Children's Books

Demon Dentist, from Children's author David Walliams. Darkness had come to the town. Strange things were happening in the dead of night. Children would put a tooth under their pillow for the tooth fairy, but in the morning they would...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Join Bartlebee in his first Christmas Swim with the Heeler family in this festive holiday book with special surprises inside! Bartlebee is Bluey's special Christmas present, and he will be joining the...

*FALL IN LOVE WITH THE FINAL CHAPTER - HEARTSTOPPER VOLUME 6 AVAILABLE NOW**Read it before you see it: Heartstopper Forever movie coming July 17 from Netflix*Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel...

Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. An LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between: this is the third volume of HEARTSTOPPER, for fans of THE ART OF BEING NORMAL, Holly Bourne...

A wonderfully illustrated Donovan Bixley board book for learning animal names in both English and te reo Māori. Featuring cow (kau), horse (hoiho), and sheep (hipi), but also bat (pekapeka), gecko (moko papa), and morepork (ruru). Perfect for Kiwi kids....

The pigeon is BACK! And he STINKS! No, really, he actually smells very bad...Smell? What smell? I don't smell. YOU smell. In this hilarious, interactive read in Mo Willems' award-winning Pigeon series, the Pigeon needs a bath! Except, well, the...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Can you help Bluey and Bingo find all the Easter eggs? A gorgeous Easter basket shaped board book for kids of all ages. Bluey: Where's the Easter Egg? is an engaging book...

Queenie Rikihana Hyland brings together a collection of her favourite Maori myths and legends—from the creation and the ever-popular mischief-making of Maui, to the great love stories of Hinemoa and Tutanekai, and Turongo and Mahinarangi. The stories are brought to...

Distinguished educator and translator Tauanu'u Perenise Tapu Sitagata joins with artist Ani Huia Ligaliga to present the ‘ava ceremony, one of the key customs to welcome visitors to a village in Samoa. Drawing on his deep knowledge of fa'asamoa (the...

The decadently compelling, darkly romantic second instalment in the #1 New York Times bestselling Immortal Dark trilogy, now available in a deluxe collector's edition hardback featuring a stunning updated cover, foil-stamped slipcase, sprayed edges and exclusive internal art! Like all...

An official Minecraft manga adventure!Peaceful life in a perfectly constructed town bores ten-year-old Nico into mischief. Riding creepers while they explode is fun and all, but what he really wants is to escape the blocky confines of his home and...

A board book edition of this uplifting and empowering tale about finding new ways to navigate big feelings, from the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside.   As a shimmering sun lit the desert at dawn, A clumping of camels...

Based on the research that race, gender, death, and other important topics should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud board book series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and...

Press the buttons to hear a rocket's journey to the Moon in this exciting sound book. 3...2...1... Blast off! Press the buttons to hear a rocket's journey to the Moon in this exciting sound book. From the moment when the...

Heed the call of the wild with the exhilarating new series from Erin Hunter. A baboon who has uncovered an act of treachery. An elephant uncertain of her fate. A lion poised to strike. The code of the wild has...

The nation's favourite doctor, Dr Ranj, is here to explain everything you ever wanted to know about puberty - plus lots more. What does it mean to be a boy? And I'm not just talking about what you have between...

The heart-warming tale of a gorilla and his tiny friend, from the master picturebook-maker.A very special gorilla is taught a very special skill: sign language. He appears to have everything he needs, but one day he signs that he is...

This fun-filled book has lots of stickers of noses, mouths, ears and eyes to complete the funny faces pictures. You decide what everyone looks like! With over 200 stickers to choose from. Great for encouraging creativity and developing fine motor...

Dip inside the Encyclopedia of Amazing Facts to learn about everything from birds and bugs to outer space and our incredible Earth. This exciting non-fiction book is packed full of fascinating facts, bold illustrations, full-colour photographs, and helpful diagrams. It’s...

CELEBRATE THE START OF THE FOOTBALL SEASON WITH THE BRAND-NEW BOOK IN THE BESTSELLING SERIES WHERE FOOTBALL AND FACTS COME TOGETHER IN A DREAM TEAM FORMATION ‘Full of facts, figures, quizzes and cartoons, this brilliant compendium has the answers to...

