Perfect Presents!
3/11/2022
Hardcover
A happy comic gift book for all ages – especially those who are hard to buy for!
A Perfect Wonderful Day with Friends
7/9/2022
Paperback
A big-hearted picture book celebrating the joy of being alive and simple pleasures enjoyed with good friends.
The Ape Star
3/8/2022
Paperback
In this award-winning chapter book about prejudice and justice, an orphan girl is adopted by a gorilla who lives in a junkyard. Their growing friendship defies all odds. Now an animated movie.
Friend
3/8/2022
Board Book
A simple and bright board book about emotions, from an award-winning author and illustrator.
Leilong's Too Long!
6/7/2022
Paperback
In this expressively illustrated picture book about acknowledging differences and strengths, an overeager dinosaur school bus causes problems for the city’s transportation system—so the children find a place where oversize is perfect.
Lisette's Lie
6/7/2022
Paperback
A springtime fresh picture book about a good day out with friends—climbing mountains, swimming and singing—and the difference between storytelling and lies.
Free Kid to Good Home
6/7/2022
Paperback
An hilarious story about sibling rivalry and a child’s impulse to run away from home
Who's Hiding?
6/7/2022
Board Book
Look carefully! It’s a game of hide and seek on every page in this mental workout for toddlers
Ko Wai e Huna ana?
6/7/2022
Board Book
A fun, interactive te reo Maori edition of bestselling Who’s Hiding? – a looking searching puzzle book with many layers, as 18 colourful animals do something new on every page.
Free Kid to Good Home
6/7/2022
Hardcover
An hilarious story about sibling rivalry and a child’s impulse to run away from home
Lionel Poops
1/6/2022
Board Book
A positive and practical board book that encourages potty training with humour and affirmation. Featuring a mischievous little lion called Lionel.
Lionel Eats All By Himself
1/6/2022
Board Book
A positive and practical board book that encourages children to love food as much as you! Featuring a mischievous little lion called Lionel.
A Perfect Wonderful Day with Friends
1/6/2022
Hardcover
A big-hearted picture book celebrating the joy of being alive and simple pleasures enjoyed with good friends.
The Secrets of Cricket Karlsson
Kristina Sigunsdotter, Ester Eriksson
4/5/2022
Paperback
Winner of the prestigious Swedish August Prize 2020.
Leilong's Too Long!
1/4/2022
Hardcover
In this expressively illustrated picture book about acknowledging differences and strengths, an overeager dinosaur school bus causes problems for the city’s transportation system—so the children find a place where oversize is perfect.
Lisette's Lie
1/4/2022
Hardcover
A springtime fresh picture book about a good day out with friends—climbing mountains, swimming and singing—and the difference between storytelling and lies.
The Tale of the Tiny Man
2/2/2022
Hardcover
A classic picture book from Sweden with a very happy ending about feeling lonely and finding friends. It is possible, after all, to have more than one friend!
The Uprising
3/11/2021
Paperback
In this follow-up to the internationally successful The Mapmakers’ Race, the Santander children are drawn into a community’s rebellion against a despot and use their mapping skills to avert an environmental scam.
Bumblebee Grumblebee
3/11/2021
Board Book
A delightful board book for toddlers and adults to have fun experimenting with words to create funny new ones.
Koro
8/9/2021
Board Book
A day with grandad showing in simple, beautiful images the bond between grandfather and child: a small hand in a big one, big gumboots and little, kai, korero and a snooze to finish
Pops
8/9/2021
Board Book
A warm and comforting board book about the bond between grandfather and child, from award-winning author and illustrator.
Seahorses Are Sold Out
Constanze Spengler, Katja Gehrmann
4/8/2021
Hardcover
A lockdown bestseller and high spirited story about an enterprising only child and a single-father’s juggle to work from home.
