Nature Explorers

Celebrate forty years of Rod Campbell's classic lift-the-flap book, Dear Zoo, with a host of favourite zoo animals and flaps to lift on every page. 'I wrote to the zoo to send me a pet . . .' Young children will love lifting the flaps to discover the animals the zoo has sent—a monkey, a lion, and even an elephant!...

First Sticker Book Farm is a beautifully illustrated sticker book exploring life on the farm. Meet a host of animals and discover the big machines that help farmers grow and harvest their crops. With over 140 stickers of cows, chickens, goats, ducks, tractors, and much more, bring the busy scenes to life.

For brave hunters and bear-lovers, the classic chant-aloud by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury. Follow and join in the family's excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of a bear. What a surprise awaits them in the cave on the other side of the dark forest! We're Going on...

Bright birds, cheeky birds, masked birds, clever birds, warrior birds, shy birds, big birds, tiny birds and the world's most gigantic birds! Join the award-winning author and illustrator Donovan Bixley on an enchanting journey through the vibrant and diverse world of forest birds in Aotearoa. In Squawk!, Bixley brings to life an array of fascinating birds, each with their own...

Little ones can join in the fun On the Farm by pulling out the sliders, jiggling the animals and making all the different noises! Quack along with the ducks, moo with the cows and neigh with the horses. Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and beautifully illustrated by the award-winning...

Early one morning, a little spider begins to spin her web on a fencepost. In this multi-sensory book, children can feel the pictures as well as see them, while they hear or read the easy rhythmic text. Alongside the visual excitement of Eric Carle's vibrant collages of familiar animals is the tactile experience of feeling the spider's web as it...

Puffin Classics - award-winning stories brought to life for a new generation. Over two hundred familiar tales from The Dog in the Manger and The Boy Who Cried Wolf to much less familiar tales, each with its own sharply pointed moral. With an introduction by award-winning author, Marcus Sedgwick.

Meet bugs from all over the world in this delightful picture puzzle book. Wriggling with worms and spiders and other creepy crawlies, this charming picture book provides hours of puzzle-solving fun. From deserts and jungles to ponds, caves and gardens, each setting is beautifully depicted with wonderful attention to detail. 1001 Bugs to Spot is excellent for encouraging concentration and...

A great new sticker book bursting with busy and lively scenes which young children will enjoy filling with the picture stickers provided. Age 3+ A fun and lively sticker book with busy zoo scenes to fill. Favourite zoo scenes include the lions and tigers, the aquarium, the elephants, and the reptile house. Contains over 100 colourful stickers. First Sticker Book...

Embark on a delightful adventure with Zookeeper Hu in At The Zoo by Campbell Books. This captivating story follows Zookeeper Hu as he embarks on a playful quest to find a cheeky monkey who loves to play hide and seek. As your little ones turn each page, they'll assist Hu in his search, sliding the pages to discover where the...

It's time for Little Kiwi to go to bed, but he's nowhere to be found! In Time for Bed, Little Kiwi by Bob Darroch, join Little Kiwi's mum as she embarks on an enchanting and heart-warming search through the picturesque New Zealand bush. As dusk falls and the forest comes alive with nocturnal creatures, she encounters a variety of native...

The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle is a book to feel as well as to read. This bestselling companion title to The Very Hungry Caterpillar appears in paperback for the first time. Early one morning, a little spider begins to spin her web on a fencepost and she doesn't stop until it is finished... Alongside the visual excitement of...

Immerse your little ones in a heart-warming counting adventure with Hedgehog Howdedo by Lynley Dodd. This charming story introduces children to the delightful world of hibernating hedgehogs nestled snugly in a peaceful garden. As winter blankets the earth, the sleepy hedgehogs find a cosy haven to rest, making the cold season a time of serene slumber. However, the tranquillity is...

Gorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, this is a brilliantly funny story of a rabbit and a bear who discover that things are always better when they're shared with a friend. Ideal for readers moving on from picture books. The Times, Book of the Week describes it as 'A perfect animal double-act.' 'PEACE AND QUIET,' shouts Rabbit. 'THAT'S ALL...

