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Mihi
(Board Book)
Illustrated by Bishop, Gavin
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This beautiful boardbook for every New Zealand baby introduces ideas of me and my whanau in the form of a simple mihi This beautiful boardbook for every New Zealand baby introduces ideas of me and my whanau within the form of a simple mihi or pepeha. A simple book to look at and ...share with babies, it can also be used as an introduction to a child's pepeha. Moves from waka, mountain, iwi, mama and papa to the reading baby. Ko toku ao tenei, this is my world.
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Joy Cowley's favourite stories, poems and nonsense rhymes collected and reillustrated in a hardback gift volume for the family to treasure.
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Illustrated by King, Jonathan
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A graphic-novel mystery adventure for eight- to twelve-year-olds in which a girl and boy uncover the secret that has corrupted their seaside town Miro and Zia live in Aurora, a fishing town nestled in the shadow of an ancient castle. Miro lives in his books; Zia is never without ...her camera. The day they meet, they uncover a secret. The fishing works, the castle, the town council: all are linked to an ill-fated 1930s Antarctic expedition. But the diary of that journey has been hidden and the sea is stirring up unusual creatures. Something has a powerful hold over the town. With Zia determined to find out more, Miro finds himself putting aside his books for a real adventure.The Inkberg Enigma is an exciting adventure with a strong filmic narrative.
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A beautiful illustrated cookbook for children--and their families--that celebrates imagination and pleasure in cooking A fun and modern cookbook for families packed with recipes for meals, snacks, treats, and a whole lot of humour.Alexandra Tylee's lively inner ten-year-old knows... exactly what food appeals to children and how to talk to kids about food. She trusts them to choose flavours and handle equipment in this joyful book that will set them on a lifetime love of healthy cooking and eating.Giselle Clarkson's illustrations are salivatingly delicious and subversively playful.
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In this quintessential Joy Cowley story, Cam follows the river's journey from its source in the mountains all the way to the sea In this resonant story from Joy Cowley, Cam the mountain boy follows the river from its trickling source in the snow all the way to the sea. The river ...leads him through forest, farms and towns to the salty wind of the sea. The dramatic landscapes are packed with detail to discover in the world of the river.
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Illustrated by Fiske, Anna
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A funny, forthright non-fiction picture book book about how babies are made and different ways to be a family In How Do You Make a Baby? Anna Fiske answers the questions all children are curious about: How does a baby get into the mother's stomach? Who can make a baby, and how is... it actually done?With comic illustrations and a playful tone, this is a funny and factual book about an eternally relevant topic, giving parents and children a starting point for discussion.Informational, funny and warm, How Do You Make a Baby? is suitable for children aged 4 and up.
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A te reo Maori board book edition of this core Gecko Press backlist title, "Who's Driving?" A new play on the fable of the tortoise and the hare. This is a picture book for drivers of all ages.aoeSimply told, with a minimum of fuss, Who's Driving? is a good example of less is mor...e... For best results, tackle at full throttle.a The Age (Australia)aoeA joyous ride for any pre-schooler in love with the fast and the furious.a Dominion Post (NZ)
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| ISBN |
9781776573066 |
| Published NZ |
1 Aug 2020 |
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Gecko Press |
| Interest Age |
2-6 years |
| Language |
(Maori) |
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9 Ready to ship - Allow 3-5 days
109 In stock at publisher; delivery usually 15-20 working days due to covid19 delays
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A story of cunning, courage and survival, in which a girl sets out to save her father from the giant who turns people to stone When her father leaves to fight the giant, the child in the red dress is left alone. Many days and many nights go by. Every evening the girl says good ni...ght to herself in her mirror. When the last light burns down, the girl takes her mirror and a knife and sets out to find her father.The Stone Giant is a contemporary and timeless fairytale that tells of a child who succeeds where adults cannot.
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Illustrated by Watanabe, Issa
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A vital and powerful wordless picture book of courage, loss and hope-everything it takes to migrate to a new landThis book narrates, with extraordinarily powerful images, the journey of a group of animals that leaves behind a leafless forest. It is the story of a great and unique... migration, a journey where borders must be crossed, sacrifices made, loved ones left behind.With forceful simplicity, Migrants shows us the courage migration takes. Death looms throughout the journey. And arriving may mean burying a portion of the past.
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Illustrated by Goes, Peter
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A visual history of the inventions, discoveries and technology that have shaped our world In his signature playful style, Peter Goes brings together breakthroughs in science, IT, entertainment, medicine and everyday life. He shows us the earliest flute alongside tools and weapons..., takes us from candle clocks to drones, from spectacles to genetic modification, from the toothpaste of Ancient Egypt to the clones of the future. These cross-sections of history highlight human ingenuity and hope, from the Stone Age to the world of tomorrow.
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