The Scarecrows' Wedding by Julia Donaldson tells the delightful tale of Betty O'Barley and Harry O'Hay, two scarecrows in love who know exactly what they need for their perfect wedding day: a goose-feather dress, two wedding rings, and lots of...

Bright, colourful counting fun in a new take on the favourite song There were ten in the bed and the little one said, "Roll over, roll over." So they all rolled over and one fell out... Sing along and count...

I Am Fiyero (Universal Pictures Wicked) stars Fiyero in his first-ever Little Golden Book, based on the blockbuster film Wicked from Universal Pictures! Children aged 2 to 5, as well as fans and collectors of Universal Pictures' Wicked of all...

Elvie the sheep lived at the back of the Pollock’s home in Kilbirnie, in Wellington, New Zealand.She really did go for walks to the local park with Mrs Pollock and she really did hang out with the hens in the...

The latest Doctor Who Annual, packed with everything you need to know about the incredible new series. The second official Annual of a brand-new era of Doctor Who is the must-have companion book to the latest adventures of Ncuti Gatwa...

Step into the Hundred Acre Wood and enjoy the classic adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends. This elegant gift box contains every heart-warming moment of this classic character series in 30 beautiful books. Since A. A. Milne first introduced Pooh...

A new heart-wrenching, impeccably researched historical novel for middle-grade readers The Nazis want everyone to be the same. If you're different, you don't belong. Not belonging is dangerous ... Anna's little sister, Eva, is frail and needs time to learn...

Having a new baby in the family is a big adjustment for not only the parents, but existing siblings as well. Kia Ora Baby by Donovan Bixley captures this transition beautifully. The book illustrates a family expecting a new baby,...

"Hilarious and charming. The most loveable duo since Frog and Toad." - Dav Pilkey, bestselling author of Dogman and Captain Underpants. Peanut Butter and Jelly features the return of Narwhal and Jelly, and Narwhal has a new obsession: peanut butter!...

Draw Me a Star is a colourful and entertaining picture book from Eric Carle, author-illustrator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, that teaches children about drawing and creativity. In this colourful and imaginative story about drawing, children are introduced to one...

I te ahua o nga pikitia, me te takoto o te hatepe tohutohu, ka mama noa to ako ki te tunu i enei kai e hangai pu ana ki Aotearoa. Kia tu koe hei toa ki te tao panikeke, hei...

*Now an acclaimed live-action Netflix series!* Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. This joyful trip into the LGBTQ+ world of Heartstopper is the perfect gift for anyone who loves the graphic novels or Netflix TV series...

"They sniffed and they snuffled, they bustled around, and they saw WHAT was making the terrible sound." Scarface Claw, the biggest cat in the neighbourhood, is out exploring when he gets stuck up a tree. His yowling is terrible -...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts - for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. BOOK 19 One dark and stormy night, a sinister figure arrives in the little Gaulish village....

The House that Jack Built is a book with two strands. The main rhythmic text, based on the well-known rhyme, tells the story of Jack Bull, who travels to New Zealand from London as a new settler in 1798.  ...

In this hilarious book, featuring three timeless fables, Dr. Seuss explores the pitfalls of growing too big for your boots! King Yertle the Turtle soon learns the pitfalls of becoming too big for your boots, in the first tale in...

The Lost Heir (Wings of Fire: Special Edition, Book Two) by Tui Sutherland reveals the gripping tale of the SeaWing throne's lost heir, finally making her way home. Tsunami can't believe it's finally happening. Together with her fellow dragonets of...

A joyful picture book about friendship and togetherness, from international bestselling illustrator, Axel Scheffler. Would you like to come inside this book? You're very welcome. In fact, everyone is welcome here, whether you're big or small, flappy or jumpy, noisy...

This Is Captain America: Ready-to-Read Level 1 (Marvel: Avengers) introduces readers to two legendary heroes. Sam Wilson and Steve Rogers both carry the mantle of Captain America. Join them on an incredible adventure as they team up and use their...

