Book Releases

A Book of Rhymes and Nonsense Joy Cowley knows what makes children laugh. In this book full of absurd poems and very short, silly stories by Joy Cowley with illustrations by David Barrow, a first-rate visual comedian who expands the humour in each fantastical suggestion such as a man taking

The place we came from – the place we went back to The revelatory history of Krakowiec – ‘a little place you’ve never heard of ‘ – through which we see life in Eastern Europe as never before. Decades ago, the historian Bernard Wasserstein set out to uncover the hidden

Abigail always thinks of big questions! Join her on a discovery mission to find out where the Moon came from, and how it stays in the sky. A book for every budding astrophysicist – join curious Abigail as she discovers how the Moon came to orbit the Earth. One clear

  2020 finalist for Best Picture Book in the NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults Come with Abigail and her mother on a magical adventure, soaring up into the clouds to discover where the raindrops come from. Join Abigail on a rainy-day adventure to explore the marvellous movement

All Max wants is a friend who is just like him. So, he’s excited when Jun and his family move in next door. But when Jun sneezes, he says ‘HAKUSHON!’ – a very different sound to the ‘AH CHOO!’ that Max makes. So, Max picks up a fluffy feather and

A dusty desert adventure beckons! Alice-Miranda and her friends are off to the Australian Outback! They’re going to help an old family friend who’s found himself short staffed during cattle mustering season. The landscape is like nothing else – wide open and dusty red as far as the eye can

In this new book, celebrated artist Ruby Jones shares dozens of luminous, heartfelt, hand-lettered artworks and messages. Life can be a bit overwhelming sometimes, but Ruby’s witty, compassionate, beautifully observed drawings never fail to bring a smile of recognition, while her practical words of advice remind us how lucky we

A book to treasure from one of our literary greats. A powerful collection of stories exploring love and longing from the award-winning author of This Mortal Boy. Fiona Kidman’s early stories about New Zealand women’s experiences scandalised readers with their vivid depictions of the heartbreaks and joys of desire, illicit

Grace Adams is one bad day away from saving her life One hot summer day, stuck in traffic on her way to pick up the cake for her daughter’s sixteenth birthday party, Grace Adams snaps. She doesn’t scream or break something or cry or curl into a ball. She simply

Chock-full of romance, scheming and scandal, Crazy Rich Asiansmeets Gossip Girlin this fabulously escapist guilty pleasure. Romance, glamour, ambition and power . . . meet the Washingtons – the most scandalous royal family ever! HRH Princess Samantha has always been a royal rebel. She’s the spare not the heir, so

In this sensitive tale, Tug and Ship are connected by bonds of love despite being oceans apart. Anchored honors the intrinsic value and worth of a child, the parent–child bond, attachment and the sustaining power of love. It’s an empowering story that will give children a sense of pride and

Let’s discover some of Aotearoa’s animals and their names in English and Maori. This beautiful, brightly illustrated board book introduces babies to animals both in English and in Maori. From back yards and farms to the wildness and forests of Aotearoa, these vibrant pictures are the perfect introduction to animals

In December 2016, Philippa Werry won a place on Antarctica NZ’s community engagement programme (formerly Artists and Writers to Antarctica). On her return she decided to write a book targeted for 8-14 year old children a bout her captivating experience. Unlike books on Antarctica that often focus on one aspect

How Children can turn their anxiety into resilience It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when your child suffers from anxiety, but there are many things you can do to help. Anxious Kids offers parents a new perspective on their children’s anxiety, encouraging them to view each episode as an opportunity to

A small child asks a veteran Why do we have an Anzac Day Parade? His question is answered by the veteran in a way that does not glorify war but shows respect for those that died fighting during some major historical events between 1939 and 1945 which eventually led to

Re-issued as a gorgeous hardback to celebrate it’s 10th anniversary, meet a bear who is more extraordinary than most in this best-selling story about the Anzac spirit. These days, Anzac Ted doesn’t score any votes at classroom Show and Tell, with his worn patches and missing parts. But when he

Roar with the Dinosaurs, get lost in history and experience the weird, wild and wonderful animals and plants of ancient New Zealand in this exciting new book. Kids love dinosaurs and all the other curious beasts that are no longer around. Let them rediscover the past in this fantastic book

In this exciting return to the world of the Astromancer, will Ariā manage to make the impossible climb up to the stars and free Te Kōkōrangi from Ruatapu’s clutches before time runs out? The future is looking bleak: not only is the Astromancer held captive by the wicked Ruatapu, but

An evocative bedtime picture book that distils the essence of a family summer at the bach. Summer holidays by the sea have a rhythm all their own. With a few resonant images Cowley takes us straight to the end of a long hot day with beach treasures under the pillow