Let's discover some of Aotearoa's plants and insects and learn their names in English and Maori! This beautiful, brightly illustrated board book introduces babies to the array of plants and insects that are found in New Zealand's great outdoors. From the honeybee to the harakeke flax bush, from a flowering plant to a caterpillar, this is the perfect book to...

How many types of otters are there? What tricks can otters use to catch fish? Where do sea otters sleep? In this book, you'll find the answers and lots more amazing facts about otters. With simple text and beautiful illustrations, plus Usborne Quicklinks to websites with carefully selected video clips and activities.

How do you make a garden grow? In this playful companion to the popular Tap the Magic Tree and Touch the Brightest Star, you will see how tiny seeds bloom into beautiful flowers. By tapping, clapping, waving, and more, young readers can join in the action! Christie Matheson masterfully combines the wonder of the natural world with the interactivity of...

Add an astonishingly diverse range of sharks and rays to the captivating scenes. Dive into the incredible underwater world of sharks and rays, from menacing Great Whites and weird-looking Hammerheads to graceful Manta Rays. Learn how these mysterious creatures swim, breathe and feed, and marvel at their lives on the ocean floor, in the open seas, and among coral reefs....

A new title containing beautifully designed high-contrast black-and-white images that are easy for babies to focus on. Age: Birth+ A delightful first book to share with a baby, with high contrast, black and white illustrations specially designed for the very young. Each picture is accompanied by a simple word that babies will love repeating and which will help their speech...

An amazing interactive introduction to birds and their nests. Peep Inside a Bird's Nest reveals the fascinating world of birds by allowing readers to peep inside a nest to see precious eggs nestled there. Lift a flap to see them hatch and discover how a bird takes care of its young. Explore various kinds of nests and chicks, from the...

A beautiful field guide featuring notes, photos, and illustrations of more than 100 species of butterflies and moths. Find out how to identify, where to spot, and what to know about different species of butterflies and moths with this beautiful field guide. Transportable in size and crammed with profiles of different species, An Anthology of Butterflies and Moths covers a...

A fascinating and detailed look at the incredible journeys that occur in the animal kingdom. Shortlisted for The Week Junior Children's Book of the Year 2024 in the Animals and Nature category. Join animals on epic adventures, and travel through the natural world with them. Across the world, billions of animals are embarking on incredible journeys. Many are in search...

Discover one of the most beloved stories for children about a little girl who discovers a magical secret garden. After her parents' deaths, Mary Lennox is sent from India to her uncle's gloomy manor in Yorkshire. She is spoiled, contrary and terribly lonely. One day she hears about a garden hidden and locked away in the grounds of the manor....

For the first time in over a decade, Don Daily’s original illustrations of The Jungle Book are brought back to life with unprecedented quality, accompanied by Rudyard Kipling’s timeless and enchanting stories of the jungle. When Rudyard Kipling wrote The Jungle Book nearly 120 years ago, he used his imagination and experiences in the Indian forest to create a majestic...

Come on a round-the-world adventure as we explore 60 amazing places from across the globe! Packed with fascinating facts, this fully illustrated book introduces kids to some of the best places to visit on our planet. Continent by continent, they'll find out the top things to see and do: playing in Central Park, getting lost in the Amazon Jungle, climbing...

A beautiful outdoor activity book including projects, activities, and games for adventurous kids. Get close to nature with this outdoor project book for kids. The Nature Adventure Book is the perfect gift for adventurous children, as they play their way through 40 crafts and games to be done outside. You don't need to live near a forest or have a...

A delightful new title in the best-selling touchy-feely series, with eye-catching illustrations and tactile textures to explore. Meet five appealing sharks swimming through this exciting addition to the much-loved That's not my... series. With their bright, bold, eye-catching illustrations and fuzzy, furry, smooth and soft tactile patches on each page, babies and toddlers love the best-selling That's not my... books....

Learn how a tadpole becomes a frog with Eric Carle's classic artwork and The Very Hungry Caterpillar! In this nonfiction story, young readers explore the transformation of a tadpole into a frog. The miracles of nature come to life in this early-learning series centered around life cycles, featuring simple text and Eric Carle's classic illustrations!

