Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans
18.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books | Series: Madeline
"In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines the smallest one was Madeline." Nothing frightens Madeline--not tigers, not mice, not even getting sick. With its endearing, courageous heroine, cheerful humor, and wonderful, whimsical drawings of ...Show more
Elmer: 30th Anniversary Edition by David McKee
19.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books | Series: Elmer
Perfect for sharing together in a classroom, nursery or library, the original classic Elmer is now available as a big book, with notes for grown-ups at the back, created by the CLPE (Centre for Literacy in Primary Education).Elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since this ...Show more
When Willy Went to the Wedding by Judith Kerr
17.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books
A charming reissue of a classic Judith Kerr backlist treasure with a beautifully refreshed new cover look. When Willy is told he's not allowed to bring his pets to his sister's wedding, despite his promise, they turn up anyway! with disastrous results! Once there was a boy called Willy. He had lots of p ...Show more
The Other Goose by Judith Kerr
15.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books
Katerina was the only goose on her pond, and this made her very sad and rather lonely. Sometimes she thought she could see another goose in the side of bank manager Mr Buswell's shiny car. She would stare and stare at it, hoping that one day that goose would come out and join her on the pond.
Twinkles, Arthur and Puss by Judith Kerr
24.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books
A furry feline tale from the creator of Mog the Forgetful Cat and The Tiger Who Came to Tea! Grandpa has a black cat called Puss. They like eating bacon and chips together. The Jones family also have a black cat. They call him Twinkles. Lady Daisy found a lovely black cat outside her window one day, who ...Show more
Harold's Circus by Crockett Johnson
22.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books | Series: Harold
Purple crayon in hand, Harold draws a tightrope and falls into a circus [where he has many adventures]. As in the previous books, the dauntless Harold is resourceful and loveable." SLJ.
Bedtime for Frances by Russell Hoban
24.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books | Series: Frances
It may be bedtime for Frances, but that does not mean Frances is ready to go to bed - not by a long shot. First she must have a glass of milk and make certain Mother and Father have each kissed her good night (twice). Then she is ready to imagine there is a tiger in her room, and a giant, and...each tim ...Show more
Harry and the Lady Next Door (I Can Read Level 1) by Gene Zion
15.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books | Series: I Can Read
In 1957, Harper published its first I Can Read title, Little Bear, written by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Large type, simple vocabulary, chapter-like divisions, and decorative pictures made Little Bear perfect for emerging readers
Borka by John Burningham
20.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books
Once upon a time there were two geese called Mr and Mrs Plumpster. Each Spring they returned to the marshes of their ancestors, and Mrs Plumpster laid her eggs. Soon six fine young Plumpsters hatched: Archie, Freda, Jennifer, Oswald, Timothy and Borka. But Borka was different. Borka had no feathers and ...Show more
Mr Gumpy's Outing by John Burningham
21.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books | Series: Mr Gumpy
One sunny day Mr. Gumpy decides to take a ride in his small boat. It's a perfect idea for a lovely summer day, and soon he is joined by children, a rabbit, a cat, a pig, and a host of other friends. But when the goat kicks, the chickens flap, the dog teases the cat and the children squabble -- the boat ...Show more
Mrs Armitage: Queen of the Road by Quentin Blake
20.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books
Join the madcap Mrs Armitage and her dog Breakspear on their third outlandish adventure! When Uncle Cosmo buys himself a motorbike and gives Mrs Armitage his boring old car, it soon becomes obvious that her driving skills leave a lot to be desired. Mrs Armitage and Breakspear cause havoc bumping into bo ...Show more
Come Away from the Water, Shirley by John Burningham
20.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books
While Shirley's parents sit on the beach with their knitting and newspapers, Shirley embarks on a fantasy adventure, interrupted only when her parents become over-fussy. The author also wrote "Granpa", "Oi! Get Off Our Train" and "Borka, the Adventures of a Goose with no Feathers".