Book Releases

Everything looks so small from up here,’ said Rona. ‘I know,’ Whaea beamed. ‘Even the reasons we felt angry seem so little’ The beloved myth of Rona and the Moon comes to 21st-century Aotearoa in English and Māori in Tim Tipene’s sensitive telling, strikingly illustrated by Tai Tokerau artist Theresa

This delightful new story features new character Rose Rivers, set in the bestselling and much-loved Victorian world of Hetty Feather. Beautifully illustrated by Nick Sharratt. Rose Rivers lives in a beautiful house with her artist father, her difficult, fragile mother and her many siblings. She has everything money can buy

New Zealand friends Pukeko, Kiwi and Hoiho go on a journey. Join them in their waka, preform actions and sing along while you row, row, row. Includes CD of the song version of the story in both English and te reo Maori, so children and their parents can sing along

Beloved characters Rowley Jefferson and Greg Heffley are reimagined in an epic quest by internationally bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Jeff Kinney. Adventure awaits! From the imagination of Rowley Jefferson comes an adventure of epic proportions. Join Roland and his best friend, Garg the Barbarian,

Scare yourself silly with Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories by Jeff Kinney, the #1 international bestselling author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid! Grab a flashlight, crawl under the covers, and dive into the twisted, unexpectedly hilarious world of Rowley Jefferson’s imagination. You’ll meet zombies, vampires, ghosts, and much more in

Ruby and the Pen is the story of a 12-year-old, cartoon-drawing girl who buys a pen from a mysterious market stall. She soon learns that the pen has a magical power: whatever she draws, happens! Initially the pen protects Ruby from the meanest girls at her new school, but over

The saying ‘as quiet as a mouse’ does NOT apply to Ruby Loud Mouse. Ruby finds it super tricky to stay SILENT in movies, to WHISPER in the library, or to keep QUIET on the school trip to the marae. In fact, Ruby is SO LOUD everyone is always telling

A look inside New Zealand’s government – By Maria Gill Running the Country has been completely updated to include a full overview of the 2017 election and explains in a very easy and user-friendly style how MMP impacted the way our current Government was formed. Award winning New Zealand author

The discovery of gold in New Zealand in the 1800s led thousands of people to rush to overnight tent towns set among isolated mountains and rivers. In the north, vast forests of giant kauri trees cloaked the land. Yet now only a tiny fraction of the trees survive in threatened

One week in Cape Cod. The perfect family holiday. What could possibly go wrong…? From the author of We All Want Impossible Things, a raucously funny novel with an unexpected punch about being ‘sandwiched’ between growing children and ageing parents and the power of change. The joyful summer read, perfect

The true story of Wānanga, a kea from Arthur’s Pass that was poisoned by lead. Taken to an animal hospital in Christchurch, he recovered after treatment and happily returned to his home in the mountains. Kea are the world’s only alpine parrot, highly intelligent and famous for their cheeky, often

The whiskers-bristling, high-speed adventure of crotchety Scarface Claw is now available for our youngest fans of Lynley Dodd’s Hairy Maclary and Friends A durable board book edition of crotchety Scarface Claw’s latest whiskers-bristling adventure by Lynley Dodd It is a peaceful morning and Scarface Claw is happily snoozing in a

Look behind the curtain and meet the engineers, resistance fighters, spies, physicists and more who committed incredible acts of heroism amidst the chaos and danger of WWII. From the priest who hid thousands of POWs and Jews in the Vatican, to the Antipodean servicewoman who led a formidable Resistance group,

A story in the Arctic from the world of His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust by master storyteller, Philip Pullman and illustrated by Tom Duxbury. ‘Lyra Silvertongue, you’re very welcome . . . Yes, I know your new name. Serafina Pekkala told me everything about your exploits’ Lyra

An entertaining celebration of sustainable fashion, buying well and finding your style in the twenty-first century. Curriculum subjects: Industrial chemistry & manufacturing Lifestyle Memoirs The environment ‘The point of this book is to explore my ideas for sartorial satisfaction, to tell the stories associated with my love of clothes and

Shipwrecks litter the coasts and reefs of New Zealand. Disasters at sea are no longer the regular occurrence that led to drowning being known as ‘the New Zealand death’, yet recent wrecks like the Rena show that perils persist. This keenly priced, jacketed hardback retells the voyages of ships doomed

Shoe Trouble is the story of a little girl named Eleanor who keeps forgetting her shoes at school. On Monday she forgets her shoes. Tuesday she forgets her gumboots. Wednesday she forgets her sandals. Thursday she forgets her slippers, but on Friday she has remembered to collect them all to

The seventh book in an exciting junior fiction series inspired by true stories from the Wilson Sisters’ childhoods. The race is on . . . will Vicki find a NEW champion? In the seventh Showtym Adventure, it’s a race against time for Vicki to find and train a brand new

In the fifth Showtym Adventure, Kelly’s new pony is gorgeous, talented and a whole world of trouble. Will he overcome his problems to reach his potential? With Cameo sold to upgrade their family horse truck, 11-year-old Kelly has to find a new pony for just a fraction of the cost.

