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Power up with Dog Man: Big Jim Believes from the global #1 bestselling author and award-winning artist Dav Pilkey. Join the journey as our heroes discover the influence of belief and find truth from within. With threads of self-awareness, confidence, and integrity, Dav Pilkey masterfully crafts a humorous and heartfelt adventure, weaving together the importance of truth, goodness, and believing...

Embark on a thrilling dinosaur adventure with the Jurassic World: Activity Pack! With a colouring book, puzzle pad, and coloured pencils inside, there’s hours of thrilling fun to be had for Jurassic World fans.

Like many 13-year-old girls, Sofia's main worries are how to get some groovy go-go boots, and how not to die of embarrassment giving a speech at school! But when her older brother Lenny starts talking about marches and protests and overstayers, and how Pacific Islanders are being bullied by the police for their passports and papers, a shadow is cast...

A fascinating look at Matariki in New Zealand and around the world. The Matariki constellation (or Pleiades) is known by many different names and is seen and celebrated by many cultures around the world. This beautifully illustrated book features 18 stories: 9 of which highlight the Māori Matariki stars, while the others reference the stories about this constellation from different...

An attractive kete gift bag of three stories to celebrate Matariki and explore the wonders and traditions of Māori New Year. Flit the Fantail & the Matariki Map: Join Flit and his friends, Keri the kiwi and wise old Ruru, as they explore the night skies to work out how to capture a sparkling star. The Seven Kites of Matariki:...

This sequel to Dawn Raid follows Sofia Savea’s family, 50 years later, as Sofia's grandson becomes involved in the quest for a government apology. INVERCARGILL, 2020 Wow, I thought I knew a bit about the dawn raids, but this is HUGE. It happened to my OWN family and I never knew! I had no idea that Granfia and her family...

There’s festive chaos at Granny’s place – and Nee Naw's Cracker Christmas is right in the middle of it! The cheeky goats have nabbed a Christmas cracker, and before long the tree has toppled, decorations are flying, and Ploppy the Cow is stuck in the loo! Nee Naw wastes no time – he calls on his trusty friends Dusty, Toot,...

Celebrate the magical worlds of Disney and Pixar in this spectacular 1000-piece puzzle and 24-page mini colouring book. Featuring beloved characters from classics like Snow White and Bambi, right through to modern masterpieces like Toy Story and Wish.

Wonky Donkey’s famous daughter, Dinky Donkey, is back – and this time she is bringing the whole donkey family together in a playful and festive Christmas adventure! Lift the colourful felt flaps to help Dinky find the presents to go under the Christmas tree. Lift the soft felt flaps to discover the best present of all... family... and a big...

When digging out a drain, the little yellow digger gets stuck in the mud. So they bring in a bigger digger... The story of The Little Yellow Digger was created from a real event, when one of Betty and Alan's grandchildren excitedly told them about a digger getting stuck in the mud next to their house and they had to...

LEGO Gadgets allows you to build 11 innovative machines and includes all the LEGO bricks you need. From the 'practical'—a mechanical hand to pick things up for you—to the intriguing—a machine that makes crinkled paper—and the flat-out ridiculous, such as astronaut training for your mini-figures, these projects encourage children to explore the possibilities hidden in their LEGO collection. This book...

Not every dragonet wants a destiny . . . Clay has grown up under the mountain, chosen along with four other dragonets to fulfill a mysterious prophecy and end the war between the dragon tribes of Pyrrhia. He's not so sure about the prophecy part, but Clay can't imagine not living with the other dragonets; they're his best friends. So...

This laugh-out-loud, smelly Christmas favourite by children’s entertainer Deano Yipadee is back in business! With outrageous illustrations by Paul Beavis featuring a hilarious cast of well-known reindeer helpers, it is up to the smelliest one of them all to propel Santa’s sleigh and save the day. Jingle Bells, What's That Smell? will surely delight children with its humour and festive...

'Twas the night before Christmas and all round the bach, not a possum was stirring; not one could we catch. Take one Santa dressed in singlet and shorts, and put him on a miniature tractor pulled by eight flying sheep, and you have a Kiwi version of the well-loved Clement C. Moore poem. Children will delight in Yvonne Morrison's humorous...

A day no one will ever forget ... Danny Crane and his mum moved from New York City to Pearl City, Hawaii, two months ago. Every day since, Danny has been making a plan to get back to NYC. He's not afraid of the crime or dark alleys there. And he's not afraid to stow away on the next ship...

