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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...

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:...

Honu and Blue love to explore. They re taking a trip along the seashore, seeking out creatures that live in the sea and following clues. What might they be? Author Jez Smith takes readers on a rhyming, riddle-filled journey in and around the seashore, as Honu and Blue challenge us to identify some of Aotearoa s remarkable marine animals.

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...

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...

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...

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...

“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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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!

A question of loyalty… Peril has always been loyal. First to Queen Scarlet, even when she used Peril’s fatal firescales to kill countless dragons in her violent SkyWing arena. Now Peril is loyal to Clay, the only dragonet who has ever been her friend. So when Scarlet threatens Jade Mountain Academy and everything Clay cares about, Peril sets off to...

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...

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...

P.U.! Dog Man got sprayed by a skunk! After being dunked in tomato juice, the stink is gone but the scarlet red colour remains. Now exiled, this spunky superhero must struggle to save the citizens who shunned him! Will the ends justify the means for Petey, who's reluctantly pulled back into a life of crime in order to help Dog...

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).

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?

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...

The Dangerous Gift is a thrilling addition to the Wings of Fire series by Tui Sutherland. Snowfall didn’t expect to be the queen of the IceWings at such a young age, but now that she is, she’s determined to be the best queen ever. Her plan is simple: keep her tribe within IceWing territory, where it’s safe, while keeping every...

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...

Join Moana, Maui, Heihei, and Pua for some oceanic colouring fun! Add colour to every page and bring their brave adventure to life!

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!

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...

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,...

Kids will love to explore and learn all 126 pages full of accessible information about how weird and wonderful the animals of planet earth are. With jaw-dropping photos this fast-paced book will delight animal-obsessed readers.

It's time to step it up with Sonic and his friends and foes in this 1,000-piece puzzle and colouring book set. You gotta go fast to piece together this adventure and then enjoy colouring, featuring all your favourites. Speed into action with Sonic The Hedgehog: Adult Colouring Book and Puzzle Set and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Sega's...

Refugee: The Graphic Novel is a timeless story that follows three children – Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud – who live in different parts of the world and in different decades. All three kids must endure harrowing journeys as their homelands are ravaged by violence and destruction. They all face unimaginable dangers. But there is always the hope of tomorrow. And...

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.

Wings of Fire: the First Fifteen Books by Tui T. Sutherland is a captivating series that brings to life the epic world of dragons and their gripping adventures. This box set includes the first fifteen books of the series, offering readers the complete journey filled with heroism, friendship, and an endless battle between good and evil. Sutherland's storytelling weaves together...

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...

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.

The ocean calls for a new adventure! Join Moana and her friends on a new wayfinding journey in this Moana 2: Colouring Adventures (Disney) colouring book.

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...

The competition heats up, as best friends go after the once-in-a-lifetime chance to become pop stars! Hikaru In The Light! (A Graphic Novel: Volume 3) sees Hikaru's dreams of stardom so close ... and yet so far! She's pushing herself to the limit to improve her singing and dancing skills for the Girls in the Light pop idol competition, but...

Since her first adventure with Maui, Moana has continued to grow as a wayfinder. She is determined to connect with other people across the ocean. With a new crew and the help of some old friends, will she be able to find what she has been searching for? Moana 2 (Disney: Classic Collection) takes readers on an exciting voyage filled...

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...

Pu and Ru's Bird Beak Clues by Jez Smith is a delightful journey with Pu the pukeko and Ru the ruru, who present a series of engaging rhyming clues for children to solve. The central mystery revolves around identifying which beak belongs to which bird and uncovering who possesses the best beak amongst them.

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....

When digging out a drain, the little yellow digger gets stuck in the mud. So they bring in a bigger digger . . . Discover the delightful tale of perseverance and teamwork in The Little Yellow Digger by Betty Gilderdale, as one book's small adventure turns into a collaboration of efforts to overcome a muddy challenge.

