Book Releases

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

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 Gavin Bishop brings us a monster-sized book about the mythical monsters of Aotearoa! Award-winning weaver of stories Gavin Bishop retells a variety of tales about the taniwha of Aotearoa, from the guardians who accompanied waka voyages to present-day inhabitants of the whenua and moana. Storylines Notable Non-fiction Book

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

A perfect bedtime read about the creatures in the New Zealand bush at night. ‘Of all the bilingual formats in print, this story’s best reflects the current vernacular. The mix of English and te reo Māori, with neither language dominating, is what you might hear in a school playground, neighbourhood

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

This is the first in a series of new books from Five Oceans — Oratia Book’s venture to bring books in translation to readers across Oceania. In the first Five Oceans book, renowned Turkish author Toprak Işık makes his English debut with The Ant Rebellion. The Ant Rebellion was published

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