In a strangely heartwarming story, a duck strikes up an unlikely friendship with Death. "Who are you? Why are you creeping along behind me?" "Good. You've finally noticed me," said Death. "I am Death..
A shipwrecked elephant makes his tiny island a home for the many friends who come to the rescue, in the new picture book from New York Times Illustrated Book Award winning author.
Caught in a st..
From the creators of the hilarious Nee Naw and Stink-o-saurus books, comes a new spin-off character kids will love!
Singer-songwriter Dean O'Brien has produced yet another toe-tapping, sing-alon..
From the creators of the best-selling Roadworks series, a fresh new celebration of transportation!
This is the way we skate along, skate along, skate along,
This is the way we skate along
on ..
Children will love searching for the creatures camouflaged in the jungle in this classic rhyming story from beloved author Lynley Dodd.
Deep in the jungle,
cool and green,
find me a tiger,..
Tired of boring and drab Maori language learning books? THIS book is bursting with vivid, entertaining illustrations by Stephen Cartwright that will attract even beginner adult learners. The book inc..
Five Little Birds is a bilingual English and Te Reo Maori sing-a-long book for preschoolers. This song is written by Loopy Tunes, who are a sister duo based in Christchurch that run live, interactive ..
One dollar from every book sold goes to Forest & Bird for their conservation efforts.
This charming picture book tells the story of p?teketeke. Previously unknown to most people, it was thrust i..
Guided by the twinkling Matariki stars, Flit and his friends try to find their way home. With native NZ flora and fauna, some insight into Matariki, counting in te reo, and featuring the cutest of lea..
Discover Gecko - the escape artist of the lizard world!
Welcome to the world of Gecko. He warms up on the sunbaked rocks in the evening before hunting for food. A cockroach makes a yummy snack. W..
This is the story of a dog named McCloud who appears in Dunedin from time to time. Perhaps you've seen him passing in the mist or running through the fog...
When Manata goes missing from her village, her people discover that she has been kidnapped by a giant. Her lover, Matakauri, sets off to rescue her, knowing that his people will never be safe until th..
Lily Goat was white and lean and really quite a sassy queen. But she was bored and she was blue, she yearned for something new to do. While causing mischief on the farm, Lily Goat soon discovers that ..
Meet Goose, a passionate artist who wants to create a PERFECT portrait and win the village art competition. But after a whole week of painting Puffin and friends, Goose is all aflutter. Is an artist's..
Five funny stories about New Zealand's favourite Grandpa, now available for the first time in a keepsake bindup edition. Scholastic NZ's Grandpa series has been in Kiwi family homes for over 33 years...
When a purler of a storm tears apart the campground, champion knitter Granny McFlitter is determined to stitch it back together. But there's a bothersome goat chasing after her tasty knitting, and she..
But did Granny stop knitting?Oh no, she did not!She kept right on knitting . . .like it or not!Granny McFlitter's family have had enough of her knitting. But when a ship runs aground, spilling oil int..
Granny McFlitter, our favourite champion knitter, is back! And this time, it's to save the A&P Show. Can Granny outwit - or should we say outknit - a rampaging bull?
"Ole!" Granny cried, as th..
Fast-knitting Granny McFlitter is CRAFTIER THAN EVER in this very special Christmas story by Heather Haylock and Lael Chisholm.
Granny McFlitter is back to save Christmas at the zoo, one li..
Celebrating 40 years of Greedy Cat, we a proud to re-release this NZ classic picture book
THE VERY FIRST GREEDY CAT ADVENTURE!
Mum went shopping to buy some food.
Along came Greedy Cat,
in a h..
Celebrating 40 years of Greedy Cat, we a proud to re-release this NZ classic picture book
Katie is determined to take Greedy Cat
to the School Pet Show,
but Greedy Cat doesn't want to go.....
Celebrating 40 years of Greedy Cat, we a proud to re-release this NZ classic picture book
When Grandma goes on holiday,
Katie offers to look after her goldfish.
