Category: New Zealand Pictorial
Native Birds of New Zealand is a photographic book of New Zealand native birds that will appeal to the casual bird-watcher as well as the ornithologist. Many books in the past have been aimed at the serious ornithologist, with illustrations designed to show distinct feather patterns but not to create an ...Show more
Category: Pets & Animals
The highs and lows, joy and heartache of owning a dog are told in this beautifully written story of life in and around a dog park. 'This wryly affectionate portrait of dogs and their people is a tail-thumpingly delightful read.' Jane Clifton 'So charming and funny and sincere - this is dog lit at its b ...Show more
Category: Pets & Animals
A comprehensive guide to puppy training by Mark Vette, of Pound Pups to Dog Stars fame. Mark's first book Dog Zen had just 40 pages on puppies - this book goes into full detail about all ages and stages, and how to do the right thing at the right time. Following a quick look at the role of pups within ...Show more
Category: Pets & Animals
Who knew that the morepork, our only surviving native owl, can turn its head 270 degrees? Or that the bar-tailed godwit triples its body weight before undertaking an epic and continuous migration of 11,000 kilometres? Or that the New Zealand dabchick has an in-built buoyancy system, able to trap or deco ...Show more
Category: Pets & Animals
Animals of Aotearoa is a must-have compendium for children curious about New Zealand’s wild animals. Based on the award-winning and best-selling ‘Explore and Discover’ children’s series about New Zealand’s natural history, this book is packed full of illustrations and info ...Show more
Category: Pets & Animals | Reading Level: General Adult
Award-winning animal photographer Alex Cearns celebrates the peace, calm, and joy dogs bring to our lives with this unique full-color collection capturing eighty dogs in their most relaxed and contented moments. When Alex Cearns caught Suzi the Sharpei on film with eyes closed and an endearing smile on ...Show more
Category: Pets & Animals | Series: Animal Happiness Ser.
Horses are the epitome of grace, power, and freedom. They also have an ability to touch our souls and connect with our hearts in a way that few other animals can. From a little girl's first pony to a gnarled cowboy's last quarter horse, they can offer us some of our deepest friendships and inspire us to ...Show more
Category: Pets & Animals
Pawtraits is a stunning photographic collection capturing man's best friends at their most adorable, playful, mischievous and downright lovable selves. Each Pawtrait is an artwork in itself - a beautiful, personal 'tail' of the love between a dog and their human - captured in Zoo Studio's signature styl ...Show more
Category: Pets & Animals
Pets have always featured prominentlyin professional photographernFionaTomlinson's family. It wasn't until thecanine love of Fiona's life became unwellat the grand age of 14, that she discoveredshe didn't have any special images ofher faithful companion. 'I had plenty ofsnapshots but nothing that captur ...Show more
Category: Pets & Animals
Sydney Dogs & Cats Home is unique in its ability and commitment to find that 'one in a million' owner for animals in their care, as well as that 'one in a million' pet for people looking to adopt.In Lost but Found, you will meet forty special dogs who have spent time at the Home. Their stories revea ...Show more
Category: Pets & Animals
From kitten rescuer and New York Times bestselling author Hannah Shaw, also known as Kitten Lady on YouTube and Instagram, comes an inspiring picture book that takes readers on the adorable journey of foster kittens from their first days after birth all the way to adoption! Did you know that kittens ar ...Show more
Category: Pets & Animals
Dogs have played a central role in the lives of New Zealanders, from working farm dogs, to police dogs, loyal companions, mascots, little heroes and fictional dogs that have become part of our culture. In this book we look at the dogs that have been memorialised in public statues that have become commun ...Show more