• Celebrates New Zealand’s bilingual heritage with puzzles incorporating both languages.• Crammed full of great activities to keep children challenged.• Learn about such things as New Zealand inventors, places and traditional Māori culture.• Expands vocabulary and knowledge of te reo.• Hours of fun and incidental learning!  

Something strange and suspicious is happening in Zootopia, and partners Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde think a snake is to blame! To crack the case they will have to investigate through new and mysterious parts of town. Can their friendship survive the desert, the snow and the surprises? This Zootopia 2 Classic Collection is a beautifully illustrated movie retelling with...

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...

In a dark vision of the near future, twelve boys and twelve girls are forced to appear in a live TV show called The Hunger Games. There is only one rule: kill or be killed. When sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen steps forward to take her sister’s place in the games, she sees it as a death sentence. But Katniss has been...

The final colour instalment in this New York Times best-selling series! George and Harold, and their doubles, Yesterday George and Yesterday Harold, have a good thing going. Two of them go to school, while the other two hide in the tree house and play video games all day—then they switch! But Mr. Meaner has created a method of mind control...

What if all the crushes you ever had found out how you felt about them… all at once? Sixteen-year-old Lara Jean Song keeps her love letters in a hatbox her mother gave her. They aren’t love letters that anyone else wrote for her; these are ones she’s written. One for every boy she’s ever loved—five in all. When she writes,...

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's purr-fect picture book is now available in an appealing read-alone format. Me, you and the old guitar. How perfectly, perfectly happy we are. MEEE-EW and the old guitar. How PURRRR-fectly happy we are! Tabby McTat is purr-fectly happy, singing along all day with Fred the busker. But when Fred gives chase to a thief, the...

Find the way with Moana and her friends! Bring their wayfinding adventure in the ocean to life in this Moana 2: Ultimate Colouring Book (Disney).

Use a rainbow of colours to bring your favourite Disney Princess characters to life!

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...

Meet Pocket, created as a good luck charm for soldiers going into battle, whose bravery and loyalty lives on long after the war. Thimble-born from tip to toe, Pocket Bear remembers every moment of his becoming: the glimmering needle, the silken thread, the tender hands as each careful stitch brought him closer to himself. Born during the throes of WWI,...

This is a stunning, limited-run, special edition of The Wings of Starlight, the magical first book entering the world of Pixie Hollow from Allison Saft. This hardback edition features: Coloured end papers Gold Foil embossing on the cover Designed sprayed edges A limited-run, individually numbered certificate on the inside front cover Brimming with magic and romance, a young fairy queen...

Deep in the rain forest, danger awaits... Glory knows that the dragon world is wrong about her being "a lazy RainWing.” Maybe she wasn't meant to be one of the dragonets of destiny, but Glory is sharp, and her venom is deadly... even if it's also still a secret. So when the dragonets seek shelter in the rain forest, Glory...

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... Read and sing along to this catchy Matariki song celebrating Earth, sky, seasons and whanau. Singer/songwriter June Pitman-Hayes wrote this waiata for the children at the Montessori School where she was teaching music. With its...

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.

Join Moana for an ocean adventure as you enjoy wave after wave of exciting activities! With giant foil stickers, puzzles, and games that will challenge you for hours, and so much more, this book is perfect for voyagers everywhere. Disney Moana 2: Giant Stickers provides endless fun and adventure for young readers and Moana fans alike.

At last, the ultimate colouring book for fans of everything Disney! This 64-page colouring book is jam-packed with everyone’s favourite characters from iconic Disney films, such as Bambi, 101 Dalmatians, the Aristocats, Winnie the Pooh, Frozen, Toy Story and much more! Children will be spoilt for choice as they decide which page to colour in first! Perfect for rainy days...

Barry finds a lost cape that gives him the power to fly and secretly enjoys a day as a flying lemur. He becomes hooked on being a hero, saving lives and basking in the fame of being a mysterious masked crusader. When the cape’s emu owner and a reward-hungry Zeb close in, a struggle over the cape causes it to...

