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The Book Collector by Tony EyreDescribed as a bibliomemoir, The Book Collector by Tony Eyre is an engaging read of a lifetime of reading and the books and authors that have...
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Jason Mason and the Flightless Bird Fiasco by Jason and Andrew GunnJason Mason was just an average kid trying to make it through school each day, and not be picked on by the class bully, when he was invited to...
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Grandpa's Dashing Dessert by Tania SucklingGrandpa is back and this time he is in the kitchen baking a lofty, lustrous and luxurious pavlova. He loads it onto the tea trolley and quickly...
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A Giant's Trek by Nick StellaAsh isn’t the biggest giant living in Haven-Home. He’s not even as big as his twin brother, Oak, who’s on the path to taking over from their...
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Interview: Nerys Whelan talks about The Keto Chef's Kitchen IINerys started working in kitchens when she was 16 years old. Her background is in fine dining restaurants, working for some of the best chefs...
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Dame of Aotearoa children’s literature steals Harry Potter’s crownWhitcoulls announce their Kids’ Top 50 Books List today and with it reveal Dame Lynley Dodd’s classic book Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy...
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Interview: Edmund Bohan talks on Turn On, Old TimeHistorian, biographer, novelist and former international operatic and concert singer, Edmund Bohan is a man of many talents. In the 2019 New...
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Good from Scratch: Delicious seasonal recipes to impress by Michael Van de ElzenGood from Scratch , a new cookbook by popular TV chef and cookbook author Michael Van de Elzen, is a handsome book that wouldn’t go amiss on a...
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I Can Do It by Suzy Cato and Kath BeeFrom adored children's entertainer Suzy Cato and award-winning singer Kath Bee, this is a story of affirmation and a story to encourage...
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Interview: Tony Eyre talks about The Book CollectorTony Eyre grew up in Auckland before moving to Dunedin in 1978. As a Chartered Accountant for over 50 years, he has had a particular interest...
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Penny Draws a School Play by Sara ShepardHalfway through fifth grade, Penny is discovering that things are going well. Her friends are on her side, so she knows she can handle things....
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Paku Manu Ariki Whakatakapōkai by Michaela KebblePaku Manu Ariki is trying to understand his role in his family, community and the larger world. His preoccupation is who is the boss—his nanna...
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Interview: Karen McMillan talks about The Quokka Logic and Baking BookKaren McMillan writes fiction, non-fiction and children’s books, and her books have been published in 10 countries. The Quokka Logic and...
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Finding Grace by Emma HintonA child adventures into their backyard, collecting treasure and connecting with nature. The images reveal a girl finding her way of being with...
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Lily Halfmoon: The Magic Gems by Xavier BonetLily Halfmoon has just moved to the town of Piedraville. New house, new school and … new powers? Surprise – Lily is a witch! She must learn...
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Secrets of the Land by Kate MahonyThis haunting novel opens in Melbourne in 2018 when a stranger dressed in an oversized jacket approaches Imogen on the street and says that her...
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My First Words About Tikanga Māori by Stacey MorrisonFrom the marae to the whare, from sharing kai to getting to know each other, this illustrated picture dictionary is the perfect introduction to...
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Growing Up by Rachel GreenerEvery day, all of us grow a tiny bit older, and every day, our bodies are changing in one way or another. So how do you get from being a child...
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Big Little Blue: Sandypants by Raymond McGrathTwo lovable and lively little penguins dash among the beach and duck the waves as they contemplate three friendship conundrums in this new...
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Sustainable Wardrobe by Sophie BensonSustainable Wardrobe provides everything you need to create a more sustainable, affordable and ethical wardrobe. Author Sophie Benson offers...
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Let's Go Flo by Rebekah BallaghOn one level, this is a story about a day in the life of a young girl: getting ready and going to school, missing her friends, getting through...
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Interview: Jade Kake & Jeremy Hansen talk about RewiJade Kake is an architectural designer, writer and housing advocate. Her design practice is focused on working with Māori organisations on...
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Blind Spot by Robyn DennisonWhen Dale stumbles into a bedroom at a party and sees a drunk girl being undressed by a group of guys, he backs away and runs. But questions...
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Coney by David MintyConey loves the roadworks, but one day as his crew head home their truck hits a pothole. Coney is thrown from the truck and loses his memory in...
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His Name is George Floyd by Robert Samuels & Toluse OlorunnipaWritten with unparalleled access to his family and friends, this is the biography of the man who became a global symbol. “An intimate,...
