Book Releases

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

Ocean Vuong returns with an achingly beautiful novel about chosen family, unexpected friendship, and the stories we tell ourselves in order to survive One summer evening in the town of East Gladness, Connecticut, nineteen-year-old Hai stands on a bridge, ready to jump, when he hears someone shout across the river.

A razor-sharp, mind-bendingly clever whodunnit from award-winning playwright and actor, Toby Schmitz. Everyone is in peril. Everyone is a suspect. It’s 1925 and the Empress of Australia is making her regular Atlantic crossing, New York–bound, with a full manifest of passengers. When a dead body is uncovered onboard, it is

Translated by Kanapu Rangitauira Over the protests of his kids, Dad cuts down a tree to get ‘a better view’ — only for a chorus of birds and insects to put it back together overnight. The battle of wills between the blade and nature goes on until Dad finally sees

A mesmerizing story of courage, faith, and war set in the world of the Ancient Greeks, Persians and Spartans. In the Ancient World, one army was feared above all others. This is their story. When Cyrus, brother to the Great King of Persia, attempts to overthrow his reckless sibling, he

From the #1 Bestselling author of Then She Was Gone. Book Type: Fiction Crime/Thriller ‘The Family upstairs is a twisty and engrossing story of betrayal and redemption.’ IAN RANKIN In a large house in London’s fashionable Chelsea, a baby is awake in her cot. Well-fed and cared for, she is

A glorious chorus with sumptuous illustrations by leading children’s book creator Donovan Bixley. A thought-provoking yet fun story with an environmental theme. Hear that glorious chorus, it’s soaring uproarious, With the jingle of jungle bells pinging! Discover a fantabulous world where each creature plays its part in perfect harmony, with

Te-Ika-a-Maui The iconic Maori myth is now available as a bilingual Maori-English story, with Merimeri Penfold’s beautiful translation of Peter Gossage’s much-loved text. Peter Gossage’s famous Maori myth about discovering Aotearoa’s North Island is now a bilingual Maori-English edition, featuring Merimeri Penfold’s translation. Kahore nga tuakana o Maui i hiahia

Muskets, potatoes and other introductions fundamentally altered the balance of power in 19th-century Aotearoa, leading to inter-iwi conflicts over almost 40 years that claimed tens of thousands of lives (killing, wounding or displacing up to half of the Māori population). Distinguished author and lawyer Ron Crosby brilliantly rewrites his seminal

A wanderer and a cursed child. Spells and magic. And dragons, of course. Welcome back to the world of Alagaësia. It’s been a year since Eragon departed Alagaësia in search of the perfect home to train a new generation of Dragon Riders. Now he is struggling with an endless sea

Why did the princess throw the frog against the wall? A novel about a disappearance, searching for love and the power of stories. A disappearance. An infatuation. The Frog Prince is an intriguing, multi-layered novel giving us a story, within a story, within a story. Remember the kiss between the

This is a tale of murder. Or maybe that’s not quite true. At its heart, it’s a love story, isn’t it? One spring morning, reclusive ex-movie star Lana Farrar invites a small group of her closest friends for a weekend away, on her small private island, just off the coast

10 favourite fairy stories and original tales. A very special hardback collection of 10 classic children’s stories for young readers to treasure, written and illustrated by the multiple-award-winning New Zealand author Gavin Bishop. Comprising over two hundred pages of fabulous storytelling and stunning artwork, children will be spellbound by this

‘A treasure trove of information and good humour’ CORDELIA FINE, author of Testosterone Rex Do you have a female brain or a male brain? Or is that the wrong question? Reading maps or reading emotions? Barbie or Lego? We live in a gendered world where we are bombarded with messages

The powerful novel based on the astonishing true story of one woman’s fight in WWII An unputdownable debut charting the thrilling life and heroism of Hannie Schaft, a young-woman-turned-Dutch-Resistance-fighter in Nazi-occupied Netherlands. Hannie Schaft didn’t train to be a soldier: she had dreams of her own. But dreams die in

Tahi, rua, toru, wha – join in with this read-aloud celebration of kapa haka! New Zealand’s favourite story celebrating the Maori performing art of kapa haka is great for the whanau to read together! These are the poi that circled and twirled above the heads of the singing girls who

The brand-new standalone novel from the Number One bestselling author of Me Before You, After You and Still Me. Inspired by a remarkable true story, the unforgettable journey of five extraordinary women living in extraordinary and perilous times. Alice Wright has travelled halfway across the world to escape her stifling life in England.

