Books
Not all these titles are represented by Frances Plumpton Literary Agency. Please contact me to check rights.
Kimberly Andrews
Goose the Artist
Written and illustrated by
Puffin, 2022
ISBN 978-0-143-77545-4Goose is a passionate artist, but he can't quite get his portraits of his friends perfect for the village art competition. Whatever can he do?
Little Tales of Hedgehog and Goat
Written by Paula Green
Iillustrated by
Puffin, 2022
ISBN 978-0-14-377537-9Goat is bored and lonely and dances to keep herself amused until she discovers a frightened hedgehog and a shared love of stories. And then they meet Horse, newly arrived in the paddock next door and firm friendships are formed and celebrated with stories and dance.
Moose the Pilot
Written and illustrated by
Puffin, 2021
ISBN 978-0-14-377537-9Moose the Pilot, who lives a treehouse (designed by Puffin in the architect), works hard delivering goods to the local inhabitants scattered far and wide across the bay. But one call is a distress call about three missing owlets. Moose to the rescue!
Ming's Iceberg
Written and illustrated by
Scholastic NZ, 2021
ISBN 978-1-77543-713-0Ming, the curious Antarctic penguin chick, longs to see what's out beyond the horizon and when she leaps on to a breaking iceberg she floats away into the adventure of her life.
Hound the Detective
Written and illustrated by
Puffin, 2020
ISBN 978-0-14-3774655-5Hound the Detective has solved many cases and when a letter arrives with a mystery clue it sets him off on a new adventure. Young readers will find plenty to discover in the illustrations as they help Hound with this case.
Ernie and the Magic Kennel
by Robert Rakete and Jeanette Thomas
illustrated by
Scholastic NZ, 2020
ISBN 978-1-77543-633-1Ernie the Corgi thinks he's royal, best friend of the Queen. Benny's a street dog, with no family at all but he just happens to be there as Ernie receives an invitation from the Queen that starts an amazing adventure in Ernie's magic kennel.
Song of the River
by Joy Cowley
illustrated by
Gecko Press, 2019
ISBN 978-1-776572-53-3'Come with me. I will take you to the sea' sang the river, and Cam, the mountain boy follows the river as it grows from a little trickle, joins other creeks and becomes a mighty river flowing down past farms and towns right to the sea.
Puffin the Architect
Written and illustrated
Puffin, 2018
ISBN 978-0-14-377218-7Puffin, the clever architect, has designed some extraordinary houses but her latest clients are particularly demanding.
Tuna and Hiriwa
by Ripeka Takotowai Goddard
illustrated by
Huia Publishers, 2016
ISBN 978-1-77550-227-2Tuna watches Hiriwa the water nymph enviously as she dances in the light of the moon, but no matter how hard he tries his dark colour never glows and shimmers like hers. In desperation he decides he has been tricked and takes a terrible revenge.
Robyn Belton
- Greedy Cat Stories
by
illustrated by
With these five new stories published in 2019 there is now a Greedy Cat story for each level of the Ready to Read Colour Wheel. These books are sent free of charge to all primary schools in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. They are not available commercially.
Dinner for Greedy Cat
by
illustrated by
Ministry of Education NZ, 2019
ISBN 978 1 77669 440 2
Greedy Cat and the Chooks
by
illustrated by
Ministry of Education NZ, 2019
ISBN 978 1 77669 441 9
Greedy Cat and the Vet
by
illustrated by
Ministry of Education NZ, 2019
ISBN 978 1 77669 438 9
Greedy Cat and the Visitor
by
illustrated by
Ministry of Education NZ, 2019
ISBN 978 1 77669 439 6
Greedy Cat at the Market
by
illustrated by
Ministry of Education NZ, 2019
ISBN 978 1 77669 442 6
Greedy Cat
by
illustrated by
Ministry of Education NZ, 2015
ISBN 978-0-478-16024-6
Greedy Cat is Hungry
by
illustrated by
Ministry of Education NZ, 2015
ISBN 978-0-478-16019-2
Greedy Cat's Door
by
illustrated by
Ministry of Education NZ, 2015
ISBN 978-0-478-16020-8
Lunch for Greedy Cat
by
illustrated by
Ministry of Education NZ, 2015
ISBN 978-0-478-16021-5
The New Cat
by
illustrated by
Ministry of Education NZ, 2015
ISBN 978-0-478-16022-2Five of the original Greedy Cat stories for emergent readers have been revamped and reissued in the 2015 Edition. These stories are sent free of charge to all primary schools in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. They are not available commercially.
