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The Man Whose Mother Was a Pirate
Margaret Mahy's bestselling classic, The Man Whose Mother Was a Pirate, is reimagined with delightfully whimsical illustrations from Emma Collicott, the winner of the 2025…
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The Great White Man-Eating Shark
Margaret Mahy's classic cautionary tale The Great White Man-Eating Shark is reimagined with delightfully cheeky illustrations from Herb MacDonald, the winner of the 2024 Margaret…
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The Witch in the Cherry Tree
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…
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A Lion in the Meadow
The little boy said, "Mother, there is a lion in the meadow." The mother said, "Nonsense, little boy." Do you think there is a lion…
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17 Kings and 42 Elephants
Seventeen kings on forty-two elephants Going on a journey through a wild wet night... Join the kings and the elephants on their jungle journey, meeting…
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There’s a King in the Cupboard
A family had once moved into a different house. It was just a small family - a mum, a dad, and a little girl called…
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The Boy Who Made Things Up
'Shall we just walk along, Dad, or shall we make some of it up?' Join Michael and his over-worked dad as they journey home one…
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The Boy with Two Shadows
There once was a little boy who took great care of his shadow... One day a witch notices the care he has for his shadow…