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Shrek! by William Steig
20.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books
Read the book that inspired the famous film franchise in this wonderfully funny picture book. Before Shrek made it big on the silver screen, there was William Steig's SHREK!, a book about an ordinary ogre who leaves his swampy childhood home to go out and see the world. Ordinary, that is, if a foul and ...Show more
Shrek! by William Steig
26.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books
Before Shrek made it big on the silver screen, there was William Steig's "SHREK ," a book about an ordinary ogre who leaves his swampy childhood home to go out and see the world. Ordinary, that is, if a foul and hideous being who ends up marrying the most stunningly ugly princess on the planet is what y ...Show more
Spinky Sulks by William Steig
22.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books
Spinky is convinced that his family hates him and goes off to sulk in his hammock. His brother and sister try to make amends. His mom even brings him a beautiful tray of food. But nothing can get Spinky to stop sulking--not even a circus passing by on his street! Will Spinky ever cheer up? "Spinky Sulks ...Show more
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig
26.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books
On a rainy day, Sylvester finds a magic pebble that can make wishes come true. But when a lion frightens him on his way home, Sylvester makes a wish that brings unexpected results. How Sylvester is eventually reunited with his loving family and restored to his true self makes a story that is beautifully ...Show more
The Amazing Bone by William Steig
26.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books
On a bright and beautiful spring day, Pearl, a pig, is dawdling on her way home from school when she most unexpectedly strikes up an acquaintance with a small bone. 'You talk?' says Pearl. 'In any language,' says the bone. 'And I can imitate any sound there is.' (Its former owner was a witch).
The Toy Brother by William Steig
22.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books
"Good pictures come along fairly often, but an original, remarkable book that takes you by surprise is rare. Rejoice over William Steig's latest, in which he spoofs medieval life and takes a crack at bullying older brothers and alchemy as he tells his rattling good story." -- "The Philadelphia Inquirer" ...Show more
The Zabajaba Jungle by William Steig
22.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books
The Zabajaba Jungle is amazing. Its flora and fauna are like nothing ever seen before. Leonard is the first human who has ever entered the jungle, and perils lie in wait behind each bush. But he has a bolo and is brave, and with his cunning and the help of some animal friends, Leonard makes his way thro ...Show more
When Everybody Wore A Hat by William Steig
22.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books
This is the story of when I was a boy, almost 100 years ago, when fire engines were pulled by horses, boys did not play with girls, kids went to libraries for books, there was no TV, you could see a movie for a nickel and everybody wore a hat.When Everybody Wore a Hat was one of celebrated author/artist ...Show more
Which Would You Rather Be? by William Steig
22.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books
Both simple and profound, Which Would You Rather Be? was celebrated author/artist William Steig's recent triumph of humor and creativity-a charming, game-like picture book illustrated by the renowned illustrator Harry Bliss. The duo could not have been more perfectly matched! Now in paperback, Bliss' wa ...Show more
Wizzil by William Steig
20.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books
Wizzil the witch is bored stiff and out to cause trouble at Frimp Farm. Little does she know that she will meet her match in Mr DeWitt Frimp. As the two compete in the battle of revenge, they soon realise that there's more to life ...Two masters of picture books, William Steig and Quentin Blake, have co ...Show more
Wizzil by William Steig
22.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books
An exciting collaborationWizzil, a witch, is bored stiff. So with some coaxing from Beatrice, her parrot, she turns herself into a common housefly and heads over to Frimp farm to stir up trouble. Little does she know, DeWitt Frimp absolutely hates all breeds of fly, especially "Musca domestica," and Wiz ...Show more