This wonderful illustrated treasury contains stories from some of our best-loved writing for children, including picture books, poems, short stories and extracts from longer stories.

"First published in 1998, this delightful treasury, which highlights the best in New Zealand writing (and illustrating) for children, is now back in print because of popular demand.

You will find all kinds of writing here — from complete picture books, poems and short stories, to extracts from full-length chapter books. Authors include favourites like Lynley Dodd, Joy Cowley and Gavin Bishop. Also included are retellings of Maori myths and legends.

While most of the illustrations belong to the original version of the book or story they accompany, some illustrations have been drawn especially for this treasury, further adding to its charm." NZ Herald

Includes: New Zealand's chil­dren's writing at its liveliest with excerpts, poems and complete stories from our most popular authors: Gaylene Gordon, Diana Noonan, Maurice Gee, Dorothy Butler, William Taylor, Tessa Duder and many, many more. The beautiful book is full of variety, and lavishly illustrated by some of our most talented artists.

From runaway settlers to lovable old horses, from mysterious taniwha to ducks that think they are cats. From a man whose mother was a pirate to a girl promised at birth to a witch, this classic treasury features an amazing collection of characters.

Age 5 to 12