Animal Stories

$25.00 NZD

Category: Treasury Collections & Special Editions

Diamonds and Toads: Classic Fairytales for a New Generation of Girls & Boys by Collated by Jo Paterson

$40.00 NZD

Category: NZ Picture Books

From the original writings of The Grimm Brothers, Hans Christian Andersen, Perrault and other master storytellers, this re­envisioned collection of 18 of our favourite fairy tales challenges outdated gender stereotypes and creates diverse new tales for every girl and boy - regardless of gender, skin colour or sexual orientation. In Diamonds and Toads, a brave princess fights her way through a forest of thorns to place a kiss on the sleeping Briar Rose. The Frog Prince's curse is ultimately undone by another prince who learns not to judge by outward appearances. And a young woman proves she is more than capable of using her wits to save her betrothed as the gender roles are reversed in Jorinda and Joringel. Richly illustrated by some of New Zealand's best loved illustrators and artists, this treasury is sure to become a favourite for a new generation of readers. ...Show more

Doctor Who: Official Annual 2020

$21.00 NZD

Category: Annuals | Series: Doctor Who

Join the Doctor for another adventure in the TARDIS alongside her friends Yasmin, Ryan and Graham! This amazing annual is packed with stories, puzzles, games and amazing facts about the Doctor's travels, triumphs and enemies.

Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire (#4) HB Illustrated Edition by J.K. Rowling

$75.00 NZD

Category: Treasury Collections & Special Editions | Series: Harry Potter

An extraordinary creative achievement by two extraordinary talents, Jim Kay's inspired reimagining of J.K. Rowling's classic series has captured a devoted following worldwide. This stunning new fully illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire brings more breathtaking scenes and unforgett able characters to life - including Cedric Diggory, Fleur Delacour and Mad-Eye Moody. With paint, pencil and pixels, Kay conjures the wizarding world as we have never seen it before. Fizzing with magic and brimming with humour, this full-colour edition will captivate fans and new readers alike as Harry, now in his fourth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, finds himself competing in the legendary Triwizard Tournament and facing death-defying tasks, dragons and Dark wizards ... ...Show more

The Gobbledegook Book: A Joy Cowley Anthology by Joy Cowley

$40.00 NZD

Category: Treasury Collections & Special Editions

Joy Cowley's favourite stories, poems and nonsense rhymes collected in a hardback gift volume for the family to treasure. It selects the best of Cowley's poems and stories to read aloud, including much-loved classics such as Greedy Cat and Nicketty-Nacketty Noo Noo Noo. Fully re-illustrated with humour and energy by newcomer Giselle Clarkson, these short stories, picture books and funny poems will bring joy to a new generation. ...Show more

Bedtime Stories

$25.00 NZD

Category: Treasury Collections & Special Editions

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Best Friends Box Set by Jeff Kinney

$30.00 NZD

Category: Box Sets

There are two sides to every story-the Diary of a Wimpy Kid- Best Friends Boxcontains the first book by Jeff Kinney in the #1 international bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series along with a copy of the instant #1 global bestsellerDiary of an Awesome Friendly Kid- Rowley Jefferson's Journal. This coll ectible boxed set comes in a specially designed package-a must-have gift for fans new and old. ...Show more

Choose Your Own Apocalypse with Kim Jong-Un and Friends by Rob Sears

$28.00 NZD

Category: Humour/Parody

There are many ways civilisation could end, even with wise, benevolent leaders like Kim Jong-un, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin watching over us. Now, in this fun interactive story of global doom, YOU decide how humanity perishes. Will we be turned to grey goo by Elon Musk's nanobots? Driven collective ly insane by Russia's most potent memes? Or smashed to atoms by someone sitting on the wrong button in North Korea? In this book, YOU will meet the leaders with the future of civilisation in their hands. And YOUR wits and judgement will decide how we all inevitably die. Or then again, maybe, just maybe, with a little positive thinking, YOU will find a way to keep us all safe long enough to expire of old age and global warming instead. Just don't get too hopeful. On every page of Choose Your Own Apocalypse with Kim Jong-un & Friends, the end of your choice is most definitely nigh. ...Show more

The Definitive Guide to Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials by Laurie Frost

$50.00 NZD

Category: Treasury Collections & Special Editions | Series: His Dark Materials

The extraordinary world of Philip Pullman's bestselling trilogy is explored in all the detail any fan of the books will ever need. With in-depth, chapter-referenced sections on characters, places, creatures, sciences, languages, and much more, this brilliant work by Laurie Frost has become the official, and definitive, reference guide to Pullman's books. ...Show more

Annual 2 by Kate De Goldi; Susan Paris

$40.00 NZD

Category: Gift Books

Annual 2 contains all-new material for 9- to- 13-year-olds. The result is a highly original, contemporary take on the much-loved annuals of the past - all in one beautiful package. Alongside familiar names publishing for children - Gavin Mouldey, Sarah Johnson, Ben Galbraith, Barry Faville, Giselle Cla rkson, and Gregory O'Brien - you'll find the unexpected, including a new song by Bic Runga, a small-town mystery by Paul Thomas, and a classic New Zealand comic illustrated by new talent Henry Christian Slane. Smart and packed with content, a book for the whole family. ...Show more

Bear Grylls Adventure Annual 2020 by Bear Grylls

$18.00 NZD

Category: Annuals

Travel to extreme environments all over the world with Bear Grylls in this adventure annual for young explorers.   How do animals survive in baking hot deserts? Where is the best place to shelter in a blizzard? What is it like to climb the highest mountain in the world? Get ready for the wildest experience of your life! Containing everything you need to be a true explorer, this book is packed with fascinating facts, top tips, incredible stories, and fun activities from the king of survival, Bear Grylls. ...Show more

Ella and Olivia Friendship Collection (4 Book Box Set) with Go Fish Cards by Yvette Poshoglian

$30.00 NZD

Category: Box Sets

Come play Go Fish with Ella and Olivia! This boxed set includes four fab titles and a pack of Go Fish cards.