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!
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?
36 full pages of colour illustrations. Comic type format.
A Nicholas story. Includes Te reo Māori and NZ Sign Language.
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.
A Nicholas story. Includes Te reo Māori and NZ Sign Language.
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.
A Nicholas and Chantelle story. Includes Te reo Māori and NZ Sign Language.
Nicholas and his cousin Chantelle are 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.
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