Picture Books

When Lucy makes friends with the Dark she discovers a new and exciting world - but the world is about to discover what it's like without the Dark! A funny and enjoyable bedtime story with a glow-in-the dark...

These detailed spreads charting the course of a year in a fantasy medieval castle are packed to the brim with charming characters and hilarious adventures that young readers will return to again and again. There's a lot going...

Classic Richard Scarry: find out who in Busytown has the best manners!Join Richard Scarry's beloved characters Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm and more on a very busy day in Busytown as they learn how to be polite, helpful, stay...

One dollar from every book sold goes to Forest & Bird for their conservation efforts.This charming picture book tells the story of p?teketeke. Previously unknown to most people, it was thrust into the spotlight when it won the...

Animals are so familiar but what makes an animal an animal? Produced in partnership with the Natural History Museum (NHM), this clever and clear explanation of animal classification puts your animals in order and explains why classifying animals...

'Kia toa, e hine ma, e tama ma, kia kaua hoki koutou e whakama. Me waiata koutou ki nga manu o to koutou tupuna, o Tane-mahuta. Be bold now, girls and boys, it's no time to be shy....

Written in te reo Maori and translated by the author, Rere Atu Taku Poi! is a beautifully illustrated story about gender fluidity in a school setting. Rangi loves doing haka but performing poi is his favourite - even...

The crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day the Crayons Quit are ready to celebrate our planet! The Crayons love our planet and are proud of their contributions. White ice caps, Green trees, Blue oceans...

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...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! What would Bluey's Mum do? Find out all the answers for real life with Chilli's very own checklist. A gorgeous hardback book for kids of all ages. Bluey is an...

Underneath a big old elm, Oli asked, 'Mummy, how long will you love me?' 'Always,' Mummy smiled. Like small children the world over, Oli the baby bear wants confirmation of his mother's love. But when she assures him...

Shuffle to the left, then shuffle to the right. Twist your hips from side to side, with all your might. Wriggle and shuffle along with Mumma and Bubs as they do a happy pipi dance to gather kai...

A laugh-out-loud picture book perfect for children who love Pig the Pug and Macca the Alpaca. Why can't Kevin be more like the flock?! Kevin the Sheep is unusual, he does things his own way. But will being...

A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good.Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with...

The latest book from award-winning illustrator Ben Rothery Discover the weirdest and most wonderful creatures of Planet Earth! In this curated collection, award-winning illustrator Ben Rothery pairs fascinating facts with his stunning artwork to bring you the most...

Rediscover the timeless nursery rhymes of Mother Goose in this gorgeous leather bound picture book, packed with beautiful, full-color illustrations and a stunning four-panel gatefold! These charming bedtime stories and fairy tales will delight and enchant children of...

Paku Manu Ariki talks directly to the reader, drawing on the stories that spin around him-his father's matauranga, his mother's politics, his many pet birds, and his best friend who is taller, even though he's younger. The book...

A large-format, stunning visual history of the New Zealand Wars of the 1800s, suitable for children and adults, by the multiple-award-winning Gavin Bishop Discover the key people, perspectives and battles of the New Zealand Wars in this powerfully...

Welcome to Animalium (Junior).This museum is open all hours, and there are over 160 specimens to explore. Walk the galleries to meet ferocious lions, flamboyant tropical birds, tiny poisonous frogs and gentle giants in this beautifully illustrated book which looks at creatures from every walk...

‘A fascinating up-close view of the stages of a honeybee’s life… The drama and suspense are positively riveting‘ New York Times Take to the sky with Apis, a busy honeybee, as she embarks on her journey through life! ...

On one level, this is a cute story about the day in the life of a girl: getting ready for school, going to school, missing her friends, going through the school day, getting home, helping to cook dinner,...

From the marae to the whare, from getting to know each other to sharing kai, this illustrated picture dictionary is a fabulous guide to the Maori way of life! Stacey Morrison has created an illustrated guide to Maori...

From cheese rolling to baby crying competitions, get ready for an adventure through the most amazing contests the world has ever seen. Throughout history humans have been challenging themselves against each other. Who could be the fastest? The...

Over mountains and across rivers, this delightful true story traces a high-country cat’s epic, five-week journey home to New Zealand’s most remote station. Dwayne is a rumble-tumble tabby cat who knows where he belongs — up on the...