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The 104-Storey Treehouse by Andy Griffiths; Terry Denton (Illustrator)

$17.99 NZD

Category: Children Fiction | Series: The Treehouse Books

Join Andy and Terry in their wonderfully wild and wacky 104-storey treehouse. You can throw some refrigerators, make money with the money-making machine (or honey if you'd prefer--it makes that too), climb the never-ending staircase, have a bunfight, deposit some burps in the burp bank, get totally tan gled up in the tangled-up level, or just take some time out and relax in the beautiful sunny meadow full of buttercups, butterflies and bluebirds. Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up! ...Show more

The Dangerous Book for Boys by Conn Iggulden; Hal Iggulden

$49.99 NZD

Category: Children Non Fiction

The original Dangerous Book for Boys is an international sensation. The brainchild of brothers Conn Iggulden (bestselling author of the Emperor and Conqueror series) and Hal Iggulden, it brought the wonders of old-fashioned knowledge and play to life for the video game generation. Since then, boys aroun d the world--and their fathers and grandfathers--have discovered this marvellous book, and international sales of The Dangerous Book for Boys and its tie-in editions have topped two million copies. Now, Canadians have an edition that reflects the traditions, geography and games of our country. It includes stories of famous battles, such as the Battle of Vimy Ridge, and features legendary Canadians such as Francis Pegahmagabow, the heroic Ojibway sniper who fought bravely in World War I. It tells the tale of coureurs de bois, the lost Franklin Expedition and escaped slave Josiah Henson. Favourite sections such as Astronomy, Fishing, Trees, Insects and Books Every Boy Should Read are filled with new Canadian information. And, of course, there's loads of hockey lore Rediscover the adventure and fun of being young at heart with The Dangerous Book for Boys: Canadian Edition.The Dangerous Book for Boys, Canadian Edition includesDangerous information on- building a snow fort, quinzee or igloo- famous Canadian heroes- the hockey dynasty, the sport's greatest players and achievements- reading animal tracks and avoiding wild animal encounters- identifying common Canadian fish, trees and insects- paddling and portaging a canoe- interesting Canadian words, phrases and poems ...Show more

Dear Donald Trump by Sophie Siers

$28.00 NZD

Category: Picture Books

Sam has a problem. He has to share a room with his older brother and things aren't easy. When Sam sees Donald Trump on TV talking about `the wall' he realises a solution is at hand! But who knew that planning a wall could be so tricky? The letters that follow invite conversations about the question of l iving with others in times of conflict. The voice of the young boy show adults something of the nature of peace and good relationships. ...Show more

How Maui Fished Up the North Island (Tales of Aotearoa #1) by Donovan Bixley

$19.99 NZD

Category: Children's Maori Books

Donovan Bixley re-tells the story of Maui fishing up North Island! The traditional tale but with Donovan’s unique twist and trademark humour. The pictures will be bright and bring their own level of humour to the book. Darryn Joseph will ensure that the story is accurate and culturally appropriate , and will translate the story for the Te Reo edition. ...Show more

A Kaleidoscope of Butterflies by Kate Hursthouse

$30.00 NZD

Category: Picture Books

The vibrant, full colour illustrations by New Zealand artist Kate Hursthouse takes us on a journey to meet some of our world's fabulous, colourful creatures.

Ko Flit, Te Tirairaka: Te Rerenga I He (Flit the Fantail and the Flying Flop Maori Edition) by Kat Merewether; Ngaere Roberts (Translator)

$17.99 NZD

Category: Children's Maori Books | Series: Flit the Fantail Ser.

Flit's first flight is a flippy, floppy fail. But Flit's friends have a clever plan! Can they get him safely back to his nest? The first in a gorgeous new series from the author of the #1 bestseller, KUWI the KIWI books.

