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When digging out a drain, the little yellow digger gets stuck in the mud. So they bring in a bigger digger... Betty Gilderdale–author, critic and a founder member of the New Zealand Children’s Literature Association–wrote The Little Yellow Digger after a similar situation occurred at her daughter’s home. The illustrator of this book, husband Alan Gilderdale, was an art lecturer,...

The Little Yellow Digger is back, but this time, talented illustrator Fifi Colston has recreated some of the iconic illustrations and characters from the beloved 8-book series as blackline illustrations for children to enjoy colouring in.

Look at that baby donkey over there ... awww, it’s a dinky donkey! Hee-haw! This pint-sized package from the world-famous Wonky Donkey stable is full of laugh-out-loud fun! Now available in sturdy, board book format, perfect for little hands. The Dinky Donkey is a delightful follow-up for young fans and parents alike who can't get enough of this charming four-legged...

The sky goes dark. The city trembles. The screams begin... and everyone's favourite Wolf has a lot of explaining to do. Big? Yep. Bad? You betcha. Unmissable? Yesssssssssss. But seriously, will someone tell those whiny Three Little Pig dudes to stop saying 'We told you so'? Get under a table and put on a sensible helmet – this is The...

All hail Crown Prince Marmalade! Surrender to his evil magnificence! Kneel before his Butt-Handed glory! Or ... like ... don't! The Bad Guys and even Badder Girls might have been knocked down, but does that mean they’ll stay down? No way, Chicos! Whip out your war cry and pull on your party pants. It’s the ultimate battle between Bad and...

Turtle isn’t one of the heroes he reads about in stories. But the more he watches Darkstalker from the shadows, the more Turtle knows that someone needs to stop the powerful dragon. A real hero. But Turtle is running out of time to find one, which means... he might have to try to save the day himself. Talons of Power...

The International League of Heroes want you! But what are they looking for exactly? Gigantic muscles? Super speed? Mind powers? Shape-shifting awesomeness? Possibly. But are they looking for a nude Wolf? An unconscious Piranha? A muffin-stealing Snake? And a... toaster with a fin and really big teeth? Duh! Why would you even ask that?! Knuckleheads Assemble. It’s Bad Guys: Episode...

Can Spotty the Zebra learn to embrace life without stripes? “Just look at my patterns,” poor Spotty declared. “The other young zebras all tease and compare. I’m tired of being different and not fitting in. I want to have regular, stripe-patterned skin.” Spotty the zebra is tired of standing out in a crowd. Sick of being teased, Spotty asks a...

Before Peter Parker became the friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man, he was just a normal teenager. Find out how Spider-Man (Marvel: Legends Collection) came to be and join him on his adventures as he fights to protect the city from Super Villains!

When Princess Aurora is cursed by an evil fairy as a baby, she is raised in hiding by three good fairies. However, the curse is too powerful, and on her sixteenth birthday, Aurora falls into a deep sleep. Will the princess be saved with true love’s kiss? Sleeping Beauty (Disney: Classic Collection #40) is a timeless tale of love, magic,...

Have you ever thought about telling your own story, whether it be true or imagined? Are you interested in writing, drawing or both? If the answer is yes, this fun, colourful and interactive journal is for you! With guidance from Raina herself, brainstorm ideas, make lists, paste in personal photos, and use your imagination like never before to create your...

Make adorable mini plushies with Sew Your Own Ice Cream Animals by Klutz! In this charming kit, kids can sew four ice cream animal treats with an extra topping of personality! Each scoop is its own animal, allowing for fun and creative combinations. Swap them around and place them in a sundae or on a cone.

There are three simply illustrated, playful stories in this graphic novel-style volume, each one featuring two friends, Big Blue and Little Blue. Each story is connected by a wellbeing theme and is designed to offer children coping strategies for navigating friendships, understanding emotional responses, and the importance of mindfulness and being yourself.

This is the heart-warming tale of Pelorus Jack the Dolphin Guide, a rare white Risso’s dolphin who delighted passengers over 100 years ago as he guided steamships through the rough waters of French Pass into the calm waters of the Marlborough Sounds. Passengers from around the world, even royalty, came to see him, and it is believed he became the...

Open Wide and Say Arrrgh! (the Bad Guys: Episode 15) is full of unexpected surprises. Weird? Nothing weird ever happens in the Bad Guys. Like, you would never see a chainsaw monster confronting a velociraptor who has eaten an elderly piranha, or the disturbing antics of a deranged dentist running amok with an oversized drill. Nope. None of that nonsense...

