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Grumble's Bridge by Greg MacLeod tells the tale of Grumble the troll, who desires only one thing: sleep. Long, peaceful, uninterrupted sleep. However, residing under a bridge means there is always someone clip-clopping, quack-quacking or squelch-squelching over his head. One by one, Grumble bans every noisy creature he encounters and decides to journey elsewhere in search of tranquility. Ah, a...

Nora is a prize-winning horseback rider in a suburban area, with a tight-knit circle of best friends. But when her mum gets a prestigious new job in a poor, rural area, she has to adjust to a lot of change—being the only Black kid in a new class and settling in at a new barn called Creaky Acres, where her...

In the midst of a brutal winter in the unforgiving Snowlands, a famine plagues the wolf pack. As the pack goes hungry, blame falls on Feba, an orphaned wolf cub whose white fur many believe to be a bad omen. When the wolf pack's cubs vanish, the pack leaders vote to banish Feba. She escapes her fate and runs off...

Dive into the fun and drama of this seventh book in the series! The Sweet Valley Twins have a lot of work to do—between Elizabeth’s newspaper articles and Jessica’s new celebrity cook book project, there’s barely any time for anything else! When their friend Mary decides to help them, both the twins are relieved – but Mary seems more determined...

When Zeb uses his superpower to blend in with a zebra crossing to play tricks on unsuspecting pedestrians, he finds himself in hot water with a very angry lion who threatens to eat him! In an effort to extricate himself from the cooking pot, he promises Marge will make endless mac’n’cheese to feed Lion’s whole pride. Not a great time...

Superworm is super-long. Superworm is super-strong. Watch him wiggle! See him squirm! Hip, hip, hooray for Superworm! Never fear, Superworm’s here! He can fish Spider out of a well and rescue Toad from a busy road. But who will come to Superworm’s rescue, when he’s captured by a wicked Wizard Lizard? Luckily, all of Superworm’s insect friends have a cunning...

George and Harold have created the greatest superhero in the history of their elementary school, and now they're going to bring him to life! Meet Captain Underpants! His true identity is so secret, even he doesn't know who he is. Acclaimed author and Caldecott Honor illustrator Dav Pilkey provides young readers with the adventure of a lifetime in this outrageously...

The Best Ever Book of Lanyard, Scoubidou & Boondoggle (Klutz) reintroduces a nostalgic craft from the 90s, now even more popular as a summer camp project to share with your best friends. Choose from eight colours of shiny plastic cord to create braided boondoggle projects. Learn popular braids like the box stitch, barrel, butterfly, and more. Create useful lanyards and...

A fourth collection of pulse-pounding tales. Horror master Scott Cawthon spins three sinister novella-length stories from different corners of FNAF's canon. Each story comes complete with accompanying artwork from a fan-favourite game artist to bring the horror to life in a whole new way. Readers beware: In this startling world, desperate wishes have an unexpected cost, beautiful trinkets reveal appalling...

In 15 years, Egan Tucker has spoken to no one but his mother. Escaping from an abusive husband, Moana (Moma) took baby Egan to live in the Coromandel bush. For 15 years, Moma taught Egan to survive, and instilled in him her code for a good life. A chance meeting with a DOC deer culler (JT) while out hunting results...

Sew Mini Treats invites you to stitch and stuff your favourite plush foods! Make your own felt food with fabulous faces using this delightful guide. The book includes instructions, patterns, and materials for more than 18 cheerful, itty-bitty food items. Additionally, you'll find tips and tricks to customise your own designs. It's an instant recipe for fun! Included in the...

Order up! Tiny clay puppies enjoy treats in a retro-fabulous food truck with Mini Clay World Puppy Treat Truck. This is the next in Klutz's beloved line of tiny, adorable shops. Sculpt a variety of clay dogs plus artisanal clay doggie treats! The set includes five colours of clay for such pun-tastic, puppy-fied treats as pupperoni pizza, pupcakes, and more!...

Full of fun and charm, this activity book will keep kids amused for hours with puzzles, things to make, and colouring pages. Includes: Spot the difference Join the dots Make your own diggers' chains Colouring in Mud pie cookies recipe And more! Little Yellow Digger Activity Book by Betty Gilderdale is perfect for keeping young ones entertained and engaged.

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...

