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Written by local Waikato farmer and vet Rachel Numan, Tractor Dave is a tale about one of the most anticipated days on the farming calendar for Waikato kids - the maize harvest!

Rachel lives on a farm near Te Awamutu with her husband, their two young boys, and the real Tractor Dave - a 1390 David Brown. 

Tractor Dave

"Blades SPINNING! Wheels TURNING! Tractors ROARING!"

"It's maize- harvesting day on the farm, and Tractor Dave can't wait to help out.

But when disaster strikes, its up to Dave to save the harvest!"

Digger Disaster

All new adventures with the new Tractor Dave Digger Disaster Book .

The digger had crashed!
Dave looked on, aghast.
He needed a plan and he needed it fast!

Join Tractor Dave on his next mud-splattered adventure – a digger disaster!

Hedge Beast

The latest book full of new excitement where Tractor Dave saves the harvest!

Written by Rachel Numan

Illustrated by Filip Lazurowicz

A charming gift edition of the new tale from the creators of the bestselling While We Can't Hug!

Hedgehog is waiting for his friend Tortoise to wake up. But where is he and when will he wake? Hedgehog's friends are all very lovely, but they just aren't as much fun at the beach, or at hide and seek, or at holding hands, or at hugs.

Tortoise begins to stir - the one boulder that Hedgehog didn't think he could lift to turn . . .

Tortoise has been dreaming of Hedgehog. And the hug that follows is their best yet!

ISBN: 9780571370399

The most common reason for the "one that got away" is knot failure especially that once in a lifetime fish. This little book is the perfect remedy for that problem. Simple to understand black and white illustrations and straightforward text make it a pleasure to use. Made from hi-tech state of the art "Plastec", it is virtually indestructible - it never creases, gets soggy, or "dog eared". A selection of the most popular and practical knots and loops for the beginner to the experienced angler. The design and quality of material ensures the book will remain open leaving both hands free to practise the desired knot. Fits easily into the pocket, fishing vest or tackle box.

14.2 x 8.5 x 15 cm

20 Pages

Venison - the Game Larder lit up the traditional game cookery market and here comes the next offering from top photographer Steve Lee and Jose Souto, sharing their passion for pheasant, duck, grouse, woodcock, geese, pigeon and more. Steve Lee's stunning photographs showcase more than just the modern, international recipes from master game chef Jose Souto and his culinary friends - they impart the beauty of game birds in the field, from source to plate. the best way to harvest, store, prepare and cook the birds. - Stunning photographs sharing the joy of shooting and of cookery - the birds in the field - step by step butchery - modern, international, simple and sophisticated recipes Additional recipes from guest chefs Michel Roux, Brian Turner and many more.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 256

Dimensions: 216 x 276 mm

Publication Date: 20-08-2018

This creatively wacky exploration of the invisible things that make up the human experience encourages readers to look past the visible and connect with the things that are not seen.

If we could put on a pair of magical invisible glasses and see all the feelings, ideas, and other invisible things that populate our world, what would they look like? Could you see an itch? Could you describe hope? From the sound of a dog barking to the rainbow-MAGIC taste of a lollipop, from gratitude to grit, this book will help you meet the many interesting sensations that follow you every day, even if you can't see them.



Explore the way a sad song can sometimes make you happy and discover that laughs--even fake ones--can multiply faster than you'd imagine. As readers give these unknown forces a name, they'll also find a gentle invitation to pause, take a deep breath, and reflect on the invisible things at work in their own lives.


NAME THE INVISIBLE THING: There are hidden forces that impact our everyday, particularly for kids. Giving those forces a name, and even a face, helps kids to feel empowered.



PROMPT FOR CONVERSATION: Educators, therapists, and caregivers looking to have nuanced or challenging conversations with kids about their own experiences can use this as a jumping off point for conversation: What invisible things can you name in your life? 



SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING: One common exercise teachers use is to ask kids to point to their emotion on a chart and then name it, for which this book will be a powerful tool. 



REVIEWED BY MENTAL HEALTH EXPERT: This book was vetted by a licensed independent clinical social worker specializing in mental health for kids!



POPULAR AUTHOR: Andy J. Pizza is one of the creative minds behind the bestselling A Pizza with Everything on It and also hosts the popular podcast Creative Pep Talk. 



VIRAL HIT: Andy J. Pizza's original "Invisible Things" posts on Twitter went viral, with 57,000 likes and 25,000 retweets; his ongoing Instagram posts receive thousands of likes and shares. It's clear people are ready to see INVISIBLE THINGS

Perfect for:

• Anyone interested in social-emotional learning (SEL) and entertaining ways to explore emotions with kids

• Anyone looking for interactive or artful books about mental health

• Fans of classic children's books like Dr. Seuss's My Many Colored Days, Molly Bang's When Sophie Gets Angry--Really, Really Angry . . ., and Judith Viorst's Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

• Fans of Pixar's Inside Out

• Fans of Andy J. Pizza, his original twitter post about "Invisible Things" that went viral, the Creative Pep Talk podcast, or A Pizza with Everything on It