The roof-raising, sing-along story of Nee Naw the Little Fire Engine is now available in a new board book edition! Granny’s in trouble – her house is on fire and she is trapped! The two big engines go roaring off to help but both suffer misfortune on the way to Granny’s place. Time for Nee Naw to step up and...

Make your kawaii dreams come true with magical, bakeable, and moldable eraser clay. Choose from up to 35 designs inspired by super cute kawaii culture, with step-by-step instructions and size guides to ensure your eraser matches the photo. Once you bake the clay in an ordinary kitchen oven or toaster oven, it becomes a rubbery, slightly squishy eraser that really...

The BAD GUYS are back with a daring plan to rescue 10,000 chickens from a high-security cage farm! But how do you rescue chickens when one of you is known as The Chicken Swallower? Join the BAD GUYS as they return for more dodgy good deeds with a new member of the team. And watch out for the super villain...

Make tiny little sweets and put them on display with Mini Clay World: Candy Cart by Klutz! The next kit in the popular Mini Clay World series. With all the materials included, you can make tiny little clay candies and display them in adorably small jars and packages. The colourful cart and sweets will make everything look an absolute treat!...

When The Baby-Sitters Club gets into a huge fight, Mary Anne is left to her own devices. She has to eat by herself in the school cafeteria, figure out how to make new friends and deal with her overprotective father. But the worst happens when she finds herself in a baby-sitting emergency and can't turn to her friends for help....

Dress up dragons to play in a magical world! Fire-breathing mystical dragons get a fabulous makeover with paper fashions, armour, magical accessories, and more! Choose from six fancy dragons, then style them with specialty foil wings. Over 200 reusable sticky shapes, 12 wings, 6 baby hatchlings, and 4 fantasy landscapes offer tons of mix-and-match potential for imaginative play. Marvelous World...

Forget what you know. This book changes everything. Someone’s found her voice and she has a lot to tell you. Take a deep breath, hermano, it’s The Bad Guys: Episode 18.

OK. It’s time to stop messin’ around ... In this episode, The One is going to be reunited with The Others. You are going to actually meet the real dread Overlord Splaargon. And one character is going to change everything you thought you knew. This is the one you’ve been waiting for ... Let the Games Begin! (the Bad Guys:...

Kristy's mother got remarried, and their family moved to the ritzy neighbourhood across town. The other members of the Baby-sitters Club think it's a good opportunity to get some new business, but the kids who live nearby aren't very friendly. They criticise Kristy's clothes and make fun of the BSC. And, worst of all, they laugh at Louie, Kristy's pet...

What better place for a penguin to waddle across the road than to a local sushi shop, lured by the smell of delicious seafood? Inspired by the true story of a little blue penguin (korora) who was removed twice (the second time with a friend!) from beneath a sushi store in Wellington, and returned to a nesting box on the...

Karen’s Sleepover: A Graphic Novel (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #8) by Ann Martin invites young readers to join Karen on an exciting night! Karen is having her first sleepover! She and her friends plan to tell spooky stories, bake cookies, and raid the refrigerator. But when Karen and Nancy fall out, Karen decides she doesn't want Nancy to come to her...

Karen's School Picture: A Graphic Novel (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #5) by Ann Martin is the story of a young girl facing a common childhood dilemma. Karen has to get glasses! She doesn’t want them, especially because school pictures are going to be taken soon. But she picks out some pretty pink ones and thinks she looks very grown-up. Then Yicky...

Karen's Kittycat Club: A Graphic Novel (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #4) by Ann Martin is an engaging story about friendship and fun. Karen’s best friend Hannie has just got an adorable new kitten. Their neighbour Amanda also has a cat, and Karen has grumpy old Boo-Boo. Now that they all have cats, Karen comes up with a brilliant idea: she wants...

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...

A day that forever changed the nation... The only thing Lucas loves more than football is his uncle Benny, his dad’s best friend at the firehouse where they both work. Benny taught Lucas everything about football. So when Lucas’s parents decide the sport is too dangerous and he needs to quit, Lucas has to talk to his biggest fan. The...

The bad news? The world is ending. The good news? The Bad Guys are back to save it! Sure, they might have to borrow a rocket... And there might be something nasty in one of the spacesuits... And Mr Piranha might have eaten too many bean burritos... But seriously, how BAD can it be? How bad?! SUPER BAD. It's one...

Good-Bye Stacey, Good-Bye: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #11) by Ann Martin follows the emotional journey of Stacey McGill as she prepares to move back to New York. This departure signifies the end of her time at Stoneybrook Middle School, parting ways with her dear friend Charlotte Johanssen, and most heartbreakingly, saying farewell to the Baby-Sitters Club. Stacey's friends...