Farmer John's Tractor
by
illustrated by
Walker Books, 2012
ISBN 978-1-921150-94-4 HB
ISBN 978-1-922077-07-3 PBFarmer John's trusty tractor was locked in the yard when the call comes out to rescue a family caught in their car when the river rises. Drama indeed but with cosy illustrations, just right for pre-schoolers.
The Duck and the Gun
by
illustrated by
Walker Books Aus, 2009
ISBN 978-4-921150-83-8Joy Cowley's picture book, presents a strong anti-war message in a relaxed light-hearted tone.
Selected by the 2018 Hans Christian Andersen Jury as one of fifteen outstanding books to merit translation everywhere, so that children around the world could read them.
Greedy Cat
and the Goldfish
by
illustrated by
Scholastic NZ, 2009
ISBN 9781869436896When Grandma goes on holiday, Katie offers to look after her goldfish. Yum! thinks Greedy Cat.
Greedy Cat
and the Sneeze
by ,
illustrated by
Scholastic NZ, 2006
ISBN 9781869436881Greedy Cat has the sneezes and Katie is upset that he is unwell. She keeps feeding him, in the hope that it will make him strong... much to Greedy Cat's delight. In the end, Katie's dad tells her she's making a mistake, and when Greedy Cat coughs up a fur ball it's obvious that it is causing the trouble.
Greedy Cat and the Pet Show
by
illustrated by
Scholastic NZ, 2004
ISBN 9781869436476Katie brushed Greedy Cat and tied a green bow around his neck but Greedy Cat doesn't want to go to the School Pet Show. Then he smells the sausages and skitter-skat, off he runs.
Elaine Bickell
The Little Ghost Who Lost Her Boo!
by Elaine Bickell
illustrated by Raymond McGrath
Scholastic NZ, 2019
ISBN 978 1 77543 575 4Little Ghost is searching for her boo but none of the creatures she meets has a noise as scary as hers. Storylines Joy Cowley Award 2019.
Starfish the Star
by Elaine Bickell
illustrated by Daron Parton
Scholastic NZ, 2021
ISBN 978-1-775437-123Starfish determines to be the star of the aquarium, and stations himself at the very front so that visitors can take selfies, but he's the one who's needed when a leak is discovered at the back of the tank.
Sarah Davis
The Grizzled Grist DOES NOT EXIST!
by Juliette MacIver
illustrated by
Gecko Press, 2022
ISBN 9781776574155The class is off on another adventure. 'We'll test our strength in rugged hills, We'll face down dangers, conquer ills . . .' Miss Whisk insists the Grizzled Grist does not exist, but Liam is not so sure.
Marmaduke Duck and the Christmas Calamity
by Juliette MacIver
illustrated by
Scholastic NZ, 2016
ISBN 978-1-77543-390-3There's a dreadful calamity when Santa Claus, his reindeer and elves plunge over a cliff face just one day before Christmas and are buried in snow. What to do? Marmaduke Duck rallies his friends and in no time at all a substitute plan is in place.
That's NOT a Hippopotamus!
by Juliette McIver
illustrated by
Gecko Press, 2016
ISBN 978-1-927271-97-1A school trip to the zoo has a class of children clamouring to find the missing hippopotamus. But the trip soon becomes a crazy day of hide and seek.
The House on the Hill
by Kyle Mewburn
illustrated by
Scholastic NZ, 2016
ISBN 978-1-775-4 43084-1Two little ghosts make their way up the path to the house on the hill. Slowly, slowly they creep carefully into the house where a scary surprise awaits them.
