Early Learning & Picture Books Books

Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy has lots of friends, including Schnitzel von Krumm (with a very low tum!), cheeky and cheerful Slinky Malinki and adorable pittery-pattery Zachary Quack. Now you can meet them too in this frolicking, rollicking little library - a perfect introduction to ...

This is a paperback book and CD set of the award-winning song The Wonky Donkey with hilarious illustrations! I was walking down the road and I saw . . . A donkey, Hee Haw! And he only had three legs! He was a wonky donkey. Children will be in fits of laughter with this perfect read-aloud t...

A wonderful new edition of this classic Kiwi take on the 12 Days of Christmas. Illustrations by New Zealand’s iconic Dick Frizzell. Features a sing-along CD, which will ensure this continues to be the Kiwi kids’ book for Christmas.

These six miniature Spot board books in a chunky little slipcase are perfect for toddlers starting to explore the world. The titles included are: "In the Garden", "At Home", "Farm Animals", "Favourite Toys", "First Colours" and "Counting 1 to 5&...

When Mister Possum and his greedy family refuse to change their diet of luscious New Zealand trees a plan is hatched to return these hungry visitors to their native Australia. Book + CD. Author Biography For many years Erin Devlin of The Kiwi Puppet Company has supplied her unique wildlife pup...

"Tis the week before Christmas and all is not well, The Season's in danger for reasons I'll tell...Young Elvy the elf, a mischievous lad, Did something quite cheeky, not knowing it's bad..." Elvy couldn't wait for Christmas Eve so he hijacked Santa's sleigh to deliver the presents. Now Santa's gone ...

Discover everything you need to know about LEGO's No. 1 selling toy - Harry Potter. LEGO® Harry Potter Building the Magical World is a must-have for any LEGO® and Harry Potter fans. Head on a journey through the scenes and sets from LEGO® Harry Potter through amazing photos and incredible details...

A very special book created in the aftermath of the 2010 Canterbury earthquake, with proceeds going to help the recovery of the people affected. $100,000 raised for Christchurch from this book so far! (May 2011) On a cold Christchurch morning, while the city was sleeping, before the birds r...

The winner of the Caldecott Medal 1964, this story of Max's adventures when he sails away to the land where the wild things are continues to delight new generations. Marvelous pictures and a superb story combine to make this a truly classic picture book. When Max puts on hiswolf suit and makes mi...

It's hard to believe, but this iconic children's story has never been published as a book – until now. Flick wants to fight fires more than anything in the world. But the grown-up engines say he isn't big enough or strong enough to help. Poor Flick – he always gets left behind at the station. Will h...

A much-loved classic, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" has won over millions of readers with its vivid and colourful collage illustrations and its deceptively simply, hopeful story. With its die-cut pages and finger-sized holes to explore, this is a richly satisfying book for children. Th...

Another rollicking Marmaduke Duck adventure in which Marmaduke meets his match! Marmaduke sets up shop and does a roaring trade selling his much-feted marmalade ...then along comes Bernadette Bear who opens a honey shop next door, and takes all Marmaduke's business! What will he do? A delightful sto...

All kids need to learn their ABC's and for kids with geeky parents there's even more pressure!  This book is here to help. Imagine the joy of hearing your two year old chatting away about his holographic ninja or time traveling joystick.  From Android to Zombie, this educational book wi...

Includes over 240 bricks and 2 minifigures! This title helps to become a LEGO Brickmaster. If your child loves LEGO bricks, they'll enjoy this book complete with 240 fantastic LEGO bricks and 2 figures which make 8 models - great value for money. Watch as they find out all about building with the...

The perfect introduction for young Star Wars: The Clone Wars fans, this Little Library has six little board books in it, each featuring a key Jedi or Separatist character - Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Asajj Ventress, General Grievous and bounty hunter Cad Bane. The perfect stockin...

It’s time for Little Kiwi to go to bed but where is he? Join his mum on a search through the New Zealand bush as she tries to track him down. A new adventure in our popular Little Kiwi series of story books. Bob Darroch arroch arroch has been drawing cartoons for most of his life. His work ...

This favourite Kiwi book is now available in a slightly shortened board book version ideal for little hands. About the Author Yvonne Morrison is the best-selling author of A Kiwi Night Before Christmas and several other Scholastic titles. Yvonne and her husband recently moved back to Napier af...

Very young children will love lifting the flaps and following the search for Spot in this special board book version of his first and most famous adventure.

Introducing first concepts, this wonderful board book collection makes a perfect first library. Each book is filled with Eric Carle's much-loved collage art and large, simple text. Ideal for little hands to hold the sturdy board pages are durable enough to withstand the rough and tumble of toddlers....

A wonderful gift, featuring five of the hilarious classics that made Dr. Seuss one of the best-loved children’s authors: * The Cat in the Hat * The Cat in the Hat Comes Back * Green Eggs and Ham * Fox in Socks * How the Grinch Stole Christmas. With his unique combination of hilari...