A battle that changes the course of the war... Paul Colbert’s French village has been under Nazi control for years. His Jewish best friend has disappeared. Food is scarce. And there doesn’t seem to be anything Paul can do to make things better. Then Paul finds an American paratrooper stuck in a tree. When Paul helps the soldier, he discovers...

There's a new bird in the bush. Flit is bored. And hungry. A tasty mozzie lures him out of his nest. "I CAN fly," he calls, before he hits the ground with a THUD. How will he get back to his nest? Join Flit and his friends—Kiki the kaka, rascally robins Bit and Bob, Keri the kiwi, and wise old...

Ella Diaries #14: Diary Disaster follows Ella as she is all set to get on the ferry for the school trip to Turtle Island. There, they will explore, do craft activities, and maybe even witness baby turtles hatching. As usual, Ella plans to write about everything that happens in her secret diary. However, with sloshy waves causing havoc on the...

Forget all your bothers with the friends from the Hundred-Acre Wood! With so many pages to colour and activities to ponder, you'll feel as good as Pooh does when his tummy is full of honey! This extra-large pad has a carry handle and contains 24 pages of colouring and activity with a sticker sheet. Explore endless fun and creativity with...

Winnie the Pooh: A Bounciful Friendship - Ready-to-Read Level 1 (Disney) tells the delightful story of Tigger, who loves to bounce. However, one day, his bouncing gets him into trouble. Will Tigger be able to make things right with his friends and learn the importance of respect?

It's a beautiful day in the Hundred-Acre Wood, but someone is missing ... where is Winnie the Pooh? Travel through 14 gorgeous scenes to find Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore and more! Join your favourite characters on an exciting search-and-find adventure in the enchanting world of the Hundred-Acre Wood with the Where’s Winnie The Pooh? Search-and-Find Activity Book (Disney).

Tragedy has befallen the Great Easter Bunny. The wondrous Golden Egg has disappeared! Without it, there will be no chocolate for Easter. But Tabatha Hopkins is on the case. Help her find the Golden Egg and save Easter! Discover the adventure in Where's the Golden Egg? (New Edition) by Bill Hope.

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...

What really happened to Charlie? It's the question that John can't seem to shake, along with the nightmares of Charlie's seeming death and miraculous reappearance. John just wants to forget the whole terrifying saga of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, but the past isn't so easily buried. Meanwhile, there's a new animatronic pizzeria opening in Hurricane, along with a new rash of...

Ready, set, learn! It’s time to give learning a go with Gabby Girl, Pandy Paws, and all their Dollhouse friends in this early learning activity pad. Develop your child’s literacy, numeracy, and fine motor skills with these fun and educational activities, including tracing activities with their favourite Gabby Cats and learning new words from around the Dollhouse. Designed with ages...

Enjoy a cosy day in with your Disney friends and this colouring book full of iconic animals. Grab your pencils, pens, or even markers as this quality colouring book has 40 one-sided adorable Disney illustrations with a gatefold flap, allowing you to add layers of colour without affecting your other designs. Join Figaro, Flounder, Marie, and more for hours of...

I was walking down the road, and I saw a donkey ... hee-haw! And he only had three legs. He was a wonky donkey ... In this very funny, cumulative song, each page tells us something new about the donkey until we end up with a spunky, hanky-panky cranky stinky dinky lanky honky-tonky winky wonky donkey, which will have children...

Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, Stacey and Dawn are members of The Baby-sitters Club! Whatever comes up―cranky toddlers, huge dogs, scary neighbours, prank calls―you can count on them to save the day. This gorgeous box set of the first eleven bestselling graphic novels captures all the humour and drama of the original novels by Ann M. Martin. Makes a great gift!...

Have you ever wondered what life is like for a Minecraft Zombie? After Steve and Zombie accidentally launch a prototype display rocket and get sucked through a wormhole (it's a long story), they are relieved to land safely back in the Overworld. However, nothing is as it seems. Zombie's dad is organised, his mum is scatty, he is allowed to...

The Wild and Windy Stars of Matariki by Miriama Kamo is a captivating tale about the adventures of Te Rerehua and Sam at Te Mata Hapuku, a wild and windswept place where the stones tell stories and the stars shine bright. One night, they spot mysterious fires on the beach and quickly become entangled in a trick played by the...