Pizza and Taco aren’t afraid! To prove it, they dare each other not to be scared. Dark closets and scary movies are a piece of cake—kind of. Until they’re ready for the ultimate test—Ghost Pepper hunting! At the graveyard! Pizza...

A dreamy collection of short stories by the world's best-loved storyteller. Perfect for one more story before bed! From midnight journeys to fairyland to toys coming to life and causing mischief, there's a perfect bedtime story for everyone in this...

Pizza and Taco love music! They love bands, and it looks like being in one is fun! So they decide they should form their own band. Band name? Check! Instruments? Check—sort of. And once they have more bandmates, they’ll take...

The hilarious Crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day the Crayons Quit are back for another adventure – and this time they explore Duncan's playroom. Will they want to leave the crayon box for good after they...

Bring the deep dark wood to life with this amazing pop-up gift edition of the bestselling picture book, The Gruffalo. Read the classic story and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a...

Who's the Best? (Pizza and Taco #1) is a delightful tale of two best friends competing to find out who truly is the best. Is it Pizza or Taco? The question is debatable! They both love water slides and share...

The sixth and final instalment in the internationally bestselling and award-winning Dragonkeeper series. Tao and Kai’s journey has been long and at last they have arrived at the Dragon Haven. But what they find is not the sanctuary Kai has...

The New York Times bestselling series continues with another nail-biting mission for Will Treaty and his fearless young apprentice. King Philippe of Gallica appeals to King Duncan for help. His son is being held hostage by a power-hungry baron, and...

Join Little Fish and his friends in this colourful, deep-sea delight with opposite pairs to discover on every page. Hello, I am Little Fish, swimming in the sea. Today I’m learning opposites, come along with me! Explore opposite word pairs...

The baking book that every kid needs, from America's Test Kitchen, who brought you the #1 New York Times bestselling brand! For the first time ever, America's Test Kitchen is bringing their baking expertise and testing to the children's market--with...

There Are 101 Dinosaurs in This Book is perfect for children 2 years+ who are interested in all things dinosaurs! From steamy swamps to hot dry deserts, detailed pictures encourage little ones to develop their spotting and finding skills as...

In this tactile early-learning playbook which features artwork from The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other Eric Carle picture books, first concepts such as colours, numbers, shapes and first words are introduced through textures, words and pictures. Ideal for older babies...

In this fabulous collector's edition of Asterix, the first three Asterix stories are collected in one volume. In Asterix the Gaul, we are introduced to our indomitable hero and his friends as they try to defend one small village in...

A wonderful slipcase collection of 20 classic Dr. Seuss titles. A classic collection of twenty of Dr. Seuss’s best-loved stories – in one wonderful case!Includes:The Cat in the HatThe Cat in the Hat Comes BackGreen Eggs and HamThe LoraxFox in...

Whether napping, playing, or cuddling, dads show their love to their children in all kinds of ways! A USA Today Bestseller! A great Father's Day gift, birthday gift, or just a way to show love to dad any day, featuring...

The Grinch’s newfound Christmas spirit is in jeopardy with the arrival of the Who-ville’s Christmas tree competition, but can one special Who remind him of what’s really important?A sequel to the timeless classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas! featuring all...

This is a heartfelt tale of love, perseverance, resilience and the unbreakable bond that holds families together, even against the turbulent backdrop of the awe-inspiring and unpredictable Southern Ocean. Walter and Wilma the Wandering Albatrosses by Emma Heppell captures the...

Warning: You are about to read my utterly biggest secrets. Can I trust you? OK then. I’m Ella, and this is my diary. Join Ella in this two-book bind-up of her most fabulous school stories! Pets: Ella and Zoe start...

Dive into the fun and drama of this seventh book in the series! The Sweet Valley Twins have a lot of work to do—between Elizabeth’s newspaper articles and Jessica’s new celebrity cook book project, there’s barely any time for anything...

