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Poetry, Plays and Nursery Rhymes

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Arapū Toi by Moira Wairama

$30.00 NZD

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Category: Te Reo

Arapū Toi combines short, easy to understand, poems for all ages with artwork that epitomises the idea that "a picture is worth a thousand words". Gentle rhythmic te reo Māori, with kupu that emphasise ideas of wellness, is used to describe the sights, sounds and feelings of everyday life — like a zip seizing up on a coat — alongside more poetic images such as the darkness or the night or a whale singing in the depths of the ocean. ...Show more

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Honey For You, Honey For Me by Michael Rosen

$35.99 NZD

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Category: Nursery Rhymes

From Children’s Laureates Michael Rosen and Chris Riddell, the bestselling team behind A Great Big Cuddle, comes a first book of nursery rhymes. Flying pigs, wobbling plates of jelly and a giant with a terrible fear of mice: welcome to the topsy-turvy world of nursery rhymes. Inspired by his lifelong f ascination with these wonderful, riddling rhymes, Michael Rosen has placed familiar playground songs beside forgotten gems for a seminal new collection, which Chris Riddell has brought to vivid life with his magnificent, exuberant pictures. Expect familiar faces, from little Jumping Joan to Miss Mary Mack-Mack-Mack – but also plenty of mischievous surprises. With over thirty rhymes to choose between, this is a book for families to share and treasure. ...Show more

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More Classic Rhymes for Kiwi Kids by Peter Millett

$19.99 NZD

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Category: Nursery Rhymes

"Old King Cole scored a mighty fine goal... And a merry old soul was he... " Roll up! Roll up! It's time for more riotous rhyming fun as Mother Goose gets the classic Kiwi-ised treatment by Peter Millett and Scott Tulloch. Laugh yourself silly as Itsy Bitsy Spider climbs up the dunny spout; the eels in the tub go round and round; and Little Miss Moppet (as cute as a poppet) has her yummy kai nicked by cheeky seagulls. More Classic Rhymes for Kiwi Kids is more fun than a camper-van full of kea, or a hat full of huhu on Old MacDonald's farm! ...Show more

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What Are Little Girls Made Of? : Nursery Rhymes for Feminist Times by Jeanne Willis

$23.99 NZD

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Category: Nursery Rhymes

Award-winning author, Jeanne Willis, revamps all the favourite Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes. Think you know your favourite classic nursery rhymes? Read this picture book and think again! In this witty reworking of popular nursery rhymes, Georgie Porgie doesn’t dare to make the girls cry, Little Bo-Peep’ s sheep are all present and correct, thank you, and it’s the queen, OF COURSE, who fixes Humpty Dumpty. With the combination of Jeanne Willis’s brilliantly funny poems and charming, witty illustrations from Isabelle Follath, these nursery rhymes prove that girls can be the heroes of any story. This remixed nursery rhyme collection is the perfect gift book for any child (or adult!), to read aloud or enjoy alone. ...Show more

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Jackie Morris Book of Classic Nursery Rhymes by Jackie Morris

$37.99 NZD

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Category: Nursery Rhymes

A wonderfully illustrated and sumptuous collection of nursery rhymes for all ages, including many favorite rhymes as well as some that will be a delightful discovery. Originally published as The Cat and the Fiddle in 2011, this edition includes a new introduction by Jackie Morris--a spirited defense of the nursery rhyme, which she fears is in danger of being forgotten in a digital world. The beautiful and detailed watercolor paintings combine with more than 40 rhymes to make this a unique treasury and lifetime possession for children and adults of all ages. ...Show more

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She Will Soar: Empowering Poems of Freedom and Wanderlust by Women by Ana Sampson

$34.99 NZD

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Category: Poetry

A stunning gift book featuring 130 poems about wanderlust, freedom and escape written by women. With poems from classic, well loved poets as well as innovative and bold modern voices, She Will Soar is a stunning collection and an essential addition to any bookshelf. From the ancient world right up to th e present day, it includes poems on wanderlust, travel, daydreams, flights of fancy, escaping into books, tranquillity, courage, hope and resilience. From frustrated housewives to passionate activists, from servants and suffragettes to some of today's most gifted writers, here is a bold choir of voices demanding independence and celebrating their hard-won power. Immerse yourself in poems by Carol Ann Duffy, Christina Rossetti, Stevie Smith, Sarah Crossan, Emily Dickinson, Salena Godden, Mary Jean Chan, Charly Cox, Nikita Gill, Fiona Benson, Hollie McNish and Grace Nichols to name but a few ...Show more

