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King Jack and the Dragon by Peter Bently
17.99 NZD
Category: Picture Books
This is a magical, rhyming bedtime picture book starring brave King Jack, a band of faithful knights and a big green dragon. Raaahhh! It is illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, the award-winning artist of "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" and "Alice in Wonderland". Jack, Zak and Caspar were making a den, a mighty ...Show more
Potion Commotion by Peter Bently
19.99 NZD
Category: Picture Books
A hilarious new picture book by Roald Dahl Funny Prize winner Peter Bently. Little witch Betty makes a big mess when she tries her hand at cooking. Into the cauldron goes everything from strawberry jam to slices of ham! Betty's potion keeps on growing and growing and soon it's spreading all over town. B ...Show more
Rich Witch, Poor Witch by Peter Bently; Jim Field (Illustrator)
17.99 NZD
Category: Picture Books
When there's panic at the palace, which witch will come to the rescue? Now reissued with a fresh cover look.Witch sisters Rita and Rose couldn't be more different. Witch Rose is poor, and helps others for free, whereas Rita is rich and charges clients huge fees. But when the Princess Anna Lucinda Cecili ...Show more
Santa Selfie by Peter Bently
17.99 NZD
Category: Picture Books
Wherever he went, he heard people say, "I must get a photo with Santa today!" Santa is taking a break from Christmas and going on holiday instead. But it's not easy to relax when you're one of the most famous people in the world. From Paris and Sydney to the Great Wall of China, people recognise Santa w ...Show more
The Cat, the Mouse and the Runaway Train by Peter Bently
19.99 NZD
Category: Picture Books
From the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize comes a pacy rhyming adventure, perfect for any child who loves trains. When a naughty little mouse steals cheese from the station master, a battle between cat and mouse follows! But they put their differences aside when a big, red steam train comes tearing ...Show more
The Great Balloon Hullaballoo by Peter Bently
19.99 NZD
Category: Picture Books
When Simon the squirrel's mum sends him off to the shop, Simon decides to fly to the moon in Old Uncle Somerset's hot air balloon in search of cheese. Shopping in outer space is very exciting, but proves to be a bit of a distraction..."One of the best books of the year". (Helen Brown, Daily Telegraph). ...Show more
The Great Dog Bottom Swap: 10th Anniversary Edition by Peter Bently
19.99 NZD
Category: Picture Books | Reading Level: 3-7
The day has arrived for the Dogs' Summer Ball. It's so high class that each dog must remove their bottom before they are allowed inside the hall. But in the middle of all the frivolity something unexpected happens and the dogs have to make a hasty exit...with or without the correct bottom!
The Prince and the Porker (HB) by Peter Bently
35.00 NZD
Category: Picture Books
Pignatius was passing the palace one day, when he saw ten fresh buns left to cool on a tray...Sneaking into the palace, looking for more treats, Pignatius tries on a wig and some clothes and the servants mistake him for the real prince! Of course the rein of this porky impostor can't last long, but when ...Show more
The Prince and the Porker (PB) by Peter Bently
21.00 NZD
Category: Picture Books
"Pignatius was passing the palace one day, when he saw ten fresh buns left to cool on a tray Sneaking into the palace, looking for more treats, Pignatius tries on a wig and some clothes and the servants mistake him for the real prince! Of course the rein of this porky impostor can't last long, but when ...Show more
The Royal Leap-Frog by Peter Bently; Claire Powell (Illustrator)
25.99 NZD
Category: Picture Books
A hilarious tale of rivalry, boasting and custardy chaos from the bestselling creators of The King's Birthday Suit.When a flea, a grasshopper and a frog compete to show the King who can jump the highest, it causes CHAOS in the royal dining hall. Who can jump the highest? Can the clever leap-frog use his ...Show more
The Shark In the Dark by Peter Bently
17.99 NZD
Category: Children Fiction
Will the flustered fish become saltwater snacks, or can they come up with a plan to teach the mean, greedy shark a lesson he'll never forget? With atmospheric underwater scenes and a terrifically toothy villain, this captivating rhyming story is perfect for reading aloud. Tremendously funny - with a bit ...Show more
The Shark in the Dark (Let's Read!) by Peter Bently
9.99 NZD
Category: Picture Books | Series: Let's Read! | Reading Level: From 5 To 7
The complete story and original illustrations of THE SHARK IN THE DARK by Peter Bently and Ben Cort have been specially re-designed into a smaller early reader format. Created with expert advice from a literacy consultant, this new version offers children a natural next step on from picture books to sup ...Show more