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''Tis the day before Christmas And all through the treesThe 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.

A stick, a stone, a feather, a bone... Come exploring with our campers as they spot treasures along the track to their campsite. Don''t forget to keep an eye out for the cheeky kea along the way! But what happens when the curious campers take a wrong turn?Praise for A Stick and a Stone:''It inspired us to go outside and do a nature treasure hunt. Something in this gorgeous book for everyone!'' - Gleebooks''Reminiscent of We''re Going on a Bear Hunt and A Summery Saturday Morning, this beautifully illustrated story will delight parents and children alike. 3+'' - Scorpio Books''A wonderful tale to share with the little family members in shared reading times that will encourage observations of the world around them.'' - Sue Reid, Paper Plus Masterton''Cute and energetic.'' - Lucy Black, Read NZ

''Tis the run up to Christmasand there is so much to do!At Elf School we are learninghow we can help too.Elroy McChristmas and his friends are about to sit their final test before Santa decides the best job for each elf. But when it''s time to show off their skills, the classroom erupts into chaos! Can Elroy and his classmates restore calm before Santa arrives?With the rhyming style of Clement C. Moore''s classic A Night Before Christmas, this timeless tale will take you on a thrilling adventure to Elf School.

Treasured mums, queen mums, and all the in-between mums!What kind of Mum do you have? Celebrate them all in this ridiculously fun, rhyming picture book from Sarina Dickson, with humourous search-and-find style illustrations from award-winning artist Ant Sang.A perfect book for everyday reading and gift-giving.

A gizmo dad, a sweet dad, a moves to this own beat dad.An honest dad, a doggy dad, a ''why is that so soggy?'' dad.What kind of Dad do you have? Celebrate them all in this colourful rhyming picture book from bestselling author Sarina Dickson, with humourous search-and-find style illustrations from award-winning artist Ant Sang.Praise for Mumapalooza:''The eat your greens mum was the best, because my mum makes me eat my greens too, but I like them when it is broccoli covered in cheese... I liked the book and my mum would like it too because it is about mums and mums are AMAZING!'' - Cypress, age 7''I liked this book because it shows how important all the mums are. My mum is like the nerd mum, she has so much knowledge in her brain. My mum would like this book, she likes books about reality and this felt really real. She would love the pictures too. She would laugh at it I think!'' - Lukas, age 8''I liked the nerd mum; when I''m at high school she could help me with my homework! My mum is the crazy mum though, she embarrasses me in public when she calls me nicknames. I wouldn''t want another mum though, my mum is the best... I wouldn''t feel the same about anyone else.'' - Sai-Aroha, age 9''This book is the best, it has ALL the types of mums! I liked the hug and kiss mum best, because that''s like my mum... she has all the hugs and kisses for me. I want my mum to read this book, she would love it because it is all about mums.'' - Logan, age 7''My students loved this book - they recognised their own mums in it for sure! It has a lovely rhythm that makes it a treat to read out loud and to listen to, a fabulous book for anyone who has a mum or is a mum.'' - Mel, Teacher

We have waited for Easter for quite a long while.''Off you go,'' say our parents, with a kiss and a smile.Already dressed, we eat fairy bread on the run and hurry outside to hunt out some fun.This Easter, join a group of curious forest fairies as they spread festive cheer around their fairy village, and get up to mischief along the way!The Fairies'' Easter Egg Surprise is a joyous, rhyming Easter book from Sarina Dickson filled with beautiful illustrations from Hilary Jean Tapper.

The strawberries are judgedfor sweetness and size.Innovation and teamworkmeans we all win a prize.Get ready for a berry-licious Christmas with the gnomes as they compete in the annual Christmas Strawb-Galorb. From the author that brought you The Fairies'' Night Before Christmas and The Chaos Before Christmas, and the illustrator that won the Margaret Mahy Illustration Prize, comes a Christmas story of teamwork and triumph.