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Finn Family Moomintroll (Moomins #3 - Original Design) by Tove Jansson

$23.00 NZD

Category: Classics for Children | Series: Moomins

Finn Family Moomintroll is the best-loved book in the cult classic Moomin series by Tove Jansson. A must-read for both children and adults. Poor little chap! He had been turned into a very strange animal indeed . . . Although they're small, fat and shy creatures, Moomins have the most amazing adventur es. It all begins when Moominpappa tries on a magic hat that makes exciting and funny things happen . . . ...Show more

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The Snow Queen by Geraldine McCaughrean; Hans Christian Anderson

$30.00 NZD

Category: Classics for Children

An enchanting picture book retelling of The Snow Queen. A magical, wintery tale of friendship, love and adventure. Join Gerda on her epic journey to the mysterious, snowy lands of the frozen North. Meeting fairy-tale princesses, talking crows and wise old women with enchanted gardens, on her quest to r escue best friend Kai from the Snow Queen's icy palace. Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale has enchanted children for over 150 years. Retold by Carnegie Medal-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean, with stunningly intricate silhouette illustrations, this is a must-have addition to any child's bookshelf. ...Show more

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The Tomten by Lindgren Astrid

$16.00 NZD

Category: Classics for Children

No one knows when he came to the farm, no one has ever seen him, but everyone knows it is the troll Tomten who walks about the lonely old farmhouse on a winter's night, talking to all the animals and reminding them of the promise of Spring.

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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

$35.00 NZD

Category: Classics for Children | Series: Illustrated Originals Ser.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is a novel written by English author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll. It tells of a girl named Alice falling through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. The tale plays with logic, giving the stor y lasting popularity with adults as well as with children. It is considered to be one of the best examples of the literary nonsense genre. Its narrative course and structure, characters and imagery have been enormously influential in both popular culture and literature, especially in the fantasy genre. ...Show more

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The Christopher Robin Collection: Tales of a Boy and his Bear (Winnie-the-Pooh) by A. A. Milne

$25.00 NZD

Category: Classics for Children | Series: Winnie The Pooh

Join Christopher Robin on his adventures with Winnie-the-Pooh and their friends from the Hundred Acre Wood. This charming collection of stories and poems, selected from A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner, When We Were Very Young & Now We Are Six, tells extraordinary tal es of a Boy and his Bear, accompanied by E.H.Shepard's beautiful illustrations. Milne's classic children's stories - featuring Piglet, Eeyore and, of course, Pooh himself - are both heart-warming and funny, teaching lessons of friendship and reflecting the power of a child's imagination like no other story before or since. ...Show more

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The Velveteen Rabbit (PB) by Margery Williams

$20.00 NZD

Category: Classics for Children

He didn't mind how he looked to other people, because the nursery magic had made him Real, and when you are Real shabbiness doesn't matter. In the nursery, only the toys that are old and wise truly understand what it means to be Real. The Velveteen Rabbit, a newcomer to the nursery, asks one of the mos t knowledgeable toys, the Skin Horse, what being Real means. And so begins the Velveteen Rabbit’s journey towards becoming real – through the love of a child . . . Margery Williams’ timeless picture book classic has been read and cherished by many generations of children and their parents and is now available in this beautiful hardback edition. Brought to life by gorgeous and much-loved classic illustrations by William Nicholson, with a new foiled cover design, this is a wonderful keepsake gift to treasure and share. ...Show more

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My Very First Bible

$24.00 NZD

Category: Classics for Children

This illustrated first Bible story book for children is a wonderful collection of 25 favourite Bible stories re-told for a young audience. Accounts from the Old Testament and parables from the New Testament are covered in a clear and accessible way. From Creation to Noah's Ark, each story is shown visua lly through detailed and fun illustrations. The Nativity story and the Easter story are written simply and are perfect to read aloud or alone. Throughout the book there are lots of opportunities to keep children involved with questions and activities, as well as scripture references for older children to follow up. A wonderful first biblical book for children and families to treasure, making it the perfect christening gift for children everywhere. ...Show more

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Mary Poppins by P. L. Travers

$40.00 NZD

Category: Classics for Children

An exquisite edition of an iconic classic, illustrated by the current Waterstones Children's Laureate, Lauren Child. When Mary Poppins arrives at their house on a gust of the East Wind and slides up the bannister, Jane and Michael Banks's lives are turned magically upside down. Who better to reimagine t his endearing children's classic than today's most instantly recognisable and best-loved artist-illustrator? Lauren Child brings the magic of Mary Poppins into the hearts and imagination of readers and fans new and old. First published in 1964, Mary Poppins has been delighting readers ever since, both in books and on film. This stunning edition is published ahead of the release of the hotly anticipated Disney film Mary Poppins Returns. ...Show more

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A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories by Angela McAllister

$28.00 NZD

Category: Classics for Children

Step on to a stage full of stories with this beautiful anthology of 12 stories from Shakespeare. Featuring much-loved classics such as The Tempest, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet and Othello, each story is rewritten in a comprehensive way that is accessible for children and stunning ly illustrated by collage artist Alice Lindstrom. This lavish follow-up to A Year Full of Stories and A World Full of Animal Stories is the perfect gift for book lovers young and old. ...Show more

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Treasure Island (Abridged) by Robert Louis Stevenson; Robert Ingpen

$30.00 NZD

Category: Classics for Children

Introducing a bold, bright new take on your favorite books. A collection that celebrates color and literature at once! Sail into the tropical orange sunset aboard the infamous "Hispaniola".Following the demise of bloodthirsty buccaneer Captain Flint, young Jim Hawkins finds himself with the key to a for tune. For he has discovered a map that will lead him to the fabled Treasure Island. But a host of villains, wild beasts and deadly savages stand between him and the stash of gold. Not to mention the most infamous pirate ever to sail the high seas . . . ...Show more

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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Abridged) by Lewis Carroll; Robert Ingpen

$30.00 NZD

Category: Classics for Children

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Lewis CarrollAlice's Adventures in Wonderland (commonly shortened to Alice in Wonderland) is an 1865 novel written by English author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll. It tells of a girl named Alice falling through a rabbit hole into a fantasy wo rld populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. The tale plays with logic, giving the story lasting popularity with adults as well as with children. It is considered to be one of the best examples of the literary nonsense genre. Its narrative course and structure, characters and imagery have been enormously influential in both popular culture and literature, especially in the fantasy genre. ...Show more

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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

$38.00 NZD

Category: Classics for Children

This lovely hardcover edition conjures up marvelous visions of Carroll's fantasy world. Luxuriously illustrated with 92 watercolours, it's a wonderful introduction to Alice's adventures as well as a splendid volume for collectors. The "Alice" stories have always been a favourite topic for illustrators. Amongst the dozens of illustrated editions of Alice published over the years, Harry Rountree's contribution may be the most remarkable. Luxuriously illustrated with 92 watercolours, many of which are full page, with the others carefully placed with textual wraparound, this is a marvelous evocation of Carroll's madcap world. Rountree's career as an illustrator was short lived, but this, along with his Aesop's Fables, are acknowledged masterpieces. The enduring popularity of all things Alice makes this both a timely and timeless Calla publication. ...Show more

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