Escaping Peril (Wings of Fire #8) centres around the character Peril, who has been fiercely loyal to Queen Scarlet, using her lethal firescales to eliminate numerous dragons in the SkyWing arena. Her allegiance has since shifted to Clay, the only dragonet who has shown her friendship. With Scarlet threatening Jade Mountain Academy, Peril embarks on a mission to seek out...

This special edition of the #1 New York Times best-selling Wings of Fire series soars back in time to give readers a glimpse of Pyrrhia through new eyes. For decades, dragons have wondered how three small scavengers managed to kill Queen Oasis. Until now. Travel back to before the War of SandWing Succession, and experience Pyrrhia as we've never seen...

The traditional tale Over in the Meadow is a classic. In Down in the Forest, the author takes this structure and retells it featuring native forest flora and fauna. Down in the forest, seeking shelter from the sun, lived a brown mother kiwi and her little kiwi one. “Sleep!” said the mother. “I sleep!” said the one. So they slept...

"I hope you enjoy filling this book up with colours, and may all of your stories be stories about love." - Dav Pilkey. Hooray, Dog Man fans! Now you can create art alongside Dav Pilkey in the first-ever official Dog Man With Love: The Official Colouring Book. Hang out with Dog Man, Petey, Li'l Petey, Chief, and other favourite characters...

The Bad Guys–I mean, Shadow Squad-G–have saved the world from butt-handed evil and now it's time to party! But Mr Snake doesn't feel like partying. Ohhh, no. He's way too powerful for that. Mr Snake would rather mess with things that could rip open a doorway into a whole new world of horror, mayhem and... Blood-curdling badness. Better put your...

A mysterious doorway! (Sure, it’s in a restaurant that serves poop, but that doesn’t make it any less mysterious. OK?) Behold! What lies beyond?! An evil centipede? An alternate universe? A few decent explanations? Vrrring! Ning! Ning! Ning! Hey, was that a chainsaw?! Let’s see if you can read and run at the same time... go! It’s Cut to the...

Claudia And The Bad Joke: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-sitters Club #15) by Ann Martin brings another exciting adventure in the lives of the Baby-sitters Club members. Claudia isn’t worried when she hears her newest baby-sitting charge, Betsy Sobak, is a big practical joker. After all, how much harm can one little girl do? Plenty! Claudia breaks her leg as...

Karen feels like an ugly duckling. She already has to wear glasses and now her baby teeth are starting to come out, too. Fortunately, she knows exactly what will make her look glamorous—a new haircut. But the beauty parlour lady cuts Karen's hair all wrong! Karen is devastated and worried about what the kids at school will say. Can Karen...

Karen is having a terrible day. Her favourite jeans are missing, there’s no prize in the Crunch-O cereal box, and Boo-Boo the cat won’t play with her. She even gets punished and sent to her room! Karen tries everything to make her day better, but nothing is going right and her bad luck just won’t go away. Will this be...

Finn’s druggie dad is on trial for manslaughter, so Finn is sent away to an exclusive boarding school to remove him from the small-town gossip machine. At first, he feels a bit like a fish out of water, but soon makes some good friends, and even scores with the much admired Mia, who plays in the symphonic band with him....

A pulse-pounding collection! Series creator, 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 powers, and harmless...

Ballet Class (Meet Ella #5) by Rebecca McRitchie Ella wants to be a ballerina! But she is a bit worried about her first ballet class. What if she does something wrong? What if everyone sees?

Stacey is so excited! Her friends from The Baby-sitters Club are coming to New York City for a long weekend. It's going to be perfect—a party and a sleepover on Friday night, a big baby-sitting job on Saturday, and lots of sightseeing throughout. But it turns out that the baby-sitters are way out of place in the big city. Mary...

We are Dragon Girls, hear us roar! Azmina, Willa, and Naomi are thrilled to learn they're Glitter Dragon Girls. Summoned to the Magic Forest by its magnificent ruler, the Tree Queen, the girls quickly find out their dragon-selves have unbelievable abilities. They can soar above the treetops, breathe glitter-y bursts of fire, and roar loud enough to shake the ground....

I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious! - Dav Pilkey, Creator of Captain Underpants and Dog Man. It’s a Zombie Kitten Apocalypse! Should you panic? Should you cry? Should you poop your pants? No! Just sit back and watch the fur fly as the world’s baddest good guys take on Mad Marmalade’s meowing monsters! Laugh-out-loud story filled...