Darkness of Dragons (Wings of Fire #10) by Tui Sutherland delves into a world on the brink of chaos. Qibli knows that Darkstalker must be stopped, and he's convinced that magic is the key. With just a sliver of the ancient dragon's all-powerful scroll, Qibli imagines he could rewrite history the right way: end war forever, make every dragon happy,...

Discover the power of Mega Evolution! Only certain Pokémon can harness this unique skill, which takes them beyond the limits of regular Evolution to a new and mighty form. Mega Evolution is only temporary, so knowing when to unleash this power during battle is key. This official insider’s guide has all the stats and facts you need about Mega Evolved...

Katniss Everdeen has survived the Hunger Games twice. But she’s still not safe. A revolution is unfolding, and everyone, it seems, has had a hand in the carefully laid plans – everyone except Katniss. And yet she must play the most vital part in the final battle. Katniss must become their Mockingjay – the symbol of rebellion – no matter...

There might be something spooky going on right now at the baby-sitters club! The baby-sitters have been getting mysterious phone calls when they're out on their jobs. When a phone rings and they pick up, there's no one on the other end of the line. Claudia's sure it's the Phantom Caller, a jewel thief who's been operating in the area....

Flit the Fantail and the Christmas Crash by Kat Quin brings Flit back into a hairy situation—caught in Santa’s majestic beard! With Santa at the helm, Flit accidentally embarks on a jolly journey, delivering presents to all the children and native critters of Aotearoa. At the end of a busy, beardy night, Flit is safely returned to his nest with...

The funny and fabulous rhyming picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog. The smallest fish can tell the tallest tales... ‘Sorry I'm late, Miss. I set off really early, but on the way to school, I was captured by a squid. I wriggled and I struggled till a turtle came...

Join Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and more of your Toy Story friends on the search-and-find adventure of a lifetime! From dusty old antique stores to the playground of Sunnyside Daycare, there are 15 scenes to explore and search, each with its own set of challenges to conquer. Time to reach for the sky and make it to infinity and beyond! Toy...

Manawatia a Matariki! Celebrate Matariki with this book bursting with activities and colouring-in pages. My Matariki Colouring and Activity Book is a colouring book that also includes a range of activities such as crafts and puzzles, as well as a smattering of te reo. This companion to the 2022 best-seller, Matariki Around the World, is sure to keep readers entertained...

It's been ten years since the horrific murders at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza tore the town of Hurricane, Utah, apart. Charlie, whose father owned the pizzeria, reunites with her childhood friends on the anniversary of the tragedy and together they revisit the abandoned pizza place. After they discover a way inside, they realise that things are not as they used to...

“Everything changes, tamariki mā,” says Grandma.“But the stars will always guide us.” Sam and Te Rerehua adore Te Mata Hāpuku, its wild winds, stony shores, and the treasures  he waves push onto the beach. But this Matariki feels different. Pōua is gone and the children miss him deeply. As they wait for the rising of the star cluster, Grandma teaches...

As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honour of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes. Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day...

When floodwaters threaten a town, the Little Yellow Digger is called to the rescue – but how can it get there? "I know!” the engineer exclaimed. “We’ve got the perfect thing. Our helicopter! It can fly a digger in a sling." Floodwaters are rising and a stranded town’s stop banks are about to burst. The panicked residents are crying out...

Assemble a high-quality, foot-and-a-half tall chipboard gravity drop tower full of LEGO contraptions. Unleash a pack of 6 wooden balls from the starting gate and watch them race through a maze of twists and turns, sliding down ramps, flipping spinners, and whirling down a funnel before they finally plonk into their destined buckets. (All included right out of the box!)...

Stick Man lives in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three... It's dangerous being a Stick Man. A dog wants to play with him, a swan builds her nest with him. He even ends up on a fire! Will he ever get back to the family tree?

It’s time for a super sleepover! The foodie besties and their friends are excited for a fun night of telling ghost stories! Will Pizza and Taco ever get to sleep? Pizza and Taco's sleepover night is about to begin! They have their sleeping bags, their friends are arriving, and their Best Sleepover Ever playlist is on! Pizza, Taco, and their...

Zog (15th Anniversary Edition) introduces us to Zog, the keenest dragon in school. However, he's also the most accident-prone, often flying into trees and even setting his own wing on fire. Fortunately, a mysterious little girl always comes by to patch up his bumps and bruises. The question remains: will she be able to help Zog with his toughest test...

The gang is back together in this Toy Story 5 Ultimate Colouring Book adventure! Get ready to ride like the wind through 64 pages of creative fun, bringing each scene to life one colour at a time. This Toy Story 5 Ultimate Colouring Book has 64 pages of art to colour.

