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A Kiwi Christmas Carol (Kiwi Corkers) by Chris Gurney; Philip Webb
$18.50 NZD
Category: Childrens picture NZ | Series: Kiwi Corkers
The Dickensian Christmas story is given a Kiwi twist. "What a whole lot of hoo-ha, this 'let's all be merry' - the dinners, the pressies and fuss! A load of old CODSWOLLOP!" hollered old Jerry. "But leave early then - if you must!" Miserly old Jerry from the Kai Corner Dairy is the New Zealand equival ...Show more
Esau the Paw by Chris Gurney
$19.50 NZD
Category: Picture books
"Esau the Paw was a very cool cat. No cat was fluffier, be sure of that..." But what happens when long-haired cats' coats get too matted to brush? Yep, they get clipped, much to Esau's embarrassment - and disgust!
Goldie and the Three Penguins (Kiwi Corkers) by Chris Gurney
$18.50 NZD
Category: Picture books
"A Kiwi-ised version of the traditional Goldilocks and the three bears tale, except with a little Kiwi girl and three penguins. They eat fish & chips instead of porridge!"--Publisher's information.
Madison Moon and the Hot Air Balloon by Chris Gurney
$19.50 NZD
Category: Childrens picture NZ
'Madison Moon and her hot-air balloon, each day floated off in the sky. Topsy and turvy, ziggedy-zag, what fun could be had up so high.' Tired of the stress of being stuck in traffic, Madison Moon buys a hot-air balloon and takes to the skies. But when everybody else decides to do the same, she goes bac ...Show more
Te Paraikete Tauawhi (The Hug Blanket Maori ed) by Chris Gurney; Ngaere Roberts
$20.00 NZD
Category: Te Reo Maori
It smells like sunshine. It sounds like whispers. It looks like rainbows...It feels like love. Nana made hug blankets for all her family. Each one was special. We love our Nana. "A joyful story of whānau, love and loss, but above all else, love"
The Elves and the Cloakmaker (Kiwi Corkers) by Chris Gurney; John Bennett
$18.00 NZD
Category: Childrens picture NZ | Series: Kiwi Corkers
Another in this popular series of Kiwi retellings of traditional tales – this time with a Christmas angle. Christmas is approaching, and Kahu the cloakmaker has only enough materials left to make one cloak. But that night, as he and his wife sleep, they are visited by patupaiarehe, who make the finest c ...Show more
The Fairies and the Cloakmaker by Chris Gurney
$22.00 NZD
Category: Childrens picture NZ
Redesign of Grimm’s classic The Elves and the Shoemaker, reimagined with a Kiwi perspective. Kahu the cloakmaker has only enough materials left to make one cloak. But that night, as he and his wife sleep, they are visited by patupaiarehe (fairy folk), who make the finest cloak they have ever seen! Tahi, ...Show more
The Frog Footy Player (Kiwi Corkers) by Chris Gurney; John Bennett
$18.50 NZD
Category: Childrens picture NZ | Series: Kiwi Corkers
In this version of the Grimm Brothers' The Frog Prince, Kiri kicks her footy into the pond. It is retrieved for her by Archey the frog, who in return demands to sit on a soft pillow, eating chocolate fish and watching the rugby on the big-screen TV! Kiri's annoyance turns to surprise then joy, when, in ...Show more
The Frog Footy Player (Kiwi Corkers) by Chris Gurney; John Bennett
$12.00 NZD
Category: Childrens picture NZ | Series: Kiwi Corkers
In this version of the Grimm Brothers' The Frog Prince, Kiri kicks her footy into the pond. It is retrieved for her by Archey the frog, who in return demands to sit on a soft pillow, eating chocolate fish and watching the rugby on the big-screen TV! Kiri's annoyance turns to surprise then joy, when, in ...Show more
The Little Blue Duck (Kiwi Corkers) by Chris Gurney; Stevie Mahardhika
$18.50 NZD
Category: Childrens picture NZ | Series: Kiwi Corkers
Browsing through her recipe book, the Little Blue Duck decides to make that great Kiwi classic, a pavlova. But Tui, Kea and Weta are no help at all, leaving Little Blue Duck to do all the work, so when the time comes to eat the pavlova, there are no prizes for guessing who is not allowed any. This fun ...Show more
The Little Blue Duck (Kiwi Corkers) by Chris Gurney; Stevie Mahardhika
$19.00 NZD
Category: Childrens picture NZ | Series: Kiwi Corkers
The story of the Little red hen is retold with a New Zealand twist. Little blue duck decides to make a pavlova, but tui, kiwi and weta are no help at all, leaving her to do all the work.
The Mayor's Flash New Clothes (Kiwi Corkers) by Chris Gurney
$18.00 NZD
Category: Childrens picture NZ | Series: Kiwi Corkers
Kiwi Corkers are traditional favourites with a Kiwi twist. The Mayor of Waikakamukau shows everyone just how smart he is in this funny Kiwi take on the Emperor's New Clothes.