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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Te Huihui o Matariki (The Seven Stars of Matariki Te Reo Maori Edition) | Toni Rolleston-Cummins
Summary Author Description Specs An adventurous young man called Mitai lives with...
View full detailsMokopuna Matatini (The Greatest Haka Festival on Earth Te Reo Māori Edition) | Pania Tahau-Hodges; Story Hemi-Morehouse
Summary Specs It's national kapa haka competition time again, and this Maori perfor...
View full detailsKo Tōku Māmā te Kuini o te Rori | Jennifer Beck, Kawata Teepa (Translated by)
Summary Specs This book is the te reo Māori edition of My Mum is the Queen of the Ro...
View full detailsThe Eight Gifts of Te Wheke (Ngā Taonga e Waru Mā Wheke Te Reo Pākehā Edition) | Steph Matuku; Laya Mutton-Rogers
Summary Specs Tamati and his little sister, Aria, are playing on the beach when Ari...
View full detailsMiro The Little Brown Kiwi | Kelly Lynch
Summary Author Description Specs At the bottom of one thick tree trunk, wedged i...
View full detailsTwinkle, 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 ...
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 detailsPakupaku Piwakawaka | Day, Marion
Summary Specs Pakupaku Piwakawaka is told through th...
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 detailsStrum a Tune When You're Happy Kei Te Pai
Summary Specs Pukeko, Kiwi, Hoiho and friends expres...
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 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 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...
View full detailsWorld Tour - Lonely Planet Kids
Come on a round-the-world adventure as we explore 60 amazing places from across the globe! Packed with fascinating facts, this fully illustrated bo...
View full detailsWhich? What? Why? New Zealand Forest Wildlife - Dave Gunson
How many types of beetle are there in New Zealand? Can bats see in the dark? Which bird is New Zealand's smallest? No matter how crazy or quirky yo...
View full detailsWhere is it??: A wildlife hunt for kiwi kids - Ned Barraud
What adult does not delight in engaging with a child when reading a 'look and find' book. Where is it? is an original take on this concept, a New Z...
View full detailsWhich? What? Why? New Zealand Garden Wildlife - Gunson Dave
Do birds have teeth? How high can a flea jump? Why don't worms have legs? No matter how crazy or quirky your question from the WHICH? to the WHAT? ...
View full detailsWhich? What? Why? New Zealand Country Wildlife - Dave Gunson
What makes the little holes in clay banks and bare earth? Why do swamps smell funny sometimes? What's that little lizard sitting on a rock? No matt...
View full detailsUnder the Ocean: Explore & Discover New Zealand's Sea Life - Ned Barraud
Under the Ocean introduces young children to the creatures that live in the seas around New Zealand. The book describes different habitats: underwa...
View full detailsThe Sandpit (Max And His Big Imagination) - Chrissy Metge
General Fields ISBN : 9780473387297 Publisher : Chrissy Metge Imprint : Chrissy Metge Publication date : March 2017 Dim...
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