Journey to the event horizon in this playful, mind-bending introduction to one of our universe's most mysterious marvels, narrated by a black hole itself.
Lurking at the centre of our galaxy and in ..
This fun animal story from the creator of Dear Zoo is sure to delight young children, with touch-and-feel patches, flaps to lift and a surprise pop-up ending.
The hungry mouse likes eating chees..
A picture book with holes in the pages, exploring a little boy's fear of the Dark.
When the sun goes down, the Dark stretches out. The Dark can be scary, but it can be other things too - it depends..
An ogre turns out to be the best neighbor ever in this punny easy reader comic.
A family gets a surprise when a fun-loving ogre moves in next door and helps a sister bond with her screen-obsessed..
'A wonderful, warm bear-hug of a story with sumptuous illustrations. A modern classic.' - Jim Field, illustrator of Oi Frog
Wherever you're going, I'm going too.
Whatever you're doing, I'm sti..
What should you do when you fall off your bike and your bum breaks into pieces? Collect them up, take them home and glue them together, of course! But then what happens when the pieces get stuck to th..
A frozen world, mighty monsters and spellbinding magic. Journey to the very edge of the world in this BREATHTAKING fantasy trilogy.
Perfect for fans of Skandar and Philip Pullman . . .
"The Ic..
The fiery new title in the best-selling If I had a... series imagines life with a dragon as a pet.
Imagine what it would be like to have a dragon as a pet. Join our funny female protagonist on h..
If I was a horse, I would gallop all day.
I could go anywhere I want . . .
If you were a horse, what would you do? Could you fit in your clothes? Would you give your little sister a r..
A thought-provoking way of looking at world history and our place within it.
If you enjoyed If the World Were 100 People (WINNER of the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2022 and WINNER of Th..
A thought-provoking book for children aged 5+ years that explores biodiversity and opens up key discussions about the environment and the topical issues highlighted in David Attenborough's documentary..
The first hilarious story in the New York Times bestselling Magnolia Says DON'T! series about a charismatic kid who's got a terrific knack for terrible ideas!
Note to self: If your teacher ..
A fascinating nonfiction picture book full of facts about the moon and space - now in paperback!
What is so great about having your birthday party on the moon?
For starters, you can ride in ..
What happens if you run out of words?
Will you have any left for me?
Don't be silly!
I could NEVER run out of words!
But what if you DO?
Seeking reassurance of her father's attention, a youn..
The ocean is a big, mysterious place. With the magic three-colour lens included in Illuminoceans, shed some light on the darkest depths of our watery world, and encounter the creatures, seascapes and ..
In Illumipedia, discover animals, insects, dinosaurs and the ocean deeps with your three-colour lens as you explore the world and its natural phenomena like never before.
Bringing together conte..
A children's illustrated reference guide to all types of sports
The ultimate guide to more than 100 top sports from around the world, from basketball to blade running.
Are you a team player?..
An extraordinary tale of love, loss, imagination and not really being there, for fans of Roald Dahl and Neil Gaiman. Rudger is Amanda's best friend. He doesn't exist, but nobody's perfect. Only Amand..
Ever see
an anaconda
drive through town
on a brand new Honda?
Don't ask him
for a ride.
You might end up
inside.
From the Allivator to the Zonk, here are seventy-two gloriously witt..
Gorgeous, sparkly new cover edition for this much-loved children's book. A wonderful introduction to the natural world, with pictures to explore again and again. Imagine yourself deep in the jungle, u..
Filled with inventiveness and beautiful art this is an unmissable story, now in paperback!
Far away behind the hills a girl called Imelda lives beside a fairy forest. Every day she ventures in..
It was a very fine day, until something tried to eat him.
A boy called Christopher is visiting his reclusive grandfather when he witnesses an avalanche of mythical creatures come tearing down ..
An abridged edition of the bestselling memoir
Stan Walker is one of Aotearoa's most famous singers. But nothing ever came easy for Stan. What were the chances of success for a kid whose parents had..
Sometimes my heart feels like a big yellow star, shiny and bright.
