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At the Bach by Joy Cowley
29.99 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
An evocative and beautiful bedtime book that distils the essence of summer at the bach; creaky old bed, sandy feet, waves hush-hushing and a shell under the pillow.This simple poem by internationally renowned Joy Cowley transports the reader instantly to a childhood summer.Summer holidays by the sea hav ...Show more
Bow Down Shadrach (#1) by Joy Cowley
18.99 NZD
Category: Children's and Young Adult
Shadrach is a very old, circus-trained Clydesdale horse - and the favourite family pet. When Hannah discovers that Shadrach has been sold to a dog food factory, she decides to mount a heroic rescue and enlist the help of her two younger brothers. From the beginning, their plans go seriously wrong. By th ...Show more
Brodie by Joy Cowley (illus Chris Mousdale)
24.99 NZD
Category: General Picture Books
"Brodie was a really cool guy. He was always lots of fun to be with and he was an awesome artist. Planes and helicopters were his passion and we used to joke about me bungy-jumping from his chopper. Yeah right! "We always knew that Brodie was sick, but we never expected him to die." A child reminisces a ...Show more
Dunger by Joy Cowley
19.99 NZD
Category: Children's and Young Adult | Reading Level: very good
William and Melissa have been roped into helping their weird grandparents fix up their holiday home in the country. How will they cope with no electricity, no mobile phone reception and only each other for company?
Freddy Bear and the Green Peas by Joy Cowley
14.99 NZD
Category: Baby & Toddler Board Books | Series: Freddy Bear
Freddy Bear wants peas for lunch, but there are none. He won't eat corn, or beans, or tomato! What are Mother and Father Bear going to do...'The Freddy Bear books are designed for reading aloud to children 6 months to 3 years. The main character, a little bear living with loving, supportive parents, app ...Show more
Greedy Cat by Joy Cowley
23.00 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
THE VERY FIRST GREEDY CAT ADVENTURE! Mum went shopping to buy some food. Along came Greedy Cat, in a hungry mood…
Greedy Cat and the Goldfish by Joy Cowley
23.00 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
When Grandma goes on holiday, Katie offers to look after her goldfish. Greedy Cat thinks that’s an excellent idea…
Greedy Cat and the Goldfish by Joy Cowley
19.99 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
That fat, lovable cat is back - and in search of more food! When Grandma goes on holiday, Katie offers to look after her goldfish. Yum! thinks Greedy Cat. A snack for Greedy Cat!
Greedy Cat and the School Pet Show by Joy Cowley
23.00 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
Katie is determined to take Greedy Cat to the School Pet Show, but Greedy Cat doesn’t want to go…
Greedy Cat and the Sneeze by Joy Cowley
23.00 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
Celebrating 40 years of Greedy Cat, we a proud to re-release this NZ classic picture book. Greedy Cat is feeling poorly.Snuffle and wheeze! Sniffle and sneeze!Katie thinks she has the answer to make him strong and healthy again… more food!
Greedy Cat's Christmas by Joy Cowley; Robyn Belton
23.00 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books | Series: Greedy Cat
The plates were full. Oh, how delicious! A Christmas feast on fancy dishes! But Aunty said,"He's just a cat. He'll eat cat biscuits and that is that. The latest book in the series by Joy Cowley and illustrator Robyn Belton will throw young readers straight into some Christmassy mischief! What will he d ...Show more
Helper and Helper (Snake and Lizard #3) by Joy Cowley & Gavin Bishop
22.99 NZD
Category: Children's and Young Adult | Series: Snake and Lizard | Reading Level: near fine
Another powerful addition to the popular Snake and Lizard stories. These two characters continue to entertain as they tackle serious life issues such as ‘What is help?’ ‘Where do you draw the line?’ and ‘What does being a good friend mean?’ The wisdom contained in the stories is nicely balanced with wry ...Show more