Ko Aotearoa Tatou / We Are New Zealand - an anthology by Michelle Elvy; Paula Morris; James Norcliffe
40.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
In the aftermath of the Christchurch terrorist attacks of 15 March 2019, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern declared: 'We are all New Zealanders.' These words resonated, an instant meme that asserted our national diversity and inclusiveness and, at the same time, issued a rebuke to hatred and divisiveness. K ...Show more
Dig, Dump, Roll by Sally Sutton
19.00 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
Guess what kind of truck is at work in this interactive book by the bestselling creators of Roadworks. Crash-a-rumble Smash-a-grumble What’s at work? Here’s a clue: It will clear the ground for you. Bulldozer! Coming through! This is the follow-up to Roadworks that will delight tiny truck enthusiasts ...Show more
Double Helix by Eileen Merriman
36.00 NZD
Category: NZ Adult Fiction
Would you want to know what awaits you? Would you want to be in control of your life . . . and death? What would you do for love? 'Sooner or later, willingly or unwillingly, he's going to leave you.' The words cut deep. Emily knows Jake is not like his father; he'd never leave her willingly. But if he h ...Show more
Harry the Hermit Crab by Danni Rae
20.00 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
Harry the Hermit Crab has outgrown his shell. But, on his quest to the beach to find a new one, he discovers an unexpected challenge! Will Harry find his perfect new home? This delightful picture book is the second book in a series from Wellington zookeeper Danni Rae, the first being “Kara the Kakapo” p ...Show more
Remember Me - Poems to Learn by Heart from Aotearoa New Zealand by Anne Kennedy (Editor)
45.00 NZD
Category: NZ Poetry
In haka and waiata, sea shanties and ballads, in the words of Sam Hunt and Selina Tusitala Marsh, Hone Tuwhare and Hera Lindsay Bird, the rhythms of poetry have carried our sounds and stories, our loves and losses for generations. Now Anne Kennedy brings together for the first time a selection of over 2 ...Show more
The Grinny Granny Donkey by Craig Smith
23.00 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
The Grinny Granny Donkey is the third book from Craig Smith and Katz Cowley, the creative team behind the Scottish Granny internet sensation, The Wonky Donkey! At a time when bringing stories of laughter, hope, kindness and courage to children seems more important than ever, The Grinny Granny Donkey de ...Show more
Alofa tele atu
25.00 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
Alofa tele atu, sending all my love, conveys a Pasifika parent's dreams, hopes, and cultural wishes for their Pasifika child as they embark on life's journey. The book unfolds as a personal letter expressing deep love and pride, incorporating cultural wisdom and cherished traditions. Vibrant Pasifika sy ...Show more
Green Rain by Alistair Clarke
30.00 NZD
Category: NZ Poetry
Alastair Clarke’s poetry considerably addresses his re-seeing his country after living for many years overseas. Though this element is not explicit, it does underlie the feelings and ideas of much of the poetry. Returning to live in the Wairarapa - a rich, wide valley bordered by mountains (frequently ...Show more
The Space Between by Lauren Keenan
37.00 NZD
Category: NZ Adult Fiction
How do you choose between two sides, when you don't belong on either? Frances is an unmarried Londoner newly landed in colonial Aotearoa at the dawn of the First Taranaki War. Once well-regarded, her family's impressive fall from grace sees them seeking their fortune in a raw, new country and struggling ...Show more
The Very Best Words by Erin Munro
22.00 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
'A dazzling and delightful introduction to the joy of language' Tessa Duder, award-winning author of Alex. Emma's new baby brother James was very nearly perfect, from his velvety head to his wiggly toes. She just wished he could talk. 'I am going to help you find your words,' she to ...Show more
The Great White Man-Eating Shark: A Cautionary Tale by Margaret Mahy
20.00 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
Norvin is a boy who looks like a shark. When he straps a homemade dorsal fin to his back, all the other swimmers rush to the beach. He loves having the water to himself - until a real man-eating shark comes along!