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Children's Books

Children's books span a wide range of formats. Early readers focus on simple text and illustrations to help children build reading confidence, while picture books combine vivid imagery with captivating stories that encourage imagination. Activity books provide interactive learning experiences through puzzles, games, and drawing exercises. And, we have New Zealand children's books reflecting the country's rich cultural heritage creating stories that resonate with Kiwi kids, blending Māori culture and contemporary themes.

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New Zealand's Backyard Beasts PB - Ned Barraud

In the garden, creeping along branches, hiding under stones or flitting from flower to flower, a whole universe of creatures is waiting to be disco...

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Go, Green Gecko! - Gay Hay

This book follows a curious green gecko as it scavenges for food, facing other predators as it explores the bush. It also includes factual informat...

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From Moa to Dinosaurs - Gillian Candler

From Moa to Dinosaurs, the fifth title in the acclaimed 'explore & discover' series for children, looks back in time to reveal what lived in an...

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The Ghosts Of Tarawera (Spooky Adventures #2) - Sue Copsey

On holiday near Rotorua, Joe and Eddie are fascinated by the area's bubbling mud pools and boiling geysers. Local volcanologist Rocky tells them ab...

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Police Service (New Zealand Community Services) - A.V. Jennings & Anthony Heath

The story of the police service in New Zealand and a look at the full range of services to the community that the police provide. General Fields ...

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Bumblebees Have Smelly Feet - Rachel Weston

The New Zealand Bumblebee Conservation Trust is delighted to be associated with the publication and message of this book by Rachel Weston. Welcome ...

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Tu Meke Tui: There'S More To Being A Bird Than Flying - Malcolm Clarke

Tere the Tui and Taitu the Takahe are two very different sorts of birds: one loves to flit and twirl about in the sky, while the other prefers to r...

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Rock Pools: A Guide for Kiwi Kids - Ned Barraud

What New Zealand child is not delighted by a rockpool at low tide, with its colourful, fascinating array of creatures, some still, some flitting ab...

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Animals of Aotearoa: Explore & discover New Zealand's wildlife - Gillian Candler

Animals of Aotearoa is a must-have compendium for children curious about New Zealand's wild animals. Based on the award-winning and best-selling `E...

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Whetu The Little Blue Duck Trilingual Ed

Summary Specs Despite facing many dangers, Whetū has...

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Around and About Aotearoa | Dave Gunson

Summary Specs Who built New Zealand's first car? Or ...

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Dobby | Marion Day

Based on a true story. Flying into the snow-clad Southern Alps in deepest winter, Dobby is lost when his master Zane takes him hunting. He gets sna...

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Anzac Day Parade | Glenda Kane

In this poignant story, a young boy's innocent question prompts an elderly war veteran to relive the past on Anzac Day. The young boy is wide-eyed ...

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I Need A New Bum! - Mcmillan Dawn

I need a new bum! Mine's got a crack. I can see in the mirror a crack in the back. What to do when you need a new bum? Should you get one that's bl...

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Draw New Zealand Birds - Heather Arnold

Have you ever wanted to draw a kiwi or a falcon or a gannet? Draw New Zealand Birds shows a step-by-step approach to drawing. With a few materials,...

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New Zealand's Backyard Birds PB - Ned Barraud

'New Zealand's Backyard Birds' is an engaging guide for children on the birds that live in their backyard. Most of the birds we see and hear in our...

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Incredible Journeys HB - Ned Barraud

Many New Zealand's animals make incredible journeys as part of their everyday lives. In this book from leading author and illustrator Ned Barraud, ...

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Hippo Lives in Havelock - Brett Avison

A Hippo Lives in Havelock is a quintessential Kiwi story. Havelock could be any town in New Zealand and the sense of wonder at a hippo coming to re...

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New Zealand Nature Heroes - Gillian Candler

New Zealand Nature Heroes

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In the Garden: Explore & Discover the New Zealand Backyard - Ned Barraud

In the Garden introduces young children to common creatures they can find in a New Zealand garden. It is the only guide available for young childre...

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Golden Eyes: The Yellow-eyed Penguin/Hoiho - Kelly Lynch

Golden Eyes is a yellow-eyed penguin/hoiho who lives at the bottom of the South Island of New Zealand. He makes his nest in the bushes at the base ...

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Avis and the Call of the Kraken

Summary Specs Avis's life is complicated. Humbert th...

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Pakupaku Piwakawaka | Day, Marion

Summary Specs Pakupaku Piwakawaka is told through th...

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Stranded | Linda Jane Keegan

Summary Specs As the tide drifts out, magnificent cr...

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