Jump in and get ready for a ton of fun and learning with The Cool Series Collection! These four amazing books are made for everyone to enjoy and discover cool things. Laugh with funny jokes, find out mind-blowing facts, and...

The sixth book in the globally bestselling chapter-book series about the Unicornia Academy of Magic – perfect for fans of Isadora Moon! Welcome to the magical school where you’ll learn spells, potions and everything you need to know about Unicorns!...

There once was a village so far north that most considered it the top of the world... and in that village, the Sun fell in love with her Starmaker. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of...

"In the next door garden they were digging out a drain when the weather turned quite nasty and it poured and poured with rain." When digging out a drain, the little yellow digger gets stuck in the mud. So they...

Be first with the lowdown on the latest Avatar film, Avatar: Fire and Ash, with this exclusive sticker book. It's packed with more than 200 spectacular stickers that will keep fans entertained for hours. Explore new realms of Pandora and...

Get little ones giggling and joining in with this super tactile squeaker book. Even the littlest readers can press the squeaker to boop each animal's nose and join in with the game... ...before turning to the funny surprise mirror ending,...

A stunning gift edition of the modern classic story Matilda, starring the iconic eponymous character, published to celebrate Puffin's 85th anniversary. Celebrating 85 years of Sparking Imaginations A beautiful clothbound edition of the much-loved modern classic Matilda. Bound in real...

Makayla is bursting with ideas but doesn't know how to make them into a story. Howard loves to draw, but he struggles to come up with ideas and his dad thinks comics are a waste of time. Lynda constantly draws...

A diverse, inclusive reimagining of the bestselling phenomenon The Invisible String that helps more readers than ever feel connected to this transformative, healing story. For a quarter of a century, The Invisible String has helped comfort and heal millions of...

Join Spot and his friends as they take a camping trip in this ute-shaped board book! Spot and his parents are taking a trip in their ute, to go camping by the river. Helen and Steve are coming too! On...

Brimming with things to find, count and talk about, this charming picture book provides hours of puzzle-solving fun. Spot crabs in a rock pool, whales on the horizon, shoals of fish in a coral reef, and sunken treasure on a...

The Sun Thief by Alice Hemming brings back the charming character Squirrel, who is delighting in the long, sunny summer days. However, confusion arises when Bird decides to go to bed while the sun is still shining brightly. Squirrel finds...

The Narnia Chronicles, first published in 1950, remain some of the most enduringly popular ever published. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has been translated into 29 languages! The illustrations in this book have been coloured by the original...

The Great Escape: Wolf Girl 2 by Anh Do takes readers on an exhilarating journey with the indomitable Gwen. After surviving the wild for four years, Gwen can't believe her eyes when she finally encounters another human face. However, her...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKTRUST STORYTIME PRIZE Join two seafaring pirates and their captain on a nautical adventure to find a treasure chest. Add to that a text that is read aloud to the tune of ‘Row, Row, Row Your Boat’...

Do you love dragons? How about mermaids? And superheroes? Find them ALL in the pages of this laugh-out-loud ‘pick your own’ picture book adventure! Davy is on his way to school to show his teacher the AMAZING picture he has...

When Little Kiwi discovers a disconsolate Santa stranded on a hillside with not a reindeer in sight, she rounds up all her bird friends to help. And in so doing, Little Kiwi gets to realise her own dream–to fly! Another...

Roly, the Anzac Donkey by Glyn Harper follows Richard Henderson and his donkey Roly, who together saved many WW1 soldiers. Illustrated by Jenny Cooper, it marks the 100th anniversary of Gallipoli. Hello. My name is Roly. I'm a donkey. Let...

Accept Hervé Tullet's irresistible invitation to mix it up in a dazzling adventure of whimsy and wonder. Follow the artist's simple instructions, and suddenly colours appear, mix, splatter, and vanish in a world powered only by the reader's imagination. Tullet...

From the #1 Bestselling Author and Illustrator of the Kuwi the Kiwi™ series, Kat Merewether. Following on from the hugely popular Kuwi's First Egg and Kuwi's Huhu Hunt books. With the soft jingle of bells, a mysterious gift falls from...