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9780734405395
The Red Tree order quantity
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NZ$ 20.00 each
Paperback
Author: Shaun Tan
Published by: LothianPty Ltd
In Stock: 0
“Sometimes the day begins with nothing to look forward to...” Award-winning Australian illustrator Shaun Tan’s sophisticated picture book captures the essence of depression — and emerging from the darkness. A very special publication for teens and adults alike.
First published 2001.
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9781877467455
Reflections of a Solitary Hamster order quantity
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NZ$ 25.00 each
Paperback
Author: Astrid Desbordes (Illustrated by Pauline Martin; tr from French by Linda Burgess)
Published by: Gecko Press
In Stock: 6
A philosophical, ironic and terribly funny series of comic strips to appeal to all thoughtful readers - young and old.
Hamster is the selfish and narcissistic main character surrounded by affectionate friends who love him, warts and all.
First published in France in 2008, this is another delightful book translated into English and published by Gecko Press October 2009.
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ISBN / ISSN:
9781406323351
Bravo, Mr. William Shakespeare! order quantity
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NZ$ 28.00 each
Paperback
Author: Marcia Williams
Published by: gardners
In Stock: 2
Seven classic Shakespeare plays are presented in an accessible comic strip format. The Globe Theatre is delighted to announce a new season of Mr. William Shakespeare's plays! Prithee take your place once more for a performance of seven of the Bard's finest tales. See "As You Like It", "Antony and Cleopatra", "Richard III", "Twelfth Night", "King Lear", "The Merchant of Venice" and "Much Ado About Nothing" - each brilliantly presented in dramatic comic-strip form, including Mr Shakespeare's own dialogue and the riotous remarks of the audience. Bravo! Reissued with a new cover look, this brings Marcia Williams' dramatic take on Shakespeare right up-to-date for a modern audience.
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9781877467172
Duck, Death and the Tulip order quantity
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NZ$ 19.00 each
Paperback
Author: Wolf Erlbruch Translated from German by Catherine Chidgey
Published by: Gecko Press
In Stock: 2
In a strangely heart-warming story, a duck strikes up an unlikely friendship with Death.

Death, Duck and the Tulip is a translation of Wolf Erlbruch’s masterpiece that will intrigue, haunt and enchant, children, teenagers and adults.

Simple, unusual, warm and witty — a picture book version of The Book Thief. This book deals with a difficult subject in a way that is elegant, straightforward, and thought-provoking.
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9781741149173
Tales from Outer Suburbia order quantity
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NZ$ 40.00 each
Hardback
Author: Shaun Tan
Published by: Allen & Unwin(Australia) Pty Ltd
In Stock: 2
From the much-acclaimed creator of The Arrival, The Red Tree and The Lost Thing, Shaun Tan presents fifteen intriguing illustrated stories about the mysteries that lurk below the surface of suburban life. For older children.

Do you remember the water buffalo at the end of our street?

Or the deep-sea diver we found near the underpass?

Do you know why dogs bark in the middle of the night?

Shaun Tan reveals the quiet mysteries of everyday life: homemade pets, dangerous weddings, stranded sea mammals, tiny exchange students and secret rooms filled with darkness and delight.



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ISBN / ISSN:
9781599152653
The Pied Piper of Hamelin, Illustrated by Hope Dunlap (Yesterday's Classics) order quantity
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NZ$ 34.00 each
Paperback
Author: Robert Browning
Published by: Yesterday's Classics
In Stock: 2
Robert Browning's well-known poem of the piper who piped a tune to rid the town of Hamelin of its rats, but when the townspeople refused the promised payment for his service, he played another tune altogether, prompting later generations to remember that they must not forget to pay the piper. Unusually attractive edition, elaborately illustrated with richly colored full page illustrations, along with numerous drawings and marginal decorations. Suitable for ages 9 and up.
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9781405214773
Tintin in the Land of the Soviets HB order quantity
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NZ$ 48.00 each
Hardback
Author: Herge
Published by: Egmont Children's Books
In Stock: 2
In his debut adventure, Tintin is pursued by Bolshevik agents trying to prevent him from exposing the new Soviet regime. Punctuated by slapstick and political revelations, this story is based on the writings of an anticommunist Belgian ex-consul to the Ukraine. Herge's early style revealed strong graphics, influenced by photo-reporting from the period, marking the historic debut of a major artist.

