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Two books in one! Here's Harry is the story of a puppy named Harry;that captures his antics from leaving his litter to playing at the beach and sharing puppy emotions. Filled with photos of Harry in action, this is a gorgeous book that will delight young children.
Once you have finished the Here's Harry story, you can turn to the back of the book and read the next story, Here's Harry Again, that follows Harry's move to the country, meeting his new farm friends and his adventures.

One hot summer in Itching Down, Four million wasps flew into town. The poor townspeople try everything, but it soon seems as though the menacing swarm will completely overrun Itching Down. That is until the baker comes up with an extraordinary plan to rid the town of wasps, once and for all...

All the animals are busy lending a hand in the garden in this lively numbers book. The parrots are pulling up carrots, the bears are picking pears and a swarm of bees are pruning the trees with their miniature shears. Julia Donaldson's whimsical rhymes and Nick Sharratt's hilarious illustrations make this book a delight to share out loud.

From two of the most gifted book creators of our time comes this celebration of babies and the joy they bring to everyone, everywhere. A warm and appealing board book, perfect for reading aloud. First published 2008.

This attractive hardback anthology of the marvellous Margaret Mahy's stories brings together many classic childhood favourites. All eleven stories are presented with their original iconic illustrations and all will amuse, enthrall and delight. Finally The Man whose Mother was a Pirate, The Lion in the Meadow, The Great White Man Eating Shark, The Boy who was Followed Home, The Boy with two Shadows, The Three-Legged Cat, The Witch in the Cherry Tree, A Summery Saturday Morning, Jam and The Great Piratical Rumbustification are brou... read more

Kakapo is lonely so Pukeko sets out to find him a friend. But perhaps Kakapo doesn't need Pukeko's help at all - the booming in the night seems to be attracting the right sort of company!

This is a modern picture-book classic - there's never a dull moment with the Large family! One morning Mrs Large, needing some peace and quiet away from her boisterous children, decides to take refuge in the bathroom. She fills herself a foamy bubble-bath and takes in a tray of her favourite breakfast...but finds her peace is to be very short-lived! It is the winner of the Best Books for Babies Award. "The Large Family" series has sold nearly four million copies worldwide.

Press here. That's right. Just press the yellow dot...and turn the page. This irresistible picture book is ideal for sharing with children and has created a sensation worldwide

'In this book With your little eye Take a look And play I spy' A poem on each page gives the clue as to what is hiding in the picture opposite, so young children can follow the rhymes. Winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal 1978.

Princess Smartypants does not want to get married. She enjoys being a Ms. Because she is very pretty and rich, all the princes want to marry her. This fairy-tale-with-a-difference describes how Smartypants fights to preserve her independence.

"A shockingly imaginative graphic novel that captures the sense of adventure and wonder that surrounds a new arrival on the shores of a shining new city. Wordless, but with perfect narrative flow, Tan gives us a story filled with cityscapes worthy of Winsor McCay." -- Jeff Smith, author of Bone "A magical river of strangers and their stories!" -- Craig Thompson, author of Blankets "Magnificent." -- David Small, Caldecott Medalist In a heartbreaking parting, a man gives his wife and daughter a last kiss and boards a steamship to cro... read more

Lurking behind this intriguing cover, a Kraken grapples with a ship on the high seas; dragons from Eastern and Western traditions spring to life; and a Medusa, snake-hair twisting and hissing, turns the reader to stone. Deeper inside, an ancient, decrepit vampire rises from his coffin; a lycanthrope is caught in the light of the full moon and transforms; and Bigfoot hides behind a tree, ducking his human pursuer. Master paper engineers Matthew Reinhart and Robert Sabuda unfold the legends and lore of cultures around the world to re... read more

Zou is preparing to leave for a school camp. He doesn't want to seem like a baby, but he knows that he will miss all his daily kisses: the bedtime kisses, the morning kisses, the no-reason-at-all kisses. But Zou needn't worry. Mum and Dad have a solution. They make dozens of paper kisses and put them in a box for Zou to use whenever he feels a bit lonely. But the box of kisses comes in surprisingly useful on the train. First published in France in 2008, this heart-warming story features a little zebra called Zou.

Le Quesnoy is a town in northern France. It is surrounded by high walls and deep trenches. In World War I it was occupied by the German army for four long years. In November 1918 the town was liberated by soldiers from far-away New Zealand. Because these men used a bit of kiwi ingenuity they were able to take the town back without a single civilian life being lost. This has become one of the most famous stories in New Zealand military history and the relationship between Le Quesnoy and New Zealand continues to this day. This book t... read more

Aye-Aye has just joined Miss Deer's Academy for Aspiring Picture-Book Animals. His classmates all look rather more conventionally cute and fluffy than he does. They are the sorts of animals you'd expect to find in a picture book. But Aye-Aye would love to be in a picture book-it's his absolute dream. His naturally kind and cheerful disposition endears him to the other animals, except the rather mean Rabbit Twins. When Miss Deer announces a class competition to find the most helpful animal with the promise of a special prize, Aye-Ay... read more

Meet Cat... and his colourful collection of pyjamas. One pair for each night of the week. When he wears his space pyjamas, he dreams of Saturn, Mars and shooting stars. When he wears his road pyjamas, he dreams of big red rigs and diggers that dig. But what will happen when he wears his monster pyjamas?
The creator of this delightful new picture book was born and raised in Whangarei.

A dinosaur follow-the-leader story! Follow Ruth Paul's colourful dinosaurs as they HOP, STOMP and ROAR their way through the pages of this beautifully illustrated book. On the outward journey the largest dinosaur leads, until they can go no further ...then on the way back, it's baby dinosaur who gets to lead the way!

Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy finally appears in an interactive touch and feel book. This attractive production has different textures on every page spread. Children can now explore the textures of Bitzer Maloney all skinny and Bony, Muffin McLay like a bundle of hay, Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's dairy and the rest of the gang.

Award winning picture book star Oliver Jeffers explores themes of love and loss in this life affirming, uplifting tale, due to be featured in a major motion picture. Once there was a girl who was full of wonderment at how the world worked. She shared all her dreams and excitement with her father, who always had the answer to every question. That is until one day when his chair was empty, not to be filled again how would she find the meaning of life now?