Book Releases

Hairy Maclary is 40! To celebrate the raggedy rascal’s birthday, this is a very special upsized hardback edition of Lynley Dodd’s iconic first Hairy Maclary story. This re-released first story introduces the famous Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy and his canine gang. Out of the gate and off for a

To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Robyn Belton’s heart-warming, beautifully illustrated story, this true-life adventure, has now been translated into te reo Māori. Hāpata te kurī māia o te moana is the true story about a small dog who lived by the sea. Everybody loved him, but the person who

This funny, engaging eco story invites young readers to follow the adventures of Harriet’s ravenous compost worms as they munch their way through their wide and wonderful weekly menu. Packed with worm facts, Harriet’s Hungry Worms is the ideal companion for worm warriors and curious composters keen to roll up

Stephen King meets Hitchcock for the Netflix generation in HARROW LAKE, the most nerve-shredding thriller of the summer. Welcome to Harrow Lake. Someone’s expecting you . . . Lola Nox is the daughter of a celebrated horror filmmaker – she thinks nothing can scare her. But when her father is

Harry the Hermit Crab has outgrown his shell. But, on his quest to the beach to find a new one, he discovers an unexpected challenge! Will Harry find his perfect new home? This delightful picture book is the second book in a series from Wellington zookeeper Danni Rae, the first

A search-and-match adventure with patterns, colours and number fun from the award-winning author and illustrator, Ruth Paul. Cluck, cluck, cluck. Scritch and scratch. Chickens look for eggs that match. Help the chickens look for their eggs – quickly before they hatch into chicks! There’s lots to find. Some with spots,

If only Rabbit could see all the wonderful things right under his nose today, instead of always looking forward to tomorrow! This very special picture book, a contemporary fable about practising gratitude, mindfulness and living in the present, is from the acclaimed Kyle Mewburn. A beautiful contemporary fable from the

This iconic author’s renowned collection of Māori myths and legends has stood the test of time since it was first published in 1963 as A Treasury of Maori Folklore. Reed’s wide research and ability to tell a great story made the treasury a go-to source of traditional stories for a

Out now, Oratia’s newest book He Iti te Kupu: Māori Metaphors and Similes, by Massey University scholar Hona Black, is a valuable reference for writing and speaking te reo Māori. In the book Hona Black brings together nearly 500 figures of speech into a ready resource for speakers and students of te

A historic piece of publishing, He Puna Kupu, He Manawa aa-Whenua is the first ever Maori dictionary specific to the Waikato-Tainui dialect. To know one’s own language is to know oneself. So knowing your dialect is about knowing yourself, where you come from, how you are related to others and

Plant-based recipes from around the globe Healthy Kelsi goes global! Taste the culinary dishes of the world as Kelsi travels to exotic destinations — exploring markets, learning tips from local chefs and streetfood vendors, and indulging her passion for flavourful vegan food. Back from a foodie’s dream trip, including a

Count-up all the hedgehogs snoozing in the garden in this charming story by New Zealand’s best-known children’s author – now in board book for little hands! Teach your baby to count with this delightful board book story about hibernating hedgehogs from the creator of Hairy Maclary and Friends. It is

One of New Zealand’s best known comic artists and an acclaimed film writer have teamed up to produce this electrifying sci-fi novel. Storyline – Kidnapped by time-travelling ninjas, Helen is thrust into the year 2355 — a ruined future with roving gangs and ‘Peace Balls’, giant humming devices that enslave

From New York Times bestselling author Ann Napolitano comes a rich, life-affirming, and heartbreaking novel about sisterhood, family, love, and growing up Best friends and sisters, the four Padvano girls are thought of as inseparable by everyone in their close-knit Chicago neighbourhood. Julia, the eldest, is a planner. Sylvie, the

An entertaining young-adult novel, starring a humanoid! A vivid, fast-paced novel about artificial emotional intelligence. Since the death of their mother, Hunter, Milly and Coel have come unstuck. Their father isn’t coping either, even though he’s the successful head of BIOlogic and is developing a humanoid to enhance human lives.

This is a beautifully illustrated book that models a kind and caring attitude to welcoming new children into their play and learning environment taught by their teacher Miss Riggs. Ruby goes from feeling like an outsider, to feeling like she belongs to her new kindergarten family. These pre-school kids have

The funny and moving story of a boy and his friends never losing heart in a sometimes heartless world. Ludo helps other people. It’s how he was brought up. When Dad is elected to Federal Parliament, Ludo grabs the chance to make Australia an even better place. But he soon

Find out all about the famous New Zealand yachtsman, Sir Peter Blake – his amazing achievements in yacht racing and his important work to help save the world’s precious waterways – in this beautiful illustrated storybook. A stunning biographical picture book for young readers about Sir Peter Blake, world-renowned New

A magical adventure for all the family from beloved music legend Paul McCartney, taking readers around the world and back in time for bed! From Paul McCartney – an action-packed picture book adventure celebrating the fun grandparents and grandkids can get up to. See the compass needle spin – let