I smile from ear to ear and twirl around so fast,
I feel as if I could take off into the sky.
This is when my heart is happy.
..
A message in a bottle launches a quest for the recovery of shipwrecked crew in this Jules Verne classic-now with an arresting new look!
When Lord and Lady Glenarvan catch a shark during a sailing..
Little ones can join in the fun In the Jungle by pulling out the sliders, pushing up the tabs and counting all the animals! How many lazy lions are yawning? How many zebras are skipping?
Children..
Come and explore with the Moomins in this brand-new story in a book shaped like the Moomin Lighthouse.
Moomintroll has found a trail of mysterious footprints in the Lighthouse . . . but where do ..
Come and explore with the Moomins in this brand-new story in a book shaped like the Moominhouse.
Moomintroll is searching the Moominhouse for a string for his kite. He spots a red string . . . bu..
Follow the story of a little girl as she learns to slow down, be patient and appreciate that some things in life are worth waiting for. When you're little, the world can seem like a truly slow-moving ..
Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the sport, prepare to be amazed by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats from the world of football.
Meet the dog that saved Manchester United!
..
Whether you're a diehard fan or new to the sport, prepare to be amazed by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats from the world of golf.
With over 80 million fans worldwide, golf is a fas..
Whether you're a diehard fan or new to the sport, prepare to be amazed by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats from the world of rugby.
The book's content spans the globe and includes u..
What is the most popular pet in the world? Where is the hottest place on Earth? When was the first country formed? Learn these and dozens of other fascinating facts about the planet and its people wit..
Every secret is a story waiting to happen.
From New York Times-bestselling author Marieke Nijkamp and illustrator Sylvia Bi, this debut middle grade graphic novel celebrates the power that everyo..
Enter an extraordinary magical adventure about family, fate and finding the courage to be truly yourself - perfect for fans of Nevermoor, Lemony Snicket and The Swifts.
'An adventure overflowing wi..
Insects are essential for life as we know it. There are at least one million species of insects, together making up over 80 per cent of all living species on Earth. Around 10,000 new species of insect..
Most New Zealanders will easily recognise and identify our unique wildlife - whether it's a tree weta, common dolphin or a kiwi. We know quite a lot about them - how and where they live, what they do,..
Butterfly (Inside Out) introduces young readers to nature's most remarkable shape-shifters. Kids explore the different kinds of butterflies (and their cousins, moths) and their unique transformation f..
Under Earth's surface there's a whole world to explore. Inside Out Earth takes readers into the very core of the planet and into the outer atmosphere to discover the amazing forces we can't see, but t..
Open the cover and explore inside! The seasons and creatures of the forest are here to discover in this fun, interactive book with a central die cut feature.
On each page, kids find fascinating fact..
Get to know the most compelling and mysterious dinosaur of them all, inside and out, with this illustrated die-cut book.
The Tyrannosaurus rex has long been hailed as the king of the dinosaurs, b..
News is everywhere! But do we understand how it really works? Inside Story: How the News Works is a no-nonsense guide for 8-12 year olds that gives the fascinating inside story on this ever-relevant t..
Internationally bestselling, oversized lift-the-flap book that reveals the secrets of the most famous fairytale villains.
Explore if you dare! Take a look inside and discover the villainous tr..
An illustrated collection of timeless quotes for today's kids, from both historical and modern children's classics.
A must-have treasury of quotes to spark joy and imagination!
This beautif..
The first in a brand-new sensationally spacey, action-packed and adventure-filled middle grade series written by the incredible Lorraine Gregory - perfect for fans of MG Leonard and David Baddiel!
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The Bad Guys are back in full colour! The bad news? The world is ending. The good news? The Bad Guys are back to save it! Sure, they might have to 'borrow' a rocket ... And there might be something na..
Go on an extraordinary journey with Alison Lester and Coral Tulloch, two of Australia's most celebrated creators, as they share their reflections on Antarctica: sketches, writing, paintings, journal e..
Explore the awe-inspiring world of volcanoes, delving into their captivating formation, fiery eruptions, and the remarkable impact they have on our planet. From shaping landscapes and influencing clim..