Marmaduke Duck
on the Wide Blue Seas
by Juliette MacIver
illustrated by
Scholastic NZ, 2014
ISBN 978-1-77543-125-1“Marmaduke Duck was a duck with pluck. He was bold, he was brave, he was Dare Devil Duck!” But when Marmaduke Duck trades sweet shop life for adventure on the wide blue seas, he gets more than he bargained for!
Toucan Can
by Juliette MacIver
illustrated by
Gecko Press, 2013
ISBN 978-1-877467Toucan can do lots of things! Toucan dances! Toucan sings! Sarah Davis's illustrations burst with colour and dramatic action in accompaniment to Juliette MacIver's pitch-perfect rollicking verse.
Marmaduke Duck
and Bernadette Bear
by Juliette MacIver
illustrated by
Scholastic NZ, 2011
ISBN 978-1-77543-033-9Marmaduke sets up shop and does a roaring trade selling his much-feted marmalade ... then along comes Bernadette Bear who opens a honey shop next door, and takes all Marmaduke's business! What will he do?
The Fierce Little Woman
and the Wicked Pirate
by
illustrated by
Gecko Press, 2010
ISBN 978-1-877467-40-0A newly illustrated edition of the beloved story of the fierce little woman who lived alone in her cottage on a wharf, happily playing the bagpipes and knitting socks for sailors, until the stormy day when a pirate knocked at her door.
Marmaduke Duck
and the Marmalade Jam
by Juliette MacIver
illustrated by
Scholastic NZ, 2010
ISBN 978-1-86943-928-6When Marmaduke Duck makes a batch of marmalade jam, all the animals want to taste it. This rollicking rhyming picture book was shortlisted for the 2011 New Zealand Post Book Awards for Children and Young Adults – Picture Book
Brian Falkner
Cassie Clark: Outlaw
by
One Tree House, 2018
ISBN 978-0-9951064-1-3When Cassie, who has recently survived a hit and run, learns that her father has disappeared she is determined to find him. As he is Speaker of the House there is much speculation about his whereabouts and Cassie soon finds herself involved in a world of political intrigue and high drama.
Battlesaurus Clash of Empires
by
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2016
ISBN 978-1250115331Deception and betrayal threaten the secret mission of Willem the "Saur killer" and his compatriots deep in enemy territory, but courage and perseverance lead to a clash of titanic proportions.
That Stubborn Seed of Hope
by
University of Queensland Press, 2017
ISBN 978-0-7022-5969-2A collection of spine-chilling short stories exploring various forms of fear, which while dealing with many dark situations, ultimately leave the reader with a sense of hope.
Kiwis at War 1917 Machines of War
by
Scholastic NZ, 2016
ISBN 978-1-77543-280-7Seventeen year old Bob Sunday's ardent desire to join the Royal Flying Corps in World War One soon has him flying against the German Air Aces, and with it the reality of horrors to be faced.
Shooting Stars
by
Scholastic NZ, 2016
ISBN 978-1-77543-360-6Fifteen year old Egan Tucker and his mother have been hiding away in a makeshift hut in the remote bush his entire life. They live by their wits, without any amenities but all too soon Egan is thrust alone into the confusing world of a busy city.
Battlesaurus:
Rampage at Waterloo
by
Farrar Straus and Giroux, 2015
ISBN 978-0-374-30075-3In this alternate history, Napoleon wins at Waterloo by unleashing a secret battlefield weapon--a legion of giant, carnivorous dinosaurs imported from the wilds of the Americas--and only fifteen-year-old Willem Verheyen stands in the way of the emperor's plan for world domination.
Recon Team Angel:
Vengeance
by
Walker Books Aus, 2014
ISBN 978-1-921720-57-4For thirteen years the war with the Bzadians has devastated Earth. The Angels must go behind enemy lines once more. It is their final mission: a top-secret delivery to a deep-cover spy. There is nothing more dangerous than the pursuit of vengeance.
Recon Team Angel:
Taskforce
by
Walker Books Aus, 2012
ISBN 9781921720550The Angel Team are back behind enemy lines as part of Operation Magnum. The most audacious military mission of all time.
