Book Releases

The 11th Middle School book by James Patterson Rafe Khatchadorian’s hilarious little sister, Georgia, is back for another rollicking adventure in a brand new Middle School book by James Patterson. It’s not easy being Rafe Khatchadorian’s sister. He’s got quite a reputation around school, and Georgia’s got it hard enough

An unforgettable, insightful and deeply humane memoir from a New Zealand paediatrician who has committed his life to the care and wellbeing of young people. Leading paediatrician Dr Simon Rowley has committed almost all of his working life to the care and well-being of children. In Mind That Child, Rowley

Parenting healthy, happy children with old wisdom and new science. Mindfulness at Play was written by a mindfulness expert and university lecturer, a psychologist and play therapist. (both are parents) to help parents and young people recognise and expand the practice of mindfulness in their lives, as well as recognise

At the bottom of one thick tree trunk, wedged in the dirt, is a large rotting log. Inside the large rotting log, in a dark hole, lies a ball of feathers. Not a ball of just any old feathers, but a ball of soft, fine feathers belonging to a special

On the streets of England, a hunter is on the loose. The highly anticipated new crime thriller in the DCI Jack Hawksworth series. ‘There is a connection, Jack. Find it, or you’ll never find him.’ Police are baffled by several deaths, each unique and bizarre in their own way –

An Ezcema Story In a world where eczema affects up to one in five kids, Mitchell’s uplifting story resonates. Young readers will learn both how difficult it is for those who live with eczema and, if they have the condition, that there are ways to make life more bearable. Despite

Join Mittens, Wellington’s pawsome celebrity cat, on his real-life adventures in this feline-fabulous picture book by Silvio Bruinsma and Phoebe Morris. Have you met Mittens? If not, it’s only a matter of time. Mittens is the most famous cat ever to parade the streets of Wellington with his noble nose

Bilingual and aimed at readers 8+ but valuable for anyone with an interest in our Pacific kopu tangata (family), this is one of two inaugural books in the Moana Oceania series created by Oratia Books’ Editorial Director, Carolyn Lagahetau. Cook Islands children in New Zealand can see themselves reflected in

Bilingual and aimed at readers 8+ but valuable for anyone with an interest in our Pacific ‘āiga (family), this is one of two inaugural books in the Moana Oceania series created by Oratia Books’ Editorial Director, Carolyn Lagahetau. Dahlia Malaeulu provides a comprehensive overview of life in Sāmoa for readers

Claude Monet, a French artist, produced paintings that glowed with light and colour. Monet was fascinated by light and painted at all times of the day, in all seasons, and in all kinds of weather in his endeavour to capture the light in his work. This book introduces children to

Moon is sad. She feels dull next to her bright happy sister, Sun. She hides away at night until Sun tells Moon how special she is and how she would love to share the sky with her. This beautifully illustrated children’s book explains how our differences are our strengths and

The second book in the Dark Star Trilogy, after Black Leopard Red Wolf – a spectacular, genre-redefining literary fantasy novel from the Man Booker Prize-winning author of A Brief History of Seven Killings In this stunning follow-up to Black Leopard, Red Wolf, Marlon James draws on a rich tradition of

Meet Moose, a bush pilot who lives in a treehouse. He’s had a VERY busy day when he gets a radio call for one more job – a RESCUE mission! Moose, the dashing bush pilot from Puffin the Architect, is to the rescue! With a full plane and bad weather,

Claiming space for who you are – No matter what they say! In this part-manifesto, part-memoir, the revolutionary editor who infused social consciousness into the pages of Teen Vogue explores what it means to come into your own – on your own terms. Elaine Welteroth has climbed the ranks of

Job sharing is nothing new for Kiwi.  For millions of years dedicated kiwi parents have worked together to successfully hatch their chicks.  Relative to their size, female Kiwi produce one of the largest eggs in the world, and, after hatching, they are so exhausted they need to leave and rebuild

Hello. I’m called Ella Brook and I live in a town called Cherrywood. I have blue eyes and dark brown hair. My best friends at school are Tom and Lenka. My worst enemy is Zoe. And then there is my mummy. She looks normal, like any other mummy . .

My Aunt Honor was far from ordinary. She was extraordinary. She was inspirational. She was brave. During the Second World War Honor Hassett joined the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force, defying the expectations of her family and friends to become one of the first female aircraft engineers. Follow Honor’s courageous journey

Let’s name the parts of our bodies in English and Maori. This beautiful, brightly illustrated board book introduces babies to the parts of the body both in English and in Maori. From our head to our toes, vibrant pictures of the children of Aotearoa are the perfect introduction to the

A stunning and timely new novel from the multi-million bestselling and award-winning author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. Sam Waver’s life has always been pretty quiet. A bit of a loner, he struggles to make friends, and his busy parents often make him feel invisible. Luckily for Sam,

The latest in the hit ’Bum’ series by Dawn McMillan and Ross Kinnaird is now available in bookstores across New Zealand, after an initial exclusive sales period. My Bum is SO CHEEKY! finds our boy coping with a super-active bum that just can’t sit still. It’s jiving and dancing and

