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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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Weta Finds a Home | Gay Hay

Summary Author Description Specs In the bushland, a wētā is looking for the perfe...

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Tu Meke Tuatara! He atawhai iti, ka painga roa | Malcolm Clarke

Summary Author Description Specs Kua pāpōuri a Tahi Tuatara. Nā konā, ka whakapa...

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The Greatest Haka Festival on Earth (Mokopuna Matatini English Edition) | Pania Tahau-Hodges; Story Hemi-Morehouse

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Twinkle Twinkle Matariki | Rebecca Larsen

Pukeko, Kiwi and Hoiho want to fly very high. Join them as they blast off to explore the nine stars of Matariki. Author: Rebecca Larsen ISBN: 9...

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Kiwi Went to Sea, Sea, Sea | Peter Millett

A Kiwi went to sea, sea, sea to catch some kai for tea, tea, tea . . . Will the kiwis get to have their fun in the sun and enjoy some yummy kai o...

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Tu Meke Tui: There'S More To Being A Bird Than Flying-Marston Moor
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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-Marston Moor
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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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Aesop's Kiwi Fables - Ray Ching

In this collection, newly painted for this book, Ray Ching's drawing and painting skills, familiar to New Zealanders through his widely seen painti...

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Koro Wētā / Koro Weta (Bilingual) | Heather Haylock; Sarah Trolle (Illustrator); Ngairo Eruera (Translator)

Summary Specs Gumboots are the favourite footwear of the hero of this picture book ...

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Te Whaea o Te Motu - Whina Cooper Me Te Hīkoi Roa Mo Te Manatika | David Hill; Story Hemi-Morehouse (Illustrator); Stacey Morrison (Translator)

Summary Author Description Specs Meet Dame Whina Cooper, the kuia who championed ...

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Anahera: The Mighty Kiwi Mama | Ruth Paul

Summary Author Description Specs This is the inspiring true story of one big, fie...

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At Home on the Farm | Ned Barraud

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The Wild and Windy Stars of Matariki: Ururangi and Waipunarangi | Miriama Kamo; Zak Waipara

Summary Specs Te Rerehua and Sam love Te Mata Hāpuku, a wild and windswept place wh...

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Ihaka and the Unexpected Visitor / Ko Ihaka me te Manuwhiri i Puta Ohorere mai (MAORI ed) | Kirsty Wadsworth

Summary Specs Tawhirimatea is the Maori god of wind and storms. When one of his litt...

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The Ever-Standing Tree / Te Rakau Ka Tu Tonu | Tim Tipene

Summary Author Description Specs Award-winning author Tim Tipene reinterprets the...

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What It Takes to Wear Black | Toby Butland

Summary Specs The ultimate New Zealand rugby story and New Zealand history book all...

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Ko Lisa Carrington Me Te Toa Whakaihuwaka

Summary Author Description Specs There’s a big surf competition coming up. Eight-...

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Ringakoreko [Ringakōreko] [Dazzlehands Te Reo Māori edition] | Sacha Cotter; Kawata Teepa

Summary Author Description Specs This is the Māori edition of Dazzlehands. The co...

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Mokopuna Matatini (The Greatest Haka Festival on Earth Te Reo Māori Edition) | Pania Tahau-Hodges; Story Hemi-Morehouse

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Weka's Waiata (Trilingual Ed) | Nikki Slade Robinson

Summary Specs An enchanting story about five young weka who go searching for a diffe...

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Kererū | Glenda Kane; Lisa Allen

Summary Specs High in a tree in a suburban backyard, a kereru hatches. At rest in it...

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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star: Tirama, Tirama, Whetu Riki e | Renee Chin

Summary Specs Join Ruru, the New Zealand native owl, while she delivers the mail to ...

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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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