Te Rerehua and Sam know that nothing in nature is identical; not the eels, not the stones on the beach ... not even the twin stars of Matariki, Waitī and Waitā: one looks after fresh water and lakes, the other saltwater – the ocean. When they notice Waitī is looking dim one night, Grandma and Poua enlist the children's help...

Everyone at Sweet Valley Middle School is going to the biggest concert ever…everyone except twins, Jessica and Elizabeth! Their favourite band is back in town but no matter how much they beg their parents, they can’t get permission to go. Elizabeth is ready to sulk and stay home, but Jessica refuses to give up hope. She’ll see this band even...

In the middle of the night, in the middle of the winter, in the middle of a war, a puppy was born. This fictional story was inspired by the story of Freda, a Harlequin Great Dane and mascot of the NZ Rifle Brigade during World War 1. The ANZAC Puppy is a simple story about the reality of war, hardship,...

Everyone at Sweet Valley Middle School is going to the biggest concert ever … everyone except twins, Jessica and Elizabeth! Their favourite band is back in town but no matter how much they beg their parents, they can’t get permission to go. Elizabeth is ready to sulk and stay home, but Jessica refuses to give up hope. She’ll see this...

Ogg by Hannah Fryer is an enchanting tale of sibling rivalry and unexpected heroism. Merlin was a marvellous wizard. His little brother, Ogg, was not. Ogg's spells flopped and fizzled, and his potions went up in flames! When faced with a terrible troll, Ogg needs some truly powerful magic. What will he do? This book explores the magic of bravery...

Lilo and Stitch (Disney: Classic Collection) tells the story of Stitch, an extraterrestrial entity who heads straight to planet Earth after escaping his prison. In a twist of fate, he tries to impersonate a dog. On the same day, Lilo and her sister Nani are looking to adopt a dog, and Lilo chooses Stitch. But will their differences ultimately tear...

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...

I am Elsa (Disney Frozen: Movie Classics) tells the captivating story of Elsa, the Queen of Arendelle. She possesses magical icy powers that are both beautiful and dangerous. Everyone in the kingdom fears her magic, everyone except her sister, Anna. In a moment of distress, Elsa runs away, not realising the perilous situation she leaves behind. Both Anna and Arendelle...

Uh-oh—Grandpa’s back in another sticky (and sweet) situation! Straight down the hill, it went, faster and faster, a beautiful, colourful and tasty disaster. It might crash and splatter. It might topple over. We had no idea how to save our pavlova. Grandpa is back and this time he is in the kitchen baking a lofty, lustrous and luxurious pavlova. He...

When her grandfather Rex is hospitalised, 11-year-old Ruby retreats to the forest with her trusty dog sidekick and a weird old doll she wants to get rid of. Near the treehouse built by Rex, she discovers a kiwi burrow. And is that a white kiwi chick she sees? Ruby and her friend Spider uncover a plot by the local vet...

Write your legend, draw your destiny, and take flight! The legend starts with you! Do you love to draw or write? Do you have your very own dragon stories to tell? In this official Wings of Fire journal, you'll design awesome characters, imagine new adventures, and forge your fantasy world! With examples from Wings of Fire graphic artist Mike Holmes,...

Delight in 43 tasty recipes inspired by the Harry Potter films! From Pumpkin Patch Pies to Owl Muffins, Luna’s Spectrespecs Cookies to Hogwarts Gingerbread. The Official Harry Potter Baking Book is packed with mouth-watering recipes that will, dare we say... ensnare the senses. Host a Great Hall-inspired feast for your friends or delight in a portion for one. Includes recipes...

Have you ever wanted something badly, even though you shouldn’t? Experienced a gut feeling that told you something was wrong? Maybe you’ve cut corners to get what you desire? In the world of Five Nights at Freddy’s, tempting fate comes with a heavy price... In this eight-book box set, Five Nights at Freddy’s creator Scott Cawthon spins twenty-four sinister novella-length...

Unleash your 626 with this Stitch: Adult Colouring Book and Puzzle (Disney: 1000 Pieces)! Engage with the 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle, featuring the most-beloved alien oddball, Stitch, and all his friends. Then, embrace your creative cosmic attitude and turn the world upside down in the 24-page mini colouring book! This book and puzzle set will have you at Aloha!

Countdown to the holidays with your Pokémon friends! Unwrap a colouring or story book every day in the run-up to the most wonderful time of the year! Pokemon: Countdown Calendar contains 12 colouring books, 11 full-colour storybooks, and one extra large storybook!

