Best Selling Early Learning & Picture Books Books

These six miniature Spot board books in a chunky little slipcase are perfect for toddlers starting to explore the world. The titles included are: "In the Garden", "At Home", "Farm Animals", "Favourite Toys", "First Colours" and "Counting 1 to 5&...

Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy has lots of friends, including Schnitzel von Krumm (with a very low tum!), cheeky and cheerful Slinky Malinki and adorable pittery-pattery Zachary Quack. Now you can meet them too in this frolicking, rollicking little library - a perfect introduction to ...

"The wheels on the bus go round and round ..." Everyone knows the song. But now the bus is going around beautiful New Zealand and its passengers you just might know: kiwi, penguin, tuatara, fantail and many more. Come along for the ride! Author Biography Donovan Bixley is an illustra...

This is a paperback book and CD set of the award-winning song The Wonky Donkey with hilarious illustrations! I was walking down the road and I saw . . . A donkey, Hee Haw! And he only had three legs! He was a wonky donkey. Children will be in fits of laughter with this perfect read-aloud t...

When Mister Possum and his greedy family refuse to change their diet of luscious New Zealand trees a plan is hatched to return these hungry visitors to their native Australia. Book + CD. Author Biography For many years Erin Devlin of The Kiwi Puppet Company has supplied her unique wildlife pup...

It's hard to believe, but this iconic children's story has never been published as a book – until now. Flick wants to fight fires more than anything in the world. But the grown-up engines say he isn't big enough or strong enough to help. Poor Flick – he always gets left behind at the station. Will h...

In this classic Seussian tale, the good doctor primes his readers against all the little mishaps and misadventures that can befall even the best of us -- from bang-ups and hang-ups to lurches and slumps -- encouraging us to take life in our stride! With his unique combination of hilarious stories, z...

According to Ria's parents, the most important a young wrybill must learn is how to stay still and silent whenever a predator is near. But Ria is a reckless wrybill, and she doesn't want to stay hidden in the river stones. The wrybill or ngatuparore is an endangered native bird that breeds on riverb...

Explore the exciting new world of LEGO[registered] Ninjago in this awesome 2-in-1 ninja handbook - packed full of thrilling tales, ninja trivia and cool quizzes! Unlock the ancient mysteries of LEGO's exclusive new ninja range and learn all about two of the chosen ninjas, Kai and Cole - the Masters ...

Explore the exciting new world of LEGO[registered] Ninjago in this awesome 2-in-1 ninja handbook - packed full of thrilling tales, ninja trivia and cool quizzes! Unlock the ancient mysteries of LEGO's exclusive new ninja range and learn all about two of the chosen ninjas, Jay and Zane - the Masters ...

It’s time for Little Kiwi to go to bed but where is he? Join his mum on a search through the New Zealand bush as she tries to track him down. A new adventure in our popular Little Kiwi series of story books. Bob Darroch arroch arroch has been drawing cartoons for most of his life. His work ...

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 textures of Bitzer Maloney all skinny and Bony, Muffin McLay like a bundle of hay, Hairy Maclary from Donal...

A much-loved classic, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" has won over millions of readers with its vivid and colourful collage illustrations and its deceptively simply, hopeful story. With its die-cut pages and finger-sized holes to explore, this is a richly satisfying book for children. Th...

The winner of the Caldecott Medal 1964, this story of Max's adventures when he sails away to the land where the wild things are continues to delight new generations. Marvelous pictures and a superb story combine to make this a truly classic picture book. When Max puts on hiswolf suit and makes mi...

Lots of cats all around the world do exciting things like fly aeroplanes or play the violin - but my cat, an ordinary round-the-house cat, likes to hide in boxes. Children will love joining in with this fun rhyming story that is just right for beginner readers. LIANZA Esther Glen Award Winner, 19...

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler team up again to create this funny and adorable sequel to "The Gruffalo." One night, the Gruffalo's child wanders into the woods to search for the Big Bad Mouse. But instead, she comes upon a small mouse in the woods . . . and decides to eat him! But wait, what is ...

By the weekend, however, Grandpa's old slippers have fallen apart and he has to try the new ones. To Grandpa's amazement, the new slippers are actually quite comfortable. 3 years and up Accolades Winner of NZ Children's Book Foundation's Gaelyn Gordon Award for a Much-Loved Book 2000. Finalis...