Lessons from the World’s Longest Study on Happiness A life-changing book on happiness from the directors of the longest study of happiness in the world and the subject of one of the top 10 TED talks ever. ‘In a crowded field of life advice and even life advice based on

Lessons from the World’s Longest Study on Happiness A life-changing book on happiness from the directors of the longest study of happiness in the world and the subject of one of the top 10 TED talks ever. ‘In a crowded field of life advice and even life advice based on

Illustrator: Nikki Slade Robinson Māori translation by Kanapu Rangitauira Scents of lemongrass, garam masala, baking and smoked meat drifted down the street as the children’s grandmothers made food for their lunchboxes. Māori, Ethiopian, Samoan, NZ European, Indian and Chinese grandmothers share traditional stories and recipes with their grandkids as they

Starting school is a big step up. The Great Kiwi School Day familiarises children and their parents with the structure of the kiwi school day and puts them at ease with elements of the New Zealand curriculum: What do you do at school? Who will be there? What will I

Delicious low FODMAP, gluten-free, allergy-friendly recipes for a happy tummy All recipes are dietitian-approved for anyone with gut health issues. If you have been prescribed a low-FODMAP diet, it can be really difficult to work out what you can eat. That’s what Alana Scott found when she was diagnosed with

50 ACT-Based Prompts, Practices and Reflections to Help You Stop Struggling and Start Living ACT is a scientifically proven psychological model that has already helped thousands of people embrace their values and improve their mental wellbeing. Following on from the million-copy bestseller The Happiness Trap, this beautifully presented card set

The first adventure in a spellbinding new magical world. Cordelia comes from a long line of magical milliners, who weave alchemy and enchantment into every hat. In Cordelia’s world, Making – crafting items such as hats, cloaks, watches, boots and gloves from magical ingredients – is a rare and ancient

For Eczema, Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Acne, Allergies, Hives, Rosacea, Red Skin Syndrome, Cellulite, Leaky Gut, MCAS, Salicylate Sensitivity, Histamine Intolerance & More. Whether your skin issue is mild or momentous, The Healthy Skin Kitchen is the essential resource for clear, healthy skin. This edition is more of beautifully laid out recipe

A standout book club novel. Unputdownable and thought-provoking, THE HERD probes the fine line between individual choice and collective responsibility. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Liane Moriarty and THE SLAP. You should never judge how someone chooses to raise their child. Elizabeth and Bryony are polar opposites but their

The Precarious Lives of New Zealand’s Birds of Prey From an extinct giant eagle and an owl that sounded like the devil, to the morepork we hear calling at night, the falcon that appears on our $20 note and the hawks we see swooping on the grisly remains of dead

What do you call a grasshopper dressed as a gladiator? Why are sandfly bites so itchy? What links insects and Māori whakairo? How does a glow worm glow? Why does this book include sorcerers, vampires and dragons? What makes insects in Aotearoa so special? From our backyards to high in

Help Fantail find Takahe in this look-and-find story about a rare New Zealand bird once thought extinct, but miraculously rediscovered. Fantail is looking for Takahe but where can he be? Is he playing with Weka in the snow, or maybe dancing with Kakapo in the glow of the moon? Perhaps

How More Equal Societies Reduce Stress, Restore Sanity and Improve Everyone’s Wellbeing. Why is the incidence of mental illness in the UK twice that in Germany? Why are Americans three times more likely than the Dutch to develop gambling problems? Why is child well-being so much worse in New Zealand

A page-turning collection of dark and twisted crime stories from the international bestselling author of the Harry Hole series. Filled with dark thrills, twisted minds and vengeful hearts, these twelve page-turning short stories from ‘the king of Scandicrime’ (FT) and creator of the iconic detective Harry Hole,will have you reading

This picture book has the positive message, ‘You can do anything in Life’, encouraging kids to live out loud and be their truest selves. The message: Dream big, as big as the night sky full of stars.When you discover the things you love, you’ll find true joy. Journey through a

Maria Gill brings to life the humble NZ soldier who tells his grandson the story of how his platoon rescued the Greek King and his government from under the noses of the Germans in WWII. Poppa reveals a war medal in his hand to his grandson. Manu asks, ‘Did you

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents the thrilling conclusion to Graci Kim’s best-selling Gifted Clans trilogy. Riley Oh wasn’t born into her family. Instead, as she recently discovered, she tumbled down to the earth many years ago as the last fallen star. Riley Oh also wasn’t born to be a witch.