• •20 cards
• •Product Size: BOX SIZE: 9.6"H x 7.75"W CARD SIZE: 9"H x 7.25"W

Reel the rewards of fly fishing while being surrounded by nature and wildlife.  The lure of pristine rivers coupled with the sensation of casting a net into the open make fly fishing the perfect balance of outdoor activities.  The Fly Fisher is a celebration of both the community and artistry of a sport with an ever-growing global appeal.  By showing a new generation of aficionados alongside an established, avid band of global fishers, we take a refreshing overview on the essence of the sport, while showing how to care for nature and connect with the environment.  For both curious minds and prolific fishers, this is an updated version of a gestalten favorite.  In this definitive look at contemporary fly fishing, we go through gear essentials and knot patterns, and explain the techniques needed to master this pastime.  Join us as we explore new fishing spots, introduce new- comers to the sport on a beautiful scale, and exhibit an opulence of stunning new photography.

Hardback

256 Pages

240 mm x 300 mm

Publication Date 25 August 2020

The best-selling Chanel Catwalk was the first book to gather every Chanel collection ever created by Karl Lagerfeld in a single volume. Now fully updated to include Lagerfeld’s final collections for the house and those of his right-hand and successor, Virginie Viard, this revised edition includes twenty-eight new collections.

This definitive publication features a concise history of Karl Lagerfeld and Virginie Viard’s time at Chanel as well as brief biographical profiles of each designer. The collections (from Haute Couture and Ready-to-Wear to Cruise and Métier d’arts) are organized chronologically. Each one is introduced by a short text unveiling its influences and highlights and illustrated with carefully curated catwalk images, showcasing hundreds of spectacular clothes, details, accessories, beauty looks and set designs – and of course the top fashion models who wore them on the runway. A rich reference section, including an extensive index, concludes the book.

Hardback 

728 Pages 

20.4 x 28.7 cm

Founded as a luxury leather goods house in 1913 in Milan, Prada entered the field of fashion when Miuccia Prada took the helm of the family company in 1979. After initially focusing exclusively on accessories, she presented the house’s first fashion collection in 1988. She would soon transform Prada into one of the world’s most influential luxury brands with a deeply personal, sophisticated and subtly subversive approach.

This definitive publication opens with a concise history of the house, followed by a brief biographical profile of Miuccia Prada, before exploring the collections themselves, organized chronologically. Each collection is introduced by a short text unveiling its influences and highlights, and illustrated with carefully curated catwalk images that showcase hundreds of spectacular clothes, details, accessories, beauty looks and set designs – and, of course, the top fashion models who wore them on the runway, from Naomi Campbell and Gisele to Kate Moss and Kaia Gerber. A rich reference section, including an extensive index, concludes the book.

Hardback 

632 Pages

Released in June 2024 this book has 50 wipeable pages with 24 recipes for tea parties that children can learn to create, with illustrations and photography overlaid.

Sue Heazlewood has a passion for cooking, entertaining, gardening and making her home a place of special and happy moments. In this exceptional book with more than 170 delicious dishes, from simple snacks to dinner parties that are guaranteed to impress your guests. Every beautiful image was photographed on-site at Tangleby Gardens, Ohoka, North Canterbury.

This book won 1st place at the 29th Gourmand Best in the World Cookbook Awards in the category of Entertainment. 

AN A-Z OF TWO HUNDRED CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY COCKTAIL RECIPES, WITH ANECDOTES FOR THE CURIOUS AND TIPS AND TECHNIQUES FOR THE ADVENTUROUS

From the ABC to the Manhattan and the Negroni to the Zombie, The Cocktail Bible is an A-Z collection of 200 classic and contemporary cocktails.

The next title in this best-selling sound series reimagines Carnival of the Animals, one of the most famous suites of music for children, by Camille Saint-Saens.

One day, two brothers discover a magical animal kingdom behind their bookcase. They are greeted by the royal lion with his shaggy mane; ask for directions from an old lonely turtle; take a ride on some lumbering elephants; topple a skeleton of dinosaur bones; and swim among a school of shimmering fish. If only they could take them all home...

The book includes extracts from The Swan, Aquarium, Fossils, and Finale (from Disney's Fantasia) along with a totally new story to link the pieces together. As you and your little one journey through the magical scenes, you will press the buttons to hear 10 excerpts from the suite's music. At the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Camille Saint-Saens, with details about his composition of Carnival of the Animals. Next to this, you can replay the musical excerpts and, for each of them, read a discussion of the instruments, rhythms and musical techniques that make them so powerful. A glossary defines musical terms.

The Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for children through gorgeously illustrated retellings of classic ballet stories paired with 10-second sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores.

All sound clips are 10 seconds long.

Bright birds, cheeky birds, masked birds, clever birds, warrior birds, shy birds, big birds, tiny birds and the world's most gigantic birds! Find out what makes the feathered friends of Aotearoa so lovable in this charming kids' book by award-winning Kiwi author and illustrator Donovan Bixley. Featuring classic New Zealand birds like moa, tui, kakapo, whio and so many more!

221x218mm

32 Pages