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Another wonderful treasury of timeless children's stories that will appeal to New Zealand families - adults and children - as has been proven by the success of Volumes 1, 2 and 3. From picture books to poems to excerpts from brilliantly written stories for older children, the appeal of this value-for-money bumper book is vast. This beautiful treasury contains stories from some of our best-loved writing for children. The original illustrations from the books have been reproduced in a lively and colourful design. This is New Zealand's children's writing at its best - from the contemporary to the classic - written and illustrated by some of New Zealand's best: Ruth Dallas, Lynley Dodd, Lauris Edmond, Janet Frame, Maurice Gee, Patricia Grace, Witi Ihimaera, Phyllis Johnston, Jack Lasenby, Margaret Mahy, Rachel McAlpine, Kingi McKinnon, Cilla McQueen, John Parker and many more.
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A reprint in a new format of this wonderful treasury of timeless children's stories that will appeal to New Zealand families - adults and children. This Puffin treasury is New Zealand's children's writing at its liveliest with excerpts, poems and complete stories from our most popular authors: Gaylene Gordon, Diana Noonan, Maurice Gee, Dorothy Butler, William Taylor, Tessa Duder and many, many more. The beautiful book is full of variety, and lavishly illustrated by some of our most talented artists. From runaway settlers to lovable old horses, from mysterious taniwha to ducks that think they are cats. From a man whose mother was a pirate to a girl promised at birth to a witch, this classic treasury features an amazing collection of characters.
About the Author:
Compiled by Jenni Keestra, one of New Zealand's most knowledgeable children's booksellers. Jenni and her mother owned Jabberwocky Books for many years and are members of the Children's Literature Foundation. Jenny is well respected among children's writers and has a good network of contacts. Jenni is currently a senior staff member at Whitcoulls.
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- PublisherPuffin
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 0670883689
- ISBN 13 9780670883684
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages288
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Book Description Hardback. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 278 pages. Dj ripped and wornbr>A compilation of stories by some of New Zealand's best known children's (and adult's) writers. It includes picture books, poems, short stories, and extracts from l onger stories, and is illustrated with the work of many different artists. Intended for different ages. Published in hardback. Seller Inventory # 1445s
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