Jiffy's Greatest Hits by Catherine Chidgey; Astrid Matijasevich
Category: NZ Picture Books
Jiffy the cat loves to express himself through song. That would be just fine by his human family, the Bees, if he didn't go on all night! A laugh-out-loud story, which also introduces children to telling the time, by award-winning author Catherine Chidgey.
Hello, New Zealand! by Megan McKean
Category: NZ Picture Books
Come on an adventure-filled trip around the land of the long white cloud, New Zealand! Explore from the North Island to the South Island with the help of six kiwi guides. Take in the sights, sounds and smells of this beautiful country and along the way, say kia ora to many of New Zealand's friendly resi ...Show more
Whetu the Little Blue Duck Trilingual (English/Maori/Pinyin) by Jennifer Beck
Category: NZ Picture Books
Despite facing many dangers, Whetū has survived. He even helps a stranger lost in the mountains. But when his habitat is threatened, who will help save him? This edition is published in English, Māori and Pinyin in partnership with the organisers of New Zealand Chinese Language Week, which this year is ...Show more
Wild Coasts: Exploring Aotearoa's Marine Reserves by Ned Barraud
Category: NZ Picture Books
A 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 ...Show more
Elvie the Sheep by Colleen Brown
Category: NZ Picture Books
Elvie the sheep lived at the back of the Pollock’s home in Kilbirnie, in Wellington, New Zealand.She really did go for walks to the local park with Mrs Pollock and she really did hang out with the hens in the backyard.This story is about her first adventure.
Little Tales of Hedgehog and Goat by Paula Green
Category: NZ Picture Books | Reading Level: very good
A charming illustrated chapter book for children six years and up about friendship and finding the magic in the everyday. A delightful illustrated novel for children about a goat and a hedgehog who meet in a farm field and become best friends. Goat has a tiny pink shed in a rolling paddock. She likes t ...Show more
Ko Wai e Huna ana? by Satoru Onishi ; Paora Tibble (Translated by)
Category: NZ Picture Books
A fun, interactive te reo Maori edition of bestselling Who's Hiding? - a looking searching puzzle book with many layers, as 18 colourful animals do something new on every page. Who's hiding? Who's crying? Who's backwards? The answers to these questions are not as simple as they appear. In this sturdy t ...Show more
Me and My Quirks by Hannah Hamilton
Category: NZ Picture Books
A young children’s picture book about autism, inclusion and acceptance children’s picture book about autism. When my three-year-old, non-verbal son was diagnosed autistic, I decided to put pen to paper to come up with a way of helping him be better understood by his peers and those who cross paths with ...Show more
The Boy Who Made Things Up by Margaret Mahy; Lily Emo
Category: NZ Picture Books
'Shall we just walk along, Dad, or shall we make some of it up?'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. ...Show more
Ice by Susan Brocker
Category: Chapter Books
Night was falling, dark and dank. The dog stood beside the wreckage, gazing up at the sky. Slowly a large red moon rose over the mountain, flooding the snow in bloody light. Ice lifted her muzzle to the moon and howled, long and sad. When Zac chooses the rescue dog with the startling ice-blue eyes, litt ...Show more
Stuck In The Muck by Brett Avison
Category: NZ Picture Books
On Mum and Ted's farm there's a very large barn, where Milky the cow was a pet. But no-one could guess how she got herself stuck in the mud on a rain-sodden night. Join Bryn, Oscar and parade of machines - and broken gear-as they help Milky out of the muck. A funny, light-hearted story with a surprise t ...Show more
The Tiny Woman's Coat by Joy Cowley; Giselle Clarkson
Category: NZ Picture Books
The tiny woman makes a coat of leaves with the help of friends in this vibrant, rhyming tale. The trees, geese, porcupine, horse, and plants all share something so the tiny woman can snip, snip, snip and stitch, stitch, stitch a coat to keep herself warm. Resourcefulness and friendship are at the heart ...Show more