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The Queen and the Nobody Boy

Author: Barbara Else

• Storylines Notable Book 2013

Junior Fiction Finalist, NZ Post Children's Book Awards 2013


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Mister Whistler

Author: Margaret Mahy
Illustrator: Gavin Bishop

• Storylines Notable Book 2013
• Picture book finalist, NZ Post Children's Book Awards 2013

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Poo Bum

Author: Stephanie Blake

Once there was a little rabbit who could only say one thing...

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Small & Tall Tales of Extinct Animals

Author: Helene Rajcak & Damien Laverdunt

'A feast of fact and fiction, this collection of creatures from around the world who have not survived into modern times is utterly fascinating.' The Guardian (UK)
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Blog update

2 May 2013
Gecko Press wins Best Children's Publisher of the Year in Oceania at the Bologna International Children's Bookfair 2013 Read more >>>