Early Learning & Picture Books Books

Winner of The New Zealand Post Children's Book of the Year Award 2011. First, a heart-warming story - with lots of fun wordplay - about a grumpy farmer whose animals keep him awake at night singing and dancing by the light of the moon. Eventually he is won over by the moon and the animals and...

 Koala Lou is the first born in a large family. She feels sad because her mother seems too busy to pay her any attention. Perhaps if she wins the tree-climbing race at the Bush Olympics her mother might notice her again . . . Koala Lou starts training right away! An Australian classic by the...

 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.

Whose present is this? Toddlers and young children will love this chunky board book from Ladybird, with giant fold-out flaps to lift on every page. Read the rhyming text with your child and talk about what clues you can see in the pictures, and what you think the present is each time. Then lift t...

Stomp, slither and scamper your way through the deep dark wood with this amazing play-along version of "The Gruffalo". Press the 10 interactive sound buttons and bring the nation's favourite bedtime story vividly to life! This title is the perfect gift for all Gruffalo fans. Author Biog...

 There's lots to draw, doodle and colour in this creative book filled with wonderful Christmas scenes, from jolly pictures to colour in to doodle-starters from which drawings can grow and grow and grow until they cover the whole page.

A sticker book that features busy and lively scene. It includes scenes such as the stable yard, a show-jumping event, in the fields and inside the stables. It offers over 150 stickers. 

Real books for beginners. Someone made a bad smell. But who? Like a bloodhound on a case, Rascal puts his nose to the task of finding the culprit. Read a Rascal story to your children and before long they'll read it to you.

George didn't like being the scruffiest giant in town, so when he sees a new shop selling giant-size clothes he decides it's time to update his image. With smart trousers, a smart shirt, stripy tie and shiny shoes, George is a new giant. But on his way home, he meets various animals who desperately ...

The next book in this popular series introduces baby to common shapes. Simple black and white illustrations will engage baby and allow parents and caregivers to interact in a meaningful way with their baby - having fun and teaching at the same time. 0-6 months.

When Hairy Maclary decides to snoop inside a parked delivery van, he's in for a chaotic adventure. Has Hairy ever caused such havoc? Possibly not. This year the invincible Hairy Maclary is back in a riotous tale. Lynley Dodd's verse and humour are as sharp as ever, while her illustrations leap off t...

A mother bird leaves her egg in the nest to go look for some food. While she's gone, the egg hatches, and the baby bird sets off to find his mother - but he doesn't know what she looks like. His search leads him to ask a variety of animals and machines, "Are you my mother?" Finally, a cran...

When Will helps an injured bird, he learns that a little kindness can go a long way. No one in the busy city sees the bird lying on the pavement, its wing broken. No one but a small boy called Will. He and his mum carry it home and, with time, rest, and a little bit of hope, the wing mends - and ...

This soft, fold-out cot book from the best-selling Baby Touch range is specially designed to stimulate the developing eyesight of newborns and very young babies, who research has shown respond best to bold, high-contrast colours in their first few months. The padded double-sided panels contain a...

This LOVABLE Little Miss set includes eight classic books: "Little Miss Busy," "Little Miss Chatterbox," "Little Miss Curious," "Little Miss Fun," "Little Miss Helpful," "Little Miss Magic," "Little Miss Sunshine," and "Littl...

This MARVELOUS Mr. Men set includes eight classic books: "Mr. Bounce," "Mr. Bump," "Mr. Chatterbox," "Mr. Grumpy," "Mr. Happy," "Mr. Mischief," "Mr. Small," and "Mr. Strong."

LEGO Crazy Action Contraptions is a brand-new book of brand-new, high-performance projects. From the Supercharged Speedster to the Squeezeclaw Grabber to the Wall Rocket Racer- all these contraptions spin, stretch, speed, or spring into action. And all of them are totally buildable thanks to sup...

This title belongs to the highly acclaimed Beginner Book series developed by Dr. Seuss, in which the essential ingredients of rhyme, rhythm and repetition are combined with zany artwork and off-the-wall humour to create a range of books that will encourage even the most reluctant child to learn to r...

Bring The Clone Wars to life with this fantastic model making kitmaking incredible 3D models. Press out the card pieces and clip them together to make your own models of C-3PO mask, cool Jedi Fighter and super battle tank! Each Clone Wars model has a degree of difficulty, so get in training now...

Come on a colourful quest across a land of well-loved nursery rhymes as one intrepid young boy discovers all the colours of the rainbow.

