Book Releases

Book one of the Black Sand Beach series, a middle grade graphic novel series about a haunted summer vacation, written by Richard Fairgray, a bestselling and award-winning comic book and picture book author/illustrator. Twelve year old Dash and his best friend Lily are spending the summer at Black Sand Beach,

The sequel to Violet Black and Black Wolf. THE SUSPENSE-FILLED CONCLUSION TO THE BLACK SPIRAL TRILOGY Violet and Johnno have escaped the Foundation’s compounds. Reunited, they need somewhere safe for the three of them to hide: Violet, Johnno and their unborn child. Beat. Heartbeat. One, two, three. I only just

The gripping sequel to Violet Black THE SECOND RIVETING BOOK IN THE FAST-PACED BLACK SPIRAL TRILOGY. Back from Germany and the assignment that went horribly wrong, Violet doesn’t know who to trust: It’s fortunate for me that the Foundation staff can’t read my thoughts. . . If they could read

Bilingual English-Māori – translator: Māhaki Bevan-Brown Kotukū notices her grandfather is becoming forgetful. He hides things around the house and has trouble talking. Is Koro sick? Step by step, Kotukū and her whānau learn about dementia and help Koro to adjust to the changes in his life. This bilingual story

How DNA makes us who we are One of the world’s top behavioural geneticists argues that we need a radical rethink about what makes us who we are. The blueprint for our individuality lies in the 1% of DNA that differs between people. Our intellectual capacity, our introversion or extraversion,

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Bluey and Bingo love playing Magic Xylophone with Dad, but can they learn to share? Bluey and Bingo have a magic xylophone that can freeze Dad in space and time. Help Bluey and Bingo freeze and unfreeze Dad by pressing each of

Bluey and her family are playing Swim School! Can they learn to swim without dobbing? A gorgeous board book for kids of all ages. Bluey has been a phenomenal success since airing on ABC KIDS in October 2018, amassing legions of dedicated fans and hugely popular ranges of books, toys,

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Join Bluey and count down the 12 days of Christmas. A gorgeous tabbed board book for kids of all ages. Bluey is an award-winning preschool show about Bluey, a blue heeler pup, and her family. Airing on ABC KIDS, the show has

Note 2018 is the 100th Anniversary marking the end of WW1 so this is a must for all Primary School Libraries. War historian Glyn Harper’s brand new story about a band of tunnellers in the First World War, and the tiny canary who helped them survive, with heart-warming illustrations by

It’s fun to COUNT and JUMP especially when you’re small and bouncy! Preschoolers will love meeting new friends and adding numbers 1-5 with BOINGO as he bounces up the forest to recover his GOLDEN BALLOON. Reading Age: 3 to 6 years Digital edition available worldwide Paperback edition available in New

  A picture book for pre-schoolers and new entrants. High on the bench a bowl caught Boo’s eye. Jump! Thump! Bump! What did Boo spy? You’ll laugh out loud when you discover what sends this pint-sized pooch into a tailspin … They’re fruity! They’re delicious! They’re fruitalicious! Home alone and

Master storyteller Philip Pullman continues the incredible journey of Lyra Silvertongue in the second volume of The Book of Dust. It is twenty years since the events of La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust Volume One unfolded and saw the baby Lyra Belacqua begin her life-changing journey. It is almost ten years

#1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black makes her stunning adult debut with Book of Night, a modern dark fantasy of shadowy thieves and secret societies in the vein of Ninth House and The Night Circus In Charlie Hall’s world, shadows can be altered, for entertainment and cosmetic preferences-but

Comfort food for every day. Over 180 TRIPLE-TESTED recipes – and a photo for every recipe! Bowl Food is full of delicious dishes that are relaxed, comforting and most importantly – EASY. Whether you’re after soups, salads, pasta, rice dishes, stir-fries, curries or one-pot wonders, there’s something to suit every

Biography & Memoir by a journalist investigating a true crime of serial murder. From the creator of the Walkley Award-winning podcast comes the story of a small Australian town, the murders of three children and a desperate fight for justice. A true crime story cannot often be believed, at least

An exciting and action-packed animal story featuring two kāhu sisters who must save their injured baby brother – before a coming flood destroys their home. “Brave Kāhu and the Pōrangi Magpie takes a fresh, hawk-like dive into the fictional lives of our native manu. Beautiful writing for young readers.” –

Sometimes it can take one special friend to show you what you’re capable of, even if does take you a while to believe it. Eleven-year-old Rebecca tries to make herself invisible so people won’t call her weird. Resigned to spending the holidays by herself in a new neighbourhood while her

“This story starts it all off for our youngest humans, on their way to become nature literate.” – Ruud Kleinpaste (The Bug Man) When Bumblebee awakens from her long winter sleep she cannot find any flowers for food. Who will save Bumblebee? A child of course. A sweet, relevant story

Welcome to the wonderful world of bumblebees! “The New Zealand Bumblebee Conservation Trust is delighted to be associated with the publication and message of this book by Rachel Weston. We look forward to your help in growing the sounds of summer.” Helen Johnson, Geoff Brunsden co-founding Trustees, NZBCT. What people

Butterfly Girl is a charming and sensitively illustrated book about friendship and making space for animals, even in an urban environment. Olivia, who loves butterflies, has to leave her home in the countryside and move into a city apartment. Feeling lonely without her fluttering friends, she realises she needs to

Re-introducing for these trying times a complete guide to sleep – its science, history, mysteries, and remedies from all around the world – and how to do it better. We have spent decades optimising our waking hours, but what about the precious hours after we doze off (or try to)?

