Colin Thompson's stunning illustrations of 'home' have been linked to verse and comment which they have inspired from children who have seen them. The result of this meeting between the vision of an artist and the honesty of children is an unusually imaginative book, touching, funny, provocative - and always surprising. Home will never seem quite the same again!
Giacomo's quest to impress his father and catch an evasive bird is foiled at every attempt because an old man is freeing every bird he catches. Ages 5+.
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Alija's only companion is his dog, but his optimism and courage in the face of adversity and loneliness is touching and inspiring. This extraordinary book deals with the tragedy of Bosnia and the reality of ethnic cleansing and civil war for civilians.
ItâÃÂÃÂs the night of the animal Orcas âÃÂàthe chance for movie stars to preen and prance and collect fabulous awards. But this year a sinister presence threatens to disrupt things âÃÂàpossibly even eating some of the nominees!A whimsical rhyming tale with a twist at the end.
NZ Post Childrens Book Awards, Children's Choice Award 2009 Simon loves to scare Stella Rosa, especially with his stories. Most of the time Stella Rosa can cope but now her grandmother, Nana Lupin, is coming to visit from a far-away country and Simon whispers that Nana Lupin is a Were-Nana ...and Stella Rosa believes him. The darkly robed figure that comes through the arrival gate at the airport does look like a Were-Nana after all...and Stella Rosa is afraid because she hasn't been given the special potion that Simon says she shou... read more
A grandfather explains to his young grandson why he has portrait of a dog hanging on his wall. When he was a young farm boy, he discovered a stray dog and wanted to keep him for a pet. His father would have only working dogs on the farm and refused to allow the boy to keep the dog. The boy thinks his father has shot it and is heartbroken.
Some time later the boy becomes lost in the bush and is in trouble when the sun goes down and the temperature drops. Out of nowhere the dog appears and stays with the boy, keeping him warm, ... read more
A young girl is reluctantly waiting at the airport for a distant aunt to arrive. But she discovers that the aunt is carrying a special gift from the past. The story of an archival treasure that has been passed down through generations and has now been brought across the world to be gifted to a young New Zealand girl. This is a sophisticated picture book based on real events. During the first World War, soldiers and nurses were given a very special Christmas present from the Princess Mary - a precious box containing sweets or tobac... read more
DoP 2007 NZ Rats! is a quirky, lively fun story with stunning illustrations. Polly Piper's house is infested with rats - they are everywhere. She calls in an exterminator (closely resembling the Pied Piper) who leads them all away. When they go, Polly finds her life is empty and boring. Miserable, they plead to come back - so of course Polly agrees - and they all live happily ever after! This book stands out for its finely detailed and exciting illustrations - they are beautiful and will give readers plenty to discover and deligh... read more
brilliant and captivating wordless picture book for ages 6 + about an ordinary boy on an extraordinary time-travel adventure to Shakespeare's London, by the winner of the prestigious Kate Greenaway medal.
The long-awaited paperback edition of a multi-award-winning picture book that goes to the heart of human relationshipsDog and Magpie are friends, but when Fox comes into the bush, everything changes.Fox is an archetypal drama about friendship, loyalty, risk and betrayal - a story that's as rich for adults as for children. It's a ground-breaking picture book with stunning text, unusually powerful illustrations, and innovative design. It's deeply moving, and offers scope for varied interpretations and lively discussion.
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Jump aboard the Rumblewick broomstick for loads of magical fun!
Christy longs for a horse of his own. He wants one so badly it makes his insides ache. Lots of other boys on the estate have their own horses so now he's saved up enough money, no-one can stop him making his dream come true. Except his ma. What will she say when he brings his new horse home? Christy's passionate determination to fulfil his dream, set against the realism of a Dublin tower block estate, is perfectly evoked by Caroline Binch's richly detailed illustrations.
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Everyone knows his or her own sign of the Zodiac, but how many can identify the constellation and stars in the night sky that form it? This book offers a factual, astronomical guide to the Zodiac and the celestial phenomena in which it is rooted. The lively text includes an introduction and endnotes on the Earth's orbit, the Zodiac's origins, a comparison of astronomical constellations and astrological signs, and information on the visibility of Zodiac constellations in the sky. Christina Balit's dazzling artwork completes this col... read more
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