A thrilling graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis’s best-selling I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Haus Studio. George Calder must be the luckiest kid alive—he and his little sister, Phoebe, are sailing with their aunt on the Titanic, the greatest ship ever built! George can’t resist exploring every inch...

As a small country school prepares for its Christmas end-of-year show, they get a call from Santa, who is on his way to the hall when he runs into a spot of trouble! Fortunately, The Little Yellow Digger is on hand to rescue Santa and his truck full of presents.

When frost fairy Periwinkle travels too close to the forbidden border where Spring meets the Winter Woods, she unknowingly discovers a thread of a lost magic. And, for the first time, she begins to dream. While Periwinkle’s dreams start sweet, they slowly morph into disastrous visions of the Pixie Dust Tree—the source of life for all of Pixie Hollow—destroyed. Soon...

Goodbye, old life... Lia and her family are waiting to board a flight across the Atlantic, leaving behind family, friends, and Romania—the only home Lia has ever known. But Lia’s heartache is overshadowed by the discomfort of her first period. As if things weren’t difficult enough! Now Lia is thrust into a world where everything is different: her home, her...

Five funny stories about New Zealand’s favourite Grandpa, now available in a keepsake bind-up edition. Scholastic NZ’s Grandpa series has been in Kiwi family homes for over 33 years. These beloved, funny, and relatable tales are told in simple language with a repetitive refrain, making them perfect for young readers. This collection is published in memory of much-loved author Joy...

Discover the wonder of Disney with a new colouring book or storybook to open each day leading up to the most magical time of the year! Disney: Advent Calendar contains 12 colouring books, 11 full-colour storybooks, and one extra large storybook!

When you love comics like Pizza and Taco do, the next step after reading them is to collaborate on one! But what happens when they run up against artistic differences? Who gets to have the bigger muscles and the more rad superpowers? Can these two strong-willed foodstuffs compromise and make a comic that is more awesome than the sum of...

An emerald frog, a dragonfly; You'll find the treasures! Give it a try! Solve the riddles! Play I Spy! I Spy Treasure Hunt features a pirate ship and a chest of gold, taking readers on a journey through time that leads to the location of purloined treasures. Starting with a gold coin, the photographs pull back to reveal the story...

Cars (Disney Pixar: Classic Collection) follows the thrilling journey of Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie racing car, as he competes for the famous Piston Cup. On his way to the deciding race, Lightning makes an unexpected pit stop and finds himself stuck in the sleepy little town of Radiator Springs. Will Lightning make it out in time to become the...

For every villain, there is a hero ... Turtle isn’t one of the heroes he reads about in stories. If he were, he’d use his animus powers to help Pyrrhia - instead of keeping his abilities a secret, even from his own sister. Now that Darkstalker, the sinister and impossibly old dragon from Pyrrhia’s most notorious legends, has returned, Turtle...

Embrace the magical Disney characters you know and love in this The Shining Shimmering Splendid Collection: Adult Colouring Book and Puzzle (Disney: 1000 Pieces) set! Featuring iconic characters from classics like Snow White, Dumbo, and The Lion King, right through to modern masterpieces like Zootopia 2 and Elio. This box set contains a 1000-piece Disney puzzle and a 24-page mini...

The fun and drama continues in this eighth book of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series! Lila Fowler, the snobbiest girl in Sweet Valley Middle School, has gotten her own beautiful horse but she doesn’t even seem to care! Elizabeth doesn’t think it’s fair—she absolutely adores horses and would do anything to get to ride one—even pretending to...

It is time to get Wiggly! Reading has never been as fun as it is with The Wiggles! The board books in this little library make the perfect introduction to reading. Little ones will grow their vocabularies, improve their motor skills, and practise picture and word recognition. This box set includes 8 mini board books, perfect for little hands.

Streaming live on StewTube: Pizza and Taco!!! These foodie besties are on a mission to go viral! Will they get lots of likes for their awesome video? Find out in this hilarious instalment of the bestselling chapter book graphic novel series! Pizza and Taco are ‘jelly’ of their friends who have StewTube channels. But don’t worry, these food besties always...

Aloha! It's party time! Stitch's friends are throwing him a surprise birthday party—he just doesn't know it yet! Can Lilo keep him distracted all day while Nani sets up his party? Discover the delightful chaos and heartwarming moments in Stitch: Birthday Surprise! (Disney: Movie Classics).

