiful Melodrama, son and daughter of two rival chieftains. So the star-crossed lovers call in Asterix, Obelix, and Getafix to sort everything out. Can the trusty trio persuade the village to reunite? Maybe some magic will help. ...Show more

Asterix and the Picts (Hardback) (#35) by Jean-Yves Ferri

$35.00 NZD

Category: Picture books | Series: Asterix

When Asterix and Obelix rescue a mysterious Pict named MacAroon, they must journey to Caledonia, now Scotland, to return him to his lady love, Camomilla, the adopted daughter of the old king. However, the treacherous chieftain, MacCabeus, plans to marry her and claim the throne - with the help of the Ro mans! What with caber-tossing, bagpipes, malted water and an enormous otter in the loch, can the Gauls reunite MacAroon and Camomilla and enjoy some Roman-bashing along the way? ...Show more

Asterix and the Soothsayer (#19) by René Goscinny; Albert Uderzo

$22.00 NZD

Category: Picture books | Series: Asterix

It was a dark and stormy night, and a sinister visitor has arrived in the little Gaulish village where Asterix lives. Prolix claims he's a soothsayer, and the townsfolk believe every word he says. Only Asterix knows better. How can he make all his friends see the truth?