Hickory Dickory Slick, the halfback pulled a trick. He hid the ball behind the maul … HICKORY DICKORY SLICK! What’s not to enjoy about men of a certain age galumphing around a footy field, slipping in cow pats and tripping over Granny’s knitting? Add in Buck the dog chasing the

A journey to the past. A map for the future. Drawing on the rich experience of his own life, bestselling author Paulo Coelho relives the dreams of a generation that longed for peace and challenged the established social order. In Hippie, he tells the story of Paulo, a skinny Brazilian

  Illustrator: Trish Bowles Home Child is the true story of Pat Brown, whose father made the heart-wrenching decision in 1950 to send his children from London to New Zealand for a better life. The four kids enjoy their ship voyage from Britain, not knowing that they will never be

Everyday recipes for every New Zealand season and every occasion, this is real food for how we really live – our ingredients, our seasons and our way of life. ‘Lucy is a brilliant food writer. You will love her simple, seasonal and flavourful recipes, just as I do.’ (Nadia Lim)

Why spend money buying pre-packaged goods when you can make healthier, fresher versions at home? In Homemade, bestselling cookbook author Eleanor Ozich shares clever, eco-conscious recipes for daily household goods – all incredibly easy to make at home. You’ll learn to create your own homespun essentials, such as mayonnaise, crackers,

A Gardener’s Miscellany of Fascinating Facts and Remarkable Plants This wonderfully diverse collection of facts, figures and foliage is a celebration of plants, gardens and gardening. All things horticultural can be found here, from the phantasmagorical to the practical and everything in between. Delve into the cut-throat world of the

A summer holiday book of laughs. In Hot Mess, book 19 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley is in for a particularly awkward summer with his whole family. The pressure is building for Greg Heffley, who discovers that when

Meet Hound, a brilliant detective who ALWAYS solves his case. But this latest trail of clues has him perplexed – could it be that he’s missed something important? Search for clues hidden in the pictures and help Hound to solve the riddle in this delightful return to the world of

The uplifting Japanese classic that has enchanted millions Publishing in English for the very first time, Japan’s best loved classic tells the story of a young boy’s journey to discovering what really matters in life Japan’s bestselling classic about what really matters in life The streets of Tokyo swarm below

Te Hopu a Maui i a Te RaThe 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 award-winning Maori myth is now available in a bilingual Maori-English edition, featuring Merimeri Penfold’s translation. He poto rawa nga

Donovan Bixley re-tells the story of how Māui slowed the journey of the sun through the sky each day! It’s the traditional tale but with Donovan’s unique twist and trademark humour. The pictures are bright and bring their own level of humour to the book. Darryn Joseph ensures that the

A book of wit, wisdom and golden tickets from the world’s greatest storyteller. From advice on finding magic and thinking nice thoughts, to the importance of frequent whizz-popping, the writing of Roald Dahl is filled with wit and wisdom and advice for little people growing up – and big people

By Richard Conway Learn how to get your product or service onto the top page of Google searches. Anyone trying to sell anything wants potential customers to be able to find them straight away when searching online. This book tells them how. It has been written by a professional search

A Guide to Saving the World, One Plastic Bottle at a Time A practical guide to cutting back the amount of plastic we use, by the Head of Oceans at Greenpeace. Plastic is everywhere – from the deepest canyons in the ocean to the frozen Arctic tundra. 12.7 million tonnes

A genre-bending work of autobiographical fiction from one of Aotearoa’s fiercest and most versatile artists. Like nothing you’ve read before, How to Loiter in a Turf War is a lucid, genre-bending, cinematic work of fiction from one of Aotearoa’s most versatile artists. It’s a day in the life of three

Matt Parker, the brilliant stand-up mathematician, shows us what happens when maths goes wrong in the real world. We would all be better off if everyone saw mathematics as a practical ally. Sadly, most of us fear maths and seek to avoid it. This is because mathematics doesn’t have good

From the author of Stolen Things comes a twisty thriller that asks how tightly we are bound to our pasts, how much we can trust those around us, and how far a mother will go to protect her child. Jillian Marsh is a survivor. She escaped her toxic upbringing at

All royalties from the sale of this book will go to the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand. What’s your vision of New Zealand? An inner-city street in the rain, a campervan under a clear and starry night sky, a high-octane sport or a traffic jam of sheep? This book

A gorgeous illustrated story about our place in the Universe with a billion star rating. From glittering galaxies to busy city streets, this stunning picture book takes you on a tour around the Universe.I am the Universe,an infinite space of glittering galaxies.It’s a starlit journey through space that will lead

Awesome Activities! The newest addition to the global phenomenon of the New Bum! series, here’s a book that will keep the kids busy and laughing for hours on end. Responding to popular demand from families around the world, this activity book offers amazing mazes, word games, bum puzzles, drawing challenges,

The day war broke out on the 8th August 1914, ‘Endurance’ slipped its London mooring and sailed for South America. The crew were about to make history – traversing the Antarctic continent for the first time. But instead the ‘Endurance’ ship became stuck in the ice and later sunk. New