Meet Theo, the only dinosaur in a school full of humans—or so he thinks! Theo is a dinosaur, which came as a shock to his human parents. Nevertheless, they love him dearly. On his first day at school, Theo refuses to go in because he’s different from all the other kids, so Mum makes him a human costume. The next...

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (The Hunger Games: Deluxe Edition) by Suzanne Collins follows the ambitious young Coriolanus Snow as he grasps his one shot at glory as a mentor in the tenth annual Hunger Games. Determined to outcharm, outwit, and outmanoeuvre his fellow students, Coriolanus aims to mentor the winning tribute. The odds are stacked against him: he...

Indulge in the spine-chilling and hair-raising tales of Goosebumps: The Creepy Classic 20-Book Collection. This collection invites you to explore a world filled with twists, turns, and terrifying tales. Each book presents a uniquely thrilling story that captivates readers of all ages. Discover the eeriness that only R.L. Stine can deliver. Relive your childhood nightmares or introduce the next generation...

From the creator of the bestselling Nee Naw books comes an exciting new character kids will love. Singer-songwriter Dean O’Brien has produced yet another toe-tapping, sing-along song, this time about Nee Naw’s friend, Dusty the Digger. When goats Plinky and Plonky snatch buckets of jelly powder and fall into a swimming pool, they soon become stuck in jiggly, wobbly jelly....

Gotta catch ‘em all! This revised and updated edition of the mega-bestselling Essential Handbook and Super Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook has all the stats and facts fans need about the world of Pokémon. Need-to-know info on more than 1000 Pokémon is jam-packed into 608 illustrated, full-colour pages. The handbook is easy to read and organised simply and effectively into one...

Celebrate the world of Halloween Town with this spooky 1000-piece puzzle and mini colouring book! Featuring beloved characters from Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, this set is sure to put you in a scary mood!

Step back into the Hundred-Acre Wood with Winnie The Pooh: Adult Colouring Book and Puzzle (Disney: 1000 Pieces) in this whimsical book-and-puzzle set! With a 1000-piece puzzle and 24-page mini colouring book, all your most-beloved corners of the Wood will be leaping off the page. Featuring Winnie the Pooh and all his friends, the only thing missing from this set...

Relive the joy and excitement of K-Pop Demon Hunters! Step into the electrifying world of K-Pop Demon Hunters with this unofficial guide, a place where music, magic, and monster-fighting girl power collide! Designed as an immersive, interactive companion to the film, this book blends creative self-expression with the bold spirit of the movie’s characters. It’s jam-packed with images, fun facts,...

Meet Dorothy and her friends from the Wiggles up close in this Pop-Up book! Every spread has an exciting 3D element to dive into with our favourite Wiggly Friends.

When Daisy has a bad hair day, Minnie knows just what to do. Everyone gets crazy hair days, but if you're a lucky duck, your best friend is ready to help you through it. Join Daisy and Minnie on their wacky, silly hair adventure! Minnie: Daisy's Crazy Hair Day - Ready-to-Read Level 1 (Disney Junior) is a delightful story where...

With winter chimneys roaring in some of the world’s houses, Santa keeps his bottom safe with his trusty fireproof trousers. From Deano Yipadee, the creator of the beloved Nee Naw series, comes a brand new story and downloadable song about Santa's conundrum when his fireproof trousers shrink in the wash. He needs to come up with a way to safely...

The graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times best-selling Wings of Fire series continue to set the world on fire! Three dragons. One unavoidable, unpredictable destiny. This is the beginning ... of the end. In the SeaWing kingdom, a young prince learns he is an animus—capable of wonderful magic that comes with a terrible price. In the mind...

Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, Christmas in New Zealand on a sunny summer's day, ay! Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, Oh what fun it is to have a Kiwi holiday. Best-selling author and illustrator, Yvonne Morrison and Deborah Hinde, give the old Christmas favourite Jingle Bells the Kiwi treatment. This proven seller is...

Set in the 1960s, Koro’s Star is a heart-warming, exciting adventure story. It’s the beginning of the summer holidays in 1967 when 10-year-old Atama moves with his family into a new army base. His father, Atama’s hero, departs for Vietnam, asking Atama to look after his mum and his younger sister, Maia, while he’s away. Atama is nervous about making...

Tabby McTat loves singing along with Fred the busker, as people throw coins in their hat. But when Fred has an accident, the two are separated. Will they ever find each other again? A heart-warming picture book about unlikely friendship and loyalty by superstar duo Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Discover te taiao, the natural world, through colouring, puzzles and creative activities designed to engage young learners. Featuring native flora and fauna, habitats and natural elements of Aotearoa, this book supports early learning while fostering a sense of kaitiakitanga and connection to the environment. A companion to the award-winning My Matariki Colouring & Activity Book, this second in the series...

