Children's Books New Zealand
Explore our diverse collection of children's books from New Zealand, featuring stories that celebrate the rich culture, history, and landscapes of Aotearoa. From picture books to children's fiction, our selection includes beautifully written and illustrated books that capture the essence of New Zealand’s heritage, traditions, and environment. Discover local authors and illustrators who bring Kiwi stories to life with vibrant imagery and engaging narratives. Perfect for young readers, our New Zealand children's books foster a sense of pride and connection to the country.
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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...
View full detailsFrom 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...
View full detailsRock 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...
View full detailsDobby | 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...
View full detailsAnzac 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 ...
View full detailsAround and About Aotearoa | Dave Gunson
Summary Specs Who built New Zealand's first car? Or ...
View full detailsWhetu The Little Blue Duck Trilingual Ed
Summary Specs Despite facing many dangers, Whetū has...
View full detailsWorld's Cutest Animals - Lonely Planet
Warning: you may want to cuddle this book! We've found the planet's cutest animals and squeezed them inside this adorable title. From fluffy pandas...
View full detailsNew Zealand Nature Heroes - Gillian Candler
New Zealand Nature Heroes
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...
View full detailsIncredible 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, ...
View full detailsIn 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...
View full detailsGolden 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 ...
View full detailsHippo 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...
View full detailsDougal The Dancing Kakapo | Kath Bee
Dougal the kakapo just loves to dance. From hip-hop to tango; ballet to swing, as soon as the music starts, Dougal just can't stop his feet from jo...
View full detailsNature's Alphabet | Andrew Crowe and Dave Gunson
In Nature's Alphabet, writer Andrew Crowe and artist Dave Gunson take a tour around New Zealand's wild places to seek out the curious and fascinati...
View full detailsStranded | Linda Jane Keegan
Summary Specs As the tide drifts out, magnificent cr...
View full detailsTawatawa 1st XV | Hannah Abrams
Summary Specs The sprightly crew make their way down...
View full detailsPakupaku Piwakawaka | Day, Marion
Summary Specs Pakupaku Piwakawaka is told through th...
View full detailsOne Weka Went Walking | Kate Preece
A curious weka explores the Chatham Islands, meeting some of New Zealand's most endangered birds - from the tiny black robin to one of the world's ...
View full detailsFarewell Anahera | Hatley- Owen, Vanessa
This is a beautiful, comforting and uplifting story for anyone who has lost someone that they love. From far away, HawaIki called to her. Turning ...
View full detailsMoonlight Mission | Laura Shallcrass
It's been a dry summer in the valley when food starts going missing. Hare wants to mount a defence to protect the precious food that remains, but ...
View full detailsWobble, Waddle, Toddle | Anne Hunter
Way below our neighbourhoods, the wild winds they blow. Creatures big and small live here, in ocean, land, or snow. The windswept islands, ocean, a...
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