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This title introduces beginning readers to the country of New Zealand. The book covers New Zealand's geography, capital and largest cities, exciting animals, and its most popular sports. Complete with large, full color photographs, a large map, and more exciting landmarks to explore.

The charming, viral video of a Scottish grandmother immensely enjoying this book while reading it to a baby has thankfully brought The Wonky Donkey story back into print. Children and grownups alike will be in fits of laughter with this amusing, cumulative, read-aloud rhyming tale of an endearing donkey that has just a few quirks. Based on a song that author Craig Smith wrote after being inspired by a joke he heard, the book is colorfully illustrated...

"Wonky Donkey has a mum with the same lovable personality as her son. Grinny Granny Donkey likes to dunk biscuits in her tea, fall asleep in the sun, play her banjo, and cuddle up to her pint-sized granddaughter, Dinky, and she has a tendency to lose her false teeth! She's a clinky- clanky, dunky-drinky, you know how it goes -- grinny granny donkey. You can download or stream Craig Smith's catchy music soundtrack"--Publisher information.

The Wonky Donkey has a daughter in this hilarious picture book sequel to the runaway hit. Wonky Donkey had a child, it was a little girl. Hee Haw! Readers will love the antics of this stinky punky plinky-plonky winky-tinky pinky funky blinky dinky donkey! The viral internet sensation of "The Scottish Granny" reading The Wonky Donkey story to her grandchild has been viewed over 3 million times, and the picture book, based on the popular song, has...

World-renowned swimmer and author Lynne Cox and Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator Brian Floca team up to bring us this inspiring story of an elephant seal who knew exactly where she belonged. Here is the incredible story of Elizabeth, a real-life elephant seal who made her home in the Avon River in the city of Christchurch, New Zealand. When Elizabeth decides to stretch out across a two-lane road, the citizens worry she might get hurt or cause...

"Follow Inky the octopus as he escapes from the National Aquarium of New Zealand to the ocean! Based on a true story, Inky the Octopus chronicles the adventure that the real-life Inky might have taken on his escape to freedom in the open ocean!"--Publisher's website. Includes factual information about octopuses.

A little girl's father tells her a story about when she was born, comparing how her mother looked after her to the mothers of different animals. Suggested level: junior.