Fearless Fairy Tales by Konnie Huq; James Kay
$32.99 NZD
Category: Short Stories
Fearless Fairy Tales is a hilarious and anarchic collection of classic bedtime stories for young readers, all utterly updated for a new generation. Meet Trumplestiltskin, a vain and gold-obsessed little man who will stop at nothing to become richer and richer. There's Sleeping Brainy, the princess whos ...Show more
Flights of Fancy Anthology by Quentin Blake, Anne Fine, Michael Morpurgo
$18.99 NZD
Category: Short Stories
Quentin Blake – Anne Fine – Michael Morpurgo – Jacqueline Wilson – Michael Rosen – Anthony Browne – Julia Donaldson – Malorie Blackman – Chris Riddell – Lauren ChildThe exceptional talents behind some of the nation's best-loved books – from The Gruffalo to The BFG, We're Going on a Bear Hunt to the Char ...Show more
Grab Ya Boots! We're Going A-Hunting by Marion Day; Jason Day
$25.00 NZD
Category: Short Stories
Marion teams up with her hunting-mad son, Jason, and young Kiwi hunters to present an exciting collection of sporting and adventure stories, poems and 'a million things hunters should know'. Grab ya Boots will suit any intermediate child who loves the outdoors and loves adventure but who doesn't like to ...Show more
Grandpa's Storybook Collection by Joy Watson
$30.00 NZD
Category: Short Stories
Five funny stories about New Zealand’s favourite Grandpa, now available for the first time in a keepsake bindup edition. Scholastic NZ’s Grandpa series has been in Kiwi family homes for over 33 years. These beloved, funny and relatable tales are told in simple language with a repetitive refrain, perfect ...Show more
Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales by Val Biro
$30.00 NZD
Category: Short Stories
Retold and illustrated by Val Biro, this lavish edition contains some of Hans Christain Andersen's best-loved stories. The Wild SwansDan the DunceThe Emperor's New ClothesThe Flying TrunkThe Ugly DucklingThe Little Tin SoldierThe NightingaleThumbelina
Haunted: Ghost Stories to Chill Your Blood by Susan Cooper
$22.00 NZD
Category: Short Stories
Matt Haig, Derek Landy, Philip Reeve, Joseph Delaney, Susan Cooper, Mal Peet, Berlie Doherty, Robin Jarvis, Eleanor Updale, Jamila Gavin and Sam Llewellyn have come together to bring you eleven spine-tingling stories. Watch your step as you take a ghost walk around the ancient city of York and a long-ag ...Show more
Is There Anyone Better than Henrietta? by Martine Murray
$22.99 NZD
Category: Short Stories | Series: Henrietta
Meet Henrietta P. Hoppenbeek the First - she's one of a kind. Four charming and hilarious full-colour stories together in one big book, including CBCA Honour Book Henrietta and the Perfect Night, whimsically illustrated and full of life. Hello everybody, it's me, Henrietta. I have a baby brother, two wh ...Show more
Just So Stories for Little Children by Anna Milbourne, Rosie Dickins, Rob Lloyd Jones
$30.00 NZD
Category: Short Stories
An entertaining collection of classic stories, gorgeously illustrated and perfect for reading aloud.Six of Rudyard Kipling's famous 'Just So Stories', carefully selected and retold for younger children. Includes: How the Elephant got his Trunk, How the Crab got her Claws, How the Rhinoceros got his Skin ...Show more
Lit: Stories from Home by Elizabeth Kirkby-McLeod
$29.00 NZD
Category: Short Stories | Reading Level: near fine
Home-grown literary heroes, established contemporary authors, and award-winning emerging writers have been brought together in this new short story collection. Sixteen stories have been selected specifically for New Zealand/Aotearoa secondary English classroom teaching, with stories exploring ideas abou ...Show more
Matariki Around the World: A Cluster of Stars, A Cluster of Stories by Miriama Kamo, Dr Matamua
$35.00 NZD
Category: Short Stories
A fascinating look at Matariki in New Zealand and around the world. The Matariki constellation (or Pleiades) is known by many different names and is seen and celebrated by many cultures around the world. This beautifully illustrated book features 9 stories that explore the Māori Matariki stars, and 12 s ...Show more
Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes: A Complete Collection of All Your Favourites by Axel Scheffler
$19.99 NZD
Category: Short Stories
A beautiful gift treasury of over fifty nursery rhymes from the bestselling illustrator of The Gruffalo. 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 ...Show more
My Book of Favourite Tales and Rhymes by Ray Mutimer
$20.00 NZD
Category: Short Stories | Series: Favourite Tales and Rhymes Ser.
A delightful collection of over fifty traditional nursery rhymes and popular nonsense verses, with eleven best-loved stories and fairy tales. Ray Mutimer's captivating and humorous illustrations bring to life the magical world of childhood. Age 4+