The launch of a brand-new series from blockbuster Warriors author Erin Hunter about two orphaned cat sisters who discover a secret world of magical creatures ... and the humans who are out to control them. Willow and Luna have been on their own since they were kittens. After their mother’s death, they settled into a scrappy life in the heart...

Follow the adventures of Dog Man as he claws after crooks and rolls over robbers! He has a nose for justice, but will his canine ways get him in trouble? After all, you can only fight the bad guys when you're not chasing pigeons. Enjoy laughs and giggles with this boxed set of the popular Dog Man series. Titles include:...

Sixteen-year-old Ellie McGill has long dreamed of towering mountains, tangled jungles and most of all... travelling to the incredible South American landmark, Paradise Falls. Ellie thought these dreams made her strange, until she met her sweet best friend Carl. Carl is Ellie’s closest confidante. But things between them seem weird lately as Ellie grows increasingly frustrated with his quiet way...

The epic new adventure series from best-selling author Anh Do continues! Twins, Noah and Skye, split up and continue their dangerous search for answers. As Noah discovers kids held captive aboard a ship, Skye and the dolphins make some new friends of their own. Can they outsmart the soldiers on patrol and uncover new clues to solving the mystery of...

All across California, deadly wildfires rage... Still reeling from the life-changing challenges that propelled him and his mother across the country, Josh finds solace in the California wilderness and in the newfound friendship with his cousin Holly. But on a trip into the nearby forest, Josh and Holly suddenly find themselves in the middle of a frighteningly powerful firestorm, one...

Dip inside the Encyclopedia of Amazing Facts to learn about everything from birds and bugs to outer space and our incredible Earth. This exciting non-fiction book is packed full of fascinating facts, bold illustrations, full-colour photographs, and helpful diagrams. It’s the perfect gift for curious young learners.

Why is Cricket immune to Queen Wasp's powers? Whenever the queen takes control of all the HiveWings, speaking through their mouths and seeing through their eyes, Cricket has to hide, terrified of being discovered. Now she's hiding again, wanted for stealing the Book of Clearsight along with her new SilkWing friends, Blue and Swordtail, and the fierce LeafWing, Sundew. Can...

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...

Where's Spidey? A Spider-Man Search and Find Book: Supersized Edition (Marvel) Where is Spider-Man? From falling through the multiverse to swinging through interdimensional portals, Spidey has a habit of getting himself into trouble. Luckily, he has a good team of friends to help save him... do you have what it takes to join them? With a huge 80 pages of...

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...

Frozen: I am Anna (Disney: Movie Classics) tells the enchanting tale of Anna, who loves spending time with her sister, Elsa, more than anything. But one day, Elsa accidentally freezes the Kingdom of Arendelle with her icy magic. Frightened, she runs away and leaves Anna behind! Determined to find her sister, Anna embarks on a journey filled with adventure and...

From the creators of the hilarious Nee Naw and Stink-o-saurus books, comes a new spin-off character kids will love! Singer-songwriter Dean O’Brien has produced yet another toe-tapping, sing-along song (to download or stream), this time about Nee Naw’s good friend, Ellie Copter. There’s a fire in a field where two goats, Plinky and Plonky, are trapped. Nee Naw is on...

Stickers are even better when they're squishy! Make 60 one-of-a-kind puffy stickers to spruce up your stuff with Pokemon Color-In 3D Puffy Stickers by the Editors of Klutz. This set comes with a Puffy Sticker Maker as well as full-colour and colour-in illustrations to personalise your own stickers. Pokemon and sticker fanatics everywhere will love adding these custom designs to...

The first in a terrible, terrific, funny and heartwarming new series by award-winning children’s author, Swapna Haddow, hilariously illustrated by Minky Stapleton. In a world where all animals have superpowers, café workers Zeb the zebra, Margarine the penguin and Barry the lemur have been given the worst powers of all. Watching all the other superheroes save the world, day in...