For Children

A Pukeko in a Ponga Tree

Here’s a uniquely New Zealand variation on the twelve days of Christmas: A Pukeko in a Ponga Tree was adapted by Kingi M. Ihaka and illustrated by renowned New Zealand artist Dick Frizzell.

$14.99

The Reed Treasury of New Zealand Children's Books compiled by Reed Publishing

From stories of sheep and Anzac poppies to Pacific and Maori legends, every reader will find something to enjoy in this publication which brings together twenty New Zealand Children's books. New Zealand natural history as well as counting and ABC's are also included in this glossy publication. This must-have book features well known New Zealand authors and illustrators and has been produced as part of Reed Publishing's 100th anniversary.

Hardcover $39.99

Stefania's Dancing Slippers by Jennifer Beck and Lindy Fisher

Based on true events and set against the background of war this children's book is a tale of courage, love and new beginnings.

Hardback $26.99

Cork on the Ocean by Mark Sommerset and illustrated by Rowan

Bounce on the ocean, ride over the waves, voyage out into the blue. In clever rhyme this story follows the adventures of a little cork out on the open sea. Cork on the Ocean is truly memorable and beautiful.

Paperback $19.99

Little Kiwi Looks After The Egg

Written and illustrated by Bob Darroch.

Little Kiwi has a very important job: to look after his new brother or sister – whatever hatches out of the egg. The only problem is the egg has a mind of its own and leads Little Kiwi on a wild chase through the New Zealand bush. Will Little Kiwi manage to keep it safe?

Paperback $14.99

Morepork The Babysitter And Her Many Friends.

Written and illustrated by Natalie Newson

An enchanting introduction to the New Zealand environment for younger readers aged 3 to 7 years. Let the author’s wonderful illustrations in watercolour capture your imagination and take you into another world.

Paperback $19.99

A Booming In The Night

Winner Best Picture Book - NZ Post Children’s Book Awards 2006.

Written by Ben Brown. Illustrated by Helen Taylor.

Kakapo is lonely so Pukeko sets out to find him a friend. But perhaps Kakapo doesn’t need Pukeko’s help at all – the booming in the night seems to be attracting the right sort of company.

Paperback $16.99

The Kiwi That Was Scared Of The Dark

Written and illustrated by Bob Darroch.

It’s night and Little Kiwi is out for his first walk with his mother. The only problem is, the night is full of scary noises and Little Kiwi is terrified of dark! He meets other night creatures but that doesn’t help. What happens when he decides to venture out during the day?

Paperback $14.99

The Penguin Who Wanted To Fly

Written by Ben Brown. Illustrated by Helen Taylor.

Humorous rhyming story about a penguin who refuses to give up in his quest for flight. He believes that penguins are birds, so they belong in the sky. He launches himself off progressively higher vantage points, but always lands flat on his face. Finally, he climbs up the highest iceberg of all, Blue Giant's Head. As he crashes through the waves and struggles and tumbles, he realizes that at last he is flying in an upside-down sky!

Paperback $16.99

Greg the Naughty Takahe

Written by 12 year old Jennifer Hutchison. Illustrated by Anne Hutchison.

Greg the naughty takahe is an endangered native bird who lives on the island of Tiritiri Matangi. He is always getting into trouble by poking his beak into other people's things.

Paperback $18.99

Moho The Ugly Pukeko

Written by Tatiana Aslund. Illustrated by Samer Hatam

Moho can’t understand why he isn’t like other pukeko. He can’t fly very well and he hates water plus his legs are short and stumpy – not long and skinny like the rest of his family. The other pukeko tease him and one day Moho decides he needs to leave and find a better place to live. His search takes him to many strange and dangerous places but will he ever find where he truly belongs?

Paperback $16.99

New Legends Of Aotearoa - New Zealand Birds

Written by Irene Swadling. Illustrated by Peter Campbell

Irene Swadling introduces the reader to new versions of how piwakaka (fantails) found their fans, how ngiru-ngiru were given their hoods for a good deed, the reward tui received for her beautiful song, why New Zealand’s native parrots are so brightly coloured and the reason kakapo are a night parrot.

Paperback $29.99

Flit And Chat The Fantails

Written by Rosemary Perry

This is the true story of a pair of fantails, describing the disasters and joys they had in raising many chicks over two years. The natural history of fantails is recorded at the end of the book.

Paperback $14.99

Nga Hua o Te Whenua - the Fruits of the Land by Amanda Jackson.

This picture book is part of the Maori First Word series - an early learning book series designed to connect the natural environment and natural resources of Aotearoa with the language of the tangata whenua. Descriptions in Maori and English.

Other titles available include Nga Tamariki a Tangaroa - The Children of Tane and Aitanga a Punga - Insect World.

Paperback $12.99

New Zealand Wild and Wonderful Native Forests and Trees by Gordon Ell.

This book pictures many of the different trees to be found, from the tide line to the mountain tops; and from the subtropical north to southern places influenced by sub-Antarctic weather. It includes notes on the distinctive features of the trees and their conservation. A useful guide for anyone exploring outdoors.

48 pages. Paperback $19.99

Natural New Zealand ABC by Helen Taylor and Ben Brown.

Featuring beautiful artwork complete with a small easy-to-read paragraph about each of the creatures featured. The combination of illustration and text makes this a perfect read-to book for younger children or a read alone book for older children.

Paperback $16.99