Te Hipo Huna
4/8/2021
Paperback
A te reo Maori edition of this deft and delightful tale, packed with word play and madcap energy
Fossils from Lost Worlds
Hélène Rajcak, Damien Laverdunt
7/4/2021
Hardcover
Outstanding Science Book winner 2022,
Egg and Spoon
Alexandra Tylee, Giselle Clarkson
7/10/2020
Hardcover
A beautiful illustrated cookbook for children–and their families–that celebrates imagination and pleasure in cooking
Timeline Science and Technology
7/10/2020
Hardcover
A big visual introduction to the world’s greatest inventions, discoveries and technologies for children, young and old.
Migrants
2/9/2020
Hardcover
A heartstoppingly beautiful wordless picture book about migration and empathy.
The Inkberg Enigma
1/8/2020
Paperback
A graphic-novel mystery adventure for eight- to twelve-year-olds in which a girl and boy uncover the secret that has corrupted their seaside town
Mihi
1/8/2020
Board Book
This beautiful baby book introduces ideas of me and my place in the world in the shape of a simple mihi or pepeha
Ma Wai e Hautu?
1/8/2020
Board Book
A te reo Maori board book edition of this core Gecko Press backlist title,
Lisette's Green Sock
1/6/2020
Paperback
A springtime fresh picture book about how socks, like friends, are always best in pairs
My Mama
1/4/2020
Paperback
A naughty elephant tells all about his mother in this lovingly drawn story. Parents and children will both delight in and recognize this gorgeous mother–child relationship—if not for the same reasons.
Tell Me
Katharina von der Gathen, Anke Kuhl
1/11/2019
Hardcover
An honest and funny book for children aged 8 and up who really want to know about bodies, sex and emotions – and aren’t afraid to ask.
The House of Madame M
Clotilde Perrin, Emma Giuliani, Ariane Grenet
1/11/2019
Hardcover
A large-format lift-the-flaps visit to the haunted house of Madame M—enjoy the thrill of uncovering what lurks in the wardrobe, behind the door, tucked under the furniture…
The Gobbledegook Book: A Joy Cowley Anthology
1/10/2019
Hardcover
Joy Cowley’s favourite stories, poems and nonsense rhymes collected in a hardback gift volume for the family to treasure.
Two for Me, One for You
1/9/2019
Paperback
Two friends share three mushrooms… who will get the extra one?
I Am So Clever
1/8/2019
Paperback
In this retelling of a classic fairytale, the big bad wolf is back, all dressed up in Grandma’s nightie—but it’s not having quite the effect he was hoping for
Zanzibar
1/8/2019
Paperback
An uplifting, warmhearted early chapter book about a crow, who proves you can move mountains (or even dromedaries) and perform truly heroic deeds if you believe in yourself
Monkey On the Run
1/7/2019
Paperback
A traffic jam becomes the ultimate playground for Monkey as he leaps from one vehicle to another, finding stories within stories
Song of the River
1/7/2019
Hardcover
In this quintessential Joy Cowley story, Cam follows the river’s journey from its source in the mountains all the way to the sea
Wolfy
1/6/2019
Paperback
An enduring bestseller at last available in English, this is a masterful picture book about a rabbit and a wolf who want to be best friends
The Visitor
1/6/2019
Paperback
A story about friendship and shyness, full of light and colour, that plays out in a mini theatre
Jump!
1/5/2019
Board Book
A joyful board book to share with young children that will have them jumping with glee.
Encyclopedia of Grannies
1/4/2019
Hardcover
A funny and eye-catching picture book, celebrating grannies of all shapes and sizes, and what makes them tick.
Cook's Cook
1/2/2019
Hardcover
The 1768 journey of James Cook’s Endeavour to the South Pacific told through the eyes of the ship’s cook, by award-wining author Gavin Bishop.
Inside the Villains
1/11/2018
Hardcover
Internationally bestselling, oversized lift-the-flap book that reveals the secrets of the most famous fairytale villains.
The Visitor
1/8/2018
Hardcover
A story about friendship and shyness, full of light and colour, that plays out in a mini theatre. A book for kids and all ages.