Meet Raa Raa the noisy lion, who loves going on noisy adventures with his little jungle friends! This delightful little library introduces youngsters to the wonderful stars of the noisy new series - Raa Raa, Zebby, Huffty, Topsy, Ooo Ooo and Crocky. Featuring six beautiful mini board books in a slip...

A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck-- all parade across the pages of this delightful book. Children will immediately respond to Eric Carle's flat, boldly colored collages. Combined with Bill Martin's singsong text, they create unforgettable images of t...

Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy was first published in 1983, and became an instant success. Since then, every new story about Hairy Maclary and his gang, not to mention Scarface Claw, has become a firm favourite with children around the world. Lynley Dodd's exuberant text, which extends a child...

Slinky Malinki steals anything from a clothes peg, to a slipper, to a string of sausages, to a clock! Our hero is a BAD cat! The story is told in wonderful rhyme and through pictures full of life and movement.

Hairy Maclary and his friends go for a walk and meet tough tomcat Scarface Claw.

Very young children will love lifting the flaps and following the search for Spot in this special board book version of his first and most famous adventure.

Children can enjoy their favourite story time and time again with this brilliant picture book and CD set. Far, far away in the high, high mountains in a deep, deep valley in a dark, dark cave - there lived a mighty dragon. He was an awesome and frightening creature, terrorising whole armies, destroy...

'Stick Man lives in the family tree With his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three'. But it's dangerous being a Stick Man. A dog wants to play with him, a swan builds her nest with him. He even ends up on a fire! Join Stick Man on his troublesome journey back to the family tree. Accolade...

23 basic knots and one rope trick in a wonderful little book that tells you everything you need to know about knots in your daily life. Think you know already? Read this book and think again. How to tie the world's most useful hitches, ties, wraps and knots - a step-by-step manual.  The...

A wonderful new edition of this classic Kiwi take on the 12 Days of Christmas. Illustrations by New Zealand’s iconic Dick Frizzell. Features a sing-along CD, which will ensure this continues to be the Kiwi kids’ book for Christmas.

Join Dora and Boots on a quest to sketch animals for a school project. Press 3 sound buttons to hear each animal.

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.

A wonderful gift, featuring five of the hilarious classics that made Dr. Seuss one of the best-loved children’s authors: * The Cat in the Hat * The Cat in the Hat Comes Back * Green Eggs and Ham * Fox in Socks * How the Grinch Stole Christmas. With his unique combination of hilari...

Another rollicking Marmaduke Duck adventure in which Marmaduke meets his match! Marmaduke sets up shop and does a roaring trade selling his much-feted marmalade ...then along comes Bernadette Bear who opens a honey shop next door, and takes all Marmaduke's business! What will he do? A delightful sto...

Strong feelings are hard to cope with at any age. But they are particularly difficult for small children, who have no experience or perspective. They may not even have the words to express what they're going through. This work is suitable for ages 3 and above.

Meet Cat … and his colourful collection of pyjamas. One pair for each night of the week. When he wears his space pyjamas, he dreams of Saturn, Mars and shooting stars, when he wears his road pyjamas, he dreams of big red rigs and diggers that dig … but what will happen when he we...

Feeling loved is the most wonderful feeling. It makes you feel safe, warm, protected and special. Each of the books in this series has been carefully designed to help children better understand their feelings, and in doing so, gain greater autonomy over their lives. Talking about feelings teaches ch...

Six beautifully illustrated mini books contained in slipcase. Together the books form a lovely introduction to the charming world of Beatrix Potter for very young children. The books feature Peter Rabbit and five of his friends, the stories are based on the original tales and use Beatrix Potter's or...

This classic bedtime story, which has lulled generations of children to sleep, is the perfect first book to share with a child. In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room--to the p...

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...

A fresh new cover for a classic story from the Beginner Book range. A little boy who overfeeds his goldfish begins an adventure that brings even the police and a fire engine to cope with a fish out of water. Beginning readers will delight in this fast-moving story. Author Biography Helen Palme...

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...

The award-winning book about a beautiful fish who finds friendship and happiness when he learns to share is now available in a board book edition for the youngest child.