The New Zealand Wars by Ralph Calman

$15.00 NZD

Category: Children Non-fiction | Reading Level: very good

The series of conflicts between Maori and Government soldiers between 1845 and 1872 are known as the New Zealand Wars. They produced many heroes - both Maori and Pakeha - and many stories, of bravery and heroism, and of cruelty and folly. The wars continue to have an impact on the shape of the country today. In this highly readable book Ross Calman outlines the main wars in this almost thirty year period and gives us an insight into the key actions and outcomes of the time.Chapters include: the Northern War; the Taranaki War; and the Waikato War. Also included are special sections on: George Grey; Henry Despard; Wiremu Kingi Te Rangitake; Rewi Maniapoto; and Te Kooti. ...Show more

Numbers of Things by Helen Oxenbury

$8.00 NZD

Category: Picture Books | Reading Level: good

ex-library copy, worn dust jacket

The Ugly Duckling by Ian Beck

$5.00 NZD

Category: Picture Books | Reading Level: very good

Dude! by Aaron Reynolds; Dan Santat (Illustrator)

$12.00 NZD

Category: Picture Books | Reading Level: very good

Aaron Reynolds, the author of Nerdy Berdy and Creepy Carrots teams up with Dan Santat, the Caldecott-winning illustrator behind The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend to create the hilarious, gnarly summer adventure picture book, Dude Dude You have to read this book. It's totally about thi s platypus and this beaver who are friends. They want to go surfing but dude, there's this shark who's in the ocean, too. But don't worry. This shark approaches and you'll never guess what happens. ...Show more

The Bantam and the Soldier by Jennifer Beck

$10.00 NZD

Category: Picture Books | Reading Level: very good

Winner of the 1997 New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards. It is wartime in Europe. A young soldier from 'a country on the other side of the world' rescues and brings back to health a little bantam, and in the midst of the fighting and devastation an unusual friendship is formed. Every morning the bant am lays an egg for the soldier and his friends and becomes the center of their affection and hopes for the end of the war. ...Show more

The International Space Station by Clive Gifford; Dan Schlitzkus (Illustrator)

$8.00 NZD

Category: Picture Books

What is the space station and how did it get into space? How do astronauts get there and what do they do once they're there? How do astronauts eat, sleep, or even breathe, in space? This book answers all of these questions and more. Find out what it takes to become an astronaut and about the essential s cience experiments that are being carried out there. What effect does living in space have on the human body, from making you taller to losing your muscles because of zero gravity. If everything floats, then how can you go to the toilet and where does your wee and poo go? There's no bath or shower on the space station, so astronauts clean themselves with towels made damp by adding a little soapy water from a sealed pouch or by using special wet wipes each sealed in foil and containing disinfectant. Uncover all of these fascinating facts in this beautifully illustrated and fun book for children. Written to inspire a new generation of astronauts, Clive's detailed and fact-filled text will make you think you've visited the space station yourself. Fully illustrated by self-confessed space geek illustrator, Dan Schlitzkus, the illustrations are technically accurate and provide true representations of the mechanics, modules and equipment on board the ISS. ...Show more

The Three Little Lambs by Sher Foley

$10.00 NZD

Category: Picture Books | Series: Kiwi Corkers | Reading Level: very good

"Little lamb, little lamb, let me come in!" "No! Not by the wool on my skinny-skin-skin!" Kiwi kids will love this homegrown version of the The Three Little Pigs.

Parakeet in Boots by Chris Gurney

$6.00 NZD

Category: Picture Books | Series: Kiwi Corkers | Reading Level: very good

Get me some ugg boots to warm up my feet, plus a flax kete, and all will be sweet! Poor Pete. His best mate is a pet parakeet. But that fine-feathered, fancy-footed fast-talker is no ordinary bird, and soon life is sweet for Pete! A hilarious New Zealand retelling of Puss in Boots.

Pig In The Pond by Martin Waddell

$5.00 NZD

Category: Picture Books | Reading Level: good

Starry Safari by Linda Ashman

$5.00 NZD

Category: Picture Books | Reading Level: good

Just you & Me by Sam McBratney

$6.00 NZD

Category: Picture Books | Reading Level: good

Little Goosey and Big Gander Goose need a place to hide from the storm. But everywhere they look, someone else is there already. In the ditch there's a small mouse; among the roots of a tree is a squirrel; in the cave is a rabbit. Will they ever find a place just for the two of them?

Coo Coo Kereru by Terry Fitzgibbon

$10.00 NZD

Category: Picture Books | Reading Level: near fine

A familiar sight in the bush as well as urban areas, the kererū has achieved an iconic status, with images gracing everything from postage stamps to paintings, and is the current winner of New Zealand Bird of the Year. In "Coo, Coo Kererū" award-winning author and illustrator Terry Fitzgibbon’s be autiful pictures jump off the page, wrap around the words and breathe life into this extraordinary bird. An engaging depiction of the kererū and its antics is balanced by informative text giving key facts about this unique bird, its role in Maori legend, habitat, feeding and breeding habits, predator threats and the important role it plays in spreading the seeds of native trees and ensuring the well-being of our native forests. "Coo-Coo Kererū" brings this bird alive for young readers, highlighting its distinctive personality and characteristics and is engagingly portrayed in fun verse with crisp facts. ...Show more