Grace and Fury by Tracy Banghart

$19.99 NZD

Category: Young Adult Fiction

Bold, brutal, and beautiful--a must-read fantasy full of fierce sisterhood, action, and political intrigue for fans of The Selection series, Caraval, and The Handmaid's Tale.   Serina Tessaro has been groomed her whole life to become a Grace--someone to stand by the heir to the throne as a shin ing, subjugated example of the perfect woman. It's her chance to secure a better life for her family, and to keep her headstrong and rebellious younger sister, Nomi, out of trouble. But when Nomi catches the Heir's eye instead, Serina is the one who takes the fall for the dangerous secret her sister has been hiding.   Trapped in a life she never wanted, Nomi has only one option: surrender to her role as a Grace until she can use her position to save Serina. But this is easier said than done.... A traitor walks the halls of the palazzo, and deception lurks in every corner.   Meanwhile Serina is running out of time. Imprisoned on an island where she must fight to the death to survive, surrounded by women stronger than she is, one wrong move could cost her everything. There is no room for weakness on Mount Ruin, especially weaknesses of the heart.   Thrilling and captivating, Grace and Fury is a story of fierce sisterhood, and of survival in a world that's determined to break you. ...Show more

Ko Mauao te Maunga: Legend of Mauao

$49.99 NZD

Category: Children's Maori Books

Puffin the Architect by Kimberly Andrews

$19.99 NZD

Category: Picture Books

Puffin is an architect who always exceeds her clients' expectations. That is, until she takes on the toughest clients ever - her own pufflings! Puffin takes her tricky new clients on an inspirational tour of her builds. Together they visit all kinds of cleverly designed spaces -Otter's floating home, Pi g's toolshed on wheels, Painter Goose's light-filled studio and Platypus's cosy underground bakehouse. The pufflings are unimpressed. Her clients really are a challenge! Will Puffin come up with a puffling-perfect home design? This gorgeous story, with endearing animal characters, intriguing house designs, ingenious mechanisms and storage solutions to pore over on every page, will spark a brand new generation of architects, engineers and interior designers! ...Show more

He Aroha Pumau Tetaki ki Tetahi: He Korero mo Matariki by Xoë Hall

$19.99 NZD

Category: Children's Maori Books

Oi Cat! by Kes Gray; Jim Field (Illustrator)

$19.99 NZD

Category: Picture Books | Series: Oi Frog and Friends

The laughter never ends with Oi Frog and friends ... Don't miss this hilarious follow-up to Oi Frog! and Oi Dog! from the award-winning Kes Gray and Jim Field. A brilliant rhyming read-aloud text, jam-packed with animals and silliness - perfect for children and parents alike. According to Frog ... Cat s sit on gnats, Dogs sit on logs, Raccoons sit on macaroons, Armadillos sit on pillows and Chicks sit on bricks. But wait! Cat doesn't like sitting on gnats, they keep biting his bottom! Will Frog and Dog help him change the rules? Can't get enough? Look out for Oi Duck-billed Platypus!, coming out autumn 2018. Praise for the Oi books: - 'Gigglingly delightful ... a perfect match of words and pictures to entertain again and again' - Daily Mail Oi Frog!, Oi Dog! and Oi Cat! are a top ten bestselling series. Oi Dog! won the 2017 Laugh Out Loud Picture Book Award and was shortlisted for the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award and the British Book Awards in 2016, amongst others. It also won the Teach Primary New Children's Fiction Award, MadeForMums Award, Bishop's Stortford Picture Book Award, Portsmouth Picture Book Award and The Lollies Picture Book Award. Oi Cat! was the Independent Booksellers Children's Book of the Season and Oi Goat! is a World Book Day book in 2018. Combined series sales currently stand at a phenomenal 900,000 copies. ...Show more

Sea Witch by Sarah Henning

$22.99 NZD

Category: Young Adult Fiction

Wicked meets The Little Mermaid in this thrilling young adult fantasy debut that reimagines the origin story of the sea's most iconic villainess. Ever since her best friend Anna died, Evie has been an outcast in her small fishing town. Hiding her talents, mourning her loss, drowning in her guilt. Then a girl with an uncanny resemblance to Anna appears offshore, and the two girls catch the eyes of two charming princes. Suddenly, Evie feels like she might finally have a chance at her own happily-ever-after. But her new friend harbors secrets of her own. She can't stay in Havnestad, or on two legs, without Evie's help. But when Evie reaches deep into the power of her magic to save her friend's humanity-and her prince's heart-she discovers, too late, what she's bargained away. ...Show more