Author: Maria Gill. Publisher: Upstart Press

Beatrice Hill Tinsley lived every day as if she was on borrowed time. Over her short time on Earth, she was determined to further the world's knowledge of the stars and galaxies. But it was not easy being a female scientist in those times. Find out about this extraordinary woman, who became one of New Zealand's greatest scientists.

8 February 2024

Author: Tangaroa Paul Illustrator: Rebecca Gibbs Publisher: Oratia Books

Written in te reo Maori and translated by the author, Rere Atu Taku Poi! is a beautifully illustrated story about gender fluidity in a school setting. Rangi loves doing haka but performing poi is his favourite - even though his classmates say it's just for girls. When the lead poi performer falls sick before a school performance, Rangi has to take her place. How will the other students and audience react - 'Surely a boy can't lead the poi?'

Author: Susanne Strasser Publisher: Gecko Press

Everyone's on the sofa to share a book: zebra, cat, child, lion. "Wait!" says Zebra, "Stork isn't here yet!" Then the cat needs a cushion, the hamster's missing, someone's sitting on the lion's tail, the fish wants to be in the middle... NOW they'll be able to start-won't they?

Author: Blair Cooper. Publisher: Flying Books Publishing

Join Pee Wee on fun filled adventures to his Koro's farm! Meet all the Farm animals including Kura the Dog, Heihei the Chicken, Hipi the sheep and more. Count the bees and spot the ladybug on each page!

1 January 2024

Author: Blair Cooper. Publisher: Flying Books Publishing

Join Pee Wee on fun filled adventures the farm! Meet all the Farm animals including sounds of a Kiwi bird call, Sheep, Cow, Horse, pig and more. Spot the ladybug on each page!

1 January 2024

Author: Rachel Haydon Publisher: Te Papa Press

99 activities in this immersive book for children aged 7 to 14 range from experiments and observation to conservation and mindfulness. Developed to inspire curious young minds to explore and appreciate our beaches, lakes, rivers and streams. It is also designed to be taken out into natural environments and to be drawn and written in.

Author: Vanessa Hatley Owen Publisher: Upstart Press

The littlest lifeguard wants to help, but it only ends in chaos! Just when it seems they will never be part of the team, they discover being the littlest one means you can help in a different way.

Author: June Pitman-Hayes Publisher: Scholastic New Zealand

Read and sing along to this catchy Matariki song celebrating Earth, sky, seasons and whanau. Singer/songwriter June Pitman-Hayes wrote this waiata for the children at the Montessori School where she was teaching music. With its delightful, lyrical melody, it warmly weaves together aspects of Māori mythology with the seasons, as a family welcomes Matariki.

1 January 2024

Author: Joy Cowley. Illustrator: Hilary Jean Tapper. Publisher: Gecko Press.

At the Bach is an evocative bedtime picture book that distils the essence of a family summer at the bach from internationally renowned author Joy Cowley.

01 November 2023

Author: Melinda Szymanik. Illustrator: Isobel Joy Te Aho-White. Publisher: Scholastic New Zealand.

The Clouds think Sun and Rain would get along well, but Rain thinks Sun doesn’t want to know her as Sun always vanishes when she turns up. What might happen if they were to meet?

01 November 2023

Author: Lynda Finn. Illustrator: Nikki Slade Robinson. Publisher: Scholastic New Zealand.

From Lynda Finn comes the story of Trevor, a mallard duck that was blown from Aotearoa to Niue in 2018 and embraced by the island nation.

01 November 2023

Author: Giselle Clarkson. Publisher: Gecko Press.

The Observologist puts more than 100 small creatures and features of the natural world under the microscope, piquing our curiosity with only the most interesting facts. Subjects range from slugs, ants and seeds, fungi and flies through to bees and bird poop.

01 October 2023

Author: Raymond McGrath. Publisher: Scholastic New Zealand.

The latest simply illustrated, playful story in Raymond McGrath’s graphic novel-style volume, each one featuring two friends, Big Blue and Little Blue.

01 October 2023

Author: Deano Yipadee. Illustrator: Carla Martell. Publisher: Scholastic New Zealand.

From Deano Yipadee, the creator of the beloved Nee Naw series, comes a brand new story and downloadable song about Santa's conundrum when his fireproof trousers shrink in the wash.

01 October 2023

Author: Dawn McMillan. Illustrator: Jenny Cooper. Publisher: Scholastic New Zealand.

Grandpa pulls out all stops to ensure he and his mates put on a grand show at the village concert in Dawn McMillan’s When Grandpa Wore a Tutu.

01 October 2023

Author: Linda Jane Keegan. Illustrator: Isobel Joy Te Aho-White. Publisher: David Bateman Ltd.

A heartfelt story of loss and coming together, written by volunteer marine mammal medic Linda Jane Keegan with illustrations by Isobel Joy Te Aho-White.

29 September 2023

Author: Tim Bateman. Illustrator: Jeff Bell. Publisher: David Bateman Ltd.

The Fruit Salad Series teaches the importance of gratitude, self-acceptance and emotion regulation, with a focus on building resilience and positive self-esteem. The Lonely Lemon focuses on friendship.

01 February 2023

Author: Tim Bateman. Illustrator: Jeff Bell. Publisher: David Bateman Ltd.

The Fruit Salad Series teaches the importance of gratitude, self-acceptance and emotion regulation, with a focus on building resilience and positive self-esteem. The Sad Banana focuses on optimism.

01 February 2023

Author: Norah Wilson. Illustrator: Kimberly Andrews. Publisher: Scholastic New Zealand.

A new series of bilingual books that follow the adventures of a playful and determined young rabbit.

01 February 2023

Author: Norah Wilson. Illustrator: Kimberly Andrews. Publisher: Scholastic New Zealand.

A new series of bilingual books that follow the adventures of a playful and determined young rabbit.

01 February 2023