Learn from the master of fantasy illustration, as he shows you how to create monsters, mythical creatures and mammoth beasts. Find out how easy it is to create your own monster from seemingly harmless things like a chair or a book! Full-colour illustrations show how to make monsters, from black-and-...

Rollicking rhyme with superb illustrations, this book will become a firm favourite in any household. Then down to the river came a little green frog and a hog from the bog and a dog on a jog, all a-quiver by the river where Marmaduke swam … Marmaduke Duck eating marmalade jam. W...

Featuring Upsy Daisy and all of your favourite Night Garden friends, this novelty board book has exciting flaps to lift and tactiles to feel on a journey through the Night Garden. Plenty for little fans to enjoy.

Everyone on Club Penguin has an igloo to call home! If your igloo is in need of a new look, this book has lots of ideas to inspire you. Whether you want an igloo thats wacky, sporty or perfect for throwing a big bash. Use the stickers to decorate the igloos on each page!

Even pirates use the potty! Follow Pirate Pete on his potty training adventure and press the sound button to cheer him along! This book is perfect for helping boys feel confident and motivated about using the potty.

Even princesses use the potty! Follow Princess Polly on her potty training adventure and press teh sound button to cheer her along! This book is perfect for helping girls feel confident and motivated about using the potty.

Herbert was a small dog who lived in Nelson by the sea. Everybody loved him, but the person who loved him most was his owner, Tim. One fine day, an excited Herbert sets off on a boat with Tim's father, heading for the Marlborough Sounds. However, what no one knew was that the weather would soon turn...

A brand new set of cards containing simple doodle cards to keep little children busy on holiday. Each card encourages children to add detail to the picture. Children will love to decorate the sun hat, fill the chest with treasure and draw palm trees on the desert island. The cards are wipe clean and...

Be a part of the action and excitement of Hot Wheels with this fantasic new range of publishing featuring all the favourite cars from the Hot Wheels ranges. Exciting posters of your favourite Hot Wheels cars with fun facts and figures.

Once upon a time in the Night Garden, Igglepiggle and his friends came to play. Interactive text encourages young children to join in the fun and make up their own Night Garden adventures, in this lively playbook with magnetic pages and 8 favourite character magnets.

Suitable for toddlers, this title includes stories which features babies. Author Biography Helen Oxenbury is among the most popular and critically acclaimed illustrators of her time. Her numerous books for children include the Kate Greenaway Medal-winning Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Le...

Based on Yvonne Morrison's popular Christmas picture book, A Kiwi Jingle Bells, Deborah Hinde has developed a collection of puzzles and crafts, just right for those rainy summer days at the beach! Author Biography As the illustrator of the original book, Deborah was the logical choice to bring...

Beatrix Potter's delightful illustrations decorate this hardback collection of well-known and original nursery rhymes. Now packaged with a CD featuring all the rhymes to sing-along to as children read. The perfect introduction to the world of Beatrix Potter, this nursery rhyme book is filled with...

Have fun at the playground with Maisy! Pull the tabs, lift the flaps and join Maisy as she slides down the slide, paddles in the paddling pool, swings on the swing, plays in the sand pit, rides the rocking horse, licks her lolly, feeds the ducks and rides her tricycle all the way home. Author ...

Which is best Kipper wonders, Christmas Day or Christmas Eve? Presents? Or expecting presents? Kipper's friends: Pig, Arnold and Tiger are all getting ready for Christmas too and Kipper manages to give little Arnold his best Christmas Eve ever. Author Biography Mick Inkpen is one of the top-se...

Following the huge success of Yvonne Morrison's A Kiwi Night Before Christmas children can now decorate their own Christmas scene at the famous house by the beach. Lines from the original book are repeated in each of the 4 views to set the scene for the decorating to follow.

Lettering in Crazy Cool Quirky Style is a tool kit for any kid who has ever wanted to make chunky block letters, blobby balloon letters, swirly, curly letters... whatever. A bound-on pouch holds the tools, like fine-tipped markers, a mechanical pencil and a white eraser (on the outside chance any mi...

A cheque book of 36 colourful Rainbow Magic Fairy Promises. Share them with friends and family - just sign on the dotted line to make your fairy promise!

When Mr Archimedes takes a bath with three of his friends, Kangaroo, Wombat and Goat, the water always overflows and makes a mess. Mr Archimedes is determined to find the culprit. Using a measure and taking turns getting out, they finally discover who it is. Early science made fascinating with the u...