A story about a cheeky Pukeko, Red Band gumboots and cow poo! Stuck in poo What to do? is a delightful kiwi tale about Red Band gumboots and cow poo - a winning combination for kiwi kids. Follow Luke the Pook, a cheeky young pukeko, in his adventure over the farm wearing his 'borrowed' Red Band gumboots. With its easy rhyme, kiwiana storyline and bright, colourful illustrations, this book is sure to delight children and parents alike.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 28

Dimensions: 210 x 270 mm

Imagine a tower of fluffy pancakes topped with fresh fruit, or ice cream melting on your tongue, tasting unbaked chocolate balls, and many other treats to excite a sweet tooth. Alongside savory recipes for simple sandwiches, rainbow-colored salads, a refreshing zesty lemonade, and classic childhood favorites, Piece of Cake offers a fun way to prepare and present food and become the head chef – with just a little help from the adults. As a follow-up to the successful Little Gestalten titles Easy Peasy and Let’s Play Outdoors, this book shows simple and fun ways for children to use their time creatively.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 56

Dimensions: 210 x 260 mm

Publication Date: 01-10-2020

He kiwi ihupuku, he kiwi rangirua hoki a Kuwi. Kua whanau mai tana hua hou hei tiaki mana, i tana kotahi. Kaore ano ia kia tiaki hua... He paki ngahau he paki whakaaroha tenei ma te kohungahunga, Kuwi is a young and confused kiwi who has found herself alone with her newly laid egg. She has never had an egg before... A funny and heart-warming story for the early learner.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 36

Dimensions: 240 x 240 mm

Publication Date: 01-03-2016

"I a Koro Meketanara tetahi pamu - TI-HAI-TI-HAI-HAU . . ." E mohio whanuitia ana tenei waiata. Engari, inaianei to Koro Meketanara he pamu ataahua kei Aotearoa tonu - a, kei taua pamu etahi kararehe whakaharahara - kei te aha ano ratou inaianei?

Bind: paperback

Pages: 24

Dimensions: 280 x 210 mm

Te reo Maori translation of the bestselling title, "Kuwi's Very Shiny Bum".

Bind: paperback

Pages: 36

Dimensions: 240 x 240 mm

Publication Date: 29-09-2017

He kātua a Kuwi kātahi anō ka whai pīpī mōkinokino. Ka kitea rānei he huhu hei kai māna? Kuwi is a new mum with a very fussy chick. Will she ever find him any huhu to eat? ‘Mā reira e mahia ai te hāngī huhu, te kukū huhu me te hūhunu huhu...’ ‘They could make huhu hāngī, huhu hummus and huhu barbecue...’ Hei whai ake i te pukapuka i eke ki te tihi o te rārangi pukapuka e tōmina nuitia ana, arā 'ko Te Hua Tuatahi a Kuwi'. Following on from the #1 Bestselling ‘Kuwi’s First Egg’.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 36

Dimensions: 240 x 240 mm

Publication Date: 31-03-2017

This vintage children’s classic about the power of storytelling is filled with eye-catching new reproductions of Aliki’s iconic illustrations. A boy is sitting on a rock in the jungle when a tiger approaches him. “Run!” says the tiger, “or I will eat you!” But the boy is too tired to run and in order to avoid being eaten he tells the tiger a story. What follows is a thrilling tale that will captivate young readers just as thoroughly as it captivated the hungry tiger. Kids will enjoy waiting breathlessly for every flip of the page as the boy tells his story involving a rhinoceros and a crocodile. Originally published in 1963 and out of print for many years, this book by award-winning illustrator and author Aliki features fabulous vintage style illustrations. This new edition preserves the vivid colors of the original book while introducing a new generation of young readers to a skillfully told story-within-astory with a surprising and satisfying ending.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 40

Dimensions: 275 x 245 mm

Publication Date: 06-03-2020

This Dog – Ko Tēnei Kurī” knows what it takes to be a best friend and he’s chosen, as his best friend, the clever and opportunistic blackbird that lives in his yard. This Dog (Ko Tēnei Kurī) is Blackbird’s (Manu Pango) unconditionally loving, genuine, accepting, trustworthy, dependable, faithful, and steadfast friend; his loyal protector from That Cat (Tērā Ngeru) and a one-dog audience patiently listening to endless performances of Blackbird's song. Rebecca Utting’s fun illustrations bring Ian Munro’s story to life in an authentic kiwi backyard, complete with resident kurī, ngeru, manu panga and pēpepe. Piripi Walker’s literal translation keeps the words simple and clear, so each sentence flows when delivered aloud. This Dog that is my dog digs up worms for me. Ko Tēnei Kurī, arā, taku kurī he kurī keri toke māku.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 20

Dimensions: 210 x 200 mm

Publication Date: 31-05-2021

A New Zealand re-imagining of 'This Little Piggy Went to Market' with a special picnic twist, for the littlest readers in your life. 'This little kiwi went to market. This little morepork stayed home. This little kea found food to eat. But this little pukeko found none. And this little kiwi went cree cree cree all the way home.' What have kiwi's little friends foraged while he's away at the market? Find out in this beautifully illustrated re-imagining of this classic nursery rhyme, illustrated by one of New Zealand's up and coming artistic talents, Renee Chin.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 24

Dimensions: 280 x 208 mm

From the smallest specks of life to the largest creatures, this engaging picture book shows the many shapes and forms life takes all around us. What is life? It’s constantly moving, growing, reproducing, and dying. It’s happening now, all the time, and it’s everywhere around us. From little helicopter seed pods that float through the air to blue whales in the ocean, the world is filled with all different types of odd and familiar kinds of life. This whimsical picture book helps young readers see the connections between all living things. Author and illustrator Christian Borstlap’s furry, feathery, smooth, and spiky creatures crawl, eat, growl, fly, and interact with one another. While most of his creations are imaginary animals, they all depict real things that organisms must do to survive and thrive. Bold and quirky illustrations tug at kids’ imaginations and help demonstrate complex concepts that can be hard to put into words. The book leaves lots of room for discussion and for new discoveries with each reading.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 56

Dimensions: 213 x 280 mm

Publication Date: 01-10-2020