Maddy West
and the Tongue Taker
by
Walker Books Aus, 2012
ISBN 9781921977671Maddy West can speak every language in the world so it wasn't really surprising that she was asked to translate some ancient scrolls. An exciting middle grade novel from a master plotter.
Northwood
by
illustrated by Donovan Bixley
Walker Books Aus, 2011
ISBN 978-1-921529-80-1Cecilia Undergarment likes a challenge. So when she discovers a sad and neglected dog, she is determined to rescue him. But her daring dog rescue lands her in deep trouble. Trouble in the form of being lost in the dark forest of Northwood where ferocious black lions roam. A forest that hides a secret castle, an unlikely king and many a mystery and where those who enter never return. But Cecilia is determined to find her way home. No matter what.
Recon Team Angel:
Assault
by
Walker Books Aus, 2011
ISBN 978-1-921720-54-3It's 2030 and the world is at war with an alien race, the Bzadians. The Battlefield, Earth. Recon Team Angel, made up of teenagers from around the world, has been training for years. Now it's time for them to act.
The Project
by
Walker Books Australia, 2010
ISBN 978-1-92152-979-5It all started with a book. The most boring book in the world! So boring that nobody would ever read it. The perfect place to hide a terrible secret. But now the book has emerged from its hiding place and the world may never be the same.
Brainjack
by
Walker Books Australia, 2009
ISBN 978-1-92152-979-5A thrilling action novel set in the not-too-distant future in which a brilliant young computer hacker fights to prevent the human race from being erased.
The Tomorrow Code
by
Walker Books Aus, 2008
ISBN 978-1-921850-34-0Tane and Rebecca aren't to sure what to make of a sequence of 1s and 0s, a message that looks like a random collection of alternating digits. As they decode it, slowly it becomes clear -- the messages are being sent back in time from the future! But why... Tane and Rebecca follow the message s cryptic instructions, but it's not long before they begin to suspect the worst -- that the very survival of the human race may be at stake!
The Flea Thing
by
Walker Books Australia, 2007
ISBN 978-1-92115-012-8Twelve-year-old Daniel has a secret that wins him a place on the New Zealand Warrior's rugby league team, becoming the youngest ever player in the history of the game. A secret that makes Daniel a media sensation, but also brings great problems.
The Real Thing
by
Walker Books Australia, 2007
ISBN 978-1-92115-013-5When the three people in the entire who know the secret recipe for CocaCola are kidnapped, the giant corporation turns to a young boy in New Zealand, who has the uncanny ability to discern the various varieties of the beverage, for help.
The Super Freak
by
Walker Books Australia, 2007
ISBN 978-1-92115-014-2No matter how hard Jacob tries to be good, he just keeps getting into trouble. So when he discovers his amazing super power, he decides to use it to become a super criminal. But that doesn't go to plan either.
Red-Eyed Tree Frog
by
photographs by Nic Bishop
Scholastic Inc, 1999
ISBN 978-0-590-87175-4A night in the life of a tree frog, and the wild-life it encounters while searching for food in the rainforest of Central America.
Adrienne Frater
SS Penguin SOS
by
OneTree House, 2020
ISBN 978-0-9951176-0-0When Jack is sent to live with his aunt and cousin and the school tasks the students with a project on a hero, he discovers that his aunt, Ada Hannam, is indeed a hero and the only woman survivor following the wreck of the SS Penguin off the Wellington coast in February 1909. A true story of one of New Zealand's worst maritime disasters. Ada Hannam was Adrienne's great aunt.
Flying Free Stories
and Where They Come From
by
Atawhai Press, 2015
ISBN 978-0-473-31914-4Adrienne Frater has gathered a selection of her stories and explained the original inspiration behind each one.
Roger Hall
My Aunt Mary
Went Shopping
by
Scholastic NZ, 2014
ISBN 978-1-77543-215-9In this laugh-out-loud story by renowned playwright Roger Hall, anything can happen when Aunt Mary goes shopping. A newly illustrated edition of the picture book which was awarded 2nd place Aim Picture Book of the Year, 1991.
