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The Naughty Corner by Colin Thompson
30.00 NZD
Category: Picture Books
Sometimes it gets pretty crowded in the naughty corner... Babies George and Cleopatra, 14-year-old Peter, 38-year old Brian, Nigel the cat, Credence the dog and Monique, the yellow bird - all of them have spent time in the naughty corner. It's meant to make them think about their behaviour, but they've ...Show more
The Paperbag Prince by Colin Thompson
22.00 NZD
Category: Picture Books
The story of an old man living in a railway carriage on a rubbish dump who knows that even rubbish can sometimes contain treasure; and that, if he stays long enough, gentle nature will heal the countryside and make it green again. First published 1992.
The Tower to the Sun by Colin Thompson
23.00 NZD
Category: Picture Books
The richest man in the world looked out across the city. "When I was your age," he said to his grandson, "the sky was blue and the sun was so bright you couldn't look at it..." But the boy could not know what he meant, for now there was no blue sky, and, worst of all, no sun. The earth was covered with ...Show more
The Violin Man by Colin Thompson
20.00 NZD
Category: Picture Books
For as long as anyone can remember, Oscar has played his violin outside the theatre. Every night, as the people queue for their tickets, Oscar fills the air with his music and the echo of his lost dreams. In the old days, his daughter, Marietta, had been there as well, dancing. For just as Oscar dreams ...Show more