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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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...
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 detailsDraw 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,...
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...
View full detailsWhere Is It In Town? | Ned Barraud
A 'look and find' book for all children who want to learn about New Zealand's wildlife. A sister publication to the highly successful 'Where is it...
View full detailsTwinkle 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...
View full detailsStrum a Tune When You're Happy Kei Te Pai
Summary Specs Pukeko, Kiwi, Hoiho and friends expres...
View full detailsRow, Row, Row Your Waka | Rebecca Larsen
New Zealand friends Pukeko, Kiwi and Hoiho go on a journey. Join them in their waka, preform actions and sing along while you row, row, row. Includ...
View full detailsOoey Gooey Surprise | Karen Mowbray
Joe is keen to make his pop a surprise cake for his birthday party. What could possibly go wrong? Another delightfully disastrous children's story ...
View full detailsNga tae i roto i te kete | Eddie Neha
Children and toddlers will love lifting the sturdy card flaps to discover what is in the ketes. These two brightly coloured bilingual books will en...
View full detailsKiwi 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...
View full detailsGreat Kiwi Dream Trip | Graham Minhinnick
Who said Kiwis can't fly? The Great Kiwi Dream Trip offers young readers a ticket for an aerial jaunt from Cape Reinga to Bluff, taking in many of ...
View full detailsAvis and the Call of the Kraken
Summary Specs Avis's life is complicated. Humbert th...
View full detailsIvan and the Lighthouse - Grant Sheehan
Ivan is happy enough at Devonport School, but he finds it hard to concentrate, because through the classroom window he can see, gleaming in the har...
View full detailsWhich? What? Why? New Zealand Seashore Wildlife - Gunson Dave
Do fish have ears? How many teeth does a shark have? Are jellyfish made of some kind of jelly? No matter how crazy or quirky your question from the...
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