By the weekend, however, Grandpa's old slippers have fallen apart and he has to try the new ones. To Grandpa's amazement, the new slippers are actually quite comfortable. 3 years and up Accolades Winner of NZ Children's Book Foundation's Gaelyn Gordon Award for a Much-Loved Book 2000. Finalis...

In this classic Seussian tale, the good doctor primes his readers against all the little mishaps and misadventures that can befall even the best of us -- from bang-ups and hang-ups to lurches and slumps -- encouraging us to take life in our stride! With his unique combination of hilarious stories, z...

Lots of cats all around the world do exciting things like fly aeroplanes or play the violin - but my cat, an ordinary round-the-house cat, likes to hide in boxes. Children will love joining in with this fun rhyming story that is just right for beginner readers. LIANZA Esther Glen Award Winner, 19...

This is the perfect gift - five of Dr. Seuss' best-loved tales in one attractive book. A wonderful gift, featuring five of the hilarious classics that made Dr. Seuss one of the best-loved children's authors: "The Cat in the Hat", "The Cat in the Hat Comes Back", "Green Eggs ...

Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy finally appears in an interactive touch and feel book. This attractive production has different textures on every page spread. Children can now explore the textures of Bitzer Maloney all skinny and Bony, Muffin McLay like a bundle of hay, Hairy Maclary from Donal...

Join Dr. Seuss as he has fun learning about animals, shapes, time, weather and colours! Five little board books in one fun box! Ages 4+

Explore the exciting new world of LEGO[registered] Ninjago in this awesome 2-in-1 ninja handbook - packed full of thrilling tales, ninja trivia and cool quizzes! Unlock the ancient mysteries of LEGO's exclusive new ninja range and learn all about two of the chosen ninjas, Kai and Cole - the Masters ...

Charlie Bucket loves CHOCOLATE. And Mr Willy Wonka, the most wondrous inventor in the world, is opening the gates of his amazing chocolate factory to five lucky children. It's the prize of a lifetime! Gobstoppers, wriggle sweets and a river of melted chocolate delight await – Charlie needs just...

According to Ria's parents, the most important a young wrybill must learn is how to stay still and silent whenever a predator is near. But Ria is a reckless wrybill, and she doesn't want to stay hidden in the river stones. The wrybill or ngatuparore is an endangered native bird that breeds on riverb...

Orca liked to explore but sometimes it got him into trouble. This story tells of what happened when Orca did not listen to his friends and went to explore the shallow water off the beach at Uretiti, Bream Bay, New Zealand. Dr Ingrid Visser, founder of the Orca Research Trust has endorsed the book. S...

Based on the LEGO Heroes this super-sized sticker book is packed with colourful images and easy-peel stickers. This giant collection features more than 250 reusable stickers from the LEGO Star Wars line of toys. Join Anakin, Luke, Han Solo, Yoda and all your favourite Star Wars heroes on their actio...

Three little kittens aren't sleepy at all! One wants to jump, another wants to play, and the last wants a bite to eat. But after Mama Cat brushes their fur, gives them some milk, and sings them a lullaby, one, two, three little kittens drift off to sleep. With gentle, rhythmic verse, little ones wil...

Hairy Maclary and his friends go for a walk and meet tough tomcat Scarface Claw.

Pull the tabs and lift the flaps - who will be your favourite Moo-Cow? Will it be the Glitter-Glue-Cow, the Kangaroo-Cow or maybe even the Tattoo-Cow? There's a Moo-Cow for everyone in this fantastically colourful sequel to the hugely popular "Octopus Socktopus" and "Elephant Wellypha...

Calling all poets! Fancy Nancy Clancy is so poetic, even her name rhymes. And with limericks, couplets, free verse, and more, poetry is plenty fancy. So when her teacher Ms. Glass gives Nancy and her classmates an assignment to come up with their very own poems, Nancy is determined to write one t...

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler team up again to create this funny and adorable sequel to "The Gruffalo." One night, the Gruffalo's child wanders into the woods to search for the Big Bad Mouse. But instead, she comes upon a small mouse in the woods . . . and decides to eat him! But wait, what is ...

One hot summer in Itching Down, Four million wasps flew into town. They drove the picnickers away, They chased the farmers from their hay, They stung Lord Swell on fit fat bald pate, They dived and hummed and buzzed and ate, And the noisy, nasty nuisance grew Till the villagers cried, "W...

Can you stick out your tongue like Frog? Puff up your cheeks like Cow? Scrunch up your nose like Jane the Monkey? Look in the mirror and try! This busy book with a mirror on every spread (and a peekaboo fi nale!) introduces babies and young children to parts of the face in a playful way.

This is a fantastic brand new little library of six chunky "In the Night Garden" board books in their very own little slipcase! Our new "In the Night Garden: Little Library" is the perfect gift for your Igglepiggle and Makka Pakka mad toddler!

As everyone knows, nothing is sweeter than tiny baby fingers and chubby baby toes ...From two of the most gifted picture book creators of our time, here is a celebration of babies and the joy they bring to everyone, everywhere, all over the world! 'This is a perfect read-aloud picture book ...full o...