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A delightful exploration of friendship and kindnessNormal 0 false false false EN-NZ JA TH...
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Two new Matariki booksThe Kai Stars of Matariki, Tupuānuku and Tupu ārangi by Miriama Kamo & Zak Waipara (Scholastic) There's a plethora of books,...
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A children's book about New Zealand's precious taongaNormal 0 false false false EN-AU ZH-CN TH...
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A A complex read that covers many issuesNormal 0 false false false EN-NZ ZH-CN TH...
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Read a true detective dog storyWatson the Detective Dog by Susan Brocker & Jenny Cooper (Scholastic) I've watched conservation dogs in action before. A group of us...
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A heartwarming story about passing down traditional knowledgeNanny Rina's Amazing Nets by Qiane Matata-Sipu, illustrations by Isobel Joy Te Aho-White (Penguin) Author Qiane Matata-Sipu grew up being...
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A charming bed time storySleep is for Babies by Emily McDowall, illustrated by Julia Hegetusch (Scholastic) Many parents have trouble getting their little ones to...
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A fun book that explores how manatee really do floatBubbles the Zooting, Tooting Manatee by Minky Stapleton (Scholastic) I have to admit I'm not a great fan of farting books, but this one is...
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Duck Goes Meow book 2How to be a cat by Juliette MacIver & Carla Martell (Scholastic) Author Juliette MacIver was inspired to write this story after...
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A gripping Maori fable written by the team who wrote and illustrated 'The Astromancer'Ariā and the Kūmara God: The Rising of Wh ānui by Witi Ihimaera, illustrated by Isobel Joy Te Aho-White (Penguin) Ariā and the Kūmara...
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A book that children will enjoy singing and reading aloudBecause I'm Māori: He Māori ahau by Nicolla Hemi-Morehouse, illustrated by Story Hemi-Morehouse (Bateman Books) This story started off...
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A magical tale about the power of dreamsThe Dream Factory by Steph Matuku, illustrated by Zak Ātea (published by Huia) The Dream factory stood at the end of town. In the...
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Mysterious pen provides gateway to adventureXandar and the Pen by David Lawrence, illustrations by Cherie Dignam (EK Books) Xandar draws in response to the world....
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Simple but stunning picture book foursomeNormal 0 false false false EN-NZ ZH-CN TH...
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A train trip overlandThe Antipodean Express: A journey by train from NZ to Spain by Gregory Hill (Exisle Publishing) I inquired about traveling on the Trans...
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Excellent resource about famous authors and writing exercises in their styleCreative Writer's Sourcebook by John Gillard (Exisle Publishing) What a treasure this is! It includes 50 world-famous authors and 175...
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A toolkit to help empower yourself and those you mentorThe Resilience Toolkit: A proven four-step process to unlock your true potential by Dr Alia Bojilova (Harper Collins) After our numerous...
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New junior series about kids solving mysteries…Maddison McQueen and the Cupcake Mystery by Kate Gordon-Smith (Relish Books) 2024 This the first book in the Red Collie Mysteries....
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Novel provides deep dive into much-loved characterNormal 0 false false false EN-NZ ZH-CN TH...
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Come outside, there are flowers to pick, leaves to gather... fun nature craft projects for childrenPlay Wild: Nature Craft Projects for Tamariki by Rachel Clare (Bateman Books) There's a fabulous introduction to this book: 'Come...
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A riot of colour in 'Hatch and Match'Hatch & Match by Ruth Paul (Walker Books) I remember when we first got chickens for our lifestyle property. There were all such characters...
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A cute story about being yourselfRuby Loud Mouse and the Ruru by Alice Pearce, illustrated by Dïne the Fox (Bateman Books) I think Alice Pearce ruminated on the saying...
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A joyful summery picture bookPipi Dance by Angie Belcher, illustrated by Lily Uivel (Scholastic) Have you ever collected shellfish off a New Zealand beach? It's a fun...
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A self-help book to help you relax and de-stress101 ways to find calm: How to use your body to soothe your mind by Rebekah Ballagh (Allen & Unwin) After the pandemic we are all very...
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Two new historical storiesWhat it takes to wear black by Toby Butland, illustrated by Katharine Hall (A Back in the Day) Henry Butland was as 'tough as nails'. He...
