The Gnomes' Very Berry Christmas by Sarina Dickson
$20.00 NZD
Category: Paperback
The strawberries are judged for sweetness and size. Innovation and teamwork means we all win a prize. Get ready for a berry-licious Christmas with the gnomes as they compete in the annual Christmas Strawb-Galorb. From the author that brought you The Fairies' Night Before Christmas and The Chaos Before C ...Show more
The Promise of Puanga: A story for Matariki by Kirsty Wadsworth
$22.00 NZD
Category: Paperback
There is a bright new star in the winter sky - Puanga, cousin to the Matariki sisters. Each year, she appears to the people of Aotearoa, a special sign for those unable to see Matariki, that winter and the Maori new year are coming. A new addition to Scholastic's popular Matariki range, this time intro ...Show more
The Great Kiwi ABC Book (PB) by Donovan Bixley
$20.00 NZD
Category: Paperback
Here is the ABC like you've never seen it: featuring Donovan Bixley's uniquely Kiwi characters. Look out for the milkshake-making cow, the All Black lambs, the cute pink ski-bunny, the colossal squid, and many more of Donovan's vibrant, amusing illustrations. Fun for the kids--and fun for the adults
Dinner With Grandpa by Gillian Torckler
$20.00 NZD
Category: Paperback
Every Friday night the family has dinner with Grandma and Grandpa. They all join in making pizza, and over dinner Grandpa often talks about the stars, especially around the time of Matariki. This is a heart-warming family story about togetherness, celebration, and coping with loss and change.
The Most Amazing Thing by Ian Hayward Robinson
$23.00 NZD
Category: Paperback
A remarkable picture book about wonder and hope that explores the meaning of life in ways that we can all understand. 'What is the most amazing thing?' asks Henry.'Life,' says his sister.'The mind,' says his brother.'The universe,' says his father.Henry can see these things are amazing, but are they th ...Show more
Kua Whetūrangitia a Koro (How My Koro Became a Star Te Reo Māori edition) by Brianne Te Paa
$22.00 NZD
Category: Paperback
A young boy learns about the customs around celebrating Matariki from his grandfather. They watch the stars from the top of a mountain, prepare their offering of food for the gods, and the boy learns about Te Waka o Rangi and the tradition of calling out the names of loved ones who have passed away so t ...Show more
Roadworks (PB) by Sally Sutton
$20.00 NZD
Category: Paperback
A boisterous picture book full of noisy fun for machine-mad kids. “Plan the road. Plan the road. Mark it on the map.” Roadworks takes the reader through all the stages of making a road; from planning to construction to driving on the finished road, the full journey is detailed for young and curious mi ...Show more
Tawhirimatea: A Song for Matariki (Book and CD) by June Pitman-Hayes
$22.00 NZD
Category: Paperback
Tawhirimatea, blow winds blow, Ra, warm us up with your sunshine glow. Papatuanuku, we plant seeds in you. Ua, rain, helps new life come through . . . Sing along to this catchy Matariki song celebrating Earth, sky, seasons and whanau. It's our very own Aotearoa, from forest to seashore, dawn light to st ...Show more
The Seven Kites of Matariki by Calico McClintock
$22.00 NZD
Category: Paperback
It was deep mid-winter and all through the village preparations were being made to farewell the old year and greet the new. For the first time ever, the seventh little sister, Ururangi, was big enough to make her own celebration kite. But when the seven sisters take the finished kites to fly them, the e ...Show more
The Stolen Stars of Matariki by Miriama Kamo
$22.00 NZD
Category: Paperback
Behind dusty orange hills, where the sky stretches down to the sea, there is a magical, wild, windy place called Te Mata Hapuku. Sam and Te Rerehua love to visit their Grandma and Poua at Te Mata Hapuku (aka Birdlings Flat). They like to collect agate from among the stones, with a backdrop of whipping w ...Show more
Pīpī Kiwi (Pipi) by Helen Taylor
$15.00 NZD
$20.00 (25% off)
Category: Paperback
Ahea RAWA pao ai te hua? This Maori-language story is for all children eagerly awaiting a new sibling.'Kia oho a Pipi,ka pekepeke ia?''E kao, Kiwi Iti,taria te wa.'He korero ataahua mo te tatari kia puta, kia tupu te pepi hou. Ma nga tama me nga kotiro nohinohi e tatari ana kia tae mai to muri iho.Also ...Show more
Matariki by Melanie Drewery
$21.00 NZD
Category: Paperback
'Tonight we have to go to bed really early,' said Mum. 'Tomorrow morning we are going to have a surprise.' But what event would be so special to get you up in the middle of a cold New Zealand winter? Matariki is rising and the New Year is on its way.