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The first part of the internationally award-winning Dragonkeeper series. Ancient China, Han Dynasty. A slave girl saves the life of an ageing dragon and escapes her brutal master. Pursued by a ruthless dragon hunter, the girl and the dragon begin an epic journey across China. They carry with them a mysterious stone that must be protected. Dragonkeeper is the story of a young girl who believes she is not worthy even of a name but finds within herself the strength and courage to make this perilous journey - and do what must be done.

One moonlit night, Kingi Kereru wakes up to find a possum trying to raid the nest of his precious baby Kuku. As he and his mate chase the possum away, they discover hundreds, then thousands, then millions of possums, all gorging on leaves and berries, and stealing eggs and chicks from nests.... At the end of the book there are facts about the kereru and the dangers facing them, as well as information about possums and the damage that they do to our native flora and fauna.

Lost for thousands of years. Hidden among thousands of people. Five intrepid travellers are lot in every scene, and the travellers have each lost something precious. Let the search for begin!

An activity book that features Wally, along with his friends, who are fiendishly hidden in every scene.

CD and song book featuring all the favourites such as A E I O U, Oma rapiti, Ine Day a Taniwha, Ma is white Whero is Red.

Dr. Seuss has captivated generations of children with his crazy characters and wacky worlds. He has also helped them to learn to read and appreciate the power of a good story and this classic title is no exception. This special hardback edition to celebrate the 50th birthday of One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish is a must for all Dr. Seuss fans. If you have yet to discover this hilarious tale of opposites, colours, numbers and nonsense, then you're in for a treat!

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Miranda’s Numbers book is a fun, visual adventure following Miranda and small children and friends through tnumbers one to ten. With engaging photographs and pictures.

Prize-winning author Jack Lasenby has been a deer culler, possum trapper, teacher, editor, and a writer for adults, children and literate dogs. His classic Uncle Trev stories, among the country's funniest, are perennial favourites for readers of all ages.

Join the hunt for Wally in Hollywood. Wally and his friends are in the land where dreams are made, and they're hidden in every scene. This is the fourth Wally adventure.

After The Evil's assault on Portland, everything returns to relative normality, for the moment. The twins continue to work hard to control their Gifts, and at school they make a new friend, Tara. But then the instruments in Grandma X's antique store begin registering Evil activity, and Tara's dad turns out to be the suspicious big-city property developer working on the house next door. Matters turn from bad to worse when the twins discover that Grandma's cats are fighting an important battle of their own. Can the twins solve th... read more

Pick a sticker, spot the difference, match the silhouettes. Where's Wally? At the gallery. Art puzzles with a frame game and 40 frame stickers.

Mrs Large isn't feeling well so Mr Large sends her back to bed. "I'll take charge," he says. So while he and the children get busy hoovering, dusting and tidying, Mrs Large settles down for a nice rest. But Mrs Large's restful day is not as restful as she'd hoped!

When Mr Patel asks his class what they'd like to be when they grow up, Finn (most famous for getting in trouble and doing stupid things) chooses 'superhero'. With his friend Brain, the two boys make a list of things needed to be a superhero, including superpowers and saving someone's life. Can Finn use his superpowers to help save his World Vision sponsored child? Sometimes, despite the best intentions, things don't always work out as planned. Join the hilarity as the boys' money-making scheme comes unravelled. Look out, world.... read more

Friends - everyone's got them, even if they don't always get along with them all the time! Friendship is a universal theme for Kiwi kids and this year's collection of 30 stories covers a range of situations: being the new kid at school, competition between friends, learning to get along with people who are different, and finding friends in unexpected places. Contributors include popular names such as David Hill, John Parker, Emma Neale and Val Bird, as well as some new writers, each with their own entertaining story to tell. As wit... read more

This is a story about Thomas the Tank Engine. Thomas worked really heard, shunting coaches for the big engines. But what he wanted more than anything was his very own branch line...

On New Year's Eve, Callum Ormond is chased down the street by a crazy man with a deadly warning: They killed your father. They'll kill you. You must survive the next 365 days! Now he's a hunted fugitive who'll do anything to survive. The people who killed his father want him dead, and the police are chasing him for a crime he didn't commit. A month has gone by and he's still no nearer to solving the Ormond Riddle, the family secret that has turned his life into a nightmare. Can he trust the mysterious Winter Frey, or will she lead ... read more

This is an extraordinarily moving novel about coming to terms with loss. The monster showed up just after midnight. As they do. But it isn't the monster Conor's been expecting. He's been expecting the one from his nightmare, the one he's had nearly every night since his mother started her treatments, the one with the darkness and the wind and the screaming...The monster in his back garden, though, this monster is something different. Something ancient, something wild. And it wants the most dangerous thing of all from Conor. It want... read more

Take the DOOMED TEST and find out. YES/NO. Have you ever broken a mirror, walked under a ladder or opened an umbrella inside? Do you often find yourself feeling that everything is about to go horribly, terribly and utterly wrong? Have you ever lost or destroyed a valuable item that didn't belong to you? Have you just accidentally enraged a very large and bad-tempered bully? Are you 120 years old or over? SCORE: One point for each 'yes' answer, 3-5 You are definitely DOOMED! You will love this book. 1-2 You are fairly DOOMED... read more

The Secret Team of Intrepid-Natured Kids Battling Odious Masterminds, Basically (phew!) is BACK! And this time they're in deep ...As London prepares to host the annual Student Games, MI6's team of child agents has a new mission: to protect the Prime Minister's son - who is competing in the games - from the vengeful and villainous Evelyn Tension (say it slowly). With her face-mapping-quick-drying-liquid-latex-mask gun she has the power to change her appearance with a squeeze of the trigger. Will S.T.I.N.K.B.O.M.B. be able to keep he... read more