The fourth book in an exciting new junior fiction series inspired by true stories from the Wilson Sisters’ childhoods. Diamonds in the rough — will these unwanted ponies find love? Seven-year-old Amanda Wilson dreams of training her own wild pony, just as her sisters have done. Then comes the chance

The eighth and final book in a bestselling junior fiction series inspired by true stories from the Wilson Sisters’ childhoods. It’s their greatest adventure yet — a road trip in search of ponies! In this exciting conclusion to the bestselling Showtym Adventures series, Amanda, Kelly and Vicki go on a

This is the perfect gift for anyone who loves horses and ponies! The Showtym Adventures Annual is packed with games, puzzles, quizzes and activities based around the adventures of the Wilson Sisters and their ponies. Inside the Showytm Adventures Annual, meet Vicki, Kelly and Amanda Wilson and their ponies. Discover

In the third Showtym Adventure, Vicki takes on a dangerously bad-tempered Arabian. Will she be able to uncover his potential? When Vicki hears about a difficult Arabian that no one wants, she will stop at nothing to save him. Years of misunderstanding have left Casper wayward and mistrustful, but Vicki

A thrilling equestrian novel to delight all fans of the Wilson sisters, inspired by true events – 17-year-old Amanda’s nail-biting bid to win the top national Pony of the Year competition. Viking is the pony of Amanda’s dreams, but does she have what it takes to win? An exciting middle-grade

A brand new equestrian series for fans of the bestselling Showtym Adventures! Can Nina help the Wilson sisters tame a wild Brumby into a child’s dream pony? All ten-year-old Nina has ever dreamed of is working with ponies. When the renowned horsewoman Kelly Wilson invites her to help tame a

The much anticipated publication of John le Carré ‘s last complete novel. Julian Lawndsley has renounced his high-flying job in the City for a simpler life running a bookshop in a small English seaside town. But only a couple of months into his new career, Julian’s evening is disrupted by

From bestselling cook and food writer Rick Stein, comes the iconic Simple Suppers – a joyful collection of over 100 genuinely easy and delicious recipes paired with stories that celebrate the simple things in life. These are my simple suppers. Recipes that are straightforward and informal – yet effortlessly delicious.

Celebrate the Joy of Food Simply Jamie is about celebrating the joy of cooking, and making it easy for us to fit cooking into our busy lives In five knockout chapters covering Midweek Meals, Weekend Wins, Trusty Traybakes, Cupboard Love and Perfect Puds, Jamie has produced a cookbook that will

Another hilarious book from this well-known author and illustrator team, suitable for early learners with a special message about making the most of your hidden talents and being a multi-dimensional person. The latest collaboration from author Dawn McMillan and illustrator Ross Kinnaird Sir Singlet brings their zany rhymes and illustrations to

Disenchanted with their lives, three old friends set off on a journey through Europe retracing the steps of a backpacking trip forty years earlier. What could possibly go wrong? Life is too short for compromise … When Maggie, Fran and Rose met in their youth, they had dreams and ambitions.

How to make the most of your small garden, from one of Australia’s most high-profile landscape designers. Paul Bangay is renowned for the expansive and elegant gardens with classical lines and symmetrical plantings that he has created in Australia and all over the world. Yet gardens on this grand scale

Snake is elegant and calm, and a little self-centered; Lizard is exuberant and irrepressible. With its wisdom, acceptance and good humor, Snake and Lizard captures the essence of friendship. The stories are beautifully illustrated by Gavin Bishop in warm and clear colors of the desert. Categories: Children and Young Adult

Snapper is the most caught fish species in our warm coastal waters. We consider them beautiful, both to view and to eat. They’re the fish we love to love. Yet how much do we really know about them and their ocean habitats? And how can we ensure they continue to

Family changes can be challenging, especially for young children. Some Families Change offers a comforting exploration of changing family structures through gentle verse and inclusive illustrations. Covering scenarios including single-parent families, blended families, and the loss of a loved one, it serves as a reassuring guide for children experiencing such

Your Tour of the Universe With its large format, bright illustration and simple explanations, Space Maps is an irresistible invitation to outer space. This gorgeous book draws on the latest discoveries of modern astronomy to take children to the farthest reaches of the universe through a mixture of circular maps

A Step-by-step Guide to the Southern Night Sky Introducing an exciting new approach to stargazing in the southern hemisphere, this book features step-by-step routes to help you easily identify key constellations across the southern night sky. Stargazer takes you through constellations one-by-one, linking them together as you progress using easy-to-follow

A warts-and-all, often laugh-out-loud funny memoir of policing in New Zealand. ‘This book takes you into the life of a New Zealand police detective. I tell it how it was and spare few details so that you too can see the world through one policeman’s eyes. The stories contained in

As the tide drifts out, magnificent creatures are left on the beach . . . stranded. As the whales settle helplessly on the sand, humans start to arrive. They carry buckets and spades, wetsuits and white sheets. Can the stranded upokohue be saved? A heartfelt story of loss and coming

Twenty-nine year old Roberta has spent her whole life hungry – until the day she invents Supper Club. Supper Club is a secret society for hungry women. Women who are sick of bad men and bad sex, of hinted expectations to talk less, take less, be less. So they gather

A look at heartland surfing communities of New Zealand – the characters, the breaks, the dream lifestyles. From Ahipara in the north to Riverton in the south – Derek Morrison has surfed and photographed the best spots up and down the country. In this spectacularly illustrated book, he presents 15