A Maisy First Experiences story, celebrating the wonders of nature and exploring the outdoors. Join Maisy and her friends on an adventure as they look out for birds, bees, minibeasts, and more! Now available in paperback. Maisy Goes on a Nature Walk features Maisy and her friends heading to their local park for a nature walk! Join in on this...

Dive and drift with Little Turtle as he embarks on an undersea adventure and discovers all sorts of marine life. Packed with Yuval Zommer's gorgeous illustrations, tons of creatures to spot, and fun onomatopoeia words to read out loud, this chunky board book is perfect for any child who loves the sea. Join Turtle for a swim around the ocean,...

Pippi the Penguin is a charming tale by Catherine Veitch. It tells the story of Pippi, an emperor penguin who excels at finding food for her chick, Ella. Pippi is brilliant at swimming, sliding, and diving—so much so that the other penguins can barely keep up with her! However, when Ella goes missing, Pippi realises that she needs the help...

Olive the Octopus This charming tale by Catherine Veitch tells the story of Olive the octopus and her quest to discover who is eating too much of her precious seaweed forest habitat. Olive turns detective, investigating every animal she meets - but it's not until she encounters some playful sea lions that she discovers the truth. Engagingly illustrated by Elissambura,...

This charming tale by Catherine Veitch tells the story of Galina the wolf cub, who lives in the frozen forests of Siberia. Galina is desperate to explore the forest and snowy landscape beyond her den, but she is still too small. So one night when her pack leaves to go hunting, Galina steps outside to have an adventure of her...

Stories from the Sea Follow the adventures of wild animals beneath the waves with this charming collection of heartwarming tales. Children will love meeting a narwhal who can't stop asking questions, a seahorse who wants to be special, and more. Each book is illustrated by a dedicated artist, and big, beautiful pictures make these books ideal for children aged 3+....

A must-have collection of three best-selling and favourite New Zealand wildlife and habitat stories, from deep in the day and nighttime forests of Aotearoa to out in the wild, blue moana. With a broad range of native creatures to encounter, these playful, rhyming and beautifully illustrated stories are told in both English and te reo Maori. The six books are...

Four wonderful stories from the world of nature written by master storyteller, Michael Morpurgo. You have to breathe the world in deep, and all its creatures too ... become part of it. Immerse yourself in the great outdoors and travel around the country in these four heart-warming modern fables. Join Michael, who spots a whale on the shores of the...

From one snug pūkeko to ten ghostly huia, let's count Aotearoa's beautiful birds in English and Māori! Pūkeko Counts to 10 is a beautiful bilingual counting board book for toddlers, featuring the birds of Aotearoa from poet Ben Brown and illustrator Helen Taylor. Let's go visiting with Pūkeko and count up the birds together in Māori and English! With durable...

Discover the natural world with this beautifully illustrated book full of amazing animals, plants, and the incredible habitats they live in. Which talkative bird is one of the largest of its species? Which tree can live for over 2,000 years? Can you guess which fish darts through the ocean at 68 miles per hour? From dry deserts and tropical beaches,...

Our planet is full of life! Did you know there are 400,000 species of beetle - but only eight species of bear? This stunning book explores the extraordinary diversity of the natural world and profiles some of its most surprising creatures. The Variety of Life is a glorious celebration of diversity within the Animal Kingdom by non-fiction specialist Nicola Davies,...

It might look like a pebble from the beach, but Eliza knows this is an egg. And one night when she hears cracking, she discovers the Stone Bird. It might still look like a stone to her mum, but Eliza knows it's alive. Step into the magical world of one child's imagination in this stunning debut by exciting new author...

100+ First Words: Nature

Learn all about butterflies in this new Maisy's Planet book! Join Maisy and friends as they find out about beautiful butterflies! This colourful board book, the fifth in the Maisy’s Planet series, introduces little ones to both butterflies and moths. It covers everything from chrysalises and caterpillars to what butterflies and moths need and how we can help them. Open...

A collection of amazing facts celebrating the extraordinary world of bugs. Celebrate the extraordinary world of bugs with this collection of amazing facts! You'll never guess where a katydid's ears are, why peacock spiders need to be good dancers, or how water skaters walk on water. And did you know that bagworm moth caterpillars build log cabins? With warm, characterful...

