Book Releases

This third instalment takes readers through the changing seasons at Tangleby, beginning with winter’s magical snowfall. The animals are delighted by the frosty transformation, enjoying snowman building, snowball fights, and even a thrilling hot air balloon ride. Beneath the playful adventures lies a theme of teamwork, as the Tangleby animals

Can Lucas pull off staging an alien encounter and save his tiny country school from closure? A madcap novel by an award-winning author for readers 8 years and older. Eleven-year-old Lucas has got a new worry to add to his long, long list – his rural school is on the

Meet Jacinda Ardern, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, who hopes the things she’s done will help everyone, especially children, to believe that they can do great things too. An inspiring illustrated story for children about Jacinda Ardern, and her meteoric rise to become the world’s youngest female leader. Nobody

Retold by Donovan Bixley – Advised and translated by Dr Darryn Joseph and Keri Opai Donovan Bixley re-tells the story of how Maui captured the secret of fire. The traditional tale but with Donovan’s unique twist and trademark humour. The pictures are bright and bring their own level of humour

Everyone’s favourite pampered pedigree secret agent returns with yet another wild case to solve. This time, Enzo’s got much more than he bargained for with a new addition to his household: a tiny, smug kitten called Pawsha. Not only has she replaced him in the affections of his family, but

Like THE GIRLS rewritten by GILLIAN FLYNN, TALL BONES marks the debut of an explosive new talent. A novel about secrets within secrets in a town where there is nowhere to hide. TALL BONES by Anna Bailey is a firecracker of a literary crime novel, set in a claustrophobic and

The amazing ways animals make sense of the world Tasting with your Feet is a fascinating insight into the ways that animals use sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch and other sensory abilities to make sense of the world. One of the most interesting aspects of the animal kingdom is the

The sprightly crew make their way down to the field with plenty of barking and wagging of tails. Into position, the whistle is blown, and they’re off! After tackles and dodges, roly-polies and lineouts, and a cheeky dip in the creek at half-time, there will be some tired and muddy

A stunning new collection of poetry and stories by contemporary Māori writers. Over 80 contemporary Māori writers explore a vast array of issues that challenge, stimulate and intrigue. With originality and insight, these poems and short stories express compassion, concern, curiosity, suffering and joy. Te Awa o Kupu is a

Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2) te reo Maori edition by Jeff Kinney A hilarious te reo Maori translation of the second book in Jeff Kinney’s bestselling Wimpy Kid series, Roderick Rules. Whatever you do, don’t ask Greg Heffley how he spent his summer holidays, because he definitely doesn’t want

The use of te reo Māori in daily New Zealand life is snowballing, as is demand for resources to make learning the language efficient and enjoyable. This book helps answer that demand. Here in simple terms is a thorough guide to the building blocks of grammar in te reo, showing

Stunning retelling of the Māori creation story about the separation of Ranginui, sky-father, and Papatūānuku, earth-mother.​ Te Wehenga is the separation of Ranginui, sky-father, and Papatūānuku, earth-mother. ​Award-winning illustrator Mat Tait has written and illustrated this stunning retelling of the Māori creation story for a new generation. Te reo Māori

Rumble the dinosaur loves to have fun… but will he get to bed on time? Written specifically for bedtime, this story is full of muddy puddles, tropical birds, erupting volcanoes… and one fun-loving little dinosaur. Crashing through the jungle, Rumble the triceratops is off on an adventure! Weaving a journey

Ten lessons in leadership purpose and potential. A unique and inspiring deep dive into leadership, strength and resilience from one of sport’s true masters: All Black legend Dan Carter. Ten timeless truths on leadership, purpose and potential – from the unique culture of the All Blacks, and the mind of

In March 1909 New Zealand’s Premier Joseph Ward offered a ‘first-class battleship of the latest type’ to the British Navy as a contribution to the Empire (and to guard against the perceived threat of a newly rising Japan). Paid for by the people of New Zealand it would enter service

Rachel Haydon Illustrated by Pippa Keel A must-have natural science activity book for young New Zealanders and their families. Perfect for: Little explorers An alternative to screen time Learning about the natural world The 99 activities in this immersive book for children aged 7 to 14 range from experiments and

Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex’s first children’s book, The Bench, beautifully captures the special relationship between father and son, as seen through a mother’s eyes. The book’s storytelling and illustration give us snapshots of shared moments that evoke a deep sense of warmth, connection, and compassion. This is your bench

What makes dogs so special? Is it because they are so funny and playful? Is it because they try to help and don’t always get it right, with such hilarious results? Find out in this delightful picture book that will be every child’s favourite bedtime story. Reading age: 4 to

New Zealand is at a crossroads. People are increasingly concerned about where we are headed. Can we improve our appalling statistics on poverty and violence? What about work – will we all be replaced by robots? Will our children (let alone our grandchildren) be able to afford to buy a

These books are like weapons. And possession is power. . . With a perfect combination of dark magical books, unforgettable characters, and a storyline that grabs the reader and simply doesn’t let go, this is the heart-stoppingly exciting contemporary fantasy debut of 2024. Because some doors should never be opened.