The mesmerising new novel from the twice Booker-shortlisted author of Hot Milk and Swimming Home ‘If she was my double and I was hers, was it true that she was knowing, I was unknowing, she was sane, I was crazy, she was wise, I was foolish? That summer, the air

A heartbreaking, compelling and timely story for older readers about teen pregnancy and its consequences, family trouble and unlikely friendships, set in 1960. A heartbreaking, compelling and timely story for older readers about teen pregnancy and its consequences, family trouble and unlikely friendships, set in 1960. When Laura meets a

The funniest book you’ll read all year – a must-read for fans of Holly Bourne, Derry Girls and Sex Education. The day they gave me the St Mary’s rulebook, I ripped it up. In a world of curfews, uniforms and traditions, Alex is a lone, loud voice for female equality. So when

This beautiful full-colour hardback edition of Badjelly the Witch comes with an audio CD of the famous BBC radio play so, starring Spike Milligan, which regularly played on Radio New Zealand’s Sunday morning children’s programme. This new edition celebrates the 45th anniversary of the beloved story’s first publication. Readers will

The Best Recipes from the 1900s to the 1980s A decade-by-decade bakebook that highlights the best (and a few of the worst) baking recipes from the 20th century Friends of baking, are you sick and tired of making the same recipes again and again? Then look no further than this

‘Piratical punch-ups and duels at dawn. Battles on boats with cutlasses drawn. Biting and fighting and thieving – that’s me! I’m small, but I’m tough. I’m the Queen of the Sea.’ A funny rhyming book for afternoon storytime or bedtime reading. Categories: Early Learners, Children’s Picture Books, NZ Kids Book,

Winner of 2024 Storylines Tessa Duder YA Award. The powerful, humorous yet sensitive story of Jasper, a talented young artist, who learns to face his anger. ‘Tender and wickedly humorous – such an important story.’ KAREN FOXLEE bestselling author of Lenny’s Book of Everything Jasper Robinson-Woods is not okay —

On Motherhood, Finding Yourself and Overwhelming Love Selected poems from bestselling author and Instagram poet, Jessica Urlichs. Motherhood is messy and beautiful, and hard and humbling. We adore our children and sometimes we miss ourselves. Beautiful Chaos is a collection of raw, honest poems about motherhood – capturing everything from

This brilliant bilingual book takes the reader from marae to maunga, and into moana and celebrates the importance of whanau and being proud of who you are, all accompanied by lively illustrations. It also features the musical score of the song Because I’m Maori with verses in English and verses

An intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States. In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady of the United States of America-the first African-American

A younger reader’s edition of the number-one bestselling memoir by former first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama. With a new introduction from Mrs Obama herself What’s important is our story, our whole story, including those moments when we feel a little vulnerable . . . Michelle Robinson started

Illustrator: Elina Braslina A young girl is getting ready for bed when her puppy tries to play. First Rex brings his ball over, but that doesn’t work. Then he crashes story time, and she still doesn’t give in! Finally, as a last resort, Rex steals her teddy and the chase

A nerve-wracking underground adventure from a master storyteller. Caught in a tunnel collapse, Liam and Imogen have to use all their wits to survive in this gripping novel for readers eight years and up. When you stood deep inside the tunnel, you could hear the mountain groaning overhead. That’s what

The beautifully illustrated Sunday Times bestseller about friendship and hope 2021 The charming, illustrated story of two friends, who travel through the seasons sharing the lessons they learn on their way; the perfect gift to uplift and inspire your loved ones ‘We’re lost again,’ said Big Panda ‘When I’m lost,’

A brilliant new literary crime novel from Number One Bestseller Kate Atkinson:  Jackson Brodie makes a highly anticipated return. Jackson Brodie has relocated to a quiet seaside village, in the occasional company of his recalcitrant teenage son and an ageing Labrador, both at the discretion of his ex-partner Julia. It’s

One pinch of adventure, a dash of friendship, a sprinkle of mystery and a HUGE spoonful of magic . . . Jamie Oliver, bestselling author and internationally renowned chef, delivers the perfect recipe for a page-turning children’s fiction debut! Billy and his friends know that Waterfall Woods is out of

Birdie the penguin believes she is the chosen one who lights up the world every night with her song. Her zoo friends believe this too. When the sky lights up without her one evening, she is left feeling lost and confused. Birdie tries to learn the work of other zoo

A compassionate guide to navigating eating disorders, for those experiencing them and their loved ones, from someone who has been there. ‘If you’d asked me at 10 what my plans were for the next few years, fighting an eating disorder would not have made the list.’ Gen’s early teenage years

A gripping account of New Zealand’s most controversial criminal case, from Martin van Beynen, the award-winning journalist behind the Black Hands podcast. This is the story of a mass-murder that divided a nation. It began in a rickety old house on a cold June morning in 1994, where five members of a