Avis Acres (18 results)

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Follow the Pohutukawa babies as they set out on canoe adventure and make many forest friends along the way in this gem of a story from 1955. In an old pohutukawa tree between the forest and the sea live two tiny Pohutukawa Babies, Hutu and Kawa. With the help of Grandpa Kiwi, Hutu and Kawa build a canoe and set off up the river to explore the forest. On their way they make many new friends - and encounter the fearsome Bush Hawk. During the 1950s children enjoyed the adventures of the Pohutukawa Babies in the New Zealand Herald each week, and Avis Acres' books, with beautiful watercolour illustrations showcasing native flora and wildlife, became bestsellers. The Adventures of Hutu and Kawa is the first tale in the classic series. This hardback edition captures all the charm of the original tale and brings these delightful characters to a new generation of children. The Adventures of Hutu and Kawa, a bestselling classic children's book from the 1950s by New Zealand artist Avis Acres, is reissued by popular demand in a gorgeous hardback gift edition. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

Softcover. No Jacket. 240x180x4mm+114g . . Little Mammoth. New Zealand. 1992. . . . reprint; soft cover; crease on front board; interior; clean tight and bright: Image is ALWAYS of the ACTUAL BOOK: Book and or Jacket may have names. dedications. marks. tears. foxing. browned pages. creasing and losses unless otherwise noted. . . . . International_flat_rate_FOR_THIS_ITEM_in_an_ENVELOPE:_AU$38.00 . . Domestic_tracked_OR_registered_flat_rate_FOR_THIS_ITEM_Within_Australia:_AU$9.40.

Condition: good. USED book in GOOD condition. Great binding, pages and cover show normal signs of wear from use.

Quarto hardcover (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Avis Acres (illustrator). 1st Edition. Stated first edition October 1956. Every page illustrated many in color including wonderful double page picture of the party.

paperback. Condition: Good. The cover is in great shape with very little shelf and edge wear. The binding is in good shape. The pages of this book are clean and unmarked. The color printing is still bright and vibrant. See photos. FAST SHIPPING & FREE TRACKING!

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Scarce example of the first printing. Some edgewear. Wear along the spine. Some tape in the centre pages.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. This is by far the best example of Avis Acres NZ classic. A faint crease to the back cover and the usual tanning only.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Follow the Pohutukawa babies as they set out on canoe adventure and make many forest friends along the way in this gem of a story from 1955. In an old pohutukawa tree between the forest and the sea live two tiny Pohutukawa Babies, Hutu and Kawa. With the help of Grandpa Kiwi, Hutu and Kawa build a canoe and set off up the river to explore the forest. On their way they make many new friends - and encounter the fearsome Bush Hawk. During the 1950s children enjoyed the adventures of the Pohutukawa Babies in the New Zealand Herald each week, and Avis Acres' books, with beautiful watercolour illustrations showcasing native flora and wildlife, became bestsellers. The Adventures of Hutu and Kawa is the first tale in the classic series. This hardback edition captures all the charm of the original tale and brings these delightful characters to a new generation of children. The Adventures of Hutu and Kawa, a bestselling classic children's book from the 1950s by New Zealand artist Avis Acres, is reissued by popular demand in a gorgeous hardback gift edition. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Imperial octavo, illus glossy heavy boards, red/brown/green lettering to spine, illus full title page, unpaginated, illus, VG; includes "The Adventures of Hutu and Kawa", "Hutu and Kawa Meet Tuatara" and "Hutu and Kawa Find an Island".

Imperial octavo, illus light card wrappers, yellow & black text to wrapper, illus title page, unpaginated, delightfully illustrated, VG+ (light tanning & soiling to wrapper, slight tanning to page edges, v slight foxing to title page).

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Follow the Pohutukawa babies as they set out on canoe adventure and make many forest friends along the way in this gem of a story from 1955. In an old pohutukawa tree between the forest and the sea live two tiny Pohutukawa Babies, Hutu and Kawa. With the help of Grandpa Kiwi, Hutu and Kawa build a canoe and set off up the river to explore the forest. On their way they make many new friends - and encounter the fearsome Bush Hawk. During the 1950s children enjoyed the adventures of the Pohutukawa Babies in the New Zealand Herald each week, and Avis Acres' books, with beautiful watercolour illustrations showcasing native flora and wildlife, became bestsellers. The Adventures of Hutu and Kawa is the first tale in the classic series. This hardback edition captures all the charm of the original tale and brings these delightful characters to a new generation of children. The Adventures of Hutu and Kawa, a bestselling classic children's book from the 1950s by New Zealand artist Avis Acres, is reissued by popular demand in a gorgeous hardback gift edition. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Softcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Heavy pencil scribbles on covers. Previous owner's name on title page. 4 leaves in middle detached, with creasing, and adhesive tape to inner margins. ; [32] pages. Colour illustrated card covers. With 6 full page and 1 double page colour illustrations. Children's book, based on the true story of Opo the friendly dolphin at Opononi. [Reference: Bagnall A30].

FIRST EDITION, Super Octavo softcover, illus stapled light card covers, black lettering to covers, illus title page, 31pp., illus, VG- (moderate fading to covers, moderate scuffing to spine, centre page completely detached but present).

Paperback. Condition: Used; Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.

Condition: Near fine. First Edition. First edition of the charming story of Kewpie-esque Pohutukawa flower fairies HUTU AND KAWA as they cheer up a lonely reptile. Tuatara are New Zealand's largest reptile, and are a unique species endemic to the islands. They are also the only surviving member of the order Sphenodontia, which could be why this title tuatara was so lonely. In the end, he finds a room to rent, and friends among the various flower fairies, Grandpa Kiwi, Mr. Morepork, Little Blue Penguin, Fanny Fantail, and other native species. 9.75'' x 7.25''. Original color pictorial card covers. Six full-page color illustrations with one color two-page spread and black-and-white illustrations to every page of text. [32] pages. Extremely mild toning to edges, with very subtle edgewear. Sharp and vibrant.