I'm the Biggest
14/6/2018
Paperback
A story about who’s the biggest—and being a good brother —in the best-selling series about Simon, the cheeky rabbit
The Longest Breakfast
Jenny Bornholdt, Sarah Wilkins
1/4/2018
Paperback
A rambunctious book for kids about the best meal of the day.
Poor Little Rabbit!
1/2/2018
Board Book
From the author of the worldwide bestseller Tickle My Ears, comes a companion, interactive boardbook about a child helping their rabbit feel better.
Detective Gordon: The First Case
1/1/2018
Paperback
An award-winning illustrated detective story set in a friendly forest and first in the acclaimed series for beginning readers.
I Can't Sleep!
1/9/2017
Paperback
A universal story about sleep in the best-selling series about Simon, the cheeky rabbit who knows just what he wants
Don't Cross The Line
Isabel Minhos Martins, Bernardo P. Carvalho
1/8/2017
Paperback
A slapstick postmodern tale that is also a profound statement about dictatorship and peaceful revolution
See You When I See You
Rose Lagercrantz, Eva Eriksson
1/7/2017
Paperback
A stand-alone follow-up to the acclaimed and beloved chapter books that began with New York Times Notable Book My Happy Life.
Bathtime For Little Rabbit
1/4/2017
Board Book
From the author of the worldwide bestseller Tickle My Ears, comes an award-winning, interactive boardbook about bathtime.
Bruno
Catharina Valckx, Nicolas Hubesch
1/3/2017
Hardcover
Six linked stories full of friendship, silliness, and the little moments that make life good
That's Not a Hippopotamus
1/2/2017
Paperback
Best Picture Book winner, New Zealand Children’s Book Awards 2018
Super Rabbit
1/10/2016
Paperback
Another classic in the best-selling series about Simon, a cheeky little rabbit who knows just what he wants.
Super Rabbit
1/9/2016
Hardcover
Another classic in the best-selling series about Simon, a cheeky little rabbit who knows just what he wants.
Have You Seen Elephant?
1/11/2015
Hardcover
The brilliantly interactive, bestselling picture book that tickles the funny bones of both children and adults.
Have You Seen Elephant?
1/11/2015
Paperback
The brilliantly interactive, bestselling picture book that tickles the funny bones of both children and adults.
Shhh! I'm Sleeping
1/11/2015
Paperback
French illustrator Dorothée de Monfreid is back with a fresh, comical take on sharing a bedroom and trying to sleep, in an unusual tall boardbook format.
Franky
1/10/2015
Paperback
A treat for robot lovers—about opening your eyes to the unbelievable—by a leading international author from the Gecko stable.
I Want Spaghetti!
10/9/2015
Hardcover
From world-famous Stephanie Blake comes another picture book about the cheeky little rabbit—this one is perfect for toddlers who might recognise themselves in Simon, the fussy eater.
I Want Spaghetti!
1/9/2015
Paperback
From world-famous Stephanie Blake comes another picture book about the cheeky little rabbit—this one is perfect for toddlers who might recognise themselves in Simon, the fussy eater
When I Am Happiest
Rose Lagercrantz, Eva Eriksson
1/7/2015
Paperback
A standalone follow-up to the acclaimed and beloved chapter books My Happy Life and My Heart is Laughing.
I am the Wolf...and here I come!
1/11/2014
Board Book
A very sturdy, fun boardbook for babies and toddlers.
I Don't Want to Go to School
1/10/2014
Paperback
A story to allay new school fears in the best-selling series about Simon, the cheeky rabbit who knows just what he wants
My Heart is Laughing
Rose Lagercrantz, Eva Eriksson
1/5/2014
Paperback
The standalone sequel to the acclaimed illustrated chapter book, My Happy Life.
Poo Bum
1/12/2011
Paperback
The international bestselling picture book about a little rabbit who could only say one thing.
Poo Bum
1/11/2011
Hardcover
The international bestselling picture book about a little rabbit who could only say one thing.
Duck, Death and the Tulip
1/8/2009
Hardcover
From award-winning author and illustrator, Wolf Erlbruch, comes one of the world’s best children’s books about grief and loss.
