Random Reader

These stories will make you laugh, giggle, snigger and snort. Written by top New Zealand writers, this is the perfect collection of children's stories for dipping into, devouring all in one go, or going back to time after time. This classic selection from the luminaries of New Zealand children's literature works for children from 5 to 105, with its focus on fun, good writing, cheekiness and word play. Previously published in Random House New Zealand's much-loved long-running anthologies edited by Jo Noble and Barbara Else and illustrated by David Elliot and Philip Webb, these stories will remind you how good writing for children can be.

Wonderful selection of funny and touching stories written by top New Zealand authors, such as Margaret Mahy, Joy Cowley, Kate de Goldi, David Hill and many other stars of children's literature. It's perfect for children from 5 to 105, with its focus on fun, good writing, cheekiness and word play. These fifteen stories will make you laugh, giggle, snigger and snort. it's the ideal collection of children's stories for dipping into, devouring all in one go, or going back to time after time. Other writers included are Fleur Beale, James Norcliffe, Barbara Else, Jack Lasenby, Jane Buxton, Roger Hall, Janice Marriott and Pat Quinn. Previously published in Random House New Zealand's much-loved anthologies edited by Jo Noble and Barbara Else and illustrated by David Elliot and Philip Webb, these stories remind you how good writing for children can be.