Author: Trace Moroney Publisher: EQ Publications

Having a positive mindset is when we search for, see, and appreciate the good in life. This ;feel good' book describes what a positive mindset is, what it isn't, and how to cultivate and nurture a more positive attitude about ourselves and the world around us.

Author: Helen Lloyd, Pippa Keel Publisher: Te Papa Press

FUN ACTIVITIES ABOUT TE PAPA AND THE TAONGA IT HOLDS An accessible and engaging activity book to write, draw and colour in. Explore our world-famous national museum through 30 activities including colouring-in, dot-todot, word search puzzles, crosswords and more.

Author: Maria Gill Publisher: Upstart Press

From award-winning writer Maria Gill, and illustrator Marco Ivancic, comes New Zealand's Endangered Dolphins. The North Island New Zealand dolphin (Popoto or Maui dolphin) is the most endangered dolphin in the world. The South Island New Zealand dolphin (Pahu or Hector's dolphin) is the smallest dolphin on the planet. Readers will learn more about these playful, intelligent and beautiful mammals…

Author: Mandy Hager Publisher: One Tree House

Eighteen-year-old Grace has struggled all her life with her place in this family and in the world. Obviously of Asian descent, she has been unable to get the truth about her parentage from her mother, a woman who is struggling with her own demons, that date back to her life in Taiwan where she survived an earthquake while giving birth to Grace. The two were evacuated back to New Zealand, never to return

9 May 2024

Author: Sue Heazlewood Publisher: Auckram Publishing

24 Tea Party Recipes for children, ages 2-12, can learn to prepare.

Author: Jessica Galatoa Publisher: Exisle

'You may not have thought much about it, but did you know that some families change? Some get bigger, others smaller and some completely rearrange!'
Changes in the structure of a family can be joyful, turbulent, and especially confusing for little humans.

Author: Yvonne Morrison Publisher: Scholastic

A must-have collection of three best-selling and favourite New Zealand wildlife and habitat stories, from deep in the day and nighttime forests of Aotearoa to out in the wild, blue moana.

Author: Deano Yipadee Publisher: Scholastic

When the tractor wheel jolts off the edge of the bridge, Tom finds himself in a precarious situation. Enter Nee Naw's mate, Moto Mike, who swiftly takes action and saves the day.

Author: Miriama Kamo Publisher: Scholastic

Join Sam and Te Rerehua as they prepare a Matariki feast! It's the day before Matariki and a big feast has been prepared. Eeling took place months ago and Te Rerehua and Sam are excited…

Author: Nicolla Hemi-Moorhouse Publisher: David Bateman Ltd

He pukapuka rawe mo nga tamariki nohinohi e whakakipakipa nei i te whakahi ahurea. A delightful pukapuka for young tamariki that inspires cultural pride.

Author: Jessica Urlichs Publisher: Little Moa

There are so many toys,
and games we can play.
Whatever we choose,
let's do it our way.

Join Frank and Quinn on their playdate - there are no limits to which toys they can play with and which games they can choose.

Author: Jane Arthur Publisher: Penguin New Zealand

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 mum works long hours at the supermarket, she meets Chester, who has come to stay for the summer. He is loud and fun and full of ideas. But will Rebecca be able to cope with being taken so far from her quiet comfort zone?

30th April 2024

Author: Shelley Burne-Field Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Poto is the perfect fledgling – the apple of her father's eye and a natural at hunting and flying. Anything a kāhu is supposed to be good at, Poto can do best of all. She can't understand why her sister Whetū gets cross with her – it's not her fault she's good at everything! As for her baby brother Ari, he's so weird and annoying.

Author: Dahlia Malaeulu Publisher: Mila Books

Alofa tele atu, sending all my love, conveys a Pasifika parent's dreams, hopes, and cultural wishes for their Pasifika child as they embark on life's journey. The book unfolds as a personal letter expressing deep love and pride, incorporating cultural wisdom and cherished traditions.

Author: David Riley Publisher: Reading Warrior

Tuli has come down from heaven to explore our planet. But all he finds everywhere is water. Tagaloa creates land for him, but now he's lonely and doesn't have anyone to share it with! Find out what happens next in The First Samoans, a bilingual Samoan legend retold by David Riley and illustrated by Rasela Lafaele Uili.

18 April 2024

Author: Angi Pearce Publisher: Angi Pearce

Henry Houdini is an adventurous little dog who likes to go exploring beyond the walls of his property. His owners decide they need to do something to stop his roaming ways, but will they be successful in stopping him from escaping and wandering the streets?

April 2024

Author: Steph Matuku Publisher: Huia Publishers

An amazing building rises on the edge of town - it's the dream factory. Every night, it sends out magical mist. Flying cars, flower cakes and talking tigers fill people's dreams. And the next day, the people make those dreams come true. But when a kereru flies into the dream factory, and a feather floats into a cog, everything goes terribly wrong.

Author: Anders Sparring Publisher: Gecko Press

Theo is good at most things. He can almost count to a thousand, knows several French words and can operate the washing machine. But he can't lie or steal.

"You must try harder," says his mother sternly.

1st April 2024

Author: Juliette MacIver Publisher: Scholastic New Zealand

The final book in this wonderful fantasy animal trilogy. Faelan the Fearless (Faelan the Wolf #3), Pack Leader Bardolph Lupus dies and his son Weylin is set to take the Stone. Faelan is fretting about how he is going to fulfil his promise to his chicken friend Avian to help get her flock of a thousand chickens through wolf territory to the safety of the plateau in the Lockjaws. Meanwhile, Faelan's arch-enemy, the white wolf Varg, is dead-set on stopping anyone from crossing the boundary that he patrols. Faelan and Avian's attempt to free the chickens is fraught with danger. And Faelan makes some surprising discoveries about his family along the way ... that might interfere with Weylin's plans to be Pack Leader.

1st April 2024

Author: Steph Matuku Publisher: Huia Publishers

An amazing building rises on the edge of town - it's the dream factory. Every night, it sends out magical mist. Flying cars, flower cakes and talking tigers fill people's dreams. And the next day, the people make those dreams come true. But when a kereru flies into the dream factory, and a feather floats into a cog, everything goes terribly wrong.