Duck, Death and the Tulip
1/8/2009
Paperback
From award-winning author and illustrator, Wolf Erlbruch, comes one of the world’s best children’s books about grief and loss.
A Mother Is a House
3/3/2021
Hardcover
A contemporary and original gift book, celebrating modern motherhood and mothers.
Paku Manu Ariki Whakatakapokai
Michaela Keeble, Tokerau Brown
1/9/2023
Paperback
A bold and multi-layered picture book about self-determination narrated by a young boy full of ideas and questions about growing up, belonging, spirituality, culture, whanau, tupuna, atua, and who is the boss.
To the Ice
Thomas Tidholm, Anna-Clara Tidholm
1/9/2023
Hardcover
An epic story set in a polar wilderness that blurs realism and imagination
Lionel Is Just Like Dad
2/8/2023
Board Book
A warm father/son story in which an irresistible lion cub proudly tries to be just like Dad.
George and Tao
2/8/2023
Hardcover
A tiny, delicately illustrated picture book for young children and animal lovers that holds a world of emotion conveying a friendship between an energetic puppy and a new kitten.
Look
2/8/2023
Board Book
A concertina board book of big bright faces to place around baby on the floor at tummy time
He rite a Miti ki a Papa
2/8/2023
Board Book
A funny and warm father/son story in te reo Maori in which an irresistible lion cub proudly tries to be just like Papa.
A Bird Day
5/7/2023
Hardcover
A funny and whimsical picture book about an ordinary family day, told through a bird family, from 2022 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award recipient Eva Lindström.
Fodo Dodo Goes Fishing
5/7/2023
Hardcover
A bright and contemporary picture book for young children about the fun of bath time, imaginative play—and fishing for underpants from the bath boat!
When Dad's Hair Took Off
7/6/2023
Paperback
A fast-paced, comical story for early readers, in which Dad’s hair takes off through the open window to freedom!
Nooo! Not the Dentist!
3/5/2023
Paperback
A funny picture book to help ease toddler fears about visiting the dentist. From the author of the international bestselling picture book Poo Bum, as seen on Netflix.
Any Body
Katharina von der Gathen, Anke Kuhl
3/5/2023
Paperback
An honest, humorous and factual book for children and early teens who want to understand and feel at home with their own bodies.
The Moon Is a Ball
5/4/2023
Hardcover
Join Panda and Squirrel in nine funny, wise and thoughtful stories about the meaning of friendship by two world greats of children’s literature. Perfect for emerging readers.
What's that, Jack?
Cédric Ramadier, Vincent Bourgeau
5/4/2023
Hardcover
A fun read-aloud picture book to spark imaginative play and have preschoolers joining in with delight.
Detective Gordon: A Case with a Bang
8/3/2023
Paperback
Illustrated in full colour and packed with character and humour, this is the fifth whodunnit mystery in the awardwinning Detective Gordon series, fun to read alone or aloud.
Kind Crocodile
1/2/2023
Board Book
A kind crocodile leaves his pond to see the world, in this fresh and playful new board book from New York Times Illustrated Book Award winning author Leo Timmers.
The Bear and the Wildcat
1/2/2023
Hardcover
A picture book with delicate illustrations that explains the path of grief, ending with the uplifting new beginning of a budding friendship based on understanding.
Duck's Backyard
7/9/2022
Paperback
A funny and philosophical story in which a duck with a limp and a blind chicken search for adventure and answers to some of life’s big questions. By a bestselling author/illustrator pair.
Who's Driving?
16/10/2009
Paperback
A new play on the fable of the hare and the tortoise, this is a picture book for drivers of all ages.
Can I Sit in the Middle?
1/2/2024
Board Book
This read-together board book is a snowballing narrative of animal chaos that culminates in story time under a blanket tent.
E Hoa
3/8/2022
Board Book
A simple and bright board book about emotions in te reo Maori, from an award-winning author and illustrator.