Greedy Cat thinks that's an ex..
Celebrating 40 years of Greedy Cat, we a proud to re-release this NZ classic picture book
Greedy Cat is feeling poorly.
Snuffle and wheeze! Sniffle and sneeze!
Katie thinks she has the answer..
Green Dog has lost his bone. Where can it be? Help Green Dog search for his bone in his favourite places. A delightful 28-page picture book suitable for boys and girls aged 3 to 8. The book contains a..
Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy finally appears in an interactive touch and feel book. This attractive production has different textures on every page spread. Children can now explore the texture..
This special collection contains six of Hairy Maclary's rollicking adventures: Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy, Hairy Maclary's Bone, Hairy Maclary's Caterwaul Caper, Hairy Maclary's Showbusiness..
The iconic first Hairy Maclary book, which introduces Hercules Morse, Bitzer Maloney, Muffin McLay, Bottomley Potts, Schnitzel von Krumm and of course the famous Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy.
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"Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy" is the hilarious rhyming classic by Lynley Dodd. Hairy Maclary goes off for a walk in town, followed by doggish friends of all shapes and sizes. One by one they ..
A special edition of the Hairy Maclary Treasury to celebrate the raggedy rascal's 40th birthday! This volume brings together all ten of his mischievous and mad adventures, along with a link to downloa..
"Hairy Maclary's Bone" is a hilarious rhyming story by Lynley Dodd. With cumulative rhymes and sunny ink and watercolor illustrations, this international favorite chronicles the escapades of our hero ..
"They sniffed and they snuffled, they bustled around, and they saw WHAT was making the terrible sound."
Scarface Claw, the biggest cat in the neighbourhood, is out exploring when he gets stuck up..
Brand new, bigger and better paperback edition of this best-selling Hairy Maclary adventure
"Sniffles and snuffles and doses of flu - itches and stitches and tummyache too . . ."
Hairy Macla..
"Hairy Maclary, Shoo" is a hilarious rhyming story by Lynley Dodd. 'Stop this shemozzle, this hullabaloo! Scarper, skedaddle, be off with you - shoo!' When Hairy Maclary decides to snoop inside a park..
Something was happening down in the park; such a yap could be heard, such a blusterous bark. Hairy Maclary causes trouble again when he is simply not in the mood for the Kennel Club's Obedience Class...
A new, upsized edition of this favourite Hairy Maclary story
Hairy Maclary causes trouble again when he is simply not in the mood for the Kennel Club's Obedience Class. He feels mischievous and m..
"Te Waiata Koa/The Happy Song" is a bilingual English and Te Reo Maori sing-a-long book for preschoolers. This song is written by Loopy Tunes, who are a sister duo based in Christchurch that run live,..
One of the greatest children's stories of all time, J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, translated into te reo Maori. Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a p..
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 p..
A search-and-match adventure with patterns, colours and number fun from the award-winning author and illustrator, Ruth Paul.
Cluck, cluck, cluck. Scritch and scratch.
Chickens look for eggs tha..
Elephant wants to play hide and seek. You can play too, but you'll have to try your best - he's VERY good! Have You Seen Elephant is an absurd and heart-warming picture book from a brilliant storytell..
If only Rabbit could see all the wonderful things right under his nose today, instead of always looking forward to tomorrow! This very special picture book, a contemporary fable about practising grati..
This book celebrates our native birds and their unique talents. Learn about the great recycling talents of the kereru, the fishing ability of the kotare, the flying skills of the toroa and many more. ..
The Kuwi & Friends He Puka Ngohe is a fun, easy-to-use activity book for those wanting to learn everyday te reo Maori words. The activities allow you to practise in a creative way, helping to retain t..
There is a bright new star in the winter sky-Puanga, cousin to the Matariki sisters. Each year, she appears to the people of Aotearoa, a special sign for those unable to see Matariki, that winter and ..