Book Releases

From the brilliant Lucy Hawking and her father, the world’s most beloved scientist Professor Stephen Hawking, comes the ultimate children’s guide to the universe. Have you ever wondered how the universe began? Or what it takes to put humans on the moon – or even on Mars? What would you

From the author of the multi-million bestselling Sapiens comes an incredible new story of the human race, for younger readers. We humans aren’t strong like lions, we don’t swim as well as dolphins, and we definitely don’t have wings! So how did we end up ruling the world? The answer

THE EXTRAORDINARY LOST NOVEL FROM THE NOBEL PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR OF LOVE IN THE TIME OF CHOLERA AND ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF SOLITUDE Sitting alone, overlooking the still and blue lagoon, Ana Magdalena Bach surveys the men of the hotel bar. She is happily married and has no reason to escape

Curriculum – History / Society & Culture / Politics & Law. In his landmark international bestsellers Guns, Germs and Steel and Collapse, Jared Diamond transformed our understanding of what makes civilizations rise and fall. Now in the third book in this monumental trilogy, he reveals how successful nations recover from

From veggies on the side, to the main event. Over 180 TRIPLE-TESTED recipes – and a photo for every recipe! Veggie Food is full of delicious veg-forward food that’s EASY to throw together. Whether you’re after starters, soups, salads, mains or sides, there’s something to suit every mood and every

Beep-beep! Chug-chug! Zooooom! Here is an introduction to machines that move in English and Maori that our littlest learners will love. This beautiful, brightly illustrated board book introduces babies to the vehicles of Aotearoa in English and in Maori. Let’s go find and name some vehicles in English and Maori.

The new novel from the Booker prize-winning, bestselling author of Midnight’s Children. The epic tale of a woman who breathes a fantastical empire into existence, only to be consumed by it over the centuries – from the transcendent imagination of Booker Prize-winning, internationally bestselling author Salman Rushdie She will whisper

A stunning collection of poems from one of New Zealand’s most respected writers. David Eggleton wrote of Marshall’s poetry in the New Zealand Listener that, ‘Above all, the poems are redolent of the South Island – all wild winds and dry hills, sleepy summer afternoons, the shimmer of light on

Foreword by Paora Tapsell Vikings of the Sunrise ranks as a masterpiece of Pacific studies. From the pen of one of the greatest Māori thinkers and writers of his generation, the settlement of the Pacific Ocean comes to life. The book ranges across the Pacific Ocean and the people who

The first book in the Black Spiral Trilogy Set in the near future, this first book in a fast-paced trilogy will hook you in from the first page. Violet Black and Ethan Wright are both in a coma after contracting the lethal M-fever. They have never met: I couldn’t speak,

A classic tale about a bear who won’t wake up from hibernation, and the surprising way he’s eventually awoken. Written by Lynley Dodd, author of Hairy Maclary and Friends. It’s spring, but Bear is still fast asleep. His friends try every trick they can think of to wake him up

For fans of THE HUNGER GAMES and DIVERGENT – the highly anticipated fourth and final book in the international bestselling RED QUEEN series. In this the epic conclusion Mare must embrace her fate and summon all her power…for all will be tested and victory comes at a price so not

From internationally bestselling author John Boyne, a masterfully reflective story about one woman coming to terms with the demons of her past and finding a new path forward. The first thing Vanessa Carvin does when she arrives on the island is change her name. To the locals, she is Willow

Teacher resources for the series this book belongs to can be found on the Oratia website. Our complex and changing weather patterns explained in simple text and stunning graphics for readers of all ages Once in a while there comes a book so informative that its publishers end up thanking

One night in June 2016, Massey University language lecturer Darryn Joseph sat in a hospital room minding a teacher who had become a dear friend and mentor to him. Darryn wrote her a poem of appreciation, kissed her hand and said goodbye; the next day she passed away. That poem

An exhilarating and emotional thriller from an incredible new voice in YA fiction that will grip readers from the first sentence to the last. When everything you love is in danger, how long can you keep running to survive? Life can be brutal Winter in Idaho. The sky is dark.

An important book for the classroom and school library. A simple and bold picture book that directly answers the question ‘What is a refugee?’ for the youngest children. Who are refugees? Why are they called that word? Why do they need to leave their country? In this simple, graphic and

All you need to change your world is YOU! An astonishingly bold and moving middle-grade debut about family, friendship and how it’s OK to be different. Libby wants to be a scientist when she grows up, just like her hero, the underrated astronomer Cecilia Payne. She’d also do anything for

Illustrator: Isobel Te Aho-White, Māori translation by Hona Black. ‘I’m worried about saying the names correctly,’ Priyanka says when she gets tasked with reading out student names at the end-of-year school assembly. Determined to say them correctly, she goes on a chase to find her classmates and learn how to

A moving debut picture book remembers the wounds of shell shock 100 years from end of the First World War. The war was over and Dad was coming home at last! But the days and weeks go by, and when he does return Dad is not the happy man that

When Grandma Burnt Her Bra uses humour to tell the story of feminism and women’s rights, exploring how, throughout history, both men and women have broken down barriers. Categories: Social History, Women’s Rights, Feminism for Early Learners plus Picture-Books, New Zealand Children’s Books. Reading Age: 5 to 9 years RRP:

