Fizzy pop

New Zealand author; New Zealand illustrator
Summary: A rhyming story. Fizzy Lizzy loves soft drinks. But during the school cross-country race, Lizzy is involved in a carbonated catastrophe. Can her classmates save her? And will Lizzy ever change her fizzy ways

Nosy Tabitha Posy

Originally published with title: Tabitha Posey was ever so nosy
Tabitha Posey was ever so nosy

Vain Dorothy-Jane

Summary: Miss Dorothy-Jane was ever so vain. She stared in her mirrors for hours. Was her hair brushed just right? Was her jumper too tight? Would her hat look better with flowers

Abracazebra

Summary: Yawnalot is a sleepy old town until Abracazebra rides in on her bicycle. Suddenly all the animals flock to see her incredible magic show - all except Goat, who is grumpy and jealous of her. But in the end, even Goat is won over and realises that everybody needs a little magic. (Back cover)

Hot dog Hal

Summary: Sausage dog Hal loves his trusty old blanket and takes it everywhere, even though his best friends tease him for looking like a hot dog covered in mustard. But little do they know just how useful it will turn out to be when disaster strikes

Stick and Stone

Summary: Stick and Stone are both lonely until Pinecone's teasing causes one to stick up for the other, and a solid friendship is formed

The big fish

Summary: Once upon a time a little old man, a little old woman, a small boy and a small girl went to spend the day by the river. The little old man wanted to catch a big fish and soon there was a tug-tug-tug on his line...Find out what happens next

The cow tripped over the moon

Summary: 'Hey diddle diddle, You all know the riddle, A cow jumps over the moon...' But the moon is very high in the sky. How many attempts will it take before Cow makes her famous high-flying leap? (Back cover)

Why did the chicken cross the road?

Summary: Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side? To prove he wasn't chicken? Someone was egging him on? The story behind everyone's favourite joke is finally revealed

The mystery box & Finnigan Flynn

Other Title: Mystery box and Finnigan Flynn
Summary: When Finnigan Flynn heard the doorbell ring, he found on his doorstep a curious thing: a mystery box, tied up with string. A tag on the top read:' WATCH OUT WITHIN! DON'T OPEN! BEWARE!'. Finnigan Flynn unleashes a box full of crocodiles, a fox and an ox... what will he do with them? And how will he get them back in the box before they set upon the town

Stan the Van Man

Summary: A rhyming story in which Miss Mickle, the boss of the local Post Office, urgently needs a van driver to deliver all her overflowing mail, and helpful Stan comes in to the rescue. There's just one problem... Stan can't read. Trouble ensues as Stan attempts to deliver various parcels to their rightful owners, until the whole town howls in frustration

Horton and the Kwuggerbug and more lost stories

Contents: Horton and the kwuggerbug -- Marco comes late -- How Officer Pat saved the whole town -- The Hoobub and the Grinch
Summary: A collection of 'lost' stories written and illustrated by Dr. Seuss and published in magazines in the 1950s

Teeny tiny toady

Summary: Oh, no! Teeny's mama is stuck in a bucket! What's a toad to do? Hurry home for help, of course! Her big, strong brothers rush to save the day, but... uh-oh! Soon they're in trouble, too! Who's left to rescue the family

Nellie Belle

At the beach! In the street! Nellie Belle has friends to meet! Wouldn't you like to join her? Meet Nellie Belle, a dog who has fun ... everywhere! Well mostly.

The House on the Hill

Summary: A haunting tale set in rhyme, detailing two little ghosts making their way up the path to the house on the hill on a dark and scary night. Features a twist at the end involving a Halloween surprise. (Publisher)

Pig the winner

 Other Title: Pig the pug winner
The word 'pug' is crossed out on the title page and cover
Summary: Pig, the world's greediest pug, won't play fair. He'll do anything to win. (Back cover)

Peace is an offering

Summary: Peace can be found almost anywhere if you're looking for it. With rhythmic, rhyming text and a diverse cast of neighbourhood children, this lyrical picture book captures the everyday ways people make the world better for each other, from giving a gift just because to comforting a friend who's feeling blue. With its focus on warmth and comfort, this book will help readers look for the light moments during tough times and remind them of the calm and happiness they find in their own community every day. (Publisher)

The giant jam sandwich

Summary: Four million wasps invade Itching Down, so the villagers make a giant jam sandwich to trap them

The Roadman Boogie

New Zealand author/illustrator
Summary: 'I'm cold and bored and soggy', sneezed the Roadman with a sigh. 'All I do is Stop-Go-Stop at traffic sloshing by'. But when a loaded car pulled up, with music playing loud, the Roadman couldn't help himself and danced for all the crowd! (Back cover)

Six little chicks

Red Fox edition
Summary: Busy Hen has five little chicks to look after while making sure number six - still an egg- stays warm. The last thing she needs is hairy, scary Fox sniffing about. She is frantic when the other birds warn her that her chicks are in danger, but her five little chicks are a lot braver than she realises