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Picture Books > Hardback Picture Books

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The Great Realisation by Tomos Roberts

$25.00 NZD

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Category: Hardback Picture Books

A post-pandemic bedtime tale that has captured the hearts of millions. First performed in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, Tomos Roberts' inspiring poem, with its message of hope and resilience, has been viewed more than 60 million times and translated into over 20 languages worldwide. From simple acts of kindness, to the creativity within us all, The Great Realisation is a celebration of the many things that have brought us together at a time of crisis. It captures, with magical resonance, the thoughts and feelings of millions worldwide as we adapt to a new way of life, cast aside old habits and reflect on what truly matters to us. It is a story for all readers, young or old, who dare to dream of a fairer, kinder, more loving world. ...Show more

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One Hundred Steps: The Story of Captain Sir Tom Moore by Tom Moore

$30.00 NZD

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10

Category: Hardback Picture Books

A book about adventure, about family, about never giving up, and about what we can achieve when we work together. This is an inspirational picture book, published in support of the creation of the Captain Tom Foundation, which tells the incredible story of the man who walked 100 laps of his garden and captured the heart of a nation. Fully illustrated for younger readers, and following the key moments from Captain Tom's incredible life, the book shows what is possible when we come together and never, ever give up. ...Show more

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The Hospital Dog by Julia Donaldson

$30.00 NZD

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7

Category: Hardback Picture Books

Dot the hospital dog is everyone's favourite visitor in this story of bravery and friendship from Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie, creators of the bestselling picture book, The Detective Dog. Here is a dog, a Dalmatian called Dot, Is she quite ordinary? NO, SHE'S NOT! After their breakfast and a sw im in the sea, Dot and her owner Rose jump on the bus to the hospital. Dot loves visiting the children of Wallaby Ward and they're always pleased to see her too. From a crying baby to a bored teenager - a pat, a stroke and a cuddle with Dot cheers everyone up. But the work of the hospital dog doesn't stop there, and when one of her patients is in trouble, it's up to Dot to save the day! A fantastic rhyming story from the powerhouse creative team behind The Detective Dog, winner of the Books Are My Bag Readers' Award. ...Show more

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Iceberg by Claire Saxby

$28.00 NZD

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Category: Hardback Picture Books

An iceberg is born into spring and travels through the seasons before dying in a new spring. A stunning, lyrical story for our times, from renowned picture book creators Claire Saxby and Jess Racklyeft. In the final freeze of an Antarctic winter, green tails wave across a star-full sky, as if to farewe ll endless nights. If this world looks empty, look closer... Penguins trek across the ice to their winter homes. As the temperature warms, birds fly above on their long migrations. And with the advent of summer, beneath an iceberg, the sea is teeming with life. Ocean, sky, snow and ice - minute greens and giant blues - dance a delicate dance in this evocative portrayal of the life cycle of an iceberg.  ...Show more

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The Secret Life of Farts by Malin Klingenberg

$28.00 NZD

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Category: Hardback Picture Books

A hilarious journey around the hidden world of the fart. Hilarious verses and outrageous illustrations combine to produce a book about the funniest thing in the world: farts! From the racetrack to the concert hall, from humble bank-robbers to esteemed royals, farts are produced everywhere and by everyo ne. The Secret Life of Farts is your guide to the rich, colourful, flatulatory world that is all around us. ...Show more

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While We Can't Hug by Eoin McLaughlin

$23.00 NZD

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7

Category: Hardback Picture Books | Series: A Hedgehog and Tortoise Story

From the team behind the bestselling The Hug, a heart-warming picture book that shows us ways to be affectionate while social distancing. Hedgehog and Tortoise were the best of friends. They wanted to give each other a great, big hug. But they weren't allowed to touch. "Don't worry," said Owl. "There a re lots of ways to show someone you love them." So the two friends wave to each other, blow kisses, sing songs, dance around and write letters. And even though they can't hug and they can't touch, they both know that they are loved.A gorgeous, uplifting, inspiring picture book that makes social distancing fun! ...Show more

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Quidditch Through the Ages: Illustrated Edition by J. K. Rowling

