The Hatmakers by Tamzin Merchant
The first adventure in a spellbinding new magical world. Cordelia …Read More »
Bad Habits by Flynn Meaney
The funniest book you’ll read all year – a must-read …Read More »
Locked Down by Jesse D, illustrations by Toby Morris
Jesse O’s award-winning novel about a deadly pandemic and a …Read More »
Showtym Adventures 8: Syd, the Muster Pony by Kelly Wilson
The eighth and final book in a bestselling junior fiction …Read More »
Moon & Sun by Melinda Szymanik_illustrated by Malene Laugesen
Moon is sad. She feels dull next to her bright …Read More »
Serpentine by Philip Pullman
A story in the Arctic from the world of His …Read More »
Creativity – A short cheerful guide by John Cleese
Creativity is usually regarded as a mysterious, rare gift that …Read More »
Black Hands by Martin van Beynen Inside the Bain Family Murders
A gripping account of New Zealand’s most controversial criminal case, …Read More »
Kay’s Anatomy – A Complete (and Completely Disgusting) Guide to the Human Body by Adam Kay
Do you ever think about your body and how it …Read More »
The Magpie Society: One for Sorrow by Zoe Sugg and Amy McCulloch
The first book in a modern Gothic YA thriller series …Read More »
The Deep End: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (15)
In The Deep End, book 15 of the Diary of …Read More »
The Joy in You by Cat Deeley with Laura Baker and illustrated by Rosie Butcher
This picture book has the positive message, ‘You can do …Read More »
Sir Singlet by Dawn Mc Millan and Illustrated by Ross Kincaid
Another hilarious book from this well-known author and illustrator team, …Read More »
The Skeleton Family by Ian Chapman Illustrated by Cheryl Smith
A book with an important message; suitable for early primary …Read More »
Boo goes Tutti Frutti by Rachel Weston illustrated by Scott Tulloch
A picture book for pre-schoolers and new entrants. High …Read More »
There’s a Weta on my Sweater by Dawn McMillan and illustrated by Stephanie Thatcher
This charming early learners’ NZ natural history book is …Read More »
Oscar Garden by Dr Annamaria Garden
A Tale of One Man’s Love of Flying This biography …Read More »
Surf Dreams by Derek Morrison
A look at heartland surfing communities of New Zealand – …Read More »
The Forgotten Wars: Why the Musket Wars matter today by Rob Cosby
Muskets, potatoes and other introductions fundamentally altered the balance of …Read More »
Diggersaurs: Mission to Mars by Michael Whaite
Dinosaurs meet diggers meet . . . SPACECRAFT! This mash-up …Read More »
Little Hector Meets Mini Maui by Ruth Paul
In Little Hector’s third adventure, the Hector’s dolphin goes on …Read More »
Treasure Hunters 7: The Plunder Down Under by James Patterson
The Kidds’ parents are in trouble once again and the …Read More »
The Tower of Nero – The Trials of Apollo Book 5 by Rick Riordan
The fifth and final title in Rick Riordan’s Trials of …Read More »
Women and Leadership by Julia Gillard and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
An inspirational and practical book written by two high-achieving women, …Read More »
Freyberg: A Life’s Journey
Bernard Freyberg was a legend while alive and is an …Read More »
Mallory, Mallory: The Revenge of the Tooth Fairy by James Norcliffe and illustrations by Emily Walker
A cunning kidnap and blackmail plot . . . what …Read More »
Rona Moon by Tim Tipene, illustrated by Theresa Reihana
Everything looks so small from up here,’ said Rona. ‘I …Read More »
Tales of Aotearoa – Maui and the Secret of Fire
Retold by Donovan Bixley – Advised and translated by Dr …Read More »
Our Incredible Dogs – The stories behind the statues by Philippa Werry
Dogs have played a central role in the lives of …Read More »
My Little Book of Bugs for young readers from Te Papa
A beautiful board book for babies and toddlers, featuring amazing …Read More »
How Maui Slowed the Sun by Peter Gossage and translated by Merimeri Penfold
Te Hopu a Maui i a Te RaThe iconic Maori …Read More »
The Fish of Maui by Peter Gossage and translated by Merimeri Penfold.
Te-Ika-a-Maui The iconic Maori myth is now available as a …Read More »
American Royals – Majesty by Katharine McGee
Chock-full of romance, scheming and scandal, Crazy Rich Asiansmeets Gossip …Read More »
I am The Universe by Vasanti Unka
A gorgeous illustrated story about our place in the Universe …Read More »
Space Maps by Lara Albanese and Tommaso Vidus Rosin
Your Tour of the Universe With its large format, bright …Read More »
Harrow Lake by Kat Ellis
Stephen King meets Hitchcock for the Netflix generation in HARROW …Read More »
Hound the Detective by Kimberly Andrews
Meet Hound, a brilliant detective who ALWAYS solves his case. …Read More »
Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure by Jeff Kinney
Beloved characters Rowley Jefferson and Greg Heffley are reimagined in …Read More »
12 Huia Birds/12 Manu Huia by Julian Stokos, Illustrated by Stacy Eyles
Previously published in hardback in English, this popular book is …Read More »
The Nature Activity Book: 99 Ideas for Activities in the Natural World of Aotearoa New Zealand by Rachel Haydon, illustrated by Pippa Keel
By Rachel Haydon, illustrated by Pippa Keel From experiments and …Read More »
2021 releases.
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