Jackson Pollock Splashed Paint and Wasn't Sorry by Fausto Gilberti
Category: Picture Books
A clever, charmingly quirky portrayal of painter Jackson Pollock - and the first in a series of picture-book biographies of contemporary artists Jackson Pollock was unlike any other painter. Instead of sitting in front of an easel with brushes, he poured paint over canvases rolled-out across the floor, ...Show more
The Incredible Freedom Machines by Kirli Saunders
Category: Picture Books
She was small when she heard about them ... the incredible freedom machines. A poetic and visual feast from multi-award-winning creators Kirli Saunders and Matt Ottley.
Clean Green Machines (Amazing Machines) by Tony Mitton
Category: Picture Books | Series: Amazing Machines
Amazing Machines: Green Machines follows the animal team as they discover the latest eco-friendly inventions, from electric bikes and green buses to solar panels and energy found underground! Each page is filled with details that machine-mad kids will love.From water dams to electric cars, the internati ...Show more
Jon Klassen's Hat Box (Boxed Set) by Klassen Jon
Category: Picture Books | Series: The\Hat Trilogy Ser.
Hold on to all of your hats at once for this special collection of Jon Klassen's celebrated hat trilogy. The bear's hat is gone, and he wants it back. A fish has stolen a hat; will he get away with it? Two turtles have found one hat, but the hat looks good on both of them. . . . Jon Klassen's deliciou ...Show more
Tiddler: The Story-Telling Fish by Julia Donaldson
Category: Picture Books | Reading Level: From 3
The smallest fish can tell the tallest tales ... "Sorry I'm late, Miss. I set off really early but on the way to school I was captured by a squid. I wriggled and I struggled till a turtle came and rescued me." "Oh, no, he didn't." "OH, YES, HE DID." Tiddler is a little fish with a BIG imagination! Wha ...Show more
First Experiences Going to School by Anne Civardi
Category: Picture Books | Series: First Experiences Ser.
A reassuring introduction to the idea of starting school, with classic illustrations by Stephen Cartwright This book gently introduces young children to the idea of going to school for the first time. The simple, reassuring text explains what to expect, and the charming illustrations by Stephen Cartwrig ...Show more
The Sun Is a Star - A Voyage Through the Universe by Dick Frizzell
Category: NZ Picture Books | Reading Level: near fine
AN ENCHANTING BOOK ABOUT OUR GALAXY BY MUCH-LOVED PAINTER DICK FRIZZELL 'The universe - and everything in it - is always expanding into tomorrow . . . What a scene, eh? More magic than magic. Magic, mysterious and beautiful. And here we are. On the third rock from the sun, figuring it out.' In this ench ...Show more
How to Grow a Unicorn by Rachel Morrisroe
Category: Picture Books
Welcome to Mr Pottifer's Parlour of Plants: a magical shop with the most surprising plants you'll ever see! Sarah thinks she's discovered the perfect gift for her garden-loving grandma, but before you can say GARDEN FULL OF UNICORNS, things grow wildly out-of-hand! Live your own hilarious unicorn fant ...Show more
The New Baby (First Experiences) by Anne Civardi
Category: Picture Books | Series: First Experiences
Designed to introduce young children to unfamiliar situations in an amusing and friendly way. Features Stephen Cartwright's delightful illustrations, providing lots to look at and talk about. An ideal starting point for young children and adults to discuss first experiences.