Elephant Island
7/9/2022
Paperback
A shipwrecked elephant makes his tiny island a home for the many friends who come to the rescue, in the new picture book from New York Times Illustrated Book Award winning author.
Wooolf!
6/7/2022
Paperback
From the author of the international bestselling picture book Poo Bum, as seen on Netflix.
Sports Are Fantastic Fun
9/8/2018
Hardcover
A witty picture dictionary of the world’s most popular sports
I'm the Biggest
14/6/2018
Hardcover
A story about who’s the biggest—and being a good brother—in the best-selling series about Simon, the cheeky rabbit
Bruno
Catharina Valckx, Nicolas Hubesch
1/3/2017
Paperback
Six linked stories full of friendship, silliness, and the little moments that make life good
The Volume of Possible Endings
1/11/2014
Paperback
A rollicking steampunk sea adventure in which a boy who suffers stage-fright is suddenly centre stage: the only one who can right an ancient wrong and save the kingdom.
You Can Do It, Bert!
10/3/2014
Paperback
You Can Do It, Bert! is the perfect picture book for anyone embarking on a new adventure.
The Fierce Little Woman and the Wicked Pirate
1/2/2012
Paperback
A love story with a strong female main character and a pirate – great for both girls and boys.
The Observologist
4/10/2023
Hardcover
A highly illustrated and creative scientific guide to the small creatures and natural wonders we find when we take time to open our eyes to the world around us—and ode to the power of quiet observation.
No One Is Angry Today
6/10/2021
Hardcover
An illustrated collection of thought-provoking stories about how anger doesn’t always have to be angry, with illustrations from Marc Boutavant.
The Tiny Woman's Coat
8/9/2021
Hardcover
A small and cosy book leaving preschoolers snug as a bug, from award-winning author, Joy Cowley.
Dulcinea in the Forbidden Forest
8/9/2021
Hardcover
A funny and contemporary illustrated fairy tale about a strong heroine who saves the day, perfect for early readers.
Hattie and Olaf
4/8/2021
Paperback
The warm-hearted follow-up story of audacious and captivating six-year-old Hattie, a modern-day Pippi Longstocking.
Seahorses Are Sold Out
Constanze Spengler, Katja Gehrmann
4/8/2021
Paperback
A lockdown bestseller and high spirited story about an enterprising only child and a single-father’s juggle to work from home.
Leilong the Library Bus
7/7/2021
Hardcover
A library-loving dinosaur reminds us how it feels to be transported by story in this picture book for young children.
Leilong the Library Bus
7/7/2021
Paperback
A library-loving dinosaur reminds us how it feels to be transported by story in this picture book for young children.
Do Animals Fall in Love?
Katharina von der Gathen, Anke Kuhl
5/5/2021
Hardcover
The birds and the bees, literally. A fully illustrated compendium of fascinating and astonishing facts about animal reproduction for the whole family.
Can you whistle, Johanna?
3/2/2021
Paperback
This is a sensitive book, a classic in many countries, about a friendship between two boys and an old man.
The Kiosk
7/10/2020
Hardcover
A charming and original picture book about pursuing your dreams and believing in yourself. With cutout kiosk window to spark imaginative play and interactive reading.
All's Happy that Ends Happy
Rose Lagercrantz, Eva Eriksson
2/9/2020
Paperback
The final book in the acclaimed and beloved chapter book series that celebrates Dani’s special ability to be happy and make others happy too
Bibbit Jumps
1/8/2020
Paperback
A charming illustrated chapter book for emerging readers about an enthusiastic frog who sometimes misses the mark
The Stone Giant
1/7/2020
Hardcover
A story of cunning, courage and survival, in which a girl sets out to save her father from the giant who turns people to stone
How Do You Make a Baby?
1/7/2020
Hardcover
A funny, forthright non-fiction picture book book about how babies are made and different ways to be a family
Lisette's Green Sock
1/6/2020
Hardcover
A springtime fresh picture book about how socks, like friends, are always best in pairs
My Mama
1/4/2020
Hardcover
A naughty elephant tells all about his mother in this lovingly drawn story. Parents and children will both delight in and recognize this gorgeous mother–child relationship—if not for the same reasons.
