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At the Bach by Joy Cowley
$29.99 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
An evocative and beautiful bedtime book that distils the essence of summer at the bach; creaky old bed, sandy feet, waves hush-hushing and a shell under the pillow.This simple poem by internationally renowned Joy Cowley transports the reader instantly to a childhood summer.Summer holidays by the sea hav ...Show more
Blind Date by Joy Cowley
$25.00 NZD
Category: General Fiction
“It is all about vision beyond seeing.” Rose Gillander has had two marriages to good men who were ambitious and somewhat self-absorbed. There has not been much room for the sort of love she craves.Now aged eighty-five, sensible, reserved Rose has lost most of her sight and is living in Ferndale Rest ...Show more
Brodie by Joy Cowley
$18.98 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
Brodie is always making people laugh. He wiggles his ears and yodels like a country singer and tells far-out jokes. He's a brilliant artist, too: he draws loads of planes and helicopters, because he wants to be a chopper pilot. Everyone at school knows that Brodie is ill, and when he's in hospital they ...Show more
Chameleon, Chameleon by Joy Cowley
$31.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non-Fiction
Incredibly vivid, up-close photographs combine with lively, informative text to introduce the story of a chameleon's search for food through a tropical forest. Along the way, the chameleon meets up with a gecko, a frog, and even a scorpion. Your child will be riveted by the rich, lush colors and fascina ...Show more
Dunger by Joy Cowley
$19.99 NZD
Category: NZ Teen Fiction
William and Melissa have been roped into helping their weird grandparents fix up their holiday home in the country. How will they cope with no electricity, no mobile phone reception and only each other for company?
Freddy Bear and Blanky by Joy Cowley
$14.99 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books | Series: Freddy Bear
Freddy always has to have Blanky with him. But, one day, Blanky gets left at Grandma's house - oh no! What will Freddy do?Freddy Bear books are designed for reading aloud to children 6 months to 3 years. The main character, a little bear living with loving, supportive parents, approximates a 2-3 years o ...Show more
Freddy Bear and New Faces by Joy Cowley
$14.99 NZD
Category: NZ Board & Cloth Books | Series: Freddy Bear
Freddy Bear doesn't like new faces. They scare him. But here is a new face, it's Uncle Bear ...and he's making a paper plane.Freddy Bear books are designed for reading aloud to children 6 months to 3 years. The main character, a little bear living with loving, supportive parents, approximates a 2-3 year ...Show more
Freddy Bear and the Beach by Joy Cowley
$14.99 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books | Series: Freddy Bear
Freddy Bear is off to the beach with Dad. He runs, he plays, he chases seagulls, the waves chase him. Then, oops, Freddy Bear has a little accident! The Freddy Bear books are designed for reading aloud to children 6 months to 3 years. The main character, a little bear living with loving, supportive pare ...Show more
Freddy Bear and the Big Bed by Joy Cowley
$9.99 NZD
Category: Board & Cloth Books | Series: Freddy Bear
Freddy Bear is a big bear now and he needs a bigger bed. It's time to leave the little old cot behind! The Freddy Bear books are designed for reading aloud to children 6 months to 3 years. The main character, a little bear living with loving, supportive parents, approximates a 23 years old child. The s ...Show more
Freddy Bear and the Green Peas by Joy Cowley
$14.99 NZD
Category: Board & Cloth Books | Series: Freddy Bear
Freddy Bear wants peas for lunch, but there are none. He won't eat corn, or beans, or tomato! What are Mother and Father Bear going to do...'The Freddy Bear books are designed for reading aloud to children 6 months to 3 years. The main character, a little bear living with loving, supportive parents, app ...Show more
Freddy Bear and the Toothpaste by Joy Cowley
$14.99 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books | Series: Freddy Bear
Freddy Bear can brush his teeth all by himself. But the toothpaste comes out too fast squirt! Oh dear, what will Freddy do? The Freddy Bear books are designed for reading aloud to children 6 months to 3 years. The main character, a little bear living with loving, supportive parents, approximates a 23 ...Show more
Friends (Snake and Lizard #2) by Joy Cowley & Gavin Bishop
$19.99 NZD
Category: NZ Junior Fiction 5-9-year-olds | Series: Snake and Lizard
From the award-winning duo of Joy Cowley and Gavin Bishop, this is a new book of stories about the daily adventures of the lovable pair - Snake & Lizard. Snake is elegant and calm, and a little self-centred; Lizard is exuberant and irrepressible. With its wisdom, acceptance and good humour, Friends: ...Show more