One by one, the Bad Guys are vanishing. Taken by a creature with way too many teeth and far too many bottoms. Is this the end? Maybe. But will it be funny? You bet your butts it will! Alien vs Bad Guys (the Bad Guys: Episode 6) by Aaron Blabey is sure to deliver a hilarious and thrilling adventure.

Are you ready for a journey through the Hundred-Acre Wood with Winnie the Pooh and his friends? With the wooden scratch tool included, as well as six colour-reveal scratch pages, six activity pages, and eight colouring pages, every minute will be filled with plenty of fun and games, and plenty of honey for your rumbly tumbly!

Join Winnie The Pooh: Puffy Sticker Colouring Book (Disney) and his friends in the Hundred-Acre Wood! Use your puffy stickers to decorate the colouring pages... or anywhere else! This delightful book contains 16 pages of colouring and over 50 puffy stickers!

Celebrate the delightfully sweet world of Winnie the Pooh: Adult Colouring Book (Disney) in this wonderful collection of art to colour. With over 75 beautiful images, it’s time to immerse yourself in the joy and nostalgia of the Hundred Acre Wood! Let your inner artist take over as you colour in the detailed patterns and delicate line art.

Hop along with Thumper through a search-and-find adventure in Where are the Bunnies?: A Search-and-Find Activity Book (Disney Bunnies). This delightful book features 24 pages of beautiful scenes, each bursting with hidden details waiting to be discovered. Challenge yourself with the special challenge page and see if you can spot all the hidden bunnies and intricate surprises nestled within each...

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed an Egg. I don't know why she swallowed the egg ... I'm not pulling your leg! The old lady is cooking up a storm, and her appetite is as huge as ever! All the animals had better get out of her way, or they’ll be on the menu too! Find out why the...

The Highway Rat (15th Anniversary Edition) "Give me your buns and your biscuits! Give me your chocolate eclairs! For I am the Rat of the highway, and the Rat Thief never shares!" Life is not safe for the other animals, as the villainous Highway Rat gallops along the highway, stealing their food. Clover from a rabbit; nuts from a squirrel...

Join Stitch and his 'ohana once again as you work through a second instalment of wonderful word search puzzles. Then get creative as you bring the scenery of Hawai'i, and its colourful creatures, to life! Stitch: Word Search and Colouring Book Volume 2 contains 80 pages of word searches and colouring, including 60 word searches to complete.

Sparkle with Stitch and the whole 'ohana in this 48-page colouring book! Plus, there are over 50 holographic sparkly stickers to use and enjoy! Add some shine to your finished works of art, or share the sticker fun with your friends!

You gotta go fast and sparkle bright with Sonic and all his friends and foes in this 48-page colouring book! Plus, there are over 50 holographic sparkly stickers to use and enjoy! Add some shine to your finished works of art, or share the sticker fun with your friends! Sonic the Hedgehog: Superstar Colouring and Sticker Book is a must-have...

It's Easter in the Hundred Acre Wood and Winnie the Pooh and his friends are ready to celebrate! Children will love joining in the fun as Pooh and his friends fill a basket with all sorts of delightful treats. This Easter basket-shaped book is sure to become a favourite at Easter-time and beyond.

Nidorino vs. Gengar... Charizard vs. Pikachu... Greninja vs. Blastoise... Who would win? Pokemon: Head-to-Head presents Pokémon going head-to-head in epic battle matchups! As they face off, compare and contrast their stats, strengths and weaknesses, behaviours, and more. Who do you think will come out on top? Full-colour and packed with Pokémon ready for battle, this book is perfect for Pokémon...

Norman's told the whole school that DogZombies have a new song and a new look for the big end of term party. But the problem is... they don’t. How can they be the best band when they will be up against Oakfield Manor school? Will Tom make it to Leroy's party on time? Is dressing as a dolphin with a...

Never Touch a Grumpy Bunny! ... unless it's in this book! Children will love meeting the grumpy animals in this touch-and-feel book. Each page features a different touch to explore. With fun, rhyming text and awesome animal illustrations from Stuart Lynch, this book will keep little ones happy for hours. An animal-filled book with amazing touches to explore.

Ride the magic with the Disney Princesses and their horse friends! Containing new and easy-to-read comic adventures, colouring, activities, and 200 stickers, you'll be horsing around in no time! My First Big Book of Horses (Disney Princess) has 128 pages of activities and stories, as well as 5 pages of stickers.

