Twas the night before Christmas and all round the bach, Not a possum was stirring; not one could we catch. Take one Santa dressed in singlet and shorts, and put him on a miniature tractor pulled by eight flying sheep, and you have a Kiwi version of the well-loved Clement C. Moore poem.

Twas the dawn before Christmas and, down at the beach, Santa was fishing... just one more hed catch. From the creators of the ultimate Kiwi Christmas read-aloud A Kiwi Night Before Christmas comes the prequelA Kiwi Day Before Christmas and Santas got work to do! Luckily his trusty little helpers have been busying themselves in his workshop with all that gift wrapping. But those prezzies wont be going anywhere without Santas reindeer to pull the tractorso where have those sheep got to?

A FAVOURITE NEW ZEALAND CHRISTMAS BOOK - Hardback Gift Edition. Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, Christmas in New Zealand on a sunny summer's day, ay! Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, Oh what fun it is to have a Kiwi holiday! Following their success with A Kiwi Night Before Christmas, Yvonne Morrison and Deborah Hinde gave that old favourite `Jingle Bells' the same Kiwi treatment.

"A standout among books to share on Christmas Eve." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "The Christmas Choir series launches with this reverent and accessible adaptation of a favorite carol." —Publishers Weekly (starred review) Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright Celebrate the magic of Christmas with this beautifully illustrated book, based on the world's best-loved carol. Rediscover the Nativity Story in all its glory—from quaking shepherds to heaven-sent angels—as the song lyrics are brought to life on every spread. The world’s diversity is reflected in a cast of characters with a range of skin tones. A gorgeous book for all the family to share during the festive season.

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me a pukeko in a ponga tree. A wonderful New Zealand adaption of the popular song The Twelve Days of Christmas. Includes an audio CD of the song so you can sing along!

The traditional tale Over in the Meadow is a classic. In Down in the Forest the author takes this structure and retells it featuring native forest flora and fauna. Down in the forest, seeking shelter from the sun, lived a brown mother kiwi and her little kiwi one. Sleep said the mother. I sleep said the one. So they slept all day in their shelter from the sun.

Science shows that baby's eyes are drawn to strong contrasting colours. This black and white book with solid, friendly graphics is designed especially for newborns and infants. Kiwi are a very special and rare nocturnal bird, native to New Zealand. The perfect character to juxtapose the erratic sleep patterns of a newborn baby. * From #1 Best Selling New Zealand author and illustrator of the Kuwi the Kiwi series of books. * A newborn baby sees only in black and white and shades of grey. Nerve cells in their retina and brain that control vision are not fully developed. the simple graphics and solid black and white are ideal for this stage of development. * Encourages the practice of reading to your child from birth. The book is a large, thick board book, matte laminated for a soft, cleanable finish. Created entirely in a black and white modern illustration style.

'Tis the day before Christmas And all through the trees The fairies are working As busy as bees... Have you ever wondered what Christmas is like for fairies? This Christmas, step into the hidden world of forest fairies and see how resourceful, clever and adventurous they are. This modern take on Clement C. Moore's A Night Before Christmas is set to be a classic in its own right.

"We're going on a moa hunt. We're not scared. We're going to catch a big one. We're not scared! Uh-oh ... a tangly forest! Crack, creak snap! A New Zealand retelling of the classic adventure ... that takes readers on an exciting journey through the country's spectacular landscapes ... Sharp-eyed kids will love discovering the moa cleverly hidden in every scene of the hunt."--Publisher information

During the massive 7.8M earthquake that hit New Zealand in November 2016 two cows and a calf were stranded on a two-metre high 'island' when their paddock slid and buckled 80 metres from its original position. Sensibly they stayed put and were rescued by farmers a day or so later. This story attracted huge media attention locally and around the world. It's an iconic story of bravery in the face of great adversity, and of helping others and protecting those around us. It's also emblematic of the laconic Kiwi sense of humour and the strength of the New Zealand spirit when faced with chaos and crisis. It's a light point in the midst of devastation.