Come pond dipping in this interactive flap book. Lift the lily pads and peep under the water to discover what's in a pond. From tadpoles hatching and turning into frogs, to diving beetles and even dragonfly larvae transforming into adults, this book has so much information for curious young children. Find out which fish has a nest for his babies,...

Push, pull and slide the scenes to discover all the different animals in Busy Safari! Help the elephants cool down, make a cheetah run really fast and find out who is hiding in the mud in this fun book about amazing African animals. Perfect for toddlers who like to play as they read, this bright and colourful board book will...

Join Spot and his friends on an enchanting day out at the farm in Spot Goes to the Farm by Eric Hill, now reissued in a beautifully crafted board format featuring embedded flaps. The idyllic adventure begins as Spot's dad takes him to the farm to meet the charming baby animals. However, it seems these playful creatures are hiding, adding...

Warning: you may want to cuddle this book! We've found the planet's cutest animals and squeezed them inside this adorable title. From fluffy pandas and penguin chicks to pygmy possums and inquisitive quokkas, discover a mix of family favourites and lesser-known critters, all accompanied with fun facts and big, beautiful photos! Starting from North America, you'll travel through all the...

Is the Australian tiger beetle faster or slower than a basset hound? Find out all about some of the world's fastest and slowest animals in the latest beautifully illustrated encyclopaedia from award-winning author and illustrator Sami Bayly. Whether you like to take things fast or slow, you will lose yourself in this stunning encyclopaedia filled with incredibly detailed illustrations and...

Delve into captivating ecosystems in Brilliant Bugs by Campbell Books. Young explorers will be enthralled as they journey through various vibrant habitats—discovering the bustling forest, a lively pond, and the tropical jungle. Each setting is teeming with fascinating insects such as spiders, butterflies, and stick insects, inviting children to observe the wonders of nature that exist all around us. The...

A highly illustrated, playful field guide for budding natural scientists and curious observers of the world right under our noses. Observology is the study of looking. An observologist makes scientific expeditions, albeit very small ones, every day. They notice interesting details in the world around them. They are expert at finding tiny creatures, plants, and fungi. They know that water...

World-renowned conservationist Bindi Irwin has a message for animal-loving kids: you can help protect the planet and all who call it home! Featuring exclusive Irwin family photos and animal fun facts. Calling all Wildlife Warriors! Step inside the Australia Zoo and see what nature has to offer. There are lemurs and rhinos, kangaroos, and—of course—crocodiles. On your tour, learn about...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Steve Irwin, animal lover and wildlife conservationist. Little Steve loved animals, and his childhood was spent amongst Australia's wildlife. As a young boy, his parents started a wildlife refuge and Steve and his sisters helped care for many injured animals. When...

A beautiful gift book for children that explores the oceans of the world. This stunning book all about oceans takes children on a grand tour of the marine world. From the deepest known sea trench on Earth to the underwater forests that make their home in the Pacific Ocean, discover 10 of the world's most spectacular ocean habitats, and the...

This colourful activity book is packed with nature-themed puzzles, things to spot, colouring, drawing and doodling activities. Match baby animals to their mothers, colour in flowers and insects, spot-the-difference between countryside scenes and much more. With four pages of stickers and all the answers at the back of the book, Little Children's Nature Activity Book offers engaging and educational entertainment...

Join Bird, Mouse, and Rabbit on an exhilarating safari adventure in Amazing Animals: Safari Adventure by Tony Mitton. As they journey through the savannah, they encounter a host of extraordinary animals living in their natural habitat. From the grandeur of enormous elephants to the majesty of lazy lions basking in the sun, each page offers a new and exciting discovery....

Enter the enchanting world of Brambly Hedge with this exquisite treasury containing all eight beloved classic picture books by Jill Barklem. Explore the charming natural surroundings of the tranquil English countryside through the enchanting tales of the mice of Brambly Hedge. First introduced in 1980 with the four seasonal stories, these delightful tales have captured the hearts of readers of...

How do you make a garden grow? In this playful companion to the popular Tap the Magic Tree and Touch the Brightest Star, you will see how tiny seeds bloom into beautiful flowers. And by tapping, clapping, waving, and more, young readers can join in the action! Christie Matheson masterfully combines the wonder of the natural world with the interactivity...