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In his debut adventure, originally published in 1929, Tintin is pursued by Bolshevik agents trying to prevent him from exposing the new Soviet regime. Punctuated by slapstick and political revelations, this story is based on the writings of an anticommunist Belgian ex-consul to the Ukraine. Herges early style revealed strong graphics, influenced by photo-reporting from the period, marking the historic debut of a major artist.
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9781854378941
600 Black Spots order quantity
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NZ$ 58.00 each
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Author: David Carter
Published by: Tate Publishing
In Stock: 1
Another invitation to enter the dizzying universe of David Carter, the man who put the POP into POP-UP with "One Red Dot". Here, 600 black spots slip, spin, swirl and slide their way across the page in a book that will delight young and old alike. Expect silence to fall when anyone picks it up, punctuated only by 'Oooohs' and 'Aaaahs'!
 
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9781877467363
Anton Can Do Magic order quantity
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NZ$ 19.00 each
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Author: Ole Konnecke (ranslated by Catherine Chidgey
Published by: Gecko Press
In Stock: 1
Anton has a magic hat. A real one. Anton wants to do some magic. He wants to make something disappear.
First Anton tries to make a tree vanish, but it's too big. He manages to make a bird disappear, and even his friend Lukas. But where did Lukas go?
A charming picture book about the magic of possibility, with simple, humorous text and illustrations.
The Swedish-born author/illustrator now works in Germany. Translated into English by Catherine Chidgey.
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ISBN / ISSN:
9780141325866
Arctic Incident : the Graphic Novel (Artemis Fowl #2) order quantity
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NZ$ 25.00 each
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Author: Adapted by Eoin Colfer & Andrew Donkin Illustrated by Giovanni Rigano & Paolo Lamanna
Published by: Puffin
In Stock: 1
The second Artemis Fowl story now published as a full-colour graphic novel.
Someone has been supplying Class-A illegal human power sources to the goblins. Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon Unit is sure that her arch-enemy, thirteen-year-old Artemis Fowl, is responsible. But is he? Artemis has his own problems to deal with: his father is being held to ransom and only a miracle will save him. Maybe this time a brilliant plan just won't be enough. Maybe this time Artemis needs help.
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ISBN / ISSN:
9780747595984
Blueberry Girl order quantity
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NZ$ 20.00 each
Paperback
Author: Neil Gaiman illustrated by Charles Vess
Published by: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
In Stock: 1
A book of dreams and wishes for a newborn baby.

Neil Gaiman wrote Blueberry Girl for a friend who was about to become the mother of a little girl. This is an enchanting lullaby poem that celebrates the glory of growing up, accompanied by charming illustrations.

This book will make a great baby present, or christening gift.

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ISBN / ISSN:
9781406321463
Call of the Winged Panther (Vermonia #2) order quantity
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NZ$ 17.00 each
Paperback
Author: YoYo
Published by: Walker Books Ltd
In Stock: 1
The battle for Vermonia continues in this graphic tale with great manga artwork.
The four friends go on a journey of discovery to find their true warrior spirits in an epic battle to save the planet of Vermonia. Evil Lord Uro's soldiers have kidnapped and imprisoned Mel far away from her friends, Naomi, Doug and Jim and far from her home on the planet of Blue Star. But the friends pledge to find her and continue on their fated journey through the Turtle Realm. Their destiny has long ago been foretold in an ancient prophecy, and they are hailed as four warriors returned to save Vermonia from the destructive clutches of Lord Uro and restore it to the peaceful reign of Queen Frasinella. Before they can accomplish their task, and fulfil their destiny, the skateboarders from Union City must learn to release special power animals and become one with their true warrior spirits. In this thrilling new episode, Jim hears the call of the winged ... more
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ISBN / ISSN:
9781406312270
Cars : a Pop-Up book of Automobiles order quantity
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NZ$ 30.00 each
Hardback
Author: Robert Crowther
Published by: Walker Books Ltd
In Stock: 1
This pop-up book of cars steers you through the smartest, fastest automobiles in history, from the very first carriages to the cars of tomorrow. Pull tabs and lift flaps inside to drive the first automobile and find out how engines work, and see your car slide off the production line. Then feel the thrill of the racetrack as you take pole position with the stockcar and Formula 1 stars. 2009 marks the 50th birthday of the BMC Mini, a car which features in a production-line pop in the section on Everyday Cars. Included in the section on future cars, the biodegradable Eco One car was created at the University of Warwick. The section on Record Breaking Cars features the current land speed record holding car, Thrust SSC, which is on display at the Coventry Transport Museum.
This is the latest title in Robert Crowther's celebrated transport series.
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ISBN / ISSN:
9780007320875
Cirque Du Freak (Saga Of Darren Shan #1 ) Manga Edition order quantity
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NZ$ 17.00 each
Paperback
Author: Darren Shan Illustrated by Takahiro Arai
Published by: Harper Collins
In Stock: 1
The manga format of Darren Shan's international best-selling vampire saga, with illustrations by Japanese artist Takahiro Arai gives a new dimension to this popular vampire saga. Darren Shan is just an ordinary schoolboy -- until he gets an invitation to visit the Cirque du Freak. There he meets Madame Octa and comes face-to-face with a creature of the night. Soon Darren is caught up in a web of terror from which he cannot escape, with his best friend's life hanging by the finest of threads. Darren must make a bargain to save Steve, but the only one that can help is not human and only deals in blood. Available for the first time in translation, this will be a must-have for Shan fans and manga aficionados alike.
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9780207173226
Counting on Frank order quantity
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NZ$ 16.00 each
Paperback
Author: Rod Clement
Published by: COLAUS
In Stock: 1
Frank is a lucky dog. He lives with a mathematical genius. Then his master uses his brain to win a family trip to Hawaii, and of course, Frank goes too.
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ISBN / ISSN:
9780747595267
Crazy Hair order quantity
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NZ$ 33.00 each
Hardback
Author: Neil Gaiman (illus Dave McKean)
Published by: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
In Stock: 1
A father and child discover the joys of his crazy hair in this hair-raising adventure. Bonnie tries to tame her father's hair, but to no avail, as birds and beasts of every type jostle for space amongst the curls and tresses of this hirsute book. A warm and funny conversational text combine beautifully with edgy and dramatic illustrations to make this another great picture book by Gaiman and McKean.

