Ruby Loud Mouse and the Ruru by Alice Pearce
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
The Flight of my Life (Tales from the Farm) by Jennifer Somervell
Category: NZ Picture Books
It's the 1970s and Margery's brother, a topdressing pilot, lands on the farm. Eight-year-old -out Margery is desperate to fly, but her older sisters scorn the idea. Join Margery as she contends for the flight of her life ... Bonus non-fiction section: How the first, topdressing pilots took to the skies ...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
Ta te Kiwi 123 Puka Tatau by Bixley, Donovan
Category: NZ Picture Books
Ta te Kiwi 123 Puka Tatau is the te reo Maori version of The Great Kiwi 123 Book. It features Donovan Bixley's most popular characters from his uniquely Kiwi 'Wheels on the Bus' and 'Old MacDonald's Farm'. Look out for the milkshake-making cow, the All Black lambs, the cute pink ski-bunny, and the colos ...Show more
The Sporty Looky Book by Donovan Bixley
Category: NZ Picture Books
Can you find all the silver ferns? What about spot the differences on the rugby team's tour bus? You'll have a ball of a time diving into the crazy world of The Sporty Looky Book. The Looky Book series continues with a hilarious 24-page puzzle book that puts you right in the middle of all the sporting ...Show more
The Witch in the Cherry Tree (HB) by Margaret Mahy
Category: NZ Picture Books
It's a damp and dull day, but in the kitchen it's warm and cosy. David and his mother are baking, and the delicious smells bring a greedy witch to their garden. Witches love to steal freshly-baked cakes! She is going to use every magic trick she knows to steal their scrumptious treats, but can David out ...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