The Drama Of The Korora
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Every year Margo, the office manager at Wainui Beach School in Gisborne, and her family, had some special visitors at her house. Some little Blue Penguins or Korora would take up residence under her house. The penguins were special but they were also VERY NOISY.
They tried everything to encourage them to move from under the house. The students in Matua Nic’s class made penguin boxes which they placed under the deck to try and entice them away. They also put them along the dunes at Wainui Beach to try and accommodate them and others, but the penguins did not like the boxes.
This book written by students explores the life, habitat and trials of adventure of thes incredible wee birds with part of the sales being donated to protecting them.
Written by Betsy Findlay and illustrated by Zoe Kluiters.
Velvet Heart Puzzle Snax
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Art by WerkShoppe
Perfect for on the go, or frame and hang!
- 100 piece jigsaw puzzle
- Assembled puzzle size: 205 x 255mm
- ESKA® 100% recycled board & non-toxic vegetable-based ink
- Ribbon cut pieces
- Package: resealable pouch – 155 x 205mm
- Recommended age: 7+ years
Rose Coloured Glasses Puzzle
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Art by Heather Perry
Perfect for on the go, or frame and hang!
- 100 piece jigsaw puzzle
- Assembled puzzle size: 205 x 255mm
- ESKA® 100% recycled board & non-toxic vegetable-based ink
- Ribbon cut pieces
- Package: resealable pouch – 155 x 205mm
- Recommended age: 7+ years
Popsicle Party Puzzle
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Art by Magrikie Berg
Perfect for on the go, or frame and hang!
- 100 piece jigsaw puzzle
- Assembled puzzle size: 205 x 255mm
- ESKA® 100% recycled board & non-toxic vegetable-based ink
- Ribbon cut pieces
- Package: resealable pouch – 155 x 205mm
- Recommended age: 7+ years
Silicone Sorting Box With Animals
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This fun colourful sorting box includes 6 animal and nature pieces to grasp and sort. Grasping and sorting helps to develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Made from a lovely soft silicone which is non toxic.
Recommended age 18 months +
This product is certified to NZ toy safety regulations AS/NZS 8124. Parental supervision is required at all times. Please check items before use and discard if they show any signs of damage.
Silicone Stacking Tower Set
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This fun colourful stacking tower is made from beautifully soft, non toxic silicone.
Stacking and grasping the pieces help to develop fine motor skills. The different sizes, textures and colours engage the senses.
Recommended age 6 months +
This product is certified to NZ toy safety regulations AS/NZS 8124. Parental supervision is required at all times. Please check items before use and discard if they show any signs of damage.
Organic Muslin Bear Lovely
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The sweetest bear security blanket made from 4 layers of super soft GOTS certified organic muslin.
With soft ears and the sweetest embroidered face this little bear comforter is destined to be loved!
Small and lightweight, baby can take bunny everywhere with them.
This GOTS certified muslin lives up to the high standards of the Global Organic Textile Standard. This accounts not only for the fabric but also for environmental protection, sustainability, and fair working conditions.
Lovey measures 32cm x 32cm. Muslin outer, polyester filling in head.
This product is certified to NZ toy safety regulations AS/NZS 8124. Parental supervision is required at all times. Don’t leave young babies with product while sleeping.
Mū Tōrere
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Mū tōrere is a two-player board game played mainly by Māori people from New Zealand’s North Island. Each player has four counters. The game has a simple premise but expert players are able to see up to 40 moves ahead. Like many other Māori board games, it is played on a papa tākoro (game board) and is tightly interwoven with stories and histories.
The Ngāti Hauā chief Wiremu Tamihana Te Waharoa reputedly offered a game to Governor George Grey with the whole country going to the winner, but Grey declined, possibly because Māori players of mū tōrere had been known to win large sums from pākehā visitors to New Zealand who were new to the game.
Deep Sea Adventure Puzzle
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Art by Melanie Mikecz
Perfect for on the go, or frame and hang!
- 48 piece jigsaw puzzle
- Assembled puzzle size: 8” 205 x 255mm
- ESKA® 100% recycled board & non-toxic vegetable-based ink
- Ribbon cut pieces
- Package: resealable pouch – 155 x 205mm
- Recommended age: 5+ years
T-Rex & Friends Puzzle
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Art by Gareth Lucas
Perfect for on the go, or frame and hang!
- 48 piece jigsaw puzzle
- Assembled puzzle size: 8” 205 x 255mm
- ESKA® 100% recycled board & non-toxic vegetable-based ink
- Ribbon cut pieces
- Package: resealable pouch – 155 x 205mm
- Recommended age: 5+ years
Te Reo Snap Game
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Explore the use of action words in Te Reo by playing the classic card game of Snap. This Te Reo card game is part of the Learn Through Play series, promoting the use of Te Reo Maori in everyday life.
