Wrapping Things
Published on 14. October 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-991142-00-9 (ISBN)
Description
THE SPINOFF BEST BOOKS 2025 'Charmed! What a delightful picture book.'
NZ LISTENER 50 BEST BOOKS FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG ADULTS 2025
STORYLINES NOTABLE BOOK AWARD 2025
RNZ PICK OF THE YEAR 2025 'Reminiscent of Shirley Hughes.' Claire Mabey
'Endearing and relatable story which is brought to life by Tapper's adorable illustrations. A picture book classic in the making!' Lancashire Post
'A warm family-centred story, sure to become a bedtime favourite.' Creative Steps Magazine UK
'The wariness, curiosity and joy of Rosie meeting her new baby sister is gorgeous on the page.' What Book Next?
Very charming story for small children, aged 2-6.
In this story of cosy and chaotic family life, the imaginative world of a little child is front and centre.
Rosie likes to wrap things up: her crayons, her toys, her kitten, a parcel for Granny, some baking, flowers.
Rosie herself is wrapped up in a towel after her bath; her mother wraps up warm when she goes out in the cold, dark night; and Granny wraps Rosie up in her bed when she's too upset to sleep by herself.
And finally a brand new baby is all wrapped up in a cuddly blanket.
NZ LISTENER 50 BEST BOOKS FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG ADULTS 2025
STORYLINES NOTABLE BOOK AWARD 2025
RNZ PICK OF THE YEAR 2025 'Reminiscent of Shirley Hughes.' Claire Mabey
'Endearing and relatable story which is brought to life by Tapper's adorable illustrations. A picture book classic in the making!' Lancashire Post
'A warm family-centred story, sure to become a bedtime favourite.' Creative Steps Magazine UK
'The wariness, curiosity and joy of Rosie meeting her new baby sister is gorgeous on the page.' What Book Next?
Very charming story for small children, aged 2-6.
In this story of cosy and chaotic family life, the imaginative world of a little child is front and centre.
Rosie likes to wrap things up: her crayons, her toys, her kitten, a parcel for Granny, some baking, flowers.
Rosie herself is wrapped up in a towel after her bath; her mother wraps up warm when she goes out in the cold, dark night; and Granny wraps Rosie up in her bed when she's too upset to sleep by herself.
And finally a brand new baby is all wrapped up in a cuddly blanket.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New Zealand
Publishing group
Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 6 years
Dimensions
Height: 275 mm
Width: 240 mm
Weight
192 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-991142-00-9 (9781991142009)
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Linda Burgess is the author of three novels, three non-fiction titles and one collection of short stories. Her 2019 collection of essays Someone's Wife was highly acclaimed, including this praise: 'A work written with brio, Someone's Wife is hilarious and devastating, a sliver of New Zealand culture and history told through a single vibrant life and its entanglements with others. Slouching towards Aotearoa, perhaps Burgess is our Didion, albeit less aloof, more gregarious and with better jokes.' Emma Gattey, Landfall.
Linda was a monthly television reviewer on Radio New Zealand on Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan, and was a television and film reviewer at The Dominion Post for several years. She has won several literary awards and has been a judge for a number of national awards. She lives in Wellington.
Hilary Jean Tapper is an award-winning illustrator based in New Zealand. She creates picture books, and works as a lecturer and researcher. Her awards include the ABIA Children's Picture Book of the Year, Storylines Noteable Award, and Forevablility Book Award.
Hilary illustrates for picture books with Hachette, Allen & Unwin, Affirm Publishing, and Gecko Press. She uses ink, watercolour and pencil.
Her picture books include Over or Under? (2024, written by Pip Harry), At The Bach (2023, written by Joy Cowley), What To Do (2023, written by Davina Bell), The Day You Were Born (2023, written by Emma Bowd), The Fairies' Easter Egg Surprise (2023, written by Sarina Dickson), What To Say, (2022, written by Davina Bell), A Stick and A Stone (2021, written by Sarina Dickson), and Freddy the Not-Teddy (2021, written by Kristen Schroeder).
Linda was a monthly television reviewer on Radio New Zealand on Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan, and was a television and film reviewer at The Dominion Post for several years. She has won several literary awards and has been a judge for a number of national awards. She lives in Wellington.
Hilary Jean Tapper is an award-winning illustrator based in New Zealand. She creates picture books, and works as a lecturer and researcher. Her awards include the ABIA Children's Picture Book of the Year, Storylines Noteable Award, and Forevablility Book Award.
Hilary illustrates for picture books with Hachette, Allen & Unwin, Affirm Publishing, and Gecko Press. She uses ink, watercolour and pencil.
Her picture books include Over or Under? (2024, written by Pip Harry), At The Bach (2023, written by Joy Cowley), What To Do (2023, written by Davina Bell), The Day You Were Born (2023, written by Emma Bowd), The Fairies' Easter Egg Surprise (2023, written by Sarina Dickson), What To Say, (2022, written by Davina Bell), A Stick and A Stone (2021, written by Sarina Dickson), and Freddy the Not-Teddy (2021, written by Kristen Schroeder).