Other Title: Blackie the fisher cat
New Zealand author; New Zealand illustrator
Summary: After Nana dies, Grandpop returns to holiday at their favourite camping ground by the sea. He misses Nana, but one morning he discovers a hungry black cat on the step of his caravan. This is no ordinary cat, for every day Blackie follows Grandpop down to the river mouth to fish. A special bond quickly develops between them
Swallows and Amazons was first published by Jonathan Cape in 1930
Summary: The Walker children set sail on the Swallow and head for Wild Cat Island. There they camp, swim and fish for their dinner, but they are soon disturbed by the Blackett sisters, fierce Amazon pirates. (From book cover)
Summary: Jasper is camping with his family at the beach. When he wakes up in a tent, at first he doesn't remember where he is, but soon the various sights and sounds of a day at the beach make him dance with joy. A story in rhyme
New Zealand author; New Zealand illustrator
Summary: The Jig family is going camping. They arrive at the campsite to find Piggity-Wiggity Jiggity Jig's tent poles left behind and he has nowhere to sleep. The family pulls together to find a solution and he ends up with a snug tent to sleep in. A story in rhyme
New Zealand author; New Zealand illustrator