Language learning is a collaborative experience. Practice and play together, celebrate each others successes as these words become part of your everyday vocabulary.
Box includes 40 cards and instructions.
Te Reo Go Fish Game
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Explore the use of action words in Te Reo by playing the classic card game of Go Fish. This Te Reo card game is part of the Learn Through Play series, promoting the use of Te Reo Maori in everyday life.
Language learning is a collaborative experience. Practice and play together, celebrate each others successes as these words become part of your everyday vocabulary.
Box includes 40 cards and instructions.
Te Reo Memory Game
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Explore the use of action words in Te Reo by playing the classic card game of memory. This Te Reo card game is part of the Learn Through Play series, promoting the use of Te Reo Maori in everyday life.
Language learning is a collaborative experience. Practice and play together, celebrate each others successes as these words become part of your everyday vocabulary.
Box includes 40 cards and instructions.
Flash Card Reader – Maori
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These flash card readers are the prefect resource for developing both Māori vocabulary and pronunciation. Each word is read out 3 times, first plainly then again by syllable, then plainly again. Some also include a relevant sound. Great resource to be used in both the home and in schools. This resource is colourful and auditory making it great for sensory play and all of the flash card words are read in Māori only meaning the user will make a connection between the word and the image as opposed to Māori to English.
With 112 cards and 224 commonly used Māori words, it facilitates language development while helping to ensure correct pronunciation. Users simply insert the flashcard and listen for the word to be read out loud!
- Instructions included
- Charger included
$35.00
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Maori Counting Blocks
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These counting blocks can be used to build the written numbers from 0 to 100 in Māori and can help young learners to learn the Māori numeracy in an engaging and interactive way.
- Each Block is 5cm x 5cm x 5cm
- 7 blocks per set
Te Reo Maori Action Dice
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A twelve sided learning dice that encourages you to practice action words in Te Reo Maori. By turning language and learning into a game this dice encourages its user to move their body.
- Approx size: 7cm x 9cm x 9cm.
Actions in Te Reo Maori Inflatable Cube
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Learn all about actions in Māori and English with this action game! Throw the large inflatable cube in the air and act out the action is lands on. A great game for classrooms and at home learning.
Inflatable cube size: 20cm x 20cm. * Designed in New Zealand.
Secret Agent Spy Specs
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These stylish mirrored spy-specs allow you to see behind you! Perfect for the budding spy. … We also think they make a cool accessory!
Glasses measure approx: 16 x 6 x 2 cms
Toy Soldier Erasers
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The Toy Soldier Erasers are a must-have for all stationary sets! Made from soft, green rubbery eraser material, these erasers are shaped like classic toy soldiers. Perfect for correcting homework mistakes or for use in the office, these erasers come in three designs to collect, each with its own unique pose. You will receive one eraser at random from the selection available, but if you would like to collect all three designs, simply add three to your basket and we will always try to give you the largest variety possible.
Tiddlywinks
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Can you Squop your opponents Wink with your Squidger? By the way, a Squidger is the big disc you press on the wink to send it flying and to ‘Squop’ is to cover your opponents wink with one of your own. Now you know. We’ll tip you the wink! This is a fabulous little set of tiddlywinks, with a cup and a bag which is perfect for playing anywhere. Approved by the English Tiddlywink Association.
Box measures approx: 24 x 6 x 5 cms
Warning: Not suitable for children under 3 years of age as small parts may present a choking hazard.
Natural Discovery Magnifying Glass
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Gorgeous, sturdy wooden magnifying glasses in assorted designs. Great for small hands and to encourage kids to get outdoors and learn about the natural world.
Explore a miniature world of nature! Makes bugs, animals and plants 5x larger!
Comes in an assortment of 4 designs. Sold Individually.
FSC Certified Sustainable Wood Sourced from Well-Managed Forests
Wildlife Jigsaw Puzzle
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A sturdy cardboard tube containing an 80-piece jigsaw puzzle with lovely illustrations of woodland wildlife creatures.
Warning: Not suitable for children under 3 years of age as small parts may present a choking hazard.
Sealife Jigsaw Puzzle
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A sturdy cardboard tube containing an 80-piece jigsaw puzzle with lovely illustrations of ocean creatures.
Warning: Not suitable for children under 3 years of age as small parts may present a choking hazard.
Bug Eye Wooden Kaleidoscope
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Looking for a fun and educational toy that will encourage your child’s curiosity and creativity? Check out our Bug Eye Wooden Kaleidoscope, perfect for exploring the wonders of nature in a unique and exciting way!
