Joy Cowley

Celebrating 40 years of Greedy Cat, we are proud to re-release this NZ classic picture book. The very first Greedy Cat adventure! Mum went shopping to buy some food. Along came Greedy Cat, in a hungry mood...

This enduring tale of independence and family is an unconventional love story with a strong female lead and a pirate with a sensitive side, written by New Zealand’s leading children’s writer and illustrated by one of Japan’s foremost children’s illustrators....

Celebrating 40 years of Greedy Cat, we are proud to re-release this NZ classic picture book. In this story, Greedy Cat's Door, Greedy Cat gets into strife when he finds that he has grown too large to fit through the...

Celebrating 40 years of Greedy Cat, we are proud to re-release this NZ classic picture book. Greedy Cat sat on a mat by the fridge. Meow, meow, meow! What will happen next?

Celebrating 40 years of Greedy Cat, we are proud to re-release this NZ classic picture book. What is Greedy Cat to do when lunch doesn't meet his tastes? It's time to take matters into his own paws! Lunch for Greedy...

Celebrating 40 years of Greedy Cat, we are proud to re-release this New Zealand classic picture book. Greedy Cat and the School Pet Show follows the story of Katie, who is determined to take Greedy Cat to the School Pet...

Celebrating 40 years of Greedy Cat, we are proud to re-release this NZ classic picture book. When Grandma goes on holiday, Katie offers to look after her goldfish. Greedy Cat thinks that's an excellent idea...

An evocative and beautiful bedtime picture book about summer days spent at the beach by internationally renowned author, Joy Cowley. Summer holidays by the sea have a rhythm all their own. With a few resonant images, Cowley takes us straight...

When Leo was five, he wanted a real bike for Christmas. Dad helped him write the letter to Santa. Leo wanted to see Santa and say thank you, but he only ever visits when Leo is sleeping! Why can't Santa...

Celebrating 40 years of Greedy Cat, we are proud to re-release this NZ classic picture book. Greedy Cat and the Sneeze tells the tale of Greedy Cat, who is feeling poorly. Snuffle and wheeze! Sniffle and sneeze! Katie thinks she...

Celebrating over 40 years of Greedy Cat, we are proud to re-release this NZ classic picture book. Poppy the dog is staying with Katie's family while Nan is away. Mum and Katie decide to take Poppy for a walk to...

Celebrating over 40 years of Greedy Cat, we are proud to re-release this NZ classic picture book. There are delicious smells wafting over the fence from the barbecue next door. Will Greedy Cat be able to resist?

A fierce wind blows. Thunder rumbles. Will the brave engine and carriages tumble? Written in steady, clicketty-clack rhyme, Joy Cowley’s tale of Hero Of The Hill brings a little-known slice of New Zealand history to life.

Greedy Cat is back - and this time it's off to the vet! Katie wants to make sure that Greedy Cat stays healthy, so it’s time for him to go to the vet for a check-up and flu injection. Greedy...

Joy Cowley knows what makes children laugh. In this book full of absurd poems and very short, silly stories, a man takes his tadpoles for a walk in his hat, a cat is surprised by its talking feet, a tiger...

Hineniwha me te Kaitiora (The Fierce Little Woman and the Wicked Pirate) is a te reo Māori edition of a beloved New Zealand picture book. This timeless tale is an unconventional love story featuring a strong female lead and a...

My tiger loved cake, and I went with him to the cake shop. Then he got a bad tooth, so I went with him to the dentist. My tiger didn’t like sitting in the waiting room, climbing onto the dentist...

Join Sam, Dad, Uncle Peng and Eli as they venture out on a fishing trip for Sam's birthday. After a dramatic rescue, will Mum have fresh fish to cook for dinner? Going Fishing contains three illustrated short stories using the...

Join Grandpa, Big Bubba, and his big brother as they do the shopping, visit a friend, and bond with their cats, Fluffy and Scruffy—all while Mum is at work! Big Bubba contains three illustrated short stories featuring the same characters....

Join Violet and her little sister, Rose, as they navigate the complexities of their blended family and embrace Violet's love for shoes and her passion for football. Two Roads Home contains three illustrated short stories using the same characters. Great...

Join Emili as she goes on the hunt for new boots for her rugby-loving brother Sefa, swaps unwanted items for new treasures with her friends and reduces waste by starting a neighbourhood street swap. The Swap Shop contains three illustrated...

Join Sonny and his tuahine as they earn pocket money by learning the rules, make yummy (or not so yummy) kai for Mum and Dad, and share embarrassing moments together. Pocket Money contains three illustrated short stories using the same...

Join Ari and his motor sports family as they race karts, speed around a Formula One track, and tear through a rally. Motor Sports contains three illustrated short stories using the same characters. Great for struggling readers with an emphasis...

Join Buster the dog and his family as he makes terrible smells, annoys the man at the bike shop, and saves the day! Buster contains three illustrated short stories using the same characters. Great for struggling readers, with an emphasis...

Join Selena and Mia in Auckland as they snap a pic, get the better of some bullies, and sweeten Grandma. Selena and Mia contains three illustrated short stories using the same characters. Great for struggling readers, with an emphasis on...

Join Grandpa and Boy as they try to catch snapper, go pig hunting, and stop swearing—all with a little help from Nan. Grandpa and Boy contains three illustrated short stories featuring the same characters. It's a great choice for struggling...

Join Kate and Kyle as they put up with their embarrassing parents, manage everyone's fears, and miss the bus! The Twins contains three illustrated short stories using the same characters. Great for struggling readers, with an emphasis on action, relationships,...

Snake and Lizard features characters who are distinct and captivating in their own ways. Snake is elegant, calm, and a bit self-centred, while Lizard is exuberant and irrepressible. With its wisdom, acceptance, and good humour, Snake and Lizard beautifully captures...