The Three Little Pigs
by
illustrated by Errol McLeary
Scholastic NZ, 2012
ISBN 9781775430957New Zealand's leading playwright's very humorous modern version of this classic tale includes the script for a five character performance.
Heather Haylock
Granny McFlitter The Knit Before Christmas
by
illustrated by Lael Chisholm
Puffin NZ, 2022
ISBN978-0-14-377582-9Granny McFlitter has had a busy time helping the zoo and its animals get ready for Christmas. She’s knitted a Christmas tree, decorations, and stockings for all the animals, but horrifically there’s drama in the night before Christmas, the decorations are in an immense tangle and the stockings in tatters. Granny McFlitter to the rescue!
Granny McFlitter A Country Yarn
by
illustrated by Lael Chisholm
Picture Puffin, 2019
ISBN 978-0-14-377323-8Granny McFlitter has knitted and astonishing array of vegetables hoping to win the prize of Best Vegetable Knitter at the A&P Show. When the bull escapes, of course it's Granny to the rescue!
Granny McFlitter the Champion Knitter
by
illustrated by Lael Chisholm
Scholastic NZ, 2015
ISBN 978-1-77543-311-8Granny McFlitter's family are tired of her knitting, but when penguins are affected by a maritime oilspill, and their rescuers call out for jumpers to warm the little birds, Granny is soon knitting with renewed purpose. Winner of the 2017 Storylines Gavin Bishop Award for Illustration.
John Lewis
What do you Need Little Rhino?
Written and illustrated by
Upstart Press, 2021
ISBN 9781990003134Little Rhino's in a mood, a bad mood, such a mood she can't tell anyone what she wants. It takes a big family hug to make her feel better.
Christopher Llewelyn
Tyranno-sort-of-Rex
by
illustrated by Scott Tulloch Scholastic NZ, 2015
ISBN 978-1-77543-311-8After the curator discovered that the box of dinosaur bones that had been just delivered was in a terrible muddle, he worked through the night reconstructing the creatures. Despite his industrious work there was something not quite right when the exhibition opened in the morning.
How Does the Giraffe Get to Work?
by
illustrated by Scott Tulloch Scholastic NZ, 2014
ISBN 978-1-77543-246-3Who knew that animals only work at the zoo- some arrive by bus, some by train, even by cab or helicopter, but, what about the giraffe?
Denis Martin
Marked
by
Walker Books Aus, 2012
ISBN 9781921977541Shortlisted for the 2013 LIANZA Young Adult Fiction Award
Eileen Merriman
A Trio of Sophies
by
Penguin Books 2020
ISBN 978-0-14-377408-2Once the three Sophies were great friends, but now Sophie Abercrombie is missing. Sophie MacKenzie records her life since Sophie A disappeared in her diary, starting at Day 64 and working backwards to the day she last saw her friend. But what exactly did she see?
The Silence of Snow
by
Black Swan, 2020
ISBN 978-0-14-377370-2Jodi Waterson has recently started work in a hospital as a first-year doctor, challenged by the demanding hours and workload. Anaesthetic Fellow Rory McBride is in even a worst state following a procedure that went horribly wrong, and is starting to self-medicate. This is Eileen's second adult novel.
Moonlight Sonata (Adult title)
by
Black Swan, Penguin Random House NZ, 2019
ISBN 978-0-14-377345-0It's Molly's family's annual New Year get together, and although she's dreading spending time with her mother, she's looking forward to her son enjoying the beach and surf with his cousins. And she's especially looking forward to catching up with her brothers, especially her twin Joe.
Invisibly Breathing
by
Penguin NZ, 2019
ISBN 978-0-14-377285-9Felix would love to have been a number. Numbers have superpowers and they're safe – any problem they might throw up can be solved.
Catch Me When You Fall
by
Penguin Random House NZ, 2018
ISBN 978-0-14-377093-0Just as seventeen-year-old Alex learns that her leukaemia has returned she meets Jamie Orange who is also facing a severe medical condition. The two fall in love but there are life-threatening challenges ahead.
