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Husherbye by John Burningham
20.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books
A long day is drawing to a close, and several creatures are ready for sleep. Featuring a simple story and the repeated refrain "Hushabye hush hush", this lullaby is ideal to soothe even the most restless little one.Full-color illustrations.
John Patrick Norman McHennessy, the Boy who was Always Late by John Burningham
20.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books
Everyday, John Patrick sets off along the road to school, and although he hurries, strange and improbable happenings repeatedly make him late. To make things worse, his teacher never believes his story.
More Would You Rather by John Burningham
21.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books
Would you rather have breakfast with bears, lunch with a lion or dinner with ducks?Would you like to fly with the pelicans or swim with the fish?Would it be worse if an elephant made a terrible smell or you fell over in a field of cows?Ask - and answer - these questions and many more in this funny, imag ...Show more
Motor Miles by John Burningham
20.00 NZD
Category: General Picture Books
Miles is a very difficult dog... Until he is given his very own motor car and learns to love the open road!This enigmatic story is a joy to read, gently exploring the transformational power of freedom. John's distinctive, expressive artwork is stunning, whether it's his instantly recognisable characters ...Show more
Mouse House by John Burningham
18.00 NZD
Category: General Picture Books
In the house there lives a family- a mum, a dad, a girl and a boy. But they are not alone; a secret mouse family is living there too, who only come out when everyone else is asleep.One day they are spotted and the mouse catcher is called ... Will they escape in time? A story of home and hope from pictu ...Show more
Mr Gumpy's Motor Car by John Burningham
20.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books | Series: Mr Gumpy
It's a lovely day andMr. Gumpy decides to go for a ride in his motor car. But everyone else wants to come too Asthe motor car and its passengers makes its way across the field, the rain begins. Mr. Gumpy asks for volunteers to push the car, but everyone has an excuse, until it gets so bad that they all ...Show more
Mr Gumpy's Outing by John Burningham
21.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books | Series: Mr Gumpy
One sunny day Mr. Gumpy decides to take a ride in his small boat. It's a perfect idea for a lovely summer day, and soon he is joined by children, a rabbit, a cat, a pig, and a host of other friends. But when the goat kicks, the chickens flap, the dog teases the cat and the children squabble -- the boat ...Show more
Mr Gumpy's Rhino by John Burningham
18.00 NZD
Category: General Picture Books
Mr Gumpy is off on an adventure! This time he's rescuing a rhino who's lost its parents... But growing rhinos needs lots of food. Will Charlie the rhino and Mr Gumpy manage to make a happy home together? A madcap adventure for children, adults and rhinos alike. Praise for Mr Gumpy's Outing - winner of ...Show more
Oi! Get Off Our Train (PB) by John Burningham
20.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books | Series: Red Fox Picture Bks.
A tale of a little boy speeding through the night on his dream-train to far off lands where endangered animals beg for a lift. The author also wrote "Mr Gumpy's Outing", "Would You Rather" and "Come Away From the Water". "Granpa" won the 1984 Emil/Kurt Maschler Award.
Picnic by John Burningham
20.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books
One day Boy and Girl go out for a picnic. They meet all sorts of creatures along the way - some come with them and some chase them, but whatever happens, today will be a day for Adventure!
The Magic Bed by John Burningham
19.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books
Georgie has got a new bed, but it's not like other beds. For each night, Georgie says the magic word and it whisks him away on a fantastic adventure. He loves his bed, but one day he and his family go on holiday, and when they come back, Granny has a big surprise for Georgie ...
The Way to the Zoo by John Burningham
18.00 NZD
Category: General Picture Books
In her bedroom wall, Sylvie spots a door ...and beyond that door she finds a passage ...and beyond the passage she discovers ...the ZOO! Where Sylvie finds LOTS of animals, looking at her! So she decides to bring a few small ones, like a little bear, into her bedroom at night time, just for a cuddle. An ...Show more