Former leading New Zealand publisher and bookseller, and widely experienced judge of both the Commonwealth Writers Prize and the Montana New Zealand Book Awards, talks about what he is currently reading, what impresses him and what doesn't, along with chat about the international English language book scene, and links to sites of interest to booklovers.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
New Zealand Bedtime Treasury - an absolute gem
Bedtime means storytime. And all across the land, little eyes are growing sleepy . . .
This enchanting collection brings together much-loved stories and poems by New Zealand's most popular authors and illustrators.
Delve between the covers to find classic stories by Lynley Dodd, Bob Darroch, Margaret Mahy, Gwenda Turner, Patricia Grace, Pamela Allen and Peter Gossage; charming illustrations by Robyn Belton, Carl Bland, Jenny Williams, Robyn Kahukiwa and Gabriella Klepatski; plus gentle bedtime poems from James K. Baxter, Peter Bland, Ruth Dallas, Joy Cowley, Katherine Mansfield and Rosalyn Wyatt.
It's time to plump your pillows, tuck in teddy and snuggle up close for your favourite night-time treat.
This book is an absolute gem; lucky indeed the child who finds this in their Christmas stocking - Hardcover - Penguin Books - $45.00
Publication 26 September
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