$48.00 NZD

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6

Category: Hardback Picture Books

An essential companion to the Harry Potter series, this spectacular new full-colour edition of J.K. Rowling'' s Quidditch Through the Ages brings together one of the worl'' s best loved storytellers with the creative genius of Emily Gravett. A sumptuous visual feast of a book, the pages are bursting wit h glorious illustrations, handmade memorabilia and two breathtaking gatefold spreads. This sporting almanac promises magic and wonder in equal measure for both newcomers to the Wizarding World and established Harry Potter fans. Each amazing page is waiting to pored over and enjoyed! Ron Weasley Devoured by Harry Potter in his first year, Quidditch Through the Ages is consulted on a daily basis by the young witches and wizards at Hogwarts. Kennilworthy Whis'' s sporting bible whisks readers through a whistle-stop tour of the wizarding worl'' s favourite sport. Packed with trivia, tales of on-pitch antics, and Quidditch stars past and present, the sports almanac also contains comprehensive profiles of Quidditch teams loved by readers of the Harry Potter novels - Chudley Cannons, Puddlemere United, Vratsa Vultures and many more......   ...Show more

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I'm a Hero Too by Jamila Rizvi

$24.00 NZD

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Category: Hardback Picture Books

An insightful, topical and practical picture book story about a family coping with the changes brought about by Covid 19, from the much-loved Jamila Rizvi. Inspired by her own child's experience, Jamila wrote I'm a Hero Too to help children make sense of the changes to their world and to help them feel empowered and reassured about how they can be a hero at their house too! A story for our time right now, but also for all times, as children will always need reassurance about change. Arty likes going to kinder, visiting his granny and playing with his friends at the playground, but since the virus came everything has changed and Arty can't do any of his favourite things anymore. Arty's mum is a hero, she's a scientist, helping to make medicines to fight the virus. Arty has a special plan about how he can be a hero and do his bit to help fight the virus too! ...Show more

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Wilbur's Cosmic Cone by Alan D. Parr

$25.00 NZD

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5

Category: Hardback Picture Books

After a visit to the vets, His carefree days were thrown, Wearing the bane of household pets, an ugly clumsy cone. One night he couldn't sleep, he gazed up to the stars, His cone picked up a distant beep, a signal from life on Mars"

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Ghostology by Dugald Steer

$50.00 NZD

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5

Category: Hardback Picture Books

In 1975, under a bed in an old house in Tarrytown, New York, an unearthly tome entitled Ghostology was discovered, wrapped in a substance, later found to be ectoplasm. It is the life's work and study of American ghostologist Lucinda Curtle, who mysteriously passed to the Other Side during a seance. Afte r her death, Ghostology seemingly became haunted by the ghost of Lucinda herself, who now wants to keep the secrets of the dead A SECRET. Now published, ghostwritten by Dugald Steer, the world itself can decide if Ghostology - purporting to tell the truth about ghosts - was solid fact or insubstantial fiction.Delve into the wealth of information and learn about different types of ghosts, ghosts around the world and ghost through history; haunted houses, ships and other objects (including books); the ghostologist's field kit; psychics and mediums; fakes and frauds; test your ghostological knowledge on one of Lucinda's own case studies. Complete with a jewel in the cover, as well as letters, booklets, sealed pages, flaps, a moving wheel novelty and glow in the dark ink. ...Show more

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Let's Play Monsters! by Lucy Cousins

$30.00 NZD

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Category: Hardback Picture Books

Gabriel is being chased by monsters! His friend is one, and so is his uncle, his grandma … even the cat! But who will catch him? A brand new picture book from the award-winning Lucy Cousins. Come on everybody, Gabriel wants to PLAY! You be a monster, and he'll run away... Gabriel is being chased by terr ible monsters with sharp pointy teeth, spikes on their back, and smelly feet! But it's all right, they can't catch him ... or can they? Let's play monsters! In this riotously funny new story from the award-winning Lucy Cousins, we follow our brave hero Gabriel as he runs away from a host of fantastically weird and wonderful monsters, played by everyone at home from his grandma to a potted plant. Inspired by Cousins' playtime with her own grandson, Let's Play Monsters is a delightful tale celebrating family and the power of imagination – featuring some truly magnificent monster creations! ...Show more

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Ways to Say I Love You by Marilyn Singer

$28.00 NZD

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5

Category: Hardback Picture Books

A beautiful and heartwarming picture book celebrating the ways in which Earths creatures say "I love you." From snuggling garter snakes to big, cozy bear hugs, this book in verse shares how animals we'd expect, and some we wouldn't, express affection for each other. Each animal interaction is compared with a similar human one, in beautifully blended illustrations composed by the talented Alette Strattoff - showing that we are not so different from our animal neighbours. Find out more about the animals in the back pages and discover how to say 'I love you' in different languages. ...Show more

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