Book Releases

The next instalment in a pulse-pounding new series set in the Sunday Times bestselling world of Pittacus Lore’s I Am Number Four. After I Am Number Four came Generation One . . . It’s a year since John Smith and the Lorien Garde helped defeat the Mogadorian invasion of Earth.

 The complete introduction to finding, identifying and using mushrooms and other fungi in New Zealand Enter and explore the fascinating world of fungi. In this practical and up-to-date guide, forager and fungus enthusiast Liv Sisson shares her top tips and takes the reader on a journey to discover the unique

Big History professor and bestselling author of Origin Story tells you everything you need to know about the future in this ambitious, interdisciplinary book. Every second of our lives – whether we’re looking both ways before crossing the street, celebrating the birth of a baby, or moving to a new

Gaming-mad Max and his prankster brother are forced to work together to survive epic adventures on a miniscule scale in this ripping new story for reluctant readers. Rebellious Liam starts playing ‘Shrinkle’ on his babysitter’s phone, the app shrinks Liam and his brother Max to the size of a minifigure!

When Max’s rebellious younger brother Liam starts playing ‘Glitched’ on Miss McBoob’s phone, the app transports the two brothers through time to different versions of their home town. To return to their own time, Max and Liam must dodge many historical dangers and photograph some historical artefacts — before the

Gaming-obsessed brothers Max and Liam are back, and they’re in for another adventure of CATASTROPHIC proportions. It all goes wrong when a rogue app transforms them from human boys into fleas, and it only gets worse from there. The speed a cheetah can run and the acidity of pigeon poo

The remarkable lizards of Aotearoa This is the first book to tell stories about the lizards of Aotearoa New Zealand, how and where they live, and how they breed. But crucially, this book is a fascinating insight into the myriad conservation efforts that are ongoing in New Zealand, for our

This book has so many ideas to get your body moving and your brain inventing, you’ll be out the door and off on adventures before you know it! From the author of the award-winning Beginner’s Guide to Hunting and Fishing in New Zealand, Get Outdoors is full of fun ideas

Far away in the middle of the sea there is an island shaped like a giraffe. Nine-year-old Vega lives there with her father and grandfather—a gardener and former ringmaster. Their shed—the Paraphenalium—is filled with every possible thing you didn’t know you needed. Vega’s bathroom is home to a gray bear

50 Women Who changed The World All over the world, female decision-makers, go-getters, and trail blazers inspire with their actions, influence with their words and get stuff done! From fierce pirate leaders, warrior queens and spies, to pioneering mountaineers, conservationists and scientists, Girls Rule explores 50 phenomenal females whose accomplishments

The impossible puzzles, irresistible romance and shocking twists continue in the second instalment in the brand-new GRANDEST GAMES series, set in the world of the #1 bestselling THE INHERITANCE GAMES. FIVE PLAYERS REMAIN. Seven Players arrived on Hawthorne Island to play a billionaire’s game. Now only five remain, and the

On a cool autumn day in 1948, Victoria Nash delivers late-season peaches from her family’s farm set amid the wild beauty of Colorado, then heads into the village. As she nears an intersection, a dishevelled stranger stops to ask her the way. How she chooses to answer will unknowingly alter

GO GIRL is a collection of true stories about New Zealand women who have done extraordinary things. They strove for their goals. They weren’t afraid to step up or speak out. They blazed a trail for others to follow. This book was written to show that YOU can join them!

Lily Goat is back . . . and this time, she’s behind the wheel! Bored on the farm (again!), Lily spots a shiny red tractor and just has to take it for a spin. But when her joyride turns into wild, muddy mayhem – startling chickens, scattering bees, and ending

Illustrated by Ross Hamilton. An adorable story full of humour, endearing characters and the timeless moral of the importance of being kind to others. Containing distinctly Kiwi references and imagery displayed in a simple rhyming text with lively expressive illustrations this picture-book will appeal to both children and adults, making

You don’t choose a time and place to fall in love. Fate always chooses for you. Ronnie is out of her comfort Zone. American pilot, Joseph Hunter Jr, is on his second tour of duty. Can Ronnie and Joe navigate the constant dangers of living and working in a war

With warm and friendly text in both Samoan and English, and with rich cultural content, it is an excellent learning resource for the home and for schools. Reading Age: 12 months to 8 years RRP: Board Book NZ$19.99 Published by Te Papa Press

Uplifting life lessons from one of the greatest leaders the world has ever known… through the eyes of the grandson whose life he changed forever. ‘You empower yourself and then you reach out to others.’ Nelson Mandela In his book Going to the Mountain, Ndaba Mandela shares the story of

Golden Eyes is a yellow-eyed penguin/hoiho who lives at the bottom of the South Island of New Zealand. He makes his nest in the bushes at the base of a cliff. Every morning, Golden Eyes waddles down to the beach to fish for food. Golden Eyes is shy and prefers

Meet Goose, a passionate artist who wants to create a PERFECT portrait and win the village art competition. But after a whole week of painting Puffin and friends, Goose is all aflutter. Is an artist’s work EVER good enough? Goose strives to win an art award in this endearing tale

by Heather Haylock & Lael Chisholm (illustrator) Granny McFlitter, the champion . . . bull fighter? Our favourite champion knitter, is back! And this time, it’s to save the A&P Show. Can Granny outwit – or should we say outknit – a rampaging bull? “Ole!” Granny cried, as the cape

Based on true events, a lively picture book about a sprightly granny who knits warm jumpers for little blue penguins after the oil spill following the wrecking of the Rena, with illustrations by the winner of the Storylines Gavin Bishop Award. Granny McFlitter’s family have had enough of her knitting;

Hold on to your bonnets – can champion knitter Granny McFlitter rescue the Easter Parade in the knit of time? A fabulously crafty story that buzzes with fun and hot cross buns. Champion knitter Granny McFlitter will have you in stitches with this very special Easter story by Heather Haylock

Fast-knitting Granny McFlitter is CRAFTIER THAN EVER in this very special Christmas story by Heather Haylock and Lael Chisholm. Granny McFlitter is back to save Christmas at the zoo, one lightning-quick stitch at a time! ‘Twas the night before Christmas and down at the zoo, the keepers were ready; the

How are Hairy Maclary, Scarface Claw, Zachary Quack and all their friends feeling? This delightful board book is designed to help little ones identify and express their emotions. Lift the flaps and learn about feelings with the help of rascally Hairy Maclary and all his rollicking friends! Happy or sad?

Meet Hairy Maclary and his rollicking gang in this delightful board book with tabs! Who is covered in spots? Who has a low tum? And who is the roughest and toughest of all? A tabbed board book all about rascally Hairy Maclary and his canine friends! Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s

Meet Hairy Maclary and all the gang and explore his world in this delightful colouring book with 64 pages to colour! Explore the world of Hairy Maclary and his friends with 64 pages of rollicking, frolicking colouring fun! Hairy Maclary is always looking for mischief! Join the raggedy rascal and

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