Books published by GECKO PRESS

"First published in Japan in 2000 by Poplar Publishing Co. Ltd, Tokyo"--Colophon.

This breathtaking journey along the most important rivers in the world takes us from the Nile to the Amazon, the Mekong Delta to the Mississippi, the Murray to the Waikato. Our seas and rivers tell a compelling story about our planet. Through tracking the life source of people, animals and the land itself, Peter Goes brings alive our history and our lives today. Each illustration includes major events and historical figures connected with its river, but also favorite stories and icons. This absorbing, playful book shows who we are, how we live and the myths we weave around our people and places.

An extraordinary pop-up book that reveals the secrets of the most famous fairytale villians: giants, wolves and witches

A warm and funny book with a cheeky big brother at the centre of a very familiar situation

Gus's workshop is chock-full of odds and ends. When his friend Rico comes over with a problem-his scooter seat is way too small for a rhino-Gus finds just the thing to fix it.One by one Gus's friends bring him their vehicles and Gus solves their troubles with ingenious solutions. No job is too difficult for Gus!Soon the workshop is almost empty. Is anything left to solve Gus's own problem at the end of a long day?Gus's Garage is Leo Timmers at his best: effortlessly simple text, intricately detailed illustrations, and vehicles galore.

Elephant wants to play hide and seek. See if you can help the others find him-he's very good at hiding!This tale of absurdity is perfect for sharing with children who will love finding Elephant (and being faster at it than the boy in the book!). Watch out for the dog and the tortoise, too . . .

A perfectly simple interactive board book that lets the child take charge of bathtime.