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The Witch in the Cherry Tree
Margaret Mahy
A family had once moved into a different house.
It's a damp and dull day, but in the kitchen, it's warm and cosy. David and his mother are baking, and the delicious smells bring a greedy witch to their garden. Witches love to steal freshly baked cakes! She is going to use every magic trick she knows to steal their scrumptious treats, but can David outsmart her?
A mouth-watering tale of delicious cakes and wicked witches from New Zealand's most celebrated children's writer, Margaret Mahy, with gorgeous illustrations from award-winning artist Jessica Twohill.
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There’s a King in the Cupboard
Margaret Mahy
A family had once moved into a different house.
It was just a small family - a mum, a dad, and a little girl called Sarah.
Well, this house was not exactly new - in fact it was one of those big old houses full of space and echoes.
Come and explore this new home with Sarah and discover a mysterious cupboard that is holding a very magical secret!
From celebrated children's writer Margaret Mahy and the winner of the 2021 Margaret Mahy Illustration Prize, Minrui Yang, comes a magical story of imagination and discovery, published as a picture book for the very first time.
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The Boy Who Made Things Up
Margaret Mahy
Join Michael and his over-worked dad as they journey home one fun-filled afternoon.
Overflowing with imagination, this wondrous and beautiful book is from the celebrated children's writer Margaret Mahy and award-winning illustrator Lily Emo.
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The Boy with Two Shadows
Margaret Mahy
Discover a magical and mischievous story about a boy, a witch and one cheeky shadow. It turns out to be more complicated than the boy ever imagined!
From the celebrated children's writer Margaret Mahy and award-winning illustrator Sarah Greig.
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The Fairies Easter Egg Surprise
Sarina Dickson
We have waited for Easter for quite a long while.
'Off you go,' say our parents, with a kiss and a smile.
Already dressed, we eat fairy bread on the run and hurry outside to hunt out some fun.
This Easter, join a group of curious forest fairies as they spread festive cheer around their fairy village, and get up to mischief along the way!
The Fairies' Easter Egg Surprise is a joyous, rhyming Easter book from Sarina Dickson filled with beautiful illustrations from Hilary Jean Tapper.
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The Chaos Before Christmas
Sarina Dickson
'Tis the run up to Christmas
and there is so much to do!
At Elf School we are learning
how we can help too.
Elroy McChristmas and his friends are about to sit their final test before Santa decides the best job for each elf. But when it's time to show off their skills, the classroom erupts into chaos! Can Elroy and his classmates restore calm before Santa arrives?
With the rhyming style of Clement C. Moore's classic A Night Before Christmas, this timeless tale will take you on a thrilling adventure to Elf School.
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The Fairies Night Before Christmas Activity Book
In The Fairies' Night Before Christmas, we discovered a glade full of fairies preparing for Christmas. Now, in The Fairies' Night Before Christmas Activity Book, join the fairies and get creative with loads of mazes, dot-to-dots, games and activities to complete and colour in!
Featuring two pages of full-colour, Christmas-themed stickers.
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Ngā Ponimatarau me te Pō i Mua i te Kirihimete He Puka Ngohe
Sarina Dickson
Me mahi tahi ki te taha o nga ponimatarau i roto i te wairua auaha me te mahi a te ararau, a te ira-ki-te-ira, a te kemu, a te ngohe hei whakatutuki, hei whakakara hoki mau!
E rua hoki nga wharangi whakapiri Kirihimete muramura.
Ina te nui o te ngahau ma nga tamariki katoa ahakoa te pakeke!
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The Fairies’ Night Before Christmas
Sarina Dickson
Have you ever wondered what Christmas is like for fairies? Step into the hidden world of forest fairies and see how resourceful, clever and adventurous they are.
This take on Clement C. Moore's A Night Before Christmas was written by Sarina Dickson and illustrated by the award-winning Sarah Greig.
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A Stick and a Stone
Sarina Dickson
Join a group of friends as they go exploring on the way to their campsite. A Stick and a Stone is simple and brilliant - and is sure to delight parents and children alike.
Illustrated by Margaret Mahy Illustration Prize finalist, Hilary Jean Tapper.
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What to Say When You Don’t Know What To Say
Davina Bell
I'm not brave enough today. Maybe next time.
You're hurting my feelings right now.
Want to join in?
A warm and whimsical guide to negotiating life's little moments and big emotions with empathy, kindness and words from the heart.
From award-winning and much-loved author Davina Bell and exciting new illustrator, Hilary Jean Tapper.
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