Your child can view the world through an insect’s eye, thanks to the special multiplying lens that creates a fascinating array of colours and patterns. The kaleidoscope works by reflecting light through the lens and creating an endless variety of beautiful, symmetrical designs that will captivate your child’s imagination.
Made from high-quality wood, our Bug Eye Wooden Kaleidoscope is durable and long-lasting, ensuring that it will provide hours of entertainment and discovery.
In addition to being a fun and engaging toy, our Bug Eye Wooden Kaleidoscope can also be used as a tool for learning and exploration. Here are some ideas on how to use it:
Take a walk in nature with your child and use the kaleidoscope to examine leaves, flowers, and other natural objects up close.
Use the kaleidoscope to teach your child about symmetry and patterns, and encourage them to create their own designs using the toy.
Have your child use the kaleidoscope to create a unique piece of artwork, using the patterns and colors they see as inspiration.
Use the kaleidoscope as a tool for relaxation and mindfulness, encouraging your child to focus on the beautiful patterns and colours.
Our Bug Eye Wooden Kaleidoscope is perfect for nature-loving kids of all ages, and is a great way to spark their curiosity and creativity.
$18.00
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Squirty Sealife Bath Toys
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Squirty sea creatures! Soft and squeezable fun for bath time or in the pool, these squirty toys are a great value and are available in an assortment of cheerful sealife designs. Fish Squirt Bath Toys are sure to bring joy from baby’s first bath through the toddler years. Sold individually.
Fish Squirt Bath Toys are available in the following colours/styles:
Pink Octopus
Orange Clownfish
Yellow Tang Fish
Green Puffer Fish
Blue Angel Fish
Black and White Damselfish
$10.00
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Kids Paint By Numbers May Gibbs
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When cuteness and the Aussie bush combine. We are chuffed to dip into the May Gibbs archives and bring you products celebrating this nostalgic and treasured part of Australian folklore.
Paint by numbers kits just got cool. Here is one you will actually want to frame when you’re done. Great for mindfulness and chill time. And yes, you can still call yourself an artist!
Your Paint by Numbers Kit Includes:
1 x Canvas
1 x Set of Paints
1 x Brush
1 x Set of Instructions
About May Gibbs
May Gibbs is one of Australia’s best loved, classic children’s book writers and artists. May’s deep love of the Australian bush was portrayed in her work, engendering in children her own love of nature. The Gumnut Babies, May’s classic book about Australian bush fairies, was first published in 1916 and was followed by many other Gumnut stories including her famous creations Snugglepot & Cuddlepie.
When she died, May Gibbs bequeathed her works to The Northcott Society and Cerebral Palsy Alliance. Through her foresight, May has helped thousands of Australian children living with disability and their families.
50cm x 40cm (finished size of canvas)
Colouring Posters
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Little artists will love these shiny colouring posters. Featuring foil holographic illustrations of all manor of characters and scenes, they’ll look amazing as a bedroom decoration. A fabulous gift for a rainy day fun activity.
Product Specifications:
* Holographic foil illustrations
* Suitable for ages 3+
* Made from sustainable FSC paper
* Pack of 2 posters
Product dimensions: 30 x 19.75 inches
$37.00
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Bath Toy Animals Set Of 4
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These colourful bath animals will bring a whole lot of fun to bath time! Scoop, pour, squeeze and trickle water.
Made from high grade silicone, they are BPA and toxic free.
The toys are easy to clean as they come apart.
The set of 4 is packaged in a cotton bag. Size of each toy is approximately 7cm x 5cm.
This product is certified to NZ toy safety regulations AS/NZS 8124. Parental supervision is required at all times. Discard at the first sign of damage or wear.
Whimsical Woodlands Wooden Block Set
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This beautiful 6 block set is made from natural beechwood and engraved with whimsical woodlands illustrations.
Wooden toys inspire creative and imaginative play, no batteries required!
These blocks will adapt as your child grows – initially a sensory item, that can then be used to help develop your toddler’s fine-motor-skills, then as a learning tool for preschoolers. They are also a beautiful nursery décor item.
A timeless toy and truly special keepsake item, they can be handed down through generations.
This product is certified to NZ toy safety regulations AS/NZS 8124.
Parental supervision is required at all times. Please check your items before use and discard if they show any signs of damage.
Recommended for children 12 months – 3 years.
Stacking Bunnies
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Kids (and adults!) will absolutely adore these sensational stacking bunnies. They are beautifully designed and crafted from wood, with sweet felt ears and tails and gorgeous gold features. The perfect gift for Easter, or a special little treat.