The practical and effective how-to guide to parenting your teen through tough times from an expert psychiatrist and comedian for fans of Maggie Dent, Celia Lashlie and Nigel Latta by Dr Jo Prendergast When Life Sucks is an essential guide to supporting your teen’s mental health. As a parent and

A momentous look at the private companies driving the revolutionary new space race, from the 3-million copy, New York Times bestselling author of Elon Musk In 2008, Elon Musk’s SpaceX became the first private company to build a low-cost rocket that could reach orbit. Suddenly Silicon Valley, not NASA, was

A book for little people with big feelings. Written by “As Seen on TV” Clinical Psychologist Jacqui Maguire and illustrated by Charlotte Schryvers One ordinary Wednesday night, as Orla was dreaming, a storm arrived that caused the world to turn upside down and inside out. Follow Órla’s journey and help

Lift-the-flap, hide-and-seek fun with mischievous Hairy Maclary and all his friends! Have you seen Hairy Maclary? Where is he hiding? Lift the flaps to see if you can spot the raggedy rascal and his rollicking gang! Is he having a scratch in the strawberry patch? No, that’s Bitzer Maloney. Is

The gripping completion of the Alexander Vasin trilogy, a taut, nail-bitingly atmospheric historical thriller about two competing KGB operatives racing to uncover the devastating truth behind the assassination of JFK. The new novel from a master of the Cold War thriller . . . 1963. In a desolate Russian penal

The gripping completion of the Alexander Vasin trilogy, a taut, nail-bitingly atmospheric historical thriller about two competing KGB operatives racing to uncover the devastating truth behind the assassination of JFK. The new novel from a master of the Cold War thriller . . . 1963. In a desolate Russian penal

Award-winning picture book creator Vasanti Unka brings us a visually gorgeous ‘mystery thriller for children’ about what makes a rainbow appear and disappear – and who is to blame!This is the perfect story for all budding scientists, meteorologists and detectives. A razzle-dazzle rainbow suddenly disappears from the sky . .

A fascinating, fun and engaging book on New Zealand’s amazing natural world. Why is our place magic? Why are its islands shaky? Why are our mountains tall and our forests green? Why are some lakes so blue? What happens below the waves? Who used to live here? What changed when

What are arachnids? How do spiders differ from harvestmen, pseudoscorpions, mites and ticks? What makes the arachnid species that are unique to Aotearoa so special? How are webs made? How do they hunt prey, eat and defend themselves? Where do they live? Which are venomous? Which can you find in

Wilbur and his Mama walk Wally dog by the sea. As Wally chases the pinecone and Wilbur’s buggy bounces, the birds begin to appear, firstly chattering and chirping and then gossiping and philosophising. Author Rebecca Nash wrote the story when her daughter was a toddler. Reading Age 5 to 7

A gorgeous hardback of Katherine Mansfield’s best stories, selected by her biographer Claire Harman A beautiful new hardback edition of Katherine Mansfield’s most vivid and distinctive stories. Katherine Mansfield was the only writer Virginia Woolf envied. Mansfield transformed the short story genre with her work, creating stories miraculous in their

A guide to tramping in New Zealand Wild Walks Aotearoa is an informative, inspiring and visually stunning guide to tramping in New Zealand, for walkers of all levels and experiences. ‘Welcome to the land of Aotearoa, where waterfalls cascade from mountains that touch the clouds, ancient trees whisper, and wild,

Written for children, this is the true adventure of teenager Brando Yelavich, aka ‘Wildboy’, who walked 8000km around the coastline of New Zealand and changed his life for the better. Brando Yelavich, also known as Wildboy, slept in a tent, hunted and fished for his food and came up close

A spectacular illustrated picture book exploring New Zealand’s unique landscapes and its incredible wildlife by the award-winning author of Aotearoa: The New Zealand Story. Long before waka touched Aotearoa’s shores, the land of the long white cloud was home to an array of creatures uniquely adapted to its environments and protected

Colour the wildlife and scenes of Aotearoa with this stunning 64-page colouring book from artist and children’s book author Gavin Bishop. Encounter New Zealand’s incredible wildlife in 64 pages of spectacular colouring. Children’s book author Gavin Bishop is renowned for his beautiful watercolour and ink illustrations. This stunning colouring book

Adventure, imagination and loads of fun. From the bestselling author of Alice-Miranda comes this humorous and heartfelt series about eight-year-old Willa and her best four-legged friend, Woof! Willa’s in trouble. Mimi – the famous racing pigeon owned by Frank, her neighbour and best old-aged friend – is missing. And Willa

Adventure, imagination and loads of fun. Summer has arrived and Willa’s excited – it’s time for Aunty Jane’s wedding! But December means it’s bushfire season too and Willa’s town is in danger. When a spot fire burns down the wedding venue, she has to jump into action to save the

A seductive, simmering supernatural YA romance debut set in Italy. A simmering supernatural romance set in the crumbling Italian city of Castello, where mafia clans make the rules, dark magic pulses the streets and the sins of the past threaten to consume the present. . . Perfect for lovers of

Way below our neighbourhoods, the wild winds they blow. Creatures big and small live here, in ocean, land, or snow. The windswept islands, ocean, and ice below New Zealand and Australia, all the way down to Antarctica, are home to some incredible wildlife. Become acquainted with them all in this