The boy at the centre of Tim Tipene’s striking new story doesn’t like reading, until one day in the school library he picks up The Book that Wouldn’t Read. Suddenly the book takes on a life of its own — with sentences moving up and down, words changing colour and

Tahi, rua, toru, wha! Hoea to waka! Meet the team of boys who are training hard for the big competition in this exciting story about waka ama racing! A story celebrating the traditional Polynesian sport of outrigger canoe racing, from the creators of the bestselling The Girls in the Kapa

New Zealand birds like you’ve never seen them before. Who knew that the morepork, our forest-dwelling owl, can turn its head 270 degrees? Or that the eastern bar-tailed godwit doubles its body weight before undertaking an epic and continuous migration of 11,000 kilometres? Or that the tui has a specially

Over mountains and across rivers, this delightful true story traces a high-country cat’s epic, five-week journey home to New Zealand’s most remote station. Dwayne is a rumble-tumble tabby cat who knows where he belongs — up on the farm at Muzzle Station. So, when he’s taken to live far away

The Clear Leader is a bold new guide to achieving authentic leadership in a hyper-connected world. With countless tech distractions, modern leaders need to strategize, prioritise, connect, and look after their own wellbeing better than ever before, to break through the noise effectively. Bringing together their extensive expertise in business

An uplifting story about living a full, beautiful life. A big-hearted and life-affirming novel that turns the normally taboo subject of death into a reason to celebrate life! The Collected Regrets of Clover is the burst of hopefulness we need right now. A sparkling debut novel from Australian Mikki Brammer,

The incredible new novel from Ransom Riggs, set in the world of Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children ‘Do you trust me?’ An instant bestseller, A Map of Days launched readers into the previously unexplored world of American peculiars, one bursting with new questions, new allies, and new adversaries. Now, with enemies

A Tea Ladies Mystery Look who’s back in hot water! The highly anticipated new novel in The Tea Ladies mystery series, a runaway bestseller of the year. Ideal for fans of Richard Osman and Bonnie Garmus. In ZigZag Lane, in the heart of Sydney’s rag-trade district, tea ladies Hazel, Betty

More than just a cookbook. Cuba Street has many faces. Restaurants, cafés, record shops, fashion outlets — and the bucket fountain. Cuba Street has iconic status in Wellington – its colour and character over the last few decades have made it a favourite spot for locals and visitors alike. From

A breathtakingly ambitious retelling of the earliest human societies offers a new understanding of world history. Other subjects covered are biology, sociology and anthropology. For generations, our remote ancestors have been cast as primitive and childlike – either free and equal, or thuggish and warlike. Civilization, we are told, could

A novel about telling stories in a time of change. What is the point of inventing stories when reality eclipses imagination? A little way off in the future, during a time of plague and profound social collapse, a group of friends escapes to a house in the country where they

In The Deep End, book 15 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley and his family hit the road for a cross-country camping trip, ready for the adventure of a lifetime. But things take an unexpected turn, and they find

The epic conclusion to the internationally bestselling Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children series. The last thing Jacob Portman saw before the world went dark was a terrible, familiar face. Suddenly, he and Noor are back in the place where everything began – his grandfather’s house. Jacob doesn’t know how they escaped from V’s

‘It won’t matter how many diamonds you find if you lose the love of your child.’ When six-year-old Clementine Knight loses her mother to malaria during the 1870s diamond rush in southern Africa, she is left to be raised by her destitute, alcoholic father, James. Much of Clementine’s care falls

Whenever Isla’s mother brings out her small blue doll box, Isla knows she will hear the stories of the women in her family’s past. Their incredible tales of immigration, war, and fighting for their rights show Isla the strength she has in herself and lead her on a journey of

Knock-knock! Who’s at the door? Join Cat and Dog as they await the arrival of one special Easter visitor in this hilarious illustrated picture book. Easter is here! But where are the eggs? Join Cat and Dog as they search for a much-awaited Easter visitor! When Dog’s descriptions of the

The low-chemical diet for eliminating skin inflammation ‘This diet is healing my eczema and changing my life’ – testimony from just one of thousands worldwide who have benefited from The Eczema Detox, and proof that it really does work. Developed by nutritionist Karen Fischer, whose daughter suffered from severe eczema

Eczema-Safe Food to Stop the Itch and Prevent Eczema for Life Nutritionist, skin expert and mother-of-two, Karen Fischer is known as the ‘last hope’ for eczema patients who have tried every therapy and cream to no avail. Inspired initially by her success in treating her daughter’s eczema, for the last

Gardening expert Kath Irvine’s guide to everything you need to know to grow organic vegetables, fruit and herbs in your own garden, all through the year. In this practical step-by-step guide, gardening teacher Kath Irvine shares her wealth of knowledge from more than 20 years of helping Kiwi gardeners design,

Part three of Richelle Mead’s dazzling trilogy of interwoven novels where The Selection meets Reign. Meet Tamsin, the Glittering Court’s hard-angled emerald. Her outsized aspirations make her a fierce competitor, rising to the top of the ranks. But when the ship she boards for the New World is tragically lost