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Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright! - An Animal Poem for Every Day of the Year by Fiona Waters

$55.00 NZD

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Category: Poetry | Series: Poetry Collections

A breathtaking anthology featuring an animal poem for every day of the year illustated by award-winning artist, Britta Teckentrup. This lavishly illustrated gift book treasury of 366 animal poems ranges from unforgettable classics to contemporary works from around the world, including poetry in transla tion. The spectacular range of poems for children includes work by Roger McGough, William Blake, Dick King-Smith, Ted Hughes, Grace Nichols, Lewis Carroll, Christina Rossetti, Emily Dickinson. Britta Teckentrup’s breathtaking illustrations bring together all the richness and wonder of the animal kingdom, making this poetry anthology a perfect gift that will be treasured by generations. With sumptuous finishes including cloth binding, full colour illustrations throughout, textured paper jacket, ribbon marker, and head and tail bands. ...Show more

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Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes by Axel Scheffler

$39.99 NZD

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Category: Nursery Rhymes | Series: Mother Goose's Rhymes Ser.

Join Mother Goose and her three little goslings as they enjoy over fifty classic nursery rhymes, traditional lullabies and favourite action songs, beautifully illustrated in full colour throughout by the award-winning Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo. The deluxe 96-page hardback has a ribbon marker and foiled jacket, making it a very special gift. The rhymes are linked together by enchanting original stories about Mother Goose and her goslings as they learn to waddle, swim and more, giving a unique and fresh twist to these traditional favourites. From Humpty Dumpty to Jack and Jill, and from Baa Baa Black Sheep to Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, there's something for everyone in this beautiful gift treasury - a must for every family bookshelf. ...Show more

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Old MacDonald's Farm by Donovan Bixley

$19.99 NZD

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Category: NZ Picture Books

Old Macdonald had a farm - e-i-e-i-o ..." Everyone knows the song. But now the farm and animals are in New Zealand and old Macdonald has a Swanndri and gumboots. Donovan Bixley's illustrations depict the beautiful New Zealand landscape - with farm animals! But what are those crazy animals up to? For pre -schoolers. ...Show more

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One Girl by Andrea Beaty; Dow Phumiruk (Illustrator)

$29.99 NZD

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Category: Poetry

A meditative picture book about the power of reading and how one child can change the world, from #1 bestselling author Andrea Beaty   One girl. One spark. Faint and fading in the dark. Flicker . . . Flicker . . . Flicker . . . Glow. Tiny ember. Burning low. Inspired by the global movement to empowe r girls through education, this lyrical story tells of one small girl who reads a book that lights a spark. She shares what she learns with her class, and the spark grows. The girl is then moved to write her own story, which she shares with girls around the globe, and it ignites a spark in them, lighting up the whole world. This heartwarming and moving narrative shows how books and education can inspire change and how one child can make a huge difference. ...Show more

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Pussycat, Pussycat and More...: Purrfect Nursery Rhymes by Donovan Bixley

$19.99 NZD

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Category: NZ Picture Books

Following on from the success of Little Bo Peep and more (four nursey rhymes about sheep), Donovan Bixley now turns his attention to cats. Cat Rhymes includes four nursery rhymes about cats, set in New Zealand. Here are 'Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat', 'Two Little Kittens', and 'Hey Diddle Diddle' as you've neve r seen them, with a Kiwi take and with Donovan's vibrant, amusing illustrations. Fun for the kids -- and fun for the adults! (For pre-schoolers (mostly). ...Show more

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Row, Row, Row Your Boat (Indestructibles) by Maddie Frost

$14.99 NZD

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Category: Nursery Rhymes | Series: Indestructibles

Sing a nursery rhyme with a book that's Indestructible Indestructibles is the trusted series for easing little ones into story time. Beloved by babies and their parents, Indestructibles are built for the way babies "read" (i.e. with their hands and mouths) and are: Rip Proof--made of ultra-durable t ight-woven material Waterproof--can be chewed on, drooled on, and washed Emergent Literacy Tool--bright pictures and few or no words encourage dialogic reading Portable--lightweight books can go anywhere, perfect for the diaper bag and for travel Safe for Baby--meets ASTM safety standards Row, Row, Row Your Boat celebrates the sweetness of father-child relationships--and introduces baby to a favorite song and the concepts of rhythm and rhyme. ...Show more

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