Pieces of You
by
Penguin Random House NZ, 2017
ISBN 978-0-14-377047-2A decision by fifteen year old Rebecca, recently moved from Dunedin to Auckland is the catalyst that has her life spiralling out of control. Her friendship with sixteen year old Cory gradually pulls her out of despair, but then that too is shattered. Hard-hitting, honest, funny and challenging, this is a stunning debut young-adult novel.
Frances Plumpton
Tide's Out: Tai Timu
by
illustrated by Stephanie Thatcher, who lives at Huia
Translated by Darry Joseph, a senior lecturer in Māori language at Massey University, Palmerston North
Mary Egan Publishing, 2022
ISBN 978-0-473-63712-5
$20.00 + $6.00 shippingThere’s much to discover meandering along a New Zealand beach with small children while the tide is out. This simple bilingual counting book with watercolour illustrations, features many treasures to encourage their curiosity. Although set at Huia on the Manukau Harbour, many of these shells, creatures and birds can be found on beaches throughout the country.
For enquiries and to purchase a copy of Tide’s Out
contact Frances
Sam Smith
Snake Brought the Cake
by
illustrated by Daron Parton
Hachette NZ, 2022
ISBN 9781869714695It's a busy day at Pettigrew Zoo as all the animals bustle around preparing for a very special event. It's Harry's birthday and he arrives for a joyous celebration.
Sally Sutton
Crane Guy
by
illustrated by Sarah Wilkins
Puffin, 2022
ISBN 9780143775652‘Crane guy, up so high, Building towers in the sky, Tell me, tell me what you spy. something beginning with . . .'
Tractor
by
illustrated by Brian Lovelock
Walker Books Australia, 2022
ISBN 9781760653385This latest book from the Roadworks creators introduces the work of tractors and their attachments on a farm growing and harvesting corn.
Takahē Trouble!
by
illustrated by Jenny Cooper
Scholastic NZ, 2021
ISBN 978-1-77543-710-9When teenage takahē, Walter and Maanaki, are bored with life inside their predator-free enclosure, Maanaki persuades his friend to escape and experience danger in the outside world. Based on the true story of two takahē that escaped from Auckland's Tāwharanui Regional Park.
Miniwings: Moonlight the Unicorn's High Tea Hiccup
by
illustrated by Kirsten Richards
Scholastic NZ, 2019
ISBN 978-1-77543-488-7When the Great-Aunties invite Clara and Sophie to high tea, the girls are excited about dressing up in twirly dresses, best shoes and hats. The mischievous Miniwings are not all happy when they learn they haven't been invited. That doesn't stop them going along as well!
Wheels
by
illustrated by Brian Lovelock
Walker Books Australia, 2020
ISBN978-1-760651-58-9Wheels go fast, wheels go slow, how many wheels do you know? A fun 'guess the vehicle?' picture book for all Roadwork fans.
Mahiara
by
illustrated by Brian Lovelock
translated by Katerina Mataira
Walker Books Australia, 2019
ISBN 978 1 760651 74 9 BOARDBOOKTe Reo edition of Roadworks
The Cat from Muzzle
by
illustrated by Scott Tulloch
Picture Puffin, 2019
ISBN 978-0-14-377308-5Based on the true story of Dwayne the cat who took five weeks travelling from his family's new home of Kaikoura over mountains and across rivers back to his beloved remote Muzzle Station.
Miniwings: Comet's Cross-Country Crime
by
illustrated by Kirsten Richards
Scholastic NZ, 2018
ISBN 978-1-77543-487-0Sophia's Five-Point Race-Training Master Plan for the school cross-country run didn't start at all well. Neither did the actual race, thanks to Comet and her Miniwings friends.
Miniwings: Firestorm's Musical Muck-Up
by
illustrated by Kirsten Richards
Scholastic NZ, 2018
ISBN 978-1-77543-486-3Imagine having six gorgeous little winged toy horses that come to life when the adults aren't looking! Firestorm is the hero - or chief troublemaker.
