Early Learning & Picture Books Books

What penguin doesn't love puffles? In this sticker book, you'll learn all about puffles - where they come from, how to take care of them and which games they can play along with you. Then use the stickers, to complete the scenes!

The story of Cinderella is retold here with a New Zealand slant. In this story, it is the owner of a sparkly jandal that must be located, so that the man of the hour (Peter J Prince, who presides over the barbie at his party at the big house on the hill) can find his sheila! Charming rhyme and r...

"Hey, look at clumsy Gerald," The animals all laughed, "Giraffes can't dance you silly fool Oh Gerald, don't be daft!" Gerald would love to join in with the other animals at the Jungle Dance, but everyone knows that giraffes can't dance ...or can they? 2009 sees the 10th anniv...

Three favourite Beatrix Potter stories, "The Tale of Peter Rabbit", "The Tailor of Gloucester", and "The Tale of Two Bad Mice", are presented in one hardback volume with an audio CD of the same stories set in the front cover. Author Biography Written and illustrat...

Grandpa decides it's time to clean out his shed. When Grandma offers to help, he tells her that it shouldn't take long. Grandpa didn't realise that he had a lot of stuff in his shed, and that it will take him more than a day to clean it all up. Suggested level: junior, primary.

Another tale from the home of Grandpa and his ever-patient wife. This time, the family cat is missing. Grandma insists that the cat will turn up but Grandpa is determined to find his precious moggy and searches house and garden before discovering the cat high up a tree. How ever will he get it do...

Puff, the Magic Dragon is simply one of the most beloved songs of all time-a classic that’s become as much a part of the childhood experience as fairy tales. Finally a picture book adaptation of this magical tale… Welcome to Honalee, an enchanted land of imagination and love. In this...

"Too many hippos," the chief keeper said as he took off his cap and he scratched his bald head. "I'm afraid that a number may soon have to go." But the keeper's assistant quite loudly said, "No!" The Little Yellow Digger comes to the rescue again!

Every fan’s dream - take a journey through the entire Star Wars universe from thousands of years before Episode I to three decades after Episode VI and right up to the present day. Fascinating features, rare behind-the-scenes photos and pre-production drawings cover all six films in one epi...

A wonderful rhyme book full of action and noise - guaranteed to make kids love poetry! Whenever I'm tired of being me I swing around like a chimpanzee. Are you tired of being you- Here's a whole bookful of things you can do! There are rhymes to make you wriggle and giggle, shrug and sigh, snap like ...

When Sam-I-am persits in pestering a grumpy grouch to eat a plate of green eggs and ham, perseverance wins the day, teaching us all that we cannot know what we like until we have tried it! With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss has been delighti...

In this hilarious book, the irrepressible Fox in Socks teaches a baffled Mr. Knox some of the slickest, quickest tongue-twisters in town. With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss has been delighting young children and helping them learn to read fo...

From there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere. In this hilarious exploration of simple concepts such as colours, numbers and opposites, Dr. Seuss presents a crazy world of boxing Goxes and winking Yinks that drink pink ink! With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany...

Daringly, the brave but foolhardy bears sneak out of bed to take a night-time trip up Spook Hill. Out of bed, down the stairs, out of the window, under the bridge, around the lake, through the woods and up Spook Hill. What do they find there? It’s so spooky that they are soon down, around, und...

A hilarious collaboration about underwear by Giles Andreae and Nick Sharratt. Small children (and lots of adults!) love pants. They love talking about pants. They giggle whenever pants are mentioned. Let's face it - Pants are VERY FUNNY! PANTS is a picture book with a brilliant rhyming text by Giles...

A quirky bedtime story, introducing endearing insomniac, Russell the Sheep. Sometimes Russell the Sheep is just a little bit out of step with the rest of flock. All the sheep are falling asleep - except Russell. He's tried everything...but he's still wide awake. What's a sheep to do? Reviews &...

Little Rhino is rude to everyone, and has been since the day he was born. He sticks his tongue out, he makes rude noises, and he waves his bottom at anyone in front of him, with no respect for person or place. The doctor said there was no cure for his rudeness. Until, that is, he meets his match wit...

Mr McGee does not live in a house, but under a tree. One day, he finds an apple under his tree and when he eats it, strange things happen to him. I wonder if you want to fly, to float about up in the sky? There's magic here for everyone - a picture book that's just for fun. Winner of the Aust...

A safe non-toxic cloth book that features simple black and white images a baby is likely to have around him: ball, face, duck, rattle, gumboots, kiwi and so on. Designed by a children's psychologist, the shapes are specifically chosen to enhance babies learning.