Little David grew up in Leicester on the campus of a university, where his father was a professor. Surrounded by the wonders of academia, young David developed an insatiable curiosity about the natural world. As a child, he spent countless hours in the science library, meticulously collating his own specimens and creating a mini animal museum. David's early passion for...

Little ones will love bringing the zoo to life in this adorable sound book. Press the pages to hear lions roaring, monkeys jabbering and lots more, and pore over colourful scenes including feeding time for the seals and elephants playing in the pool. With simple text, holes to peep through and fingertrails to explore, Zoo Sounds offers an interactive experience...

A beautifully illustrated sticker book exploring our amazing planet. Discover the many wonders Planet Earth has to offer in this inviting sticker book. Travel to dusty deserts, the icy Arctic, and lush tropical rainforests to find out about the incredible plants and animals that live there. Add over 150 stickers to bring the scenes to life.

For brave hunters and bear-lovers, the classic chant-aloud by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury in a large board book edition. We're Going on a Bear Hunt. We're going to catch a big one. Will you come too? For a quarter of a century, readers have been swishy-swashying and splash-sploshing through this award-winning favourite. Follow and join in the family's excitement...

Immerse your little ones in the vibrant underwater world of Aotearoa with Ocean for Kiwi Babies by Matthew Williamson and Fraser Williamson. This captivating board book serves as an enchanting introduction to the ocean's wonders, both in English and Maori. Tailored specifically for New Zealand babies, it offers an engaging exploration of diverse sea creatures that inhabit the coastal waters...

An eye-catching information book with one hundred quirky and surprising facts. Do fish wear pyjamas? What's the sound of an iceberg melting? How many sheep did it take to launch a Viking longship? Which is faster - a tsunami or a bullet train? Find the answers to these and many more questions in a book that explores the history, science,...

Add stickers to show the amazing variety of animals and plants in different parts of the world. From a dusty desert to the deep blue sea, discover wonders of nature from all over the world in this inviting sticker book. Children will love filling each vibrant scene with animals, plants and bugs. With over 140 stickers, there's plenty to talk...

An introduction to amazing animals and the world of Dr. Seuss, perfect for babies and toddlers! Flip the flap – what can you see? Full of Dr. Seuss’s craziest characters and wittiest rhymes, this brilliant board book explores the world of amazing animals. Bright, vibrant and with interactive flaps throughout, the Flip-the-Flap books are brilliantly designed for introducing early concepts...

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Eric Carle's timeless masterpiece, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. This beloved tale follows the journey of a tiny caterpillar as it embarks on a remarkable adventure of growth and transformation. Through this whimsical story, young readers are introduced to the themes of curiosity, perseverance, and the extraordinary changes that occur in the natural world....

Get ready for an incredible thrill-packed journey across the world with the second edition of Lonely Planet Kids The Travel Book. Continent by continent, this exciting hardcover book takes children through every country on Earth. Did you know that: Canada is home to around 2 million lakes? The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is so big that it can be...

Eric Carle's timeless classic, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has been a beloved staple in children's literature for generations. This enchanting picture book beautifully illustrates the charming journey of a newly hatched caterpillar as it embarks on a grand adventure to find something to eat. Over the course of several days, the voracious caterpillar consumes an array of different foods, each...

Push, pull and slide the tabs to learn all about life on the Busy Farm! Meet all the different animals, help the farmer bale the hay and join in rounding up the sheep at bedtime. Children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with a gentle rhyme and wonderful illustrations by Louise Forshaw, which is part of...

Identifying New Zealand's insects, spiders and other land invertebrates is made simple with this new guide by best-selling author Andrew Crowe. Explore over 300 life-size photographs, learn about the life-cycle of different insects, and use the handy colour-coded chart for fast, accurate identification. Written by one of New Zealand's most popular nature writers, The Life-Size Guide to Insects makes it...

Two greedy squirrels learn to share, in this hilarious rhyming adventure from the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside. Greedy squirrels Cyril and Bruce both have their sights on a very special prize: THE VERY LAST NUT OF THE SEASON! As the nut bounces crazily through the forest, the squirrels race after it, between the trees, over boulders, down the...