Dig, Dump, Roll
by
illustrated by Brian Lovelock
Walker Books Aus, 2018
ISBN 978-1-760650-05-6An interactive picture book that will delight toddlers as they identify a range of construction vehicles.
Ambulance, Ambulance!
by
illustrated by Brian Lovelock
Walker Books Australia, 2017
ISBN 978-1-925126-30-3Emergency! There's been a crash. Call the ambulance! Here it comes, nee nar nee nar nee nar nee nar . . .
Miniwings: Glitterwing's Book Week Blunder
by
illustrated by Kirsten Richards
Scholastic NZ, 2017
ISBN 978-1-77543-423-8A visit to the craft store for their book week costume turns into disaster for Sophia and Clara when the Miniwings hitch a ride in the shopping bag.
Miniwings series. Sophia and Clara soon discover that Nana's gift of six colourful winged toy horses brings unbelievable mischief and mayhem into their lives.
Miniwings: Whizz's Internet Oopsie
by
illustrated by Kirsten Richards
Scholastic NZ, 2017
ISBN 978-1-77543-424-5Sophia and Clara made a big mistake when they left the computer turned on after the Miniwings complained of boredom while the girls were at school.
Miniwings: Oceana's Kitty Catastrophe
by
illustrated by Kirsten Richards
Scholastic NZ, 2017
ISBN 978-1-77543-485-6Sophia and Clara never thought that a weekend staying at Nan's would turn into a total disaster.
When We Go Camping
by
illustrated by Cat Chapman
Walker Book Australia, 2016
ISBN 978-1-921977-78-7When we go camping, we bang in the pegs, bang in the pegs, bang in the pegs. Guy ropes are tricky; they trip up our legs! Here's all the fun and familiarity of camping by the sea.
Zoo Train
by
illustrated by Daron Parton
Walker Book Australia, 2015
ISBN 978-1-922179-87-6All aboard the zoo train, chugga chugga choo choo! But watch out there's monkey mischief in action.
Construction
by
illustrated by Brian Lovelock
Walker Books Australia, 2014
ISBN 978 1 922077 301 HB)‘Dig the ground. Dig the ground. Bore down in the mud. Shove the piles in one by one. Slip! Slap! Thud!' Sally takes young readers through the stages of building s library.
Demolition
by
illustrated by Brian Lovelock
Walker Books, 2013
ISBN 978-1-92—1529-26-9 HB
ISBN 978-1-922077-19-6 BoardDown come the buildings in a cacophony of sound! Sally Sutton's simple verse will delight all machine obsessed tots.
Roadworks
by
illustrated by Brian Lovelock
Walker Books Australia, 2008
ISBN 978-1-921150-16-6 HBThis beloved rhyming picture book describing the building of a motorway has now been published in a number of formats – hardback, paperback, big book, board book.
Diary of a Frog
by
illustrated by Dave Gunson
Scholastic NZ, 2013
ISBN 9781775431527The Diary of a young Hochstetter's frog longing to win the role of the human princess in the school production of The Frog Prince.
Diary of a Sea Lion
by
illustrated by Dave Gunson
Scholastic NZ, 2013
ISBN 9781775431534Being scared of water is a constant problem for a young sea lion.
Diary of a Bat
by
illustrated by Dave Gunson.
Scholastic, 2012
ISBN 9781775431015Will curiosity kill the inquisitive young bat, intrigued by his colony's constant admonishments to avoid the Shining lest he be burnt to a frizzle?
Diary of a Pukeko
by
illustrated by Dave Gunson
Scholastic NZ, 2011
ISBN 9781869439750A young pukeko is desperate to impress classmate Indigo Tuk-tuk with his performance in the Swim-Run-Fly school triathlon.
Catch That Plane!
by
illustrated by Sylvie Currin Korankova,
Walker Books Australia, 2014
ISBN 978-1-921720-68-0 HBHurry, hurry! There are plenty of airport scenes to explore as a family scurries through the airport, checking in, passing through security, dashing down the aerobridge and on to the plane.
