Gift Books

The stunning Twilight Journal set features cover art and decorative two-colour quotes from Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn throughout, and is packaged in a collectible tin.

15 cards of 5 designs with envelopes - boxed. Botanical art lovers and gardeners delight in Audrey Eagle's superbly detailed paintings of New Zealand's native trees and shrubs. In 2006 Te Papa Press published the artist's life's work as the Montana medal-winning Eagle's Complete Trees and Shrubs of New Zealand. Now, a selection of Audrey Eagle's beautiful and much loved paintings is available in two, timeless stationery styles. 15 cards of 5 designs with envelopes - boxed and the journal casebound in an elegant matte finish and fe... read more

DoP - October 2008, NZ Filled with wry witticisms to perk up even the most finicky cat lovers, "Purry Logic" puts a distinctly feline twist on Jane Seabrook's popular "Furry Logic" books. This delightful collection presents cuddly cats offering purr-worthy pick-me-ups like, "My only purpose in this life is to rest and recover from my previous lives,"If you didn't make the rules, just ignore them," and "When fat, arrange yourself in slim poses." Watercolor-painted in loving detail, Seabrook's sleek and sassy kitties remind us that ... read more

Jane Seabrook uses her unique and charming illustrations of the animal world to shed light on more of life's little challenges. Funny and uplifting, these little snippets of wisdom will help you through your day. We all know life has its ups and downs, but Furry Logic helps us laugh at ourselves and makes the road less bumpy.

Furry Logic Laugh at Life offers a menagerie of cleverly rendered animals with simple yet oh-so-deep ruminations that match these natural comedians with wise and witty perspectives on everyday life. Topics range from the challenges of relationships to the enjoyment of life's many and diverse pleasures. This is a delightfully satisfying keepsake book that can be enjoyed on many levels and again and again. Furry Logic Laugh at Life will captivate those who buy this book for themselves or as an adorable and cherished gift. Its bro... read more

Recapture Sunday afternoons and hot summer days. The perfect book for every Kiwi boy from eight to eighty. Adapted for Kiwi boys of all ages, with the addition of our own plants, animals, historical tragedies triumphs heroes and unique Southern hemisphere perspective. Everything that worked so well in the English original - build a go-kart, grow a crystal, learn how to find north, Latin phrases, papercraft, knots, juggling, skimming stones - is inside this handbook, plus much much more. The foreword is written by John Campbell.

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Jaques captures the humour, magic and distin ctive character of our great heritage of nursery rhymes. The rhymes themselves have been set in the late 18th century '

Guy Browning's Christmas bestseller is finally available in paperback. Just imagine how much easier life would be if you knew what you were doing. Wouldn't it be great to have clear, precise instructions for all those things you normally mess up? Here, for the first time in a perfectly portable paperback, are the essential rules for handling life's unavoidable little problems - handy, practical tips such as: what to do with your arm when you've failed to hail a taxi; how to share a romantic bath while avoiding the taps; how to give... read more

When Mary Lennox, a nine year old orphan, is forced to move to England to live with her Uncle, she is seen as selfish and disagreeable by everyone at Misselthwaite Manor. As she tries to settle in, Mary starts to explore the big, gloomy house on the Moors that will be her new home. In a flower bed, she discovers an old key that leads her to a secret garden, left locked and neglected for ten years. Mary befriends her maid's brother Dickon and meets her sickly cousin Colin, whose existence had been hidden from her. As the children's... read more

This extraordinary story has remained popular for more than 130 years and has entertained generations of young and adult readers alike. This beautiful collectors' edition is wonderfully brought to life by the original illustrations of the celebrated artist Sir John Tenniel.

This extraordinary story has remained popular for more than 130 years and has entertained generations of young and adult readers alike. This beautiful collectors' edition is wonderfully brought to life by the original illustrations of the celebrated artist Sir John Tenniel.

Trouble is brewing at the home of the Hero Ulysses, who has spent years fighting in the Trojan Wars and is now captive of the beautiful nymph Calypso. Hordes of suitors to his wife have invaded the family house, and Ulysses' son Telemachus sets out to find his father. Freed from the clutches of Calypso after the intervention of Jupiter, Ulysses begins his epic return journey. The timesless themes of the Odyssey - survival, courage, loyalty and hospitality - have resonated with readers through the ages, making it the most enduring ... read more

This handsome edition sets the text alongside the famous illustrations by Gustave Dore, which capture and enhance the brooding atmosphere of the poem and the psychological turmoil of its subject. The book is completed with other poems from Poe's acclaimed 1845 collection including 'Tamerlane', 'A Dream', and 'The Valley of Unrest'.

'Idylls of the King' form an action-packed fantasy story cycle covering the rise and fall of Camelot and the exploits of King Arthur's Knights of the Round Table.

This title presents the first adventure stories, wonderfully illustrated by Quentin Blake. It includes seven wonderful tales to enthrall readers (and the read-to!). It is a beautifully produced gift book. It is a follow-up to 2008's "A Christmas Carol". Seven wonderful voyages of adventure, shipwreck and heroism, danger and disaster, fabulous treasures and terrifying monsters. Originally part of the "Arabian Nights" stories, the adventures of Sinbad are among the first adventure stores created to thrill audiences. 'The son of a ric... read more

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Brand new activity format - complete press out sets in a book. The cover becomes a special bag with carry-handles to keep all the play pieces safe. Each set contains 8 pages of press out pieces, plus a 16 page booklet that adds to the play experience. Each title also contains a bound-in sheet of cloth measuring 656x455mm that is pre-printed with more play pieces to cut out.

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