The Sun Is a Star - A Voyage Through the Universe by Dick Frizzell
45.00 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
AN ENCHANTING BOOK ABOUT OUR GALAXY BY MUCH-LOVED PAINTER DICK FRIZZELL 'The universe - and everything in it - is always expanding into tomorrow . . . What a scene, eh? More magic than magic. Magic, mysterious and beautiful. And here we are. On the third rock from the sun, figuring it out.' In this ench ...Show more
New Zealand Forest Wildlife (Which? What? Why?) by Dave Gunson
20.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
How many types of beetle are there in New Zealand? Can bats see in the dark? Which bird is New Zealand's smallest? No matter how crazy or quirky your question - from the WHICH? to the WHAT? to the WHY? of everything - this book has all the answers. Author, illustrator and all-round clever clogs Dave Gun ...Show more
New Zealand's Wild Weather by Gerard Hutching; MetService
45.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
The drama of New Zealand's changeable weather. Are the events we are seeing a sign of permanent change? A compelling, informative and highly illustrated series of investigations into the different types of weather events that occur in New Zealand. It covers the likes of cyclones, heat waves, snow and dr ...Show more
The Joke Collector's Notebook by Tom E. Moffatt
25.00 NZD
Category: Joke Books, Magic Tricks & Pranks
Heard a funny one-liner in the playground? Found some hilarious jokes online? Jot them all down in The Joke Collector's Notebook, complete with 100 illustrated jokes, fun challenges, and handy tips on finding and telling jokes. Perfect for joke-lovers aged 8 and up.
Voices of World War II: New Zealanders Share Their Stories by Renee Hollis
50.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
Gain a fascinating insight into the human side of war with this collection of memories sent in by families across New Zealand. Captivating and genuine, it is a compendium of first-hand memories, stories, and reflections which provides an enduring snapshot of what life was like during WWII, from the poin ...Show more
Rebuilding the Kainga - Lessons from Te Ao Hurihuri (BWB Texts) by Jade Kake
15.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction | Series: BWB texts
Home can and should be a source of wellbeing, a place that connects us to our whanau, community, land, culture and history. Pre-nineteenth-century Maori society was complex: rich tribal economies were built and flourished, and there was a focus on valuing the whenua and resources that supported all. The ...Show more
Pic's Really Good Recipe Book by Pic Picot
45.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
Inspiring peanut butter recipes plus everything you might want to know about your favourite spread and the characters behind the much-loved Pic's brand. Recipes and more from Pic's Peanut Butter. As well as giving a fabulous range of tasty peanut butter recipes, both sweet and savoury, this book tells s ...Show more
He Tau Makuru: 50 Years of Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival by Max Matenga, Moana Aroha Henry, Ruth Smith, David Jones, Wi Pere Mita, Amokura Panoho, Wenarata Tait-Kingi
70.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
"Mā tini, mā mano ka rangatira a kapa haka" Kapa haka flourishes through the efforts of many. Embrace the joy and wonder that is kapa haka through the experiences, people and triumphs of the past 24 festivals, and relive memories that will stir, ignite and uplift the soul. He Tau Makuru: 50 Years of Te ...Show more
Two Hundred and Fifty Ways to Start an Essay about Captain Cook (BWB Texts) by Alice Te Punga Somerville
18.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction | Series: BWB Texts
"Alice Te Punga Somerville employs her deep research and dark humour to skilfully channel her response to Cook's global colonial legacy"--Back cover.
The Joy of Gardening by Lynda Hallinan
45.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
Gardens teach us to live in the moment. They nourish us, provide solace in grief and offer sanctuary from the stresses of modern life. In a celebration of the healing power of nature, New Zealand gardening guru Lynda Hallinan focuses on the gentle delights that bring joy to our backyards, from birdsong ...Show more
Sylvia and the Birds by Johanna Emeney; Sarah Laing
40.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
Part graphic biography, part practical guide to protecting our bird wildlife, this remarkable book for young readers and their families is fully committed to detailing the wonders of our native birds, the threats they face and how we can help them. Based on the life of 'The Bird Lady', Sylvia Durrant, ...Show more
Eat Up New Zealand: The Bach Edition by Al Brown
50.00 NZD
Category: Cook Books/Party Books
This revised edition of Al's iconic book Eat Up New Zealand includes new recipes especially aimed at easy bach living. Al is well known for his love of fishing, so there are plenty of great ideas for using the day's catch, whether it's kahawai, kina or crayfish. The book is also jam-packed with excelle ...Show more