"In the next door garden they were digging out a drain when the weather turned quite nasty and it poured and poured with rain." When digging out a drain, the little yellow digger gets stuck in the mud. So they bring in a bigger digger... Since the publication of the first story more than 30 years ago, the much-loved stories...

Children will love reading and singing along in both English and Māori to these favourite and familiar songs with a Kiwi twist. Five bestsellers now in one bumper hardback compendium!

Can you find the Half-Blood Prince’s book in the Potions dungeon? Explore the Quidditch pitch to capture the Golden Snitch? And spot a mysterious floating lollipop in Honeydukes? This interactive book includes search-and-find scenes of more than ten places seen throughout the Harry Potter films—including Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, Diagon Alley, the Burrow, and more. Each of the detailed, illustrated scenes is...

Are you ready to make some mischief in the kitchen? With these fun and easy recipes inspired by the Disney Villains, even beginner chefs can learn the tricks to making wickedly delicious dishes, including Jafar's Jewel Salad, Mini Tamatoa Seaweed Rolls, and many more! Explore your dark culinary side with Disney Villains: Cookbook. This collection offers a chance to whip...

There’s a special place, hidden within the school. It’s a magical place where the books inside can take readers on journeys beyond their wildest dreams. Welcome to Mr Luke’s Magic Library.  Mr Luke’s class have opened a magic book and found themselves under the sea! They marvel at the underwater wonders, but when a sad mermaid approaches them, they know...

Makayla is bursting with ideas but doesn't know how to make them into a story. Howard loves to draw, but he struggles to come up with ideas and his dad thinks comics are a waste of time. Lynda constantly draws in her sketchbook but keeps focusing on what she feels are her mistakes, and Art simply loves being creative and...

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...

Tama and the Taniwha by Melanie Koster is a delightful children's book that blends Maori folklore with a heartwarming story about courage and friendship. The story follows a young boy named Tama who encounters a mythical creature, the Taniwha. Their unexpected friendship leads Tama on an adventure filled with excitement and valuable life lessons. This beautifully illustrated book not only...

There’s another emergency vehicle in singer-songwriter Dean O’Brien’s garage – this time it’s a tow truck called Toot! Those goats of Granny’s have been joy-riding on Farmer Tom’s tractor and have got themselves in a bit of a pickle, with the tractor stuck in a pond, and themselves up a tree! Nee Naw quickly appraises the situation – he can...

Set sail with Moana on an adventure that leads her beyond the reef—and beyond her wildest dreams! Search through eight action-packed scenes as Moana tries to convince the demigod Maui to help her restore the Heart of Te Fiti and save the Motherland. Then, turn to the back of the book for even more challenges to complete!

Explore the Paldea Region! Join Pikachu and its new friends as you complete activities and use stickers in Pokemon: Sticker Burst, or anywhere else!

Sail the open seas and discover Moana’s world with this collection of adventurous bedtime tales! From Motunui to Lalotoi, Moana is well-known for her wayfinding ways. Join her on a series of adventures alongside her friends Maui, Heihei, and Pua as they learn to surf, make new friends, and experience the world beyond the reef. Full of exciting stories, this...

WARNING: You are about to read my UTTERLY BIGGEST SECRETS. Can I trust you? OK then. I’m Ella, and this is my diary. Ella’s aMAzingly EXcellent journal is full of ideas and tips on how to keep a diary. With everything from writing tips and drawing instructions to holiday planning and games—you will soon have the most fabulous diary EVER!...

Dog Man: Unleashed finds our hero, Dog Man, still learning a few tricks of the trade. If only the Chief would throw him a bone every once in a while... Dog Man needs to dry up the drool, dust away the dander, and roll out of the refuse if he's going to impress the Chief, and he needs to do...

George and Harold are always good at using their imaginations, and that drives their mean home-room teacher, Ms. Ribble, crazy! But this time, they've come up with much more than a silly prank–they've accidentally created a monster! With her horrendous hairdo and two rabid robots, Wedgie Woman is well on her way to world domination, and only the Waistband Warrior...

George and Harold, along with their doubles, Yesterday George and Yesterday Harold, have a good thing going. Two of them attend school while the other two hide in the tree house and play video games all day—and then they switch! But trouble is on the horizon when their malicious gym teacher, Mr Meaner, devises a method of mind control that...

