The Lighthouse Princess by Susan Wardell
Category: NZ Picture Books
The 2021 Storylines Gavin Bishop Award-winning picture book is a delightful contemporary fairytale about an independent princess, who looks after a very special lighthouse lamp, fishes off the balcony and goes swimming with seals. A vibrant modern fairytale about a lighthouse-keeper princess who rescue ...Show more
Atua: Maori Gods and Heroes by Gavin Bishop
Category: NZ Picture Books
Gavin Bishop's stunning, once-in-a-generation compendium introduces readers to the pantheon of Māori gods, demigods and heroes, and explores Aotearoa's most exciting legends from the Creation to the Migration. Meet the gods, demigods and heroes of the Māori people of Aotearoa in this breathtaking, large ...Show more
The Dinky Donkey by Craig Smith
Category: NZ Picture Books
Wonky Donkey has a daughter with the same rambunctious spirit as her dad. Kids, parents and their loved ones will enjoy the hilarity and cumulative read-aloud fun. This cute little pint-sized donkey has beautiful long eyelashes, loves to listen to music, paints her hooves bright pink, sometimes has to g ...Show more
A Lion in the Meadow by Margaret Mahy
Category: NZ Picture Books | Reading Level: very good
When the little boy tells his mother he has seen a big, roaring, yellow, whiskery lion in the meadow, she decides to make up a story for him too and gives him a matchbox with a tiny dragon inside.
Mrs McTilly's Cat is Ready for Anything
Category: New Arrivals
What can you do if no one gives you breakfast? Mrs. McTilley's cat is waiting for breakfast and can't wait any longer. So, he does some very unexpected and mysterious things! This clever cat is ready for anything.
My Dad's Runaway BUM! by Dawn Mcmillan
Category: NZ Picture Books
Dad's bum has blown off! With a hiss and a roar, it's gone out our front door After a meal of cabbage and peas, Dad's bum not only lets off a smell, but blows off entirely and sets off on its own around the town! 'Let's chase it, Dad, before it's too late,' says the red-panted hero in this latest New Bu ...Show more
Dinner With Grandpa by Gillian Torckler
Category: NZ Picture Books
Every Friday night the family has dinner with Grandma and Grandpa. They all join in making pizza, and over dinner Grandpa often talks about the stars, especially around the time of Matariki. This is a heart-warming family story about togetherness, celebration, and coping with loss and change.
The Little Yellow Digger Colouring Book by Peter Gilderdale
Category: NZ Picture Books
The Little Yellow Digger is back, but this time, talented illustrator Fifi Colston has recreated some of the iconic illustrations and characters from the beloved 8-book series as blackline illustrations for children to enjoy colouring in.
A First Book of Unique New Zealand Bird Songs by Fred van Gessel
Category: NZ Picture Books
Whether you're 5 years old or 65, it's never too late to get to know New Zealand's birds, and learning their songs will open your eyes to a whole new world. This beautifully illustrated sound guide is the perfect way to introduce both children and adults to the wonders of bird song.Each of the 12 specie ...Show more
Little Ruby and Friends by Ruby Tui
Category: NZ Picture Books
After publishing her brilliant memoir, Ruby is adored by everyone, including a huge number of very young fans. So now Ruby has written a picture book aimed at 4- to 7-year-olds. It covers all the key Ruby topics: friendship, teamwork, feelings, and the belief that everyone is different and special. All ...Show more
The Sporty Looky Book by Donovan Bixley
Category: NZ Picture Books
Can you find all the silver ferns? What about spot the differences on the rugby team's tour bus? You'll have a ball of a time diving into the crazy world of The Sporty Looky Book. The Looky Book series continues with a hilarious 24-page puzzle book that puts you right in the middle of all the sporting ...Show more
Pearl in a Whirl: How one fluffy cat braved the floods by Catherine Robertson
Category: NZ Picture Books
A tale of chaos and courage, ruin and rescue, as Pearl’s home – like so many others – was ravaged by Cyclone Gabrielle. Pearl loved doing all her favourite things: swatting the dog, slurping tap water, hiding in bags, and curling up to sleep. But one Monday night, with a whoosh and a whirl, her comfort ...Show more