Matariki Around the World: A Cluster of Stars, A Cluster of Stories by Miriama Kamo, Dr Matamua
35.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
A fascinating look at Matariki in New Zealand and around the world. The Matariki constellation (or Pleiades) is known by many different names and is seen and celebrated by many cultures around the world. This beautifully illustrated book features 9 stories that explore the Māori Matariki stars, and 12 s ...Show more
The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale by Jon Klassen
36.00 NZD
Category: Junior Fiction
Caldecott Medalist and #1 New York Times best-selling author-illustrator Jon Klassen delivers a deliciously macabre treat for folktale fans. In a big abandoned house, on a barren hill, lives a skull. A brave girl named Otilla has escaped from terrible danger and run away, and when she finds herself los ...Show more
Illustrated Myths from Around the World by Anja Klauss
35.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World | Series: Illustrated Story Collections
An illustrated collection of myths from all over the world, all retold specially for young readers and beautifully illustrated. The Myths included are: The Children of Lir (Celtic), The Fox Maiden (Japanese), The Origin of the Winds (Inuit/Alaskan), Anansi and the Box of Stories (Ghana/Ashanti), The Cow ...Show more
Gotcha! by Clotilde Perrin
42.00 NZD
Category: Lift-the-Flaps
In this monstrously funny and original lift-the-flaps adventure, a child finds hiding places in three famous fairytale houses before turning on their hide-and-seek pursuers—from the creator of international sensation Inside the Villains.“Quick, hide!” Chased by monsters, each hairier and stinkier than t ...Show more
Dancing Across the Waves / Cook Islands Life (Story World)
14.00 NZD
Category: Pasifika Picture Books | Series: Story World
A retelling of a traditional tale from the Cook Islands. The non fiction "flip side" contains 8 pages of facts - Southern and Northern island groups, arts, culture and dance.
Ina and the Shark (Cook Islands legend) (magnetic story)
38.00 NZD
Category: Fiction
The tropical fish of the Cook Islands are about to find out that beautiful Ina will do anything to get to her love on a far away floating island. Each image printed on card and laminated with a small magnet on the back. Story printed on card included. Each legend comes in a handmade fabric bag to kee ...Show more
Aladdin (PB) by Georgina Wren
0.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends
When Aladdin discovers a genie inside a magic lamp, all his wishes come true. But when the magic lamp is stolen by a wicked magician, Aladdin decides to take it back ... and rescue the princess too! Relive the adventure of the classic tale, retold by Georgina Wren. With colourful illustrations througho ...Show more
The Secret Lives of Dragons (PB) by Zoya Agnis
28.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends | Series: The\Secret Lives Ser.
Discover a whole new world of dragons in this beautifully illustrated book on the scaliest of magical creatures. From every detail of their wings to the history of their treasure, you'll learn about famous dragons from around the world. The latest research into dragon culture will be revealed, and you'l ...Show more
Cinderella (Best-loved Classics) (PB) by Sarah Gibb
18.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends | Series: Best-Loved Classics Ser.
A beautifully illustrated, magical re-telling of one of the most beloved fairy tales. Cinderella wears rags, and lives as a servant under the watchful eyes of her cruel stepsisters. So, when the King invites everyone to a grand ball for the Prince to choose a wife, she must stay at home alone. If only C ...Show more
The Woman Who Was Swallowed by a Whale - A Tale from Niue (Story World) by Briar Wilton
14.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World | Series: Story World
A retelling of a traditional Niuean fable about a woman who was swallowed by a humpback whale. On the flipside, a bonus story 'Niue' introduces factual information about "the Rock" of the Pacific.
How Tonga got its Name: Ko e Founga Hono Ma’u 'e Tonga ‘a Hono Hingoa (Pasifika Superheroes) by David Riley; translated by Julienne Faletau
33.00 NZD
Category: Fiction | Series: Pasifika Superheroes
Maui threw his line and hook into the ocean. He felt the hook catch onto something huge and heavy. "Wow, it's beautiful!" Maui said. What amazing sight did Maui see in the ocean that day? Find out in: How Tonga got its name - a bilingual Tongan legend retold by David Riley and translated into Tongan by ...Show more
The Taming of the Cat by Helen Cooper
33.00 NZD
Category: Middle Fiction
From twice-Kate Greenaway WINNER comes an exquisite story within a story, featuring a mouse who is forced to tell stories to save his life, a cat who plans to eat said mouse as soon as the story is finished, and our protagonist’s protagonist, a princess in trouble.Gorgonzola watched Brie with her tail t ...Show more