{"title":"Book Award Winners, Children \u0026 Young Adult","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe're delighted to celebrate the Authors \u0026amp; Illustrators whose exceptional stories have been recognised with awards.  Our warm congratulations go to all the winners \u0026amp; a heartfelt ngā mihi to everyone involved in bringing these wonderful books to life.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur main focus is on New Zealand Book Awards for Children \u0026amp; Young Adult, the Storylines Trust Awards, and NZ Booklovers Awards.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe'll also feature selected international award winners, with exciting news that the Booker Prize will soon include a Children's Award.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"charlie-tangaroa-the-creature-from-the-sea","title":"Charlie Tangaroa and the Creature from the Sea: Jnr Fiction reviewed","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJan (school Librarian) reviewed Aug 21\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is absolutely my new favourite book to recommend to children! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eDuring a beach clean-up, Charlie and his brother Robbie find a mysterious creature from the sea, called a mermaid, or a ponaturi. She seems to trust Charlie and even more strangely, he can understand her speaking when no-one else can. Following the discovery of the ponaturi, Charlie and his family and the other residents in Tologa Bay get caught in the middle of a savage fight between the ancient Māori gods Tane and Tangaroa; flaring up because of changes happening in the Bay that will disturb the natural environment.  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis was an action-packed book with an authentic New Zealand feel to it which engrossed me from start to finish. I enjoyed the Te reo Māori and Te Ao Māori effortlessly woven into the story. Having a Koro intent on passing on his knowledge to Charlie, as well as an American girl (Jenny) as characters was a clever way for the author to explain the characteristics and legends that connect to the ancient Māori gods. It was like nothing I’ve ever read before - I’m hoping for a sequel!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom a National Library Blog about reading aloud \"Charlie and his brother discover a ponaturi (mermaid) on the beach and get involved in a stormy battle between the Māori gods Tane and Tangaroa over pollution in the ocean and discover Charlie’s special skills in the process. Full of action, emotion, stories of mythology and family. Reading age 9 to 12 years.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/natlib.govt.nz\/blog\/posts\/read-alouds-for-juniors-and-seniors\" title=\"National Library NZ Blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eClick here to visit natlib.govt.nz\/blog\/posts\/read-alouds-for-juniors-and-seniors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUPREME WINNER, The Margaret Mahy Book of the Year, New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adult, 2021\u003cbr\u003eWINNER, Wright Family Foundation Esther Glen Junior Fiction Award, New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adult, 2021.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a beach clean-up, thirteen-year-old one-legged Charlie and his half-brother, Robbie, find a ponaturi – a mermaid – washed up on a beach. An ancient grudge between the Māori gods Tāne and Tangaroa has flared up because a port being built in the bay is degrading the ocean and creatures are fleeing the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis has reignited anger between the gods, which breaks out in storms, earthquakes and huge seas. The human world and realm of the gods are thrown into chaos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ponaturi believes Charlie is the only one who can stop the destruction because his stump is a sign that he straddles both worlds. So begins Charlie’s journey to find a way to reunite the gods, realise the power in the ancient songs his grandfather taught him, and discover why he was the one for the task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNZ Children Books Awards website wrote\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Charlie Tangaroa is not defined by his disability, he is not defined by his place in the world, he defines himself through his family. This is a book that has so many themes that resonate in today’s culture. Disability, whanaungatanga, Charlie’s whakapapa, the environment – all are all dealt with a sure hand, and a gentle heart. Charlie’s fractured family is reflected in the warring brothers, and we are taken along at pace, with assured handling, and although so many issues are raised, they are never shoved in the reader’s face – rather they are presented as they are, as just another step in Charlie’s journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a uniquely New Zealand story, and one in which so many of us can see ourselves.