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 Great Kiwi School Day by Donovan Bixley (Illustrator)
Category: NZ Picture Books
Starting school is a big step up. The Great Kiwi School Day familiarises children and their parents with the structure of the kiwi school day and puts them at ease with elements of the New Zealand curriculum: What do you do at school?, Who will be there?, What will I learn?, What will my classroom be li ...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
Ready to Play (Hairy Maclary and Friends Sticker Activity Book) by Lynley Dodd
Category: NZ Picture Books
Explore the world of Hairy Maclary and the gang with this rollicking, frolicking sticker activity book.Get ready to play with Hairy Maclary and his friends in this fun-filled sticker activity book!Packed with sticker scenes, puzzles and jigsaws, plus over 100 stickers, Ready to Play is hours of sticker ...Show more
Grandpa's Storybook Collection by Joy Watson
Category: NZ Picture Books
Five funny stories about New Zealand’s favourite Grandpa, now available for the first time in a keepsake bindup edition. Scholastic NZ’s Grandpa series has been in Kiwi family homes for over 33 years. These beloved, funny and relatable tales are told in simple language with a repetitive refrain, perfect ...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
How My Koro Became a Star (Kua Whetūrangitia a Koro Te Reo Pākēha Edition PB) by Brianne Te Paa
Category: NZ Picture Books
A young boy learns about the customs around celebrating Matariki from his grandfather. They watch the stars from the top of a mountain, prepare their offering of food for the gods, and the boy learns about Te Waka o Rangi and the tradition of calling out the names of loved ones who have passed away so t ...Show more
Wonky Donkey's Big Surprise by Craig Smith
Category: NZ Picture Books | Series: Wonky Donkey
The hee-haw hilarious Wonky Donkey family continues to grow, and in this adventure Wonky has a wonderful surprise for Dinky Donkey. Wee Dinky woke one weekend with wonder in her eyes. Today her daddy Wonky promised such a big surprise. Wonky Donkey wakes up Dinky Donkey to let her know a surprise is ...Show more
I've Broken My Bum! by Dawn McMillan
Category: NZ Picture Books
What should you do when you fall off your bike and your bum breaks into pieces? Collect them up, take them home and glue them together, of course! But then what happens when the pieces get stuck to the tray on which you're making the repairs? Join the popular character from I Need a New Bum! as he disco ...Show more