Book Releases

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

Brand new healing fiction from the 2.5-million-copy bestselling author of What You Are Looking for is in the Library set in a suburban community block DISCOVER THE BRAND NEW NOVEL BY THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IS IN THE LIBRARY** Readers adore Healing Hippo: ‘I wanted

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

Drool-worthy, easy recipes with a twist that you’ll eat on repeat Olivia Galletly, aka The Hungry Cook, loves food — all food. She spends her life creating recipes for her popular blog, Dish magazine and many well-known New Zealand food brands. Olivia loves to create delicious recipes for the everyday

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.

An unforgettable friendship. An unstoppable journey. An epic and heart-wrenching adventure for animal loves everywhere. Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo, Sarah Lean and Hannah Gold’s The Last Bear . . . ‘With elements of the supernatural, help from unlikely places and even a police car-chase, this animal-centred story is

From the internationally bestselling author of Exit West, a story of love, loss, and rediscovery in a time of unsettling change One morning, Anders wakes to find that his skin has turned dark, his reflection a stranger to him. At first he tells only Oona, an old friend, newly a

Imani is adopted, and she’s ready to search for her birth parents. But when she discovers the diary her Jewish great-grandmother wrote chronicling her escape from Holocaust-era Europe, Imani begins to see family in a new way. Imani knows exactly what she wants as her big bat mitzvah gift: to

The Life and Art of Lynley Dodd is both a tale of remarkable success and a window into a brilliant creative mind. Finlay Macdonald’s beautifully told, visually gorgeous biography of Dame Lynley Dodd and her creation, the rascally dog Hairy Maclary. Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy has been read and

The 2021 Storylines Gavin Bishop Award-winning picture book is a delightful contemporary fairytale about an independent princess, who looks after a very special lighthouse lamp, fishes off the balcony and goes swimming with seals. The Lighthouse Princess is almost perfectly happy. She takes care of the light that keeps ships

The 2021 Storylines Gavin Bishop Award-winning picture book is a delightful contemporary fairytale about an independent princess, who looks after a very special lighthouse lamp, fishes off the balcony and goes swimming with seals. A vibrant modern fairytale about a lighthouse-keeper princess who rescues a boy in a storm –

From the author of the international bestselling THE LITTLE PARIS BOOKSHOP comes a return to Monsieur Perdu’s beloved books In a small town in balmy Provence, a dazzling encounter with Love itself changes the life of orphan Marie-Jeanne forever. As a girl, Marie-Jeanne realizes that she can see the marks

Lulu the Lemon is worried that she won’t fit in at school. She doesn’t believe she has any talents and can’t imagine making friends. In order to find her tribe, Lulu will need to step outside her comfort zone. Will Lulu ever experience the joy of true friendship? The Fruit

  TOLD FOR THE FIRST TIME THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE STORY OF LESLEY PEARSE: AS CAPTIVATING AS HER FICTION One of the world’s favourite storytellers tells the extraordinary story of her life Lesley Pearse didn’t publish her first novel until she was 48. Now she has sold over ten million books

Here’s a fantastic tale for kids about the classic Kiwi holiday that includes a caravan, a beach and the sometimes-smelly toilet shed out the back of the holiday section — the longdrop. The kids need to go, and the public loo is sooo.. far away from their caravan. So, Dad

An action-packed time travel romance, perfect for young fans of Outlander and historical romantasy like Powerless. ‘Heart-poundingly brutal, heart-poundingly romantic, this compelling mystery is utterly absorbing.’ Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling author of The Isles of the Gods Recently dumped, heart-broken Ana struggles to put the past behind her

Spice up your weeknights with over sixty secret recipes from the award-winning Lucky Taco team. The Lucky Taco food truck has been serving up fresh, authentic and delicious tacos to appreciative fans for 10 years. Now you can recreate their famous tacos, quesadillas and more at home, any night of

The second book in Zach King’s magical stories. Zach’s gone from zero to hero in no time. He’s got great friends and a fast-growing reputation – he’s just missing his magical power. He’s about to ask Rachel to the upcoming school dance, when Hogan, the new kid from Australia, ruins

The first book in a modern Gothic YA thriller series from star authors Zoe Sugg, and Amy McCullough. Illumen Hall is a boarding school of tradition and achievement. But tragedy strikes when the body of a girl, a student, is discovered – on her back is an elaborate tattoo of

A playful and comprehensive look-up reference to everyday words, for anyone interested in te reo Maori. This comprehensive picture dictionary contains illustrations for over 1400 of the most common words used in daily life. Wonderfully illustrated by two up-and-coming Maori artists, The Maori Picture Dictionary / Te Papakupu Whakaahua has

Two sisters living on Martha’s Vineyard during World War II find hope in the power of storytelling when they start a wartime book club – a spectacular novel inspired by true events from the bestselling author of Lilac Girls. 2016 Fresh from her mother’s funeral, Mari arrives on Martha’s Vineyard

Book 13 in the phenomenal, best-selling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney. When snow shuts down Greg Heffley’s middle school, his neighborhood transforms into a wintry battlefield. Rival groups fight over territory, build massive snow forts, and stage epic snowball fights. And in the crosshairs are Greg

A magical, spine-tingling novel about a girl who wants to escape her memories and a troll who is desperately trying to remember his, from the award-winning author of Conrad Cooper’s Last Stand and The Impossible Boy A lonely troll and a fierce, spiky girl form an unlikely alliance in Leonie

Ruru and Kiwi invite you to their midnight forest feast, in this delightful twist on the tale of the Owl and the Pussycat, with enchanting illustrations by the winner of the Storylines Gavin Bishop Award 2019. The delightful rhyming story of Ruru and Kiwi, who host a midnight forest party