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On the banks of the Mississippi, Tom Sawyer and his friends seek out adventure at every turn. Then one fateful night they witness a murder. The boys swear never to reveal the secret and run away to be pirates and search for hidden treasure. But when Tom gets trapped in a cave with the murderer, can he escape unharmed?

A Christmas Carol is a morality tale about Ebenezer Scrooge, a contemptuous, penny-pinching man who undergoes a journey of redemption one Christmas Eve. A Christmas Tree is about an old man whose memories are stirred as he reminisces about the toys and gifts that have decorated his Christmas tree over the years.

Offers a unique way for children to discover themselves and their creativity through easy and enjoyable meditation. It includes 20 illustrated visualizations.

School fairs, birthdays, rodeo, picnics, musicians and the country show - 30 stories about NZ children showing what they're made of at home, at school, in parades and anywhere! Roll up and join the fun! This collection is all about children having a go at something or being involved in a celebration or unusual event. Often, there is a twist in the tale. There are pieces about being on stage - poor Jacob and his jitters, lively Ophelia, keen Balu. There is a story about a wedding, and one about a baby party. There are stories about ... read more

20 winning stories written by New Zealand children! When Scholastic ran a Short Story Competition through its Book Clubs, over 1300 entries were received. With the help of educator Jill Eggleton, children’s author Kyle Mewburn and What Now! TV presenter Charlie Panapa, 20 stories across three age groups were selected as the best in the country. Imaginations are thriving! Read these great stories written by NZ children between the ages of 5 and 13 and see for yourself.

16 short stories to tickle the tastebuds! Stories that you can pick up and dip into and which will take only minutes to devour. Something for every taste, from the rib-ticklingly funny to the frightfully creepy, by well-known New Zealand authors. All fabulously illustrated by the talented Jenny Cooper.
A photo and brief biography of each author is included in the back of the book.

Another fabulous anthology of 30 stories for children - once again chosen by Barbara Else and illustrated by Philip Webb. This time the theme is sport and the stories range from funny to serious, exciting, and back to funny. Each story in some way is about triumph, enjoyment, bravery or failure. Some of the pieces are about physical experiences such as going off the high dive board, dancing, doing tae kwon do or going fishing. This collection is for the sports-mad kid but it's also for any child who prefers armchairs and reading l... read more

Following on from the success of CLAWS AND JAWS comes this collection of stories about the chaos and adventure that seem to go hand in hand with children and their exploits. Writers include old favourites like Jane Buxton, Pat Quinn and David Hill; and interesting newcomers like Ted Dawe, Melanie Drewery and Lorraine Orman. As with CLAWS AND JAWS, Philip Webb is the illustrator and his lively and humorous illustrations are the perfect complement to Barbara Else's fantastic selection of stories. All children get up to mischief of so... read more

This anthology brings together a selection of stories for children. 30 NEW ZEALAND STORIES FOR CHILDREN samples some of the best stories for children that New Zealand has to offer. The collection has a lively, up-beat tone that will have both children and adults chuckling. The stories are aimed at upper-primary school readers - 7-10 year olds. Children will be able to read the stories themselves, and teachers and parents will find them excellent for reading aloud. Stories by a number of New Zealand's top children's writers are incl... read more

Following in the footsteps of 30 New Zealand Stories for Children and Another 30 New Zealand Stories for Children, comes this anthology of fantasy and science fiction stories written for New Zealand children. Aim at 8-10 year olds. This is a collection of tales about space aliens, talking animals, monsters, magical and outrageous beings and impossible events.Contributors include: Margaret Mahy, Ken Catran, David Hill, Jane Buxton and Pauline Cartwright . Illustrated by Philip Webb the well-known New Zealand children's illustrator. ... read more

Discover an enchanting fairy tale world with Saviour Pirotta’s captivating retelling of The Wizard of Oz and Aladdin. Susanna Lockheart’s irresistible watercolours perfectly complement these classic tales, and will appeal to young and old readers alike. The changing picture windows add to the magical experience, making this a storybook that children will read and treasure for years to come.

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Roll up! Roll up to a whirligig celebration of poems and stories from a host of well-loved authors and artists! Explore the thrills and spills of being round about six in this fun-filled anthology.

Meditation and visualization, if approached in an inventive and appealing manner, bring enormous benefits to children. It can calm their anxieties, build their self-esteem, unlock their imagination, and teach them quietness and thoughtfulness. This book, designed for parents to use with any child between the ages of 4 and 8, is a collection of 20 narrative-based meditations. Reading the stories aloud, we draw the child into adventures which fire their imagination. In this way, we help the child focus their minds, release their worr... read more

Meet Angelina Ballerina, and find out all about the things she loves to do in this fabulous set of six little books for the very young! Simple text and beautiful pictures ensure that this is the perfect gift for all Angelina Ballerina fans. Plus when you have enjoyed the books, turn them over and fit them together to make a pretty Angelina Ballerina jigsaw!

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Every tale is told in Michael's magically lyrical and humorous style, and illustrated with Emma Chichester Clark's exquisitely playful and distinctive artwork. The stories and their morals are presented in a way that every parent and child reader will find extremely accessible and enjoyable. Stories include everyone's favourites, such as The Hare and the Tortoise; Town Mouse and Country Mouse; Dog in the Manger; The Lion and the Mouse.

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Storyteller Patrick Ryan has brought together the traditional folk stories, ballads and fairy tales that are at the heart of seven of Shakespeare's masterpieces.

Aesop's tales are a liked by children. Illustrated in full colour, this edition serves for sharing or easy reading. It is meant for children of age 4+ years.