Robert is delighted when a hippopotamus follows him home from school one day. The next day he is followed by four hippos, then nine, and eventually his yard is crowded with hippos - and that is just the beginning! A captivating tale where an everyday trip becomes a magical experience. From award-winning author Margaret Mahy and bestselling illustrator Steve Kellogg.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 32

Dimensions: 181 x 250 mm

There once was a little boy who took great care of his shadow... One day a witch notices the care he has for his shadow and asks him to look after her shadow while she goes away on holiday. But minding a witch's shadow turns out to be more complicated than the boy ever imagined! Discover a magical and mischievous story about a boy, a witch and one cheeky shadow. From the celebrated children's writer Margaret Mahy and award-winning illustrator Sarah Greig.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 32

Dimensions: 249 x 250 mm

Cooking with the kids can be fun. This fully illustrated cookbook is packed with foolproof recipes that will impress all ages - from a basic PIZZA BASE, delicious PANCAKES to the classic AFGHANS - you'll be able to show your children how much fun they can have while making their own food. With recipes and hints for all occasions, this is the cookbook every aspiring young chef needs.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 136

Dimensions: 165 x 235 mm

With an illustrated, step-by-step layout, you'll find it super easy to learn to cook these classic New Zealand recipes. Become a champion-pikelet-maker, an expert-afghan-baker or an award-winning-pizza-creator. From breakfast through to dessert and all the meals and snacks in between, this collection of over 90 recipes will be the beginning of a life-long love of baking and cooking

Bind: paperback

Pages: 96

Dimensions: 145 x 214 mm

A wisdom of wombats? A loveliness of ladybirds? A flamboyance of flamingos? Come along on an illustrated journey through the animal kingdom with award-winning Tasmanian artist Jennifer Cossins. Featuring 28 full-colour animal illustrations, each with its very own collective noun, this book will delight children and adults alike.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 32

Dimensions: 156 x 156 mm

I ki atu te tamaiti, "E whae, he raiona kei roto i nga otaota." Ka ki mai te whaea, "Horihori, e Tama." E mea ana koe he raiona kei roto i nga otaota? Ka takutakutia e Margaret Mahi tetahi paki whakamiharo, mo te pono, mo te pohewa. He maha nga tohu honore i whakawhiwhia ki a Margaret. He purakau tino whai take tenei ma ia tamaiti, ma ia tamaiti. He ataahua nga pikitia na Jenny Williams.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 28

Dimensions: 225 x 250 mm

Little White Fish is getting bigger! Today he is turning two, and all sorts of sea creatures are coming to his party: round and skinny ones, long and short ones, and straight and curved ones too. A playful book about opposites for children aged 2 years and up.

Bind: hardback

Dimensions: 165 x 165 mm

Little White Fish is so happy. Mummy is coming to take him home! First he must say goodbye to his friends - but where will he find them? In a shell? Under a leaf? Behind a stone? A playful book about prepositions for children aged 2 years and up

Bind: hardback

Dimensions: 165 x 165 mm

The Looky Book is a puzzle book mostly for young children with 11 different puzzles all with colourful New Zealand landscapes, birds and animals. Find the numbers with the crazy All Black lambs, spot the difference: the mischievous keas have changed around somebody's campervan, find the animals hidden deep in the bush, match the farmers to their animals. Plus spot what's wrong in the weird and wonderful scenes: Should a kiwi be flying? Could a sheep round up the dogs? And why is there a penguin at the top of that tree?

Bind: hardback

Name all the things you can see down by the sea in English and te reo Maori with this vibrant board book from award-winning illustrator Donovan Bixley. What can you see on a day at the beach? A sandcastle (pa kirikiri), some waves (ngaru), or a lifeguard (kaikauhauora)? A DAY AT THE BEACH is a fun and engaging seaside excursion that is perfect for Kiwi kids!

Bind: hardback

Pages: 24

Dimensions: 185 x 147 mm