Fun poetry for younger readers My bum is so noisy. My bum brings me shame. It makes weird noises and I get the blame. This poor kid really has trouble with his bum. This time he’s in a fix because some strange noises unpredictably issue from his behind! There’s tooting

Wait for the squeals, the shouts and the cries When everyone sees my … SPOOK-TACULAR BUM! Halloween is a scary time of year but when bestselling team Dawn McMillan and Ross Kinnaird get in on the act, the fun takes over from the fright. Join the hero of the international

Red Pants Boy (RPB) really, really wants to win a running race. But try as he might, his bum is slowing him down. What can he do? Find something to move his bum along, of course! Maybe a kite, or a rocket blast, or a big engine? Nah, he figures

Eve Sutton and Lynley Dodd’s much-loved children’s classic is superb to read aloud with beginner readers. A new, New Zealand edition of this much-loved children’s classic. Cats from many different countries may like to do all kinds of strange things, but my cat, an ordinary round-the-house cat, likes to hide

Dad’s bum has blown off! With a hiss and a roar, it’s gone out our front door … After a meal of cabbage and peas, Dad’s bum not only lets off a smell, but blows off entirely and sets off on its own around the town! ‘Let’s chase it, Dad,

A sweet and quirky story about a child who is stuck carrying around an elephant, wondering if they will ever feel light and free again . . . A story full of humour and heart about having the blues, in the form of a big heavy elephant. One day an

How do you start again, after losing everything? Find out in the global no. 1 bestseller’s latest heartstopper… Anna Walsh had a dream life – according to everybody else. She lived in New York, had a long-term boyfriend, and had The Best Job In The World working as a highly

If you’d like to speak the beautiful Maori language with your kids, this is the book to get you started! Help your tamariki to korero Maori with this brilliant first words book by Stacey Morrison, gorgeously illustrated by Ali Teo and John O’Reilly. My First Words in Maori equips your whanau

My Heart depicts the many ways a mother’s heart can experience love and emotion while her baby journeys through the milestones of growing up, eventually going off on their first independent activity. Beautiful illustrations combine with subtle repetition to cleverly reflect the activity and reactions of the mother’s heart, and

For the first time, Steven Adams shares the story behind his meteoric rise from Rotorua to his emerging stardom in the NBA. Adams overcame the odds to become a top prospect in the 2013 NBA draft. From there he went on to secure a four-year contract with the Oklahoma City

A beautiful board book for babies and toddlers, featuring amazing photos of New Zealand bugs in the collection of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. With text in both English and te reo Māori, it is a perfect gift for any baby and its family. Reading Age: 1 to

Jacqueline Wilson’s bestselling, ultra famous and TOTALLY BRILLIANT Tracy Beaker is BACK!! Tracy has returned, hand in hand with her daughter Jess, she’s ready to make her childhood dreams come true. Jess and Tracy Beaker are the perfect team. They do everything together. Jess thinks Tracy is the best mum

The true story of No:75 Squadron during the Second World War, a fighter pilot unit that included many New Zealanders. They flew more bombing missions than any other British heavy bomber unit. The story is narrated by Henry Fanshaw, a bear who is a member of 75th Squadron and something

Illustrated by Suzanne Simpson with sparkling reo Maori text by translator Kanapu Rangitauira Nanny Mihi returns in third book of series to teach rongoā Māori and connect her grandkids with nature The upsurge in public interest in traditional Māori medicine (rongoā Māori) and her own lifestyle close to nature on

Nanny Mihi and the Bellbird is a charming story about love for family and nature, released for school holidays — a special time for kids and grandparents (and for parents as well). Every school holidays the kids go and stay with their nanny in her house by the sea. One

Nanny Mihi’s mokopuna (grandchildren) come to stay during the school holidays. Each day, she sends them out to collect objects of a different colour. They scour the local beach collecting shells, flowers, seaweed and beach detritus left by humans, all the time asking, ‘why?’. By the week’s end they have a

Haere mai,’ called Nanny Mihi, when we arrived to stay. ‘You are just in time to help me plant the garden.’ Nanny Mihi’s Harvest is a book that embraces the joy of gardening, harvesting and preserving your own produce. With Nanny’s guidance, her mokopuna learn about gardening by the seasons,

A heartwarming story about aroha, whānau, passing down traditional knowledge and welcoming in the new year – an English translation of the original Ngā Kupenga a Nanny Rina Nanny Rina is an amazing weaver – she can make all kinds of nets! When Haeata te Kapua asks what special creation

In Nature’s Alphabet, writer Andrew Crowe and artist Dave Gunson take a tour around New Zealand’s wild places to seek out the curious and fascinating. The result is a unique combination of junior nature encyclopedia and alphabet book – an entertaining, multi-level approach to reading and learning. Reading Age: 7

Subjects – Primary Level Natural History and Science. To survive in the wild, all animals need a natural form of defence against predators. Using their teeth, claws, horns and antlers to defend, fight and hunt, these incredibly powerful creatures do whatever it takes to stay alive. Join twelve-year-old author James