Cook your way through Hogwarts and the rest of the wizarding world in this official cookbook inspired by the Harry Potter films! This gorgeous book is packed with full-colour photography and over 40 recipes—both savoury and sweet—including snacks, desserts, drinks, and meals fit for a Hogwarts feast! Whip up some owl post-savoury crepes, Hagrid’s hearty soup, Malfoy blondies, Sir Cadogan’s...

Join Stick Man - The Present Hunt: A lift-the-flap adventure by Julia Donaldson and Santa on their search for the missing Christmas presents! Stick Man is helping Santa deliver the Christmas presents. But the presents have gone missing. Let's find them! Lift the colourful card flaps in this fun board book, perfect for small hands.

Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has survived the Hunger Games twice. But now that she's made it out of the bloody arena alive, she's still not safe. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge. Who do they think should pay for the unrest? Katniss. And what's worse, President Snow has made it clear that no-one else is safe either....

Crash and learn with this LEGO version of a Pinewood Derby. Build and rebuild 10 race cars. Then race them along the track, as you learn about Newton’s Laws, aerodynamics, and crash test safety. In LEGO Race Cars by the Editors of Klutz, young engineers get the chance to explore the principles of speed and safety in a fun, hands-on...

Into the Pit (Five Nights at Freddy's: Fazbear Frights #1) by Scott Cawthon and Elley Cooper offers a chilling experience with its collection of horror short stories. This terrifying compilation includes three novella-length tales that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Each story is accompanied by five twisted illustrations, adding an extra layer of fright to the...

Tally is ten years old, and she's just like her friends. Well, sometimes she is. If she tries really hard to be. Because there's something that makes Tally not the same as her friends. Something she can't ignore, no matter how hard she tries: Tally is autistic. Tally's autism means there are things that annoy her, even though she wishes...

Zog is the keenest dragon in school. He's also the most accident-prone, flying into trees and even setting his own wing on fire. Luckily, a mysterious little girl always comes by and patches up his bumps and bruises. But will she be able to help Zog with his toughest test: capturing a princess?

Prepare for more spooky, swoony YA from BookTok star @Merrowchild! Charlie Frith and his new love, Sam, have just saved the dead from the living! Now it's time to focus on being a normal couple—if such a thing exists! But when a new threat lurks in the shadows, this time to the living and all whom Charlie and Sam hold...

Baby Kekeno sniffs the salty air, shakes his flippers and looks around. The waves CRASH onto the rocks. Hold on tight, little fur seal, your mother will be back soon! Meet KEKENO native New Zealand fur seal curious EXPLORER, sleek swimmer and deep ocean diver.

Create toy-tastic moments in this super-cool sticker scenes book, with over 50 stickers inside. Jessie, Woody, Buzz and the gang are ready for a playtime adventure! Toy Story 5: Sticker Scenes offers endless fun as you join your favourite characters in imaginative play. With over 50 stickers included, you can create dynamic scenes and relive exciting moments with the Toy...

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!

It's playtime! The toys are back, and you can colour them all in! Use your puffy stickers to decorate your book . . . or anything else! Toy Story 5: Puffy Sticker Colouring Book (Disney Pixar) contains 32 colouring pages and over 75 puffy stickers.

Ride like the wind with Jessie, Bullseye, Woody, Buzz and all their friends in this Toy Story 5 Activity Pack! With a colouring book, puzzle pad and coloured pencils inside, you’ll be shouting 'Yee-Haw!' on every page.

When 10-year-old Prince Adam crash-lands on Earth, he loses his Power Sword and his home, Eternia. After finding the sword fifteen years later, Adam must return to space to become He-Man and fight Skeletor. Can he uncover his past to save his kingdom? Masters of the Universe: A Hero Named He-Man Movie Storybook (Mattel) offers an exciting narrative of discovery,...

Say hello to Max, a Little Axolotl! He’s back for another silly and sweet story. Max has been attending school for a few months now and has really settled in at the aquarium. He absolutely loves his new friends and teachers! When a new axolotl arrives at the tank, Max jumps at the chance to show her around. The new...

Get ready for the most magical time of year with Malibu, Brooklyn and all their friends! With a new colouring book or storybook to open each day leading up to Christmas, follow along as Malibu and Brooklyn learn that they truly can be anything this holiday season! This advent calendar contains 12 colouring books, 11 full-colour storybooks and one extra-large...