A Bear Named Bjorn
1/4/2020
Hardcover
Bjorn lives in a cave. The walls are soft, the ground is comfortable, and just in front there is new grass and a rough tree, perfect for back-scratching.
Seagull Seagull
Kieran Rynhart, James K Baxter
1/3/2020
Hardcover
A new gift edition of James K Baxter’s classic poems for children, illustrated by Kieran Rynhart.
The Ice Sea Pirates
1/3/2020
Paperback
A classic children’s adventure of icy seas and cold-blooded pirates, wolves, mermaids and the bravery of one girl determined to save her sister
The Wolf and Fly
1/2/2020
Board Book
The Wolf and the Fly is a delightful guessing, memory, observation and naming game in which one toy after the next disappears into the mouth of a hungry wolf. From New York Times Illustrated Book recipient Antje Damm.
The Runaways
1/8/2019
Paperback
Grandson and grandpa run away together for a one-night adventure in this chapter book from Swedish great Ulf Stark
Where Dani Goes, Happy Follows
Rose Lagercrantz, Eva Eriksson
1/5/2019
Paperback
A stand-alone follow-up to the acclaimed chapter books that began with New York Times Notable Book My Happy Life.
Everyone Walks Away
1/4/2019
Hardcover
A beautiful, multi-layered picture book about loneliness, exclusion and belonging
Oink
1/4/2019
Hardcover
A comical story about a very busy bath from one of New Zealand’s top children’s writers and illustrators
I Am So Clever
1/2/2019
Hardcover
In this retelling of a classic fairytale, the big bad wolf is back, all dressed up in Grandma’s nightie—but it’s not having quite the effect he was hoping for.
Rivers
1/11/2018
Hardcover
A breathtaking journey along the world’s most important rivers, from the author of international bestseller Timeline
Stories of the Night
1/9/2018
Hardcover
A modern fairytale bedtime book set in the magical illustrated world of Astrid Lindgren Award recipient Kitty Crowther
Dear Professor Whale
1/9/2018
Paperback
A charming chapter-book follow-up to the international bestseller Yours Sincerely, Giraffe
Detective Gordon: A Case for Buffy
1/8/2018
Paperback
A warm and funny detective story for early readers set in a friendly forest.
Impossible Inventions
Malgorzata Mycielska, Aleksandra Mizielinska, Daniel Mizielinski
1/6/2018
Hardcover
A funky and fascinating collection of inventions that never caught on, from the authors of the international bestseller MAPS.
The Old Man
1/4/2018
Hardcover
The Old Man is a book that matters. Behind its dark topic, it’s a bright book—about children’s non prejudices, generosity, honesty and about hopefulness—that children and adults will love.
Detective Gordon: A Case in Any Case
1/5/2017
Paperback
A stand-alone story in the warm and funny bestselling series about philosopher detective Gordon and his clever assistant Buffy.
My Pictures After The Storm
1/4/2017
Hardcover
A funky little children’s book that takes the “before and after” concept to unexpected places.
The Bakehouse
1/8/2015
Paperback
An Atonement for children—one of New Zealand’s bestloved children’s writers tells a morally complex story with a powerful ending.
Who's Hiding?
1/8/2009
Paperback
This book is fantastic to read aloud, especially when you get to the final two pages: Who’s who? Children learn the names of animals, to recognise expressions, colours, and how to count.
Fodo Dodo Goes Fishing
5/6/2024
Paperback
A cheerful, contemporary picture book about playing make-believe and the fish you hook up from the laundry basket when you’re fishing from the bath boat—underpants!
Good Night, Belly Button
5/6/2024
Board Book
Each page turn of this novelty board book lifts the covers higher—good night toes, little knees, belly button, nose—until the baby is tucked up fast asleep under the book-blanket.
