Ruby Loud Mouse and the Ruru by Alice Pearse
Category: NZ Picture Books
The saying 'as quiet as a mouse' does NOT apply to Ruby Loud Mouse. Ruby finds it super tricky to stay SILENT in movies, to WHISPER in the library, or to keep QUIET on the school trip to the marae. In fact, Ruby is SO LOUD everyone is always telling her to 'sssshhhh!'. But when her village is under AT ...Show more
Run, Rabbit: Swimming Hole, the / E Oma, Rapeti: Te Hopua Kaukau (Bilingual Edition) by Norah Wilson, Kimberley Andrews, Pānia Papa
Category: NZ Picture Books
Rapeti's friends are having fun at the swimming hole, but Rapeti is too afraid to get in the water. Can Mum help? Can little rabbit be brave enough? These bilingual books with very simple text offer an accessible introduction to basic reo Maori vocabulary for young readers and their whanau. Kimberly And ...Show more
Run, Rabbit: Treasure Hunt / E Oma, Rapeti: Te Rapu Kura (Bilingual Edition) by Norah Wilson, Kimberley Andrews, Pānia Papa
Category: NZ Picture Books
Join Rapeti and friends as they embark on a hunt in the outdoors to find their treasure ... which may come as a surprise to readers! These bilingual books with very simple text offer an accessible introduction to basic reo Maori vocabulary for young readers and their whanau. Kimberly Andrews soft waterc ...Show more
Run, Rabbit: Cake Bake / E Oma, Rapeti: Te Tunu Keke (Bilingual Edition) by Norah Wilson
Category: NZ Picture Books
Little Rapeti mixes all the ingredients together to bake a cake ... then impatiently waits and waits and waits for it to be cooked. These bilingual books with very simple text offer an accessible introduction to basic reo Maori vocabulary for young readers and their whanau. Kimberly Andrews soft waterco ...Show more
Queen of the Cosmos - Beatrice Hill Tinsley by Maria Gill; Alistair Hughes (Illustrator)
Category: NZ Picture Books
Beatrice Hill Tinsley lived every day as if she was on borrowed time. Over her short time on Earth, she was determined to further the world's knowledge of the stars and galaxies. But it was not easy being a female scientist in those times. She would have to make a heartbreaking decision in order to foll ...Show more
The Stinky Wonky Donkey (HB) by Craig Smith
Category: NZ Picture Books
The whiffy Wonky Donkey is back, and this time he is playing an outrageous bad Dad joke on Dinky. As Wonky listened, his face was deadpan, but he was devising an outrageous plan! Dinky Donkey loves hooved animals so much, Wonky Donkey poses the question to her: “Are you hoof-hearted?” Hilarity ensues as ...Show more
Mia and Leo Go Wild by Gillian Candler; Gavin Moudley
Category: NZ Picture Books
Mia and Leo’s first overnight tramp is a great success, despite Mia’s misgivings that younger brother Leo will be too slow. On the way to Whiowhio Hut, however, they meet other trampers, all of who have a problem with either their preparation or gear. As Mia and Leo’s family are well prepared they are a ...Show more
Rustle!: Donovan Bixley's Plants of Aotearoa by Donovan Bixley
Category: NZ Picture Books | Series: Donvoan Bixley's Aotearoa
Spiky plants, spicy plants, iconic plants, indestructible plants, useful plants, and New Zealand's giants of the forest!Find out what makes the flora and fauna of Aotearoa so unique in this charming series by award-winning author and illustrator Donovan Bixley.
The Grandmothers of Pikitea Street / Ngā Kuia o te Tiriti o Pikitea by Renisa Viraj Maki; Kanapu Rangitauira
Category: NZ Picture Books
Scents of lemongrass, garam masala, baking and smoked meat drifted down the street as the children's grandmothers made food for their lunchboxes. Maori, Ethiopian, Samoan, NZ European, Indian and Chinese grandmothers share traditional stories and recipes with their grandkids as they get ready for bed - ...Show more
E Hoa by Gavin Bishop
Category: NZ Picture Books
A te reo Maori board book that shares how to talk about feelings through a friendship between a child and their dog. Through the up-close expressive faces of a child and their dog, we learn the Maori words for a range of feelings. Taku kuri pai - my good dog. He hatakehi ia. My dog is happy ... angry .. ...Show more
Hairy Maclary and Friends How Do I Feel? A Lift the Flap Book by Lynley Dodd
Category: NZ Picture Books
How are Hairy Maclary, Scarface Claw, Zachary Quack and all their friends feeling? This delightful board book is designed to help little ones identify and express their emotions. Lift the flaps and learn about feelings with the help of rascally Hairy Maclary and all his rollicking friends! Happy or sad? ...Show more
Squawk!: Donovan Bixley's Forest Birds of Aotearoa by Donovan Bixley
Category: NZ Picture Books | Series: Donvoan Bixley's Aotearoa
Bright birds, cheeky birds, masked birds, clever birds, warrior birds, shy birds, big birds, tiny birds and the world's most gigantic birds!Join award-winning author and illustrator Donovan Bixley to discover and learn about the fascinating and fabulous forest birds of Aotearoa - including moa, tui, kak ...Show more