Picture Books

An inspiring and heartwarming book about the relationship between a working mum and her daughter by the former prime minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern. Today I got out of bed and asked Mum what day it was....

Calling all fans of the Harry Potter stories! The POCKET POTTERS are the must-have guides to all of your favourite characters from the wizarding world.How many big brothers does Ron have? Where do the Weasley family live, and...

Tahi, rua, toru, wha! Hoea to waka! Meet the team of boys who are training hard for the big competition in this exciting story about waka ama racing! A story celebrating the traditional Polynesian sport of outrigger canoe...

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is the star of this collection of stories that can each be read aloud in five minutes or less! The Very Hungry Caterpillar is the star of this collection of stories that can each...

A brand new picture book edition of this much-loved classic tale A brand new picture book edition of this beloved classic tale that celebrates its 120th anniversary in 2025 Her little black nose went sniffle, sniffle, snuffle and...

Join Cheeky Midge the dog in her storybook where she is trying her best not have a bath! Tractor Ted and Midge hide from Farmer Tom around the farm. He spots them both, but when Midge runs past...

Weaving a beautiful narrative of heritage, culture and the enduring strength of family bonds, The Lost Words is a daughter's account of her mother's journey through the rich tapestry of te reo Maori My Mum is collecting words. You see,...

Margaret Mahy's classic cautionary tale The Great White Man-Eating Shark is reimagined with delightfully cheeky illustrations from Herb MacDonald, the winner of the 2024 Margaret Mahy Illustration Prize.     Welcome to Caramel Cove. The beach is amazing. The ocean...

Grab your 3x magnifying glass and go on a fantastic voyage through the ins and outs of dino-anatomy with Up Close and Incredible: Dinosaurs.In this scientific search-and-find adventure, you'll join a team of tiny palaeontologists as they explore...

Eric Carle is acclaimed and beloved as the creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for very young children. His best-known work, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has been translated into 70 languages and sold over 55...

Dragons are well known for being sulky and difficult. However, by following these simple but important guidelines, you might just create a lovable and (almost) friendly pet.The Dangerous Pet Lover's Guide to Dragons is the essential dragon-care manual you...

This is a gorgeous large hardback picture book. Journey through the life of the humble little rabbit, Jacominus Gainsborough. In twelve beautifully illustrated scenes that capture the changing seasons, this touching story celebrates life's simple joys and big...

The fourth book in the popular 'Lessons of a LAC' series, Grey-glasses-itis helps children to understand the link between how they see things and how they feel. Loppy notices that he feels differently when he looks at the world around...

Brave, the second book in the Lessons of a LAC series, provides kids with a strategy for how to face things that worry them. While kids are blessed with imagination, that can be a source of anxiety. However, it can also be tapped...

Loppy is an LAC, or 'Little Anxiety Creature'. He always focuses his attention on what could go wrong and can't seem to stop worrying. Curly the Calmster is just the opposite, and gently encourages Loppy to think differently...

Lately, things have been getting Charlie down. It's like he's got a big rock that just won't go away. He talks to Dad about it, and Dad brings out a dusty old book wit h a lot of tough rules....

From Aunt Annie's alligator to the colourful Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz, Dr. Seuss's delightful book introduces early learners to the letters of the alphabet through an amazing array of crazy creatures.Big B, little B, what begins with B?Baby, barber, bubbles and...

A search and find activity book for readers aged 3+ featuring illustrations from Dr Seuss's best-loved stories! Immerse yourself in the world of Dr Seuss in this brilliant search and find book! Combining illustrations from ten of Dr...

The Rhyming Rabbit loves to make up entertaining poems, inspired by everything he sees, but the other rabbits don't appreciate his talent for rhyme. Sad and lonely, the Rhyming Rabbit sets off one starry night all on his...

With the soft jingle of bells, a mysterious gift falls from the sky. It is a shimmering red ball. Kuwi knows exactly what it is. A very shiny bum. She decides to make gifts, so her friends can...

This is the inspiring true story of one big, fierce mama kiwi, two caring communities, three conscientious kiwi dads, over 60 thriving chicks, and a wild population restored after a 150-year gap! Written and illustrated for kids by...

'These odd bods were wrong, they didn't belong. . .' When the Strange family moves into town, the villagers treat them with suspicion. They don't like their weird ways or their 'ludicrous house in the trees'. But when...

Bud is just a small blossom that no bug wants to dance with. 'Bee' patient Bud your beau will come. Bud is just a tiny flower in Grandpa's garden that few people see and no insects want to...

This is a delightfully warm story about a little girl and her unruly but loyal and lovable best friend. This girl has a cute, little dog. Everybody tells her how dogs should be, but this girl knows better....