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Greedy Cat and the Goldfish by Joy Cowley
$23.00 NZD
Category: Children
When Grandma goes on holiday, Katie offers to look after her goldfish. Greedy Cat thinks that’s an excellent idea…
Greedy Cat and the School Pet Show by Joy Cowley
$23.00 NZD
Category: Children
Katie is determined to take Greedy Cat to the School Pet Show, but Greedy Cat doesn’t want to go…
Greedy Cat and the Sneeze by Joy Cowley
$23.00 NZD
Category: Children
Celebrating 40 years of Greedy Cat, we a proud to re-release this NZ classic picture book. Greedy Cat is feeling poorly.Snuffle and wheeze! Sniffle and sneeze!Katie thinks she has the answer to make him strong and healthy again… more food!
Greedy Cat's Christmas by Joy Cowley; Robyn Belton
$23.00 NZD
Category: Children | Series: Greedy Cat
The plates were full. Oh, how delicious! A Christmas feast on fancy dishes! But Aunty said,"He's just a cat. He'll eat cat biscuits and that is that. The latest book in the series by Joy Cowley and illustrator Robyn Belton will throw young readers straight into some Christmassy mischief! What will he d ...Show more
Helper and Helper (Snake and Lizard #3) by Joy Cowley & Gavin Bishop
$22.99 NZD
Category: Children | Series: Snake and Lizard | Reading Level: near fine
Another powerful addition to the popular Snake and Lizard stories. These two characters continue to entertain as they tackle serious life issues such as ‘What is help?’ ‘Where do you draw the line?’ and ‘What does being a good friend mean?’ The wisdom contained in the stories is nicely balanced with wry ...Show more
Helper and Helper (Snake and Lizard #3 ) HC by Joy Cowley
$29.99 NZD
Category: Children | Series: Snake and Lizard | Reading Level: near fine
More funny stories and wry observations with the bestselling Snake and Lizard. Two very different creatures learn about the give-and-take of friendship in this warm and funny story set in the desert. Snake is elegant and calm, and a little self-centred; Lizard is exuberant and irrepressible. With its wi ...Show more
Hero of the Hill (H/B) by Joy Cowley
$27.00 NZD
Category: Children
Engine H One-Ninety-Nine worked the Wairarapa line, pulling carriages up the steep incline of the Rimutaka Hill. It’s a darned long way to the summit of the Rimutakas, and a steep climb at that. But Engine H 199 used to do its bit to get people and freight through the Rimutaka Ranges. At the end of the ...Show more
Manukura the White Kiwi by Joy Cowley
$19.99 NZD
Category: Children
True story by world-renowned writer Joy Cowley about the beautiful rare white kiwi Manukura in picture book format for young children. When a rare white kiwi was born in captivity at Pukaha Mount Bruce, Maori recognised this as something very special - a treasure and a sign of new beginnings. In this be ...Show more
Mrs Wishy-Washy Makes A Splash (Board) by Joy Cowley
$12.99 NZD
Category: Children
Reading age 3-6 years. Children will delight in seeing Mrs Wishy-Washy's plan turned upside-down in this board book for younger readers.
Mrs Wishy-Washy's Farm by Joy Cowley; Elizabeth Fuller
$19.99 NZD
Category: Children
Uh-oh. Mrs. Wishy-Washy is at it again. Rubbing and scrubbing all the animals on the farm. But this time they aren't standing for it. Duck, Cow, and Pig are leaving mean old Mrs. Wishy-Washy for good They run away to the big city. But they get lost, wander into a restaurant, and even stumble into a ...Show more
Navigation: A Memoir by Joy Cowley
$45.00 NZD
Category: New Zealand Biography & Memoirs | Reading Level: good
In the world of New Zealand children's books, the name Joy Cowley engenders enormous respect and affection. She has published dozens and dozens of children's trade books of all kinds, such as the Mrs Wishy Washy series, the award-winning Shadrach trilogy and Hunter. And she has written literally hundred ...Show more
Nicketty-Nacketty, Noo-Noo-Noo by Joy Cowley ; Tracey Moroney
$18.99 NZD
Category: Children | Reading Level: 4-7
There once was an ogre called Gobbler Magoo... A lighthearted tale with rhythmic text about an ogre named Gobbler Magoo, whose bad behaviour and ill-temper have really got him in a stew. Readers will cheer when his captive gets her gluey revenge!