Jo Carson-Barr

Authors, Children

Jo started her author journey 20 years ago after moving to the beach town of Waikouaiti, following an incredibly busy work life. Jo collaborates with her son to produce a range of children’s picture books. Currently living on the road, she travels New Zealand selling her books to schools and early childhood centres. 50% work and 50% play!

The Sava Chair

The Sava Chair Nicholas and his cousin Chantelleare on holiday at  Aunty Em’s house at the beach. On their last day they notice a mysterious object in the river. Join them as they discover what it is and what they will do with it. Such fun.

Wholesale prices available
Includes Te Reo Maori and NZ Sign Language
200 x 240mm
Also available in large format 310 x 385mm
ISBN 9780473456696

The Chill Out Chair

In The Chill Out Chair we join with Nicholas as he journeys through all the emotions, sharing his actions and reactions. He uses his imagination and creates the chill out chair (made of ice) and becomes the hero of the story by saving the baby animals from the horrible sea monster.

Wholesale prices available
Includes Te Reo Maori and NZ Sign Language
200 x 240mm
Also available in large format 310 x 385mm
ISBN 9780473389192

The Goodbye Chair

The Goodbye Chair is the story of four year old Nicholas dealing with the issue of saying goodbye to Nannie, who was very sad to be leaving him to fly home after the holidays. He comes up with a plan to surprise her. Includes a fun counting kisses game.

Wholesale prices available
Includes Te Reo Maori and NZ Sign Language
200 x 240mm
Also available in large format 310 x 385mm
ISBN 9780473238636

Waata the Weta

Can He Find The Perfect Home? Waata is very different from other weta, he has ginger dreadlocks and he is not afraid of anything, while safe at home. He longs for adventures, so he decides to leave his home in the woodpile and find a new home. Will he find it?

Wholesale prices available
36 full pages of colour illustrations. Comic type format.
200 x 240mm
ISBN 978-0-473-3608-70

All books are available via Wheelers or www.veritasaotearoa.co.nz

Wholesale prices available for bookshops – info@vapublishing.co.nz