Ben and the Icky-Ooky-Sticky-Smick
by
illustrated by Gary Venn
Walker Books Aus, 2013
ISBN9781921529009Ben's family don't share his love of insects, and just don't understand his despair when an extra special one disappears. Fortunately Grandad does and helps out with a unique plan to trap the recalcitrant insect.
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Farmer John's Tractor
by
illustrated by
Walker Books, 2012
ISBN 978-1-921150-94-4 HB
ISBN 978-1-922077-07-3 PBFarmer John's trusty tractor was locked in the yard when the call comes out to rescue a family caught in their car when the river rises. Drama indeed but with cosy illustrations, just right for pre-schoolers.
A is for All Black
by
Illustrated by Scott Pearson
Penguin NZ, 2008
ISBN 9780143503200A truly kiwi alphabet book.
Crazy Kiwi Tops and Tails
by
illustrated by Dave Gunson
Penguin NZ, 2006
ISBN 9780143520153Great fun here with a mix and match of 14 New Zealand animals and birds split down the middle so that rhyme and illustrations then reveal some weird and whacky combinations.
Gillian Torckler
My Name is Henry Fanshaw
The True Story of New Zealand's Bomber Squadron
by
illustrated by Adele Jackson
Bateman Books, 2021
ISBN 978-1-98-853863-1Henry Fanshaw, mascot of the RNZAF 75 Bomber Squadron, recounts the exploits of the squadron during World War Two, including the actions of Jimmy Ward who managed to climb out on the wing of his plane mid-flight, to smother an engine fire.
24 Hours in the Kiwi Bush
by
photographs by Darryl Torckler
Bateman Books, 2020
ISBN 978-1-98-853837-2Gillian Torckler describes the activity of wildlife in our native bush as it emerges over a 24-hour cycle. Starting at midnight and in 4-hour blocks, Darryl Torckler's stunning photographs feature the insects, birds and creatures as they go about their everyday lives.
Hats to Knit 27 Quick Stylish Designs for New Zealanders
by
photographs by Darryl Torckler
Bateman Books, 2020
ISBN 978-1-98-853838-9In this companion title, Gillian and Darryl Torckler explore life on the NZ seashore over a 24-hour cycle, this time including tidal variations. Full of fascinating facts and stunning photographs.
Hats to Knit 27 Quick Stylish Designs for New Zealanders
by
photographs by Darryl Torckler
Bateman, 2016
ISBN 978-1-86953-923-8A knitting book, ideal for beginners, featuring beanies, berets, and more structured caps and hats. It also includes patterns for embellishments such as flowers to be used as brooches or sewn onto hats.
Knitting for the Outdoors.
Merino Handknits for Active Kiwis
by
photographs by Darryl Torckler
Bateman, 2016
ISBN 978-1-86953-923-8These quick to knit, modern designs are ideal for the family that loves outdoor activities.
Emily Walker
Mallory Mallory Trick or Treat
by James Norcliffe
illustrated by
Puffin, 2021
ISBN 9780143775836Mallory and Arthur are back again, this time with an evil plan to capture the tooth fairy. What could possibly go wrong?
Daddy Monster ABC
by Diana Neild
illustrated by
OneTree House, 2020
ISBN 978-0-9951176-3-1A little boy and his teddy bear chase through the house and the alphabet, playing hide-and-seek with Daddy before being tucked into bed.
Mallory, Mallory The Revenge of the Tooth Fairy
by James Norcliffe
illustrated by
Puffin, 2020
ISBN 978-0-14-377382-5Mallory is not at all a nice child and when her tooth falls out, she persuades her friend Arthur to help with her cunning plan to capture and blackmail the tooth fairy.
Glenn Wood
Deadhead
by
illustrated by Scott Pearson
OneTree House, 2020
ISBN 978-0-9951174-7-1
Anthologies
Read Me Another One, Please!
New Zealand Stories and Poems for Children.
Selected by Belynda Smith and Dorothy Dudek Vinicombe
Whitcoulls, 2012
ISBN 9780987667403Poetry by and stories by , and are included in this inviting anthology.