Granny McFlitter, the Champion Knitter by Heather Haylock
Category: NZ Picture Books | Series: Granny Mcflitter
But did Granny stop knitting? Oh no, she did not! She kept right on knitting . . . like it or not! Granny McFlitter's family have had enough of her knitting. But when a ship runs aground, spilling oil into the sea, a call goes out for small jumpers for the shivery rescued penguins. It's the moment Grann ...Show more
I Need a New Bum! by Dawn McMillan
Category: NZ Picture Books
I need a new bum! Mine's got a crack. I can see in the mirror a crack in the back. What to do when you need a new bum? Should you get one that's blue or yellow spotted? A Chevy bum, a rocket bum that's all fire and thrust, or a robo-bum? The options are endless - but wait, Dad's bum crack is showing too ...Show more
The Little Yellow Digger Treasury by Betty Gilderdale
Category: NZ Picture Books | Series: The Little Yellow Digger
In the next door garden they were digging out a drain when the weather turned quite nasty and it poured and poured with rain. When digging out a drain, the little yellow digger gets stuck in the mud. So they bring in a bigger digger... Since the publication of the first story more than 20 years ago, the ...Show more
The Dragon Tamers (Dragon Brothers #2 picture book) by James Russell
Category: NZ Picture Books | Series: The Dragon Brothers
Here the boys discover by accident a map, on which all the familiar landmarks appear to have another, secret, name. Fascinated by 'The Dragon Hatchery', they pack up and set off to discover it for themselves. When Paddy sits down on an odd-shaped rock and does a tiny fart, things get a little bit crazy. ...Show more
Hairy Maclary and Friends: Six Rollicking Stories by Lynley Dodd
Category: NZ Picture Books | Series: Hairy Maclary
This special collection contains six of Hairy Maclary's rollicking adventures: Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy Hairy Maclary's Bone Hairy Maclary's Caterwaul Caper Hairy Maclary's Showbusiness Hairy Maclary and Zachary Quack Hairy Maclary's Hat Tricks. www.hairymaclary.com
The Fish of Maui by Peter Gossage
Category: NZ Picture Books
Maui's jealous brothers don't want him to come fishing with them. Maui is cleverer than they are, however, and not only does he trick them, but he catches the best fish of all.
Scarface Claw (PB) by Lynley Dodd
Category: NZ Picture Books | Series: Hairy Maclary and Friends | Reading Level: From 3 To 99
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Remember that November by Jennifer Beck
Category: NZ Picture Books
It’s almost Guy Fawkes Night, and at the school speech competition Andy talks about Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot. The children cheer excitedly, thinking Andy will win the contest. But then, Aroha gets up, wearing a white feather in her hair, and tells the story of another fifth of November - the in ...Show more
The Little Yellow Digger Goes to School (PB) by Betty Gilderdale; Alan Gilderdale
Category: NZ Picture Books | Series: The Little Yellow Digger | Reading Level: 3-7
The popular little digger is brought in to dig a new swimming pool at the local primary school. This time it is the little digger that causes problems, hitting a water main and causing the school to close for the afternoon. Suggested level: junior, primary.
Le Quesnoy by Glyn Harper
Category: NZ Picture Books
Le Quesnoy (pronounced Leck con wah) 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 ...Show more
Everyday Words In Maori by Jo Litchfield; Howard Allman
Category: NZ Picture Books
This bright and entertaining book is a stimulating and lively word finder for all learners of Māori. Wonderfully detailed miniature model characters and objects provide interest in this picture word book. It's designed for Māori-speaking children and those studying Māori as a second language to provide ...Show more
A Summery Saturday Morning (PB) by Margaret Mahy
Category: NZ Picture Books
Let's go down to the sea this summery Saturday morning, down the wiggly track, scattering shells and leaping logs! First the dogs chase the cat, next they chase a boy on a rattly bike - then the wild geese chase them . . . Margaret Mahy's witty story, exuberantly illustrated by Selina Young, will delig ...Show more