Author: Danni Rae. Illustrator: Evan Heasman. Publisher: Little Love.

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!

07 November 2023

Author: Anna Coddington. Illustrator: Story Hemi-Morehouse. Translator: Ruth Smith. Publisher: Picture Puffin.

Told in te reo Maori, this charming story dispenses with woolly jumpers, yule logs and snow, and instead shows Santa how we celebrate Christmas in Aotearoa - with sunglasses, beach cricket, surfing and barbecues!

31 October 2023

Author: Ned Barraud. Publisher: Te Papa Press.

The oceans surrounding Aotearoa New Zealand are home to over a hundred astonishing and strange species of sharks and rays. This fact-filled book takes you down into the fascinating underwater lives of these expert hunters.

12 October 2023

Author: Ruby Tui. Illustrator: Samoni Cavender. Publisher: Allen & Unwin NZ.

After publishing her brilliant memoir, Ruby Tui is adored by everyone, including a huge number of very young fans. So now Ruby has written a picture book aimed at 4-to 7-year-olds.

03 October 2023

Author: Bob Darroch. Publisher: Picture Puffin.

A classic collection of Bob Darroch’s five favourite New Zealand stories featuring Little Kiwi.

03 October 2023

Author: Dawn McMillan. Illustrator: Ross Kinnaird. Publisher: Oratia Books.

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 hit New Bum! series as his Halloween costume plans take an hilarious turn!

02 October 2023

Author: Sarina Dickson. Illustrator: Minrui Yang. Publisher: Little Moa.

Get ready for a berry-licious Christmas with the gnomes as they compete in the annual Christmas Strawb-Galorb.

26 September 2023

Author: Donovan Bixley. Publisher: Upstart Press.

Starting school is a big step up. Donovan Bixley’s The Great Kiwi School Day/Te Rā Kura Ki Aotearoa familiarise children and their parents with the structure of the kiwi school day and puts them at ease with elements of the New Zealand curriculum.

14 September 2023

Author: Avis Acres. Publisher: Picture Puffin.

The Adventures of Hutu and Kawa, a bestselling classic children's book from the 1950s by New Zealand artist Avis Acres, is reissued by popular demand in a gorgeous hardback gift edition.

5 September 2023

Author: Lynley Dodd. Publisher: Puffin.

A special edition of the Hairy Maclary Treasury to celebrate the raggedy rascal’s 40th birthday! This volume brings together all ten of his mischievous and mad adventures, along with a link to download the audio book.

5 September 2023

Author: Tania Sickling. lllustrators: Lael Chisholm. Publisher: Scholastic Books.

Uh-oh—Grandpa’s back in another sticky (and sweet) situation!

5 September 2023

Author: Suzy Cato and Kath Bee. lllustrations: Rose Northey. Publisher: Scholastic Books.

From children’s en­tertainer Suzy Cato and award-winning singer Kath Bee, comes a story of affirmation; a story to encourage children to use their imaginations and give things a go.

5 September 2023

Author: Gillian Torckler. Illustrator: Adele Jackson. Publisher: David Bateman Limited.

My Aunt Honor is a sophisticated non-fiction (biography) picture book featuring beautiful illustrations. The book introduces readers to the active service role of women in WWII and gives a glimpse into life in the early 1940s.

1 September 2023

Authors: Dahlia Malaeulu, Emeli Sione, Darcy Solia, Liz Tui Morris, Mele Tonga Grant. Publisher: Mila’s Books.

Paea enjoys playing games with her friends and teaches readers Tongan colours while playing a fun game of 'I spy'. Includes two stories in one book - Paea Spies provides scaffolded language supports while 'Oku sio 'a Paea is the Tongan translation of Paea Spies.

1 September 2023

Author: Michaela Keeble. Illustrator: Tokerau Brown. Publisher: Gecko Press.

A bold and multi-layered picture book about self-determination narrated by a young boy full of ideas and questions about growing up, belonging, spirituality, culture and who is the boss.

1 September 2023

Author: Melanie Koster. Illustrator: Monica Koster. Translator: Pānia Papa. Publisher: Scholastic Books.

Tama is down at the lake with his sisters and grandparents. When his sisters tease him about a taniwha being in the river, he takes a deep breath and dives in anyway. What is that wonderful, swirling, sparkling apparition? Is it a taniwha … or is it something else altogether?

1 September 2023

Author: Craig Smith. Illustrator: Katz Cowley. Translator: Pānia Papa. Publisher: Scholastic Books.

The Wonky Donkey, a long-time Kiwi favourite, has been published in more than 40 countries around the world. Now, for the first time, this global bestseller has been retold in tongue-twisting te reo Māori.

1 September 2023

Author: Tim Tipene. Illustrator: Nicoletta Benella. Translator: Kanapu Rangitauira. Publisher: Oratia.

In The Book that Wouldn’t Read — and the Māori edition Te Pukapuka ka Kore e Pānuihia — a boy who doesn’t like reading just has to investigate when he finds that book on the library shelf.

1 September 2023

Author: Miriam Smith. Illustrator: Lesley Moyes. Translator: A.T. Mahuika. Publisher: Picture Puffin.

Annie and Moon / Ko Annie rāua ko Marama is a new bilingual English and Māori edition of the classic and award-winning story about Annie and her black cat Moon and their long search for home, for 3 to 6-year-olds.

29 August 2023

Author: Nicola Toki. Illustrator: Lily Duval. Publisher: Puffin.

Meet some of our most curious critters, from the popular Radio New Zealand podcast with Nicola Toki and Jesse Mulligan.

29 August 2023