Packed with charm, joy, and practicality, Calm the Farm is a must-have for every children’s bookshelf. This beautifully illustrated story follows a cranky rooster whose kerfuffle causes chaos on the farm, only for his animal friends to model emotional regulation and mindfulness techniques to find calm. The story’s gentle repetition

*A brand-new official companion guide to The Trials of Apollo by Rick Riordan!* Mysterious incidents are wreaking havoc throughout Camp Jupiter. And if the Romans don’t find out who-or what-is behind the episodes soon, the Twelfth Legion could implode. So things are looking pretty serious. Suspicion falls on Claudia, the

An adventurous tale of two mischievous cats that find themselves in a predicament — their love for fish leads to an unscheduled journey in their owners’ dinghy. Will anyone notice them floating into the estuary? The owner of the boat might not be on to it, but the neighbourhood kids

The compelling prequel to Catch Me When You Fall. A fifteen-year-old reaches for stardom as he slides into psychosis. Francesca – known to everyone as Frankie – has scored the part of Princess Fiona in the forthcoming musical production. Even though Jamie Orange has missed out on the part of

Discover the inner workings of our relationship with cats in this gentle, informed and fun look at the reasons why we love our four-legged friends. Many of us know the joy (and amusement) of having a feline companion. But have you ever wondered why we can feel such an attachment

Wife. Mother. Politician. Traitor. Fighter. Survivor. CECILY – Historical Novel (English History) “Rebellion?” The word is a spark. They can start a fire with it, or smother it in their fingertips. She chooses to start a fire. You are born high, but marry a traitor’s son. You bear him twelve

Celebrating Australia’s Magnificent Wildlife is a celebration of Daryl Dickson’s beautiful work. From black-winged stilts to brushtail possums, see the variety and color of Australian wildlife contained in one wonderful book. Dickson’s passion for the conservation of wildlife and wild places has informed and inspired her work. She highlights the

Twelve amazing new Christmas stories from the worlds of Roald Dahl. Written by the very best and biggest children’s authors. A star-studded cast of authors including Pamela Butchart, Hannah Gold and Adam Kay deliver twelve brand new stories inspired by the great Roald Dahl’s incredible characters in this Christmas collection

The first in a side-splitting new series about a boy who keeps changing into animals. Perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart and Kid Normal. Charlie is an optimist, but things are conspiring against him. His brother SmoothMove is in hospital waiting for an operation, his parents are trying to hide

The third hilarious adventure for Charlie McGuffin, the boy who changes into animals when he gets nervous. Charlie McGuffin is closer than ever to being able to control his crazy ability to turn into animals – he’s even able to use it to turn the tables on school bully Dylan.

By Dr Leila Masson – Paediatrician, MD, MPH, FRACP, FACNEM. In this expanded edition, you’ll find not only practical advice on managing common childhood illnesses like colds, rashes and allergies naturally, but also newly added chapters dedicated to understanding and supporting your child’s mental health. From addressing anxiety, sadness, and

Create a fun and memorable festive season with inspirational ideas for meals, gifts and play from renowned New Zealand chef Mark Gregory. Mark and his extended family have been celebrating Christmas at the iconic castle in Takapuna, Auckland for 12 years and he shares his favourite recipes, both traditional and

Book 1 of Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody Series From the best-selling author of A Monster Calls, this funny, wise middle-grade series explodes every stereotype—including what it means to be a hero—in a brilliant reptilian take on surviving school. Master storyteller Patrick Ness turns to middle grade in a hilarious

What a lot of jobs a tugboat has to do in a busy city port! Will it ever get some time off? Spend the day at the port with a very busy tugboat in this colourful picture book, perfect for preschoolers fascinated with boats and ships. Chugga tugga tugboat, chugging

No training could have prepared Frank for a dangerous coastwatching mission against the Japanese in this tense, exciting war novel for middle graders A tense, exciting war adventure inspired by the coastwatchers of Operation Pacific, from award-winning author David Hill. ‘It’s not going to be a cushy job, young Benson.

Let’s see all the things we can spy, high above the city with Crane Guy! Spend the day with Crane Guy and see how many things you can spy from up high in his crane. Crane Guy, up so high, Building towers in the sky, Tell me, tell me what

50 Great Authors & 175 Writing Exercises Available now (Australia and NZ only) A fascinating guide to the style and technique of the world’s great writers. From Roald Dahl to Katherine Mansfield, each author profile includes details of the writer’s career, key works and significance of their writing style. Writing

Creativity is usually regarded as a mysterious, rare gift that only a few possess. John Cleese begs to differ, and in this short, immensely practical and often very amusing guide he shows it’s a skill that anyone can acquire. Drawing on his lifelong experience as a writer, he shares his

  The incredible new novel in iconic author Malorie Blackman’s ground-breaking YA Noughts & Crosses series. Crossfire is the long-awaited new novel in legendary author Malorie Blackman’s ground-breaking Noughts & Crosses series – perfect for fans of The Handmaid’s Tale and The Power. Thirty-four years have passed since Sephy Hadley – a Cross – first met