It's time to get royally cosy with the Disney Princesses! With a 1000-piece puzzle and 24-page colouring book, this set contains all you'll need for hours of cosy fun, alongside your Disney Princess besties. Enjoy the experience of both relaxing with the puzzling challenge and unleashing your creativity in the colouring book, all in one delightful package. Immerse yourself in...

Hello, mouse friends! Join me, Geronimo Stilton, in solving this whisker-licking-good mystery. Find clues along with me as you read. Together, we'll be super-squeaky investigators! Embark on this thrilling adventure with The Double Cross (Geronimo Stilton Mini Mystery #5) and let's uncover the mystery together!

Celebrate 40 years of the beloved hit series with this charming edition—created to inspire a whole new generation of baby-sitters! When Kristy Thomas has the great idea to form a baby-sitters club—a chance to earn money and spend time with her friends, all while doing something they each love to do—she has no idea how much the club will change...

Join Moana, Maui, Heihei, and Pua on a wayfinding adventure through these pages of colouring fun. Use your puffy stickers on your journey on the open seas... or anywhere else! Moana 2: Puffy Sticker Colouring Book contains a 16-page colouring book and over 50 puffy stickers.

Moana 2: Movie Novel (Disney) takes audiences on an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui, and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.

Just like Moana's adventures, there is so much to explore, discover and enjoy in this Moana 2: Colouring and Activity Book (Disney)! With 48 pages of colourful activities and adventurous colouring, there is so much fun to be had!

Lyra Belacqua and her animal daemon live half-wild and carefree among scholars of Jordan College, Oxford. The destiny that awaits her will take her to the frozen lands of the Arctic, where witch-clans reign and ice-bears fight. Her extraordinary journey will have immeasurable consequences far beyond her own world... His Dark Materials: Northern Lights by Philip Pullman.

A charming graphic novel bursting with first-crush butterflies and the joy of finding your people! Lia is finally feeling settled into her new life. Her friends are amazing, her French is improving, and her periods... ugh, those are still terrible. But Lia's crush, Julien, is noticing her. Lia thinks he likes her, but she can't tell for sure. And while...

Dawn can't wait for her trip to California. Aside from all the sun and fun, it's her first visit since her brother, Jeff, moved back to live with their dad. California is better than Dawn ever remembered it. The beaches are beautiful, the local theme park is a blast, and Dawn is enjoying all her favourite foods. Plus, Dawn's best...

The #1 New York Times best-selling series is back with a brand new tale! Discover what happens next in this thrilling addition to the Wings of Fire saga, where one of its biggest secrets will be revealed. In the and highly-anticipated sixteenth book, beloved author Tui T. Sutherland will answer the question her fans have been asking her for years....

Chet Roscow is finally feeling at home in Elm Hills, New Jersey. But Chet's summer is interrupted by shocking news. A great white shark has been attacking swimmers along the Jersey shore, not far from Elm Hills. So when Chet sees something in the creek, he's sure it's his imagination ... until he comes face-to-face with a bloodthirsty shark! Discover...

Brimming with magic and romance, a young fairy queen must form an unlikely alliance or risk an unspeakable danger destroying all she holds dear in this fantasy adventure from New York Times best-selling author Allison Saft. It’s been centuries since a warm-season fairy in Pixie Hollow has crossed into the Winter Woods, and while most fear the legends of monsters...

It was supposed to be unsinkable... George Calder must be the luckiest kid alive—he and his little sister, Phoebe, are sailing with their aunt on the Titanic, the greatest ship ever built! George can’t resist exploring every inch of the incredible boat, even if it gets him into trouble. But one night while George is off exploring, a terrible boom...

Visiting his dad’s hometown in Japan four months after his father’s death would be hard enough for Ben. But one morning, the pain turns to fear: first, a massive earthquake rocks the quiet coastal village, nearly toppling his uncle’s house. Then the ocean waters rise, and Ben and his family are swept away—and pulled apart—by a devastating tsunami. Can he...

LEGO Gear Bots invites you to build kinetic sculptures with Lego! This engaging book allows you to create up to 10 Lego models and games using elements included in the book alongside papercraft pieces. Themes explore exciting builds like a swimming shark, a hungry praying mantis, and a robo game show. Throughout the book, STEM content provides insight into how...