Edward the Emu was sick of the zoo, there was nowhere to go, there was nothing to do, and compared to the seals that lived right next door, well being an emu was frankly a bore! Edward the Emu relates his exciting adventures in this Australian classic. Ages 2+

A brand new addition to the bestselling Baby Touch range, designed to stimulate growing minds and senses in the steps beyond first focus. Every spread features a new friendly farm animal with a tactile and a bright illustration. Teaches early recognition of different farm animals.

This book records the story of the first twelve months of your baby's life. There are spaces for you to note the many exciting events in your baby's development, from the first smile to the first party, and room to attach photographs at every stage. A pocket at the back enables you to store precious...

Horton's a great big elephant with a great big heart -- and this is a great big sticker book! With 50 reusable stickers inside, there's plenty of action from the Jungles of Nool to keep all little Whos occupied.

Join Wally is on his quest through magical and bizarre fantasy lands. This book lets you hunt for Wally and his friends who are hidden in intricately-detailed scenes. It also includes a magnifying glass. Author Biography Martin Handford is the creator of the hugely popular Where's Wally? serie...

"Near perfection of form is embellished by clear, expressive illustrations. The pace is exactly right, the resolution totally satisfying." Dorothy Butler: Babies Need Books. "A modern classic." The Independent. The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down ...

From the rising star of children's picture books comes the magical tale of friendship and loneliness, a boy and a penguin. There once was a boy! and one day a penguin arrives on his doorstep. The boy decides the penguin must be lost and tries to return him. But no one seems to be missing a penguin....

Much loved author Witi Ihimaera and internationally acclaimed illustrator Henry Campbell joined forces to produce this great book filled with fun rhymes and rich illustrations. A lonely little kowhai tree longs for a baby brother to keep her company. When her wish is granted, she is left to prote...

This is a new edition of the classic illustrated storybook, ideal for children just beginning to read on their own. It is a simple illustrated story of a baby bird's journey to find his mother. Children who have just started to read on their own will love following the baby bird on his quest as he a...

Another colourful and captivating adventure from Kapai and his mates Tamatea, Pipi and Uncle Slim. This time the group of friends explore Rotorua: discovering geysers, bubbling mud pools, hangi food, the native forest walking tracks and the soothing hot pools, meeting some interesting local people a...

Listen to the Very Hungry Caterpillar walking and eating his way through this delightful sound book based on Eric Carle's classic tale of a little caterpillar's transformation into a beautiful butterfly. Press the sound button to hear a playful walking tune with the subtle sound of chewing. In a stu...

From the bestselling creative duo behind The Wonky Donkey. Poor Monkey's two front teeth are missing! The Tooth Detective is on the case, but maybe Santa can help. All Monkey wants for Christmas are his two front teeth! Sing along with sensational performer Craig Smith with the CD recording ...

Sing along with me! "There's a hole in my bucket, dear Liza, dear Liza ..." This traditional 'infinite loop' song is given the country treatment by the iconic Topp Twins, and the characters of Henry and Liza have been brought to uproarious life with Jenny Cooper's hysterical illustrations! Author...

This title helps you to rediscover the Magical Adventures from LEGO[registered] Harry Potter! Based on LEGO's most popular range of toys, this "LEGO[registered] Harry Potter Magical Adventures Ultimate Sticker Book" is packed with colourful images and easy-peel stickers. This ultimate coll...

'Nick, aged six, from number four, has lost his friend, his best for sure ...' Oh no! Nick has lost his best friend, Scraps. Luckily there are plenty of people happy to reunite the two, and with a little help from the whole town, Scraps goes on a whirlwind journey all the way home. Full of zany char...

Alison Jay's wonderful crackle-glazed picture books have been reformatted into a miniature board book collection, complete with slipcase. Perfect for little hands and with simplified text, young children can enjoy learning about first concepts with their parents, while the intricate artwork will enc...

This giant collection features more than 1,000 stickers from the LEGO City line of toys. Planes, trains, fire engines, and construction machines - you'll find them all in here!

Each spread features engaging pony images, lively, read-aloud text, and a touch-and-feel play piece that can be lifted out and played with away from the book. Children will have hours of fun playing with the pieces and then putting them back in the book again when they're done. All sorts of adora...

 Wristband Sound Book: strap the wristband around your wrist and press the buttons to bring the story to life. Wristband stays secure around child's wrist with fabric hook-and-loop fastener. This book features 5 sound triggers and 6 story spreads.

Bright and Early books help even the youngest children get ready to read. Simple stories and basic concepts are humorously presented in rhythm and rhyme. Pictures that fully explain the text help even babies make the important connection between word and meaning. It's never too early to find out tha...

Packed with touchy-feely patches and textures that can encourage children to engage with the book, this title lets babies and toddlers turn the pages and see all sorts of colourful, touchy-feely trucks.