The Pinchers and the Dog Chase
Anders Sparring, Per Gustavsson
5/6/2024
Paperback
In this slapstick, illustrated crime adventure, the honest Theo Pincher who doesn’t fit in to his family of criminals finds a clever way to save the family dog, Sherlock, from the nasty new police officer.
Elephant Island
2/3/2022
Hardcover
A shipwrecked elephant makes his tiny island a home for the many friends who come to the rescue, in the new picture book from New York Times Illustrated Book Award winning author.
Hattie
1/3/2020
Paperback
A funny, lively, sympathetic illustrated chapter book about a street-smart country girl in her first year of school, from internationally award-winning Frida Nilsson.
All the Dear Little Animals
1/2/2020
Paperback
A funny illustrated chapter book about three children who decide someone must bury all the world’s poor dead animals.
Who's Hiding?
1/8/2009
Hardcover
This book is fantastic to read aloud, especially when you get to the final two pages: Who’s who? Children learn the names of animals, to recognise expressions, colours, and how to count.
Helper and Helper
1/2/2017
Paperback
More funny stories and wry observations with the bestselling Snake and Lizard.
Good Night, Good Beach
Joy Cowley, Hilary Jean Tapper
1/11/2023
Hardcover
An evocative and beautiful bedtime picture book that distils the essence of summer at the beach—skin sticky with salt, sandy feet, waves hush-hushing and a shell under the pillow.
That's Not a Hippopotamus
1/2/2017
Hardcover
Best Picture Book winner, New Zealand Children’s Book Awards 2018
Small and Tall Tales of Extinct Animals
Hélène Rajcak, Damien Laverdunt
1/6/2012
Hardcover
A fascinating journey around the world of extinct animals, combining cartoons with naturalist drawings, and mythology with science.
Around the World with Friends
3/7/2024
Hardcover
An uplifting picture book with a read-aloud refrain that revels in carefree days outside with friends, making adventure from nothing, and coming home happy to feed the chickens.
Cake for Everyone
3/7/2024
Hardcover
A wordless look-and-find adventure picture book full of intricate detail and comical storytelling, in which a group of animals chase their stolen picnic—and find some hungry friends to share the cake.
A Better Best Friend
1/5/2024
Hardcover
A feel-good picture book about best friendship told with dry comedy and an open ending—squirrel and mushroom are best friends until another best friend (a fly) comes to play.
Snake and Lizard
6/7/2007
Paperback
A beautiful 10th birthday edition of this much-loved, timeless classic by Joy Cowley. A chapter book for children ages 5 and up.
Life According To Dani
Eva Eriksson, Rose Lagercrantz
1/9/2016
Paperback
A stand-alone follow-up to the acclaimed and beloved chapter books that began with New York Times Notable Book My Happy Life
Titiro Look
1/8/2024
Board Book
This arresting board book of first words in both Maori and English by award-winning Gavin Bishop pairs whanau and toys to show connections while building vocabulary for shapes, colours, objects—whatu/eye, kikorangi/blue, weri/feelers, pahau/beard.
A Rainy Dragon Day
1/8/2024
Hardcover
In this atmospheric picture book, a rainy day indoors turns into a fantastical journey to dragonland when Fred the elegant dragon arrives in need of a bathroom.
At the Bach
Joy Cowley, Hilary Jean Tapper
1/11/2023
Hardcover
An evocative and beautiful bedtime book that distils the essence of summer at the bach; creaky old bed, sandy feet, waves hush-hushing and a shell under the pillow.
You Can Do It, Bert!
1/10/2014
Hardcover
You Can Do It, Bert! is the perfect picture book for anyone embarking on a new adventure.
The Pinchers and the Diamond Heist
Per Gustavsson, Anders Sparring
3/4/2024
Paperback
The first in a funny chapter book crime series about a well-behaved child who doesn’t fit in to his family of criminals—featuring a prison break, a diamond heist and a lie that saves the day.
The Remarkables
4/9/2024
Hardcover
A large-format treasure trove from the creator of international bestseller Inside the Villains, featuring portraits of extraordinary imaginary children with descriptions of each one’s superpower.