First published 2009.
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ISBN / ISSN:
9780747597117
Dangerous Alphabet, The order quantity
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NZ$ 30.00 each
Hardback
Author: Neil Gaiman
Published by: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
In Stock: 1
An alphabet book with a story about two children and their pet gazelle who head off, treasure map in hand, on an underground journey into a place where monsters and pirates roam. Will they find the treasure? Will they get out alive? Will the alphabet ever be the same again?
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ISBN / ISSN:
9781905638819
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (Graffex) order quantity
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NZ$ 19.00 each
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Author: Retold by Fiona MacDonald Illustrated by Penko Galev
Published by: Book House
In Stock: 1
Who is the mysterious Mr Hyde, who stalks the streets of Victorian London at night committing indescribable crimes? And why does he have such a hold over the famous and respectable Dr Henry Jekyll? As the mystery unfolds, a shocking truth emerges...

Graffex is a series of illustrated literary classics retold for young readers, using a graphic novel format which is particularly popular with reluctant readers. The classic story is presented as an exciting and fast-paced graphic novel which remains faithful to Stevenson's original text - unlike the many later film versions. Specially commissioned full-colour artwork brings excitement and atmosphere to this classic tale. Speech bubbles work with the main text to emphasise and enhance the retelling. A running glossary at the foot of each page helps young readers with any challenging vocabulary without disrupting their reading experience. Endmatter provides information about the ... more

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ISBN / ISSN:
9780811868655
Duck! Rabbit! order quantity
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NZ$ 35.00 each
Hardback
Author: Amy Krouse Rosenthal Illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld
Published by: Chronicle Books
In Stock: 1
There's an adorable duck in this book. No, there isn't. It's a cute little rabbit. That's a duck. No, it's a rabbit.

Decide for yourself in this clever take on the classic visual puzzle. Is it a duck or a rabbit? Depends on how you look at it. Readers will find more than just Amy Krouse Rosenthal's signature sense of humour here - there is also a subtle lesson for kids who don't know when to let go of an argument.
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9780385617888
Eragon's Guide to Alagaesia order quantity
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NZ$ 55.00 each
Hardback
Author: Christopher Paolini (designed by Jonathan Lambert; edited by Emma Goldhawk Illustrated by Fred Gambino)
Published by: Doubleday
In Stock: 1
"Greetings, Dragon Rider. It is a great honour to be chosen as a Rider. I have compiled these papers for you as an introduction to the most important peoples, places and things within Alagaesia. Study them most carefully, for some day your life may depend upon this information. Mine has, and more than once" - Eragon Shadeslayer.

This is a full-color extravaganza, an exploration deep into the world of Alagaesia, as told by Eragon himself, hero of Eragon, Eldest and Brisingr. In fifteen beautifully illustrated spreads, the reader is invited to explore the landscape and cities of Alagaesia and its many races, including dragons, humans, Urgals, dwarves and elves. Each spread is filled with special effects, little notes, books, messages and fold-out pages.
 
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