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We’re excited to be giving away three copies of Wrapping Things Treasury by Linda Burgess to our GrownUps members!

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Wrapping ThingsAbout Wrapping Things

A Heartwarming Story for Young Children About Welcoming a New Baby into the Family

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.

Wrapping Things is a captivating story designed for children aged 2-6. It invites young readers into a world of warmth and happiness, emphasizing the power of imagination and the richness of a child’s inner life. The delightful repetition of the wrapping theme adds an engaging element that kids will love. With stunning illustrations, Wrapping Things is available in both hardcover and paperback, making it a perfect addition to any child’s bookshelf.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Author 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. She has won several literary awards and has been a judge for a number of national awards. She lives in Wellington.

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR

Hilary Jean Tapper is an award-winning illustrator based in New Zealand. She creates picture books using traditional materials, including watercolour, ink and pencil. Her inspiration is the liveliness of the human spirit and the wonder of nature. Hilary’s books include Over or Under? (2024, written by Pip Harry), At The Bach (2023, written by Joy Cowley), and the How to Help (2025), What To Do (2023) and What To Say series (2022, written by Davina Bell), and her awards include the ABIA Children’s Picture Book of the Year, CBCA Noteable, Storylines Noteable, and Forevablility Book Award.

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    2. The competition closes on 22nd October 2025. Winners will be notified via email by 23rd October 2025.

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