One Wise Sheep
4/9/2024
Paperback
This retelling of the nativity story from the point of view of the sheep is laugh-out-loud funny and full of the warmth of Christmas—a cheeky illustrated chapter book by a bestselling author/illustrator pair.
Giraffe Island
Sofia Chanfreau, Amanda Chanfreau
4/9/2024
Paperback
An original mystery adventure, coloured by magical realism, about a girl whose world is peopled with animals no one else can see, has a mystery, a circus and family at its heart.
Sounds Good!
6/3/2024
Hardcover
An interactive introduction to musical instruments, light-hearted, engaging and with 50 original compositions to listen to—from the kazoo to the bassoon.
Detective Gordon: A Complicated Case
1/3/2019
Paperback
A warm and funny story from Detective Gordon’s forest about doing the right thing—and eating little cakes
Bear's Lost Glasses
2/10/2024
Hardcover
The nearsighted cheerful Bear finds a parade of remarkable animals when he goes walking to find his glasses in this playful picture book by children’s favorite Leo Timmers that sparks laughter and imagination.
A Lot of Silly
2/10/2024
Hardcover
World-renowned Joy Cowley brings her silly side to this collection of rhymes and nonsense old and new, illustrated in colour by master of the absurd David Barrow, for families to recite and remember.
Where is the Dragon?
3/3/2021
Hardcover
A hide-and-seek picture book from New York Times award-winning author Leo Timmers, about three silly knights and a clever dragon in disguise.
Where is the Dragon?
3/3/2021
Paperback
A hide-and-seek picture book from New York Times award-winning author Leo Timmers, about three silly knights and a clever dragon in disguise.
Gus's Garage
1/9/2016
Paperback
Leo Timmers at his best: effortlessly simple text, intricately detailed illustrations, and vehicles galore
Miro / Look
1/2/2025
Board Book
A brightly illustrated Spanish/English board book showing friendly faces, familiar toys, and more
A Book is a Book
1/2/2014
Hardcover
A beautifully produced, small-format jacketed hardback with simple illustrations that are whimsical yet humorous.
Dunger
1/12/2013
Paperback
A highly readable new pre-teen novel from the beloved New Zealand writer Joy Cowley.
The Pinchers and the Curse of the Egyptian Cat
Anders Sparring, Per Gustavsson
5/3/2025
Paperback
In this slapstick, illustrated crime adventure, the honest Theo Pincher, who doesn’t fit in to his family of criminals, finds himself suddenly on the other side of the law because of an ancient curse.
At the Bach
Joy Cowley, Hilary Jean Tapper
1/11/2024
Paperback
An evocative and beautiful bedtime book that distils the essence of summer at the bach; creaky old bed, sandy feet, waves hush-hushing and a shell under the pillow.
Snake and Lizard
1/11/2024
Paperback
Two very different creatures learn about the give-and-take of friendship in this much-loved, timeless story
Timeline
1/2/2016
Hardcover
A big visual introduction to the history of our world for children, young and old.
Song of the River
5/11/2020
Paperback
In this quintessential Joy Cowley story, Cam follows the river’s journey from its source in the mountains all the way to the sea
Diggers, Dozers, and Dumpers
1/5/2025
Hardcover
This original picture book about construction vehicles combines facts and details with funny stories about animal engineers to delight machine enthusiasts of all sizes.
Twigs and Stones
2/4/2025
Hardcover
A funny, warm and wise picture book by world-renowned Joy Cowley and Gavin Bishop that captures the essence of friendship with a gentle reminder about being kind to others
So Tired, So Wide Awake
2/4/2025
Board Book
In this funny sleep book for wide-awake children (and tired parents) one animal after another leaves the bed for a last goodnight kiss—only a cheeky surprise gets them back to bed at last
Get Dressed, Belly Button!
1/2/2025
Board Book
Dress a child with each page turn of this novelty board book—toes in socks, arms in sleeves, tuck that belly button inside!—until everyone is snuggled up warm and ready to go.