G'day Mickey! Join Mickey, Minnie, and their friends on a very Australian colouring adventure! Get your coloured pencils, sausage sizzles, and cricket bats ready for a journey across the country. This Mickey and Friends: Colouring Adventures in Australia! book contains 24 pages of colouring art.

Meet the Trucks (Monster Jam with Truck Toy) introduces you to the biggest and best Monster Jam trucks! This exciting book is filled with engaging content across four intriguing sections: the parts, the trucks, the stunts, and fascinating facts. The book comes with a mini toy Megalodon truck attached to the front cover, making it a perfect gift for Monster...

Discover the perfect way to relax with favourite sweet moments to help you celebrate love. Each colouring page features simple images with clear outlines to fill with your favourite colours. The perfect gift for friends and family or yourself! Experience the joy of creativity with Love Cuties (Cutie Colouring #3) by Suzanne Washington. This delightful colouring book invites you to...

Special vellum paper lets you colour in 18 pieces of Legendary Pokémon art that look like stained glass. Use the included double-tipped markers in 10 custom colours. Then, hang your artwork in a window and watch it light up! There are three ways to colour in this book. Colour the stained-glass vellum pages for your windows and the paper pages...

Roar into an epic adventure through Jurassic World: Where are the Dinosaurs? A Search-and-Find Activity Book as you go dino spotting! From spotting Apatosaurus to a T-rex escaping the enclosure, hop in and explore this search-and-find activity book.

With the arrival of a new baby comes many transitions, and big sisters may need a little extra tender loving care to adjust to a new family situation. This sweet story, with adorable toddler illustrations by Caroline Jayne Church, is just right to share with and prepare an older brother getting ready for an expanding family. I Am a Big...

It's time to get tiny with Gabby and the Gabby Cats in this My First Giant Activity Pad. With colouring, activities, and stickers to enjoy, you're in for a meow-mazing time!

Explore the Dollhouse to discover what Gabby and the Gabby Cats love best! Will these a-meow-zing friends feel love? Find out in this adorable board book! Gabby Loves (DreamWorks: Gabby's Dollhouse) invites young readers to delve into a world filled with love and friendship. Perfect for little ones who adore Gabby and her furry companions, this charming board book is...

Little ones will love learning 100 essential first words in this adorable board book! Perfect for helping little ones develop key language skills, this board book is a friendly size and shape for little hands. Start your little one's learning journey with the most successful early childhood brand in the world with Fisher-Price: 100 First Words.

Extra Weird! (WeirDo #3: Colour Edition) by Anh Do brings Weir back and he's extra weird! Dad’s working on his cool dance moves for the local talent quest, while Weir is trying out for the school soccer team! Will Weir score a spot, or fall flat? It won’t be easy... but it will be funny! Themes include family, friendship, confidence,...

It is Rapunzel’s first birthday outside the tower! The party is filled with thoughtful gifts from friends and family, and a lantern festival! But Rapunzel has her own surprise planned for everyone. Disney Princess: The Great Birthday Search - Ready-to-Read Level 2 (Disney) invites young readers to join Rapunzel on her special day, filled with excitement and wonder.

Let your inner royal shine through as you bring a touch of glittery magic to this Disney Princess: Superstar Colouring and Sticker Book. Swim in shimmering waters with Ariel, dance alongside Rapunzel, and light up the ballroom with Cinderella - every moment will be full of colour and sparkle. Then use your holographic stickers to add some shine everywhere you...

Disney Princess: Colour by Shapes invites readers to uncover the vibrant and enchanting worlds of the Disney Princesses. With its easy-to-follow guide, this book helps you match colours to shapes, allowing you to create delightful Princess colouring scenes.

Disney Princess: A Magical Visitor - Ready-to-Read Level 2 (Disney) features a delightful visit from the Fairy Godmother to Cinderella at the castle! Magic is all around as Cinderella and the Fairy Godmother spend a wondrous day together. But, could there be such a thing as too much magic?

There is fun in abundance this Easter with Thumper and his friends in this Disney Bunnies: Scratch Colouring book. Bring colour to the Disney Bunnies and scratch away to reveal fun hidden scenes. There are even activities to get your brain thinking and puzzling. This Scratch and Colour book has 6 scratch art pages, 6 activity pages, and 8 pages...

Following her beak, on long gangly legs, Ibis spies something shiny—glittering eggs! But there are kids on a hunt! And a bunny on the loose! Shoo, Bin Chicken! Scram, Garbage Goose! It’s Easter morning and there are eggs everywhere. Ibis had better hop to it and get hunting!