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Māori language edition is \u003cem\u003eTiare Tangaroa me te Taipō Moana\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT K Roxborogh (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is an award-winning author of more than thirty published works, both fiction and non-fiction. Her publication Charlie Tangaroa and the Creature from the Sea won the Esther Glen Award for Junior Fiction and the supreme Margaret Mahy Book of the Year Award at the 2021 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults. She teaches English and has been a writing mentor and judge for short stories and for the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaperback, 224 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH: 138mm W: 210mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HUIA PUBLISHERS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40631977476246,"sku":"9781775503972","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4978\/0118\/products\/9781775503972.jpg?v=1630277198"},{"product_id":"amorangi-and-millies-trip-through-time","title":"Amorangi and Millie's Trip Through Time","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINNER, NZ Booklovers Award for Best Junior Fiction Book 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nzbooklovers.co.nz\/post\/interview-lauren-keenan-talks-about-amorangi-and-millie-s-trip-through-time\" title=\"NZ Booklovers Interview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eClick here to read an interview with www.nzbooklovers.co.nz about her win and the book.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Keenan has pitched this book perfectly to the intended independent reader too - it's the right length, has the right vocabulary and features concepts and content that readers are ready to tackle. It's also an action-packed book, with short snappy chapters, that will appeal to some of our more reluctant younger readers.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmorangi and Millie's Time Trip was a delight to read, with a fun premise that younger readers will enjoy.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nzbooklovers.co.nz\/post\/amorangi-and-millie-s-trip-through-time-by-lauren-keenan\" title=\"Rebekah Lyell, NZ Book Lovers Full Review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eClick here to read Rebekah Lyell from www.nzbooklovers.co.nz full reviewreview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINALIST, New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/huia.co.nz\/blogs\/resources\/amorangi-and-millies-trip-through-time-teacher-notes\" title=\"Huia Teacher Notes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehuia.co.nz have teacher notes available, click here to go to their website.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eAmorangi and Millie lost their mum. Their only clue to her whereabouts is a carving on a tree that says I'm in the past! Rescue me!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eTo do this, Amorangi and Millie must travel up every branch of their family tree and collect an object from each ancestor they meet.They must then be back in the modern day before the sun sets, or they'll all be trapped forever in the past. But can they do it in time? In their travels, the children experience aspects of events in New Zealand history, such as the invasion of Parihaka, the Great Depression, World War Two, the Musket Wars and the eruption of Mount Taranaki. They also experience changes in the town and landscape, the attitudes of people and the way people live their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLauren Keenan (Te Āti Awa ki Taranaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a writer of creative non-fiction, novels, short stories and popular psychology. Lauren was a winner at the 2017 Pikihuia Awards for Māori writers and a finalist in the 2019 awards. She was also a participant in Te Papa Tupu mentoring programme. Her short stories have appeared in Huia Short Stories collections in 2015, 2017 and 2019. In 2020 her book The 52 Week Project: How I Fixed My Life by Trying a New Thing Every Week for a Year was published, and in 2022 her children’s novel Amorangi and Millie’s Trip Through Time was published. It was a finalist in the 2022 NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults and longlisted in the ARA Historical Novel Prize. It also won the 2023 Book Lovers Award. Her debut historical fiction novel The Space Between (Penguin Random House, 2024), set against the backdrop of the New Zealand Wars, is a national bestseller. Lauren has a Master of Arts in Taranaki Māori History.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eAge from 7 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback  260pp  h210mm  x  w138mm \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HUIA PUBLISHERS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41842399248534,"sku":"9781775506553","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4978\/0118\/products\/jacket---2022-04-22T135604-399.jpg?v=1654503241"},{"product_id":"how-my-koro-became-a-star-hb","title":"How my Koro became a Star (HB)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINNER, Best Children's Book NZ Booklovers Awards, 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorylines Notable Book List, 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMāori edition, WINNER, Storylines Te Kahurangi Kāterina Te Heikōkō Mataira Award, 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMāori edition, WINNER, Wright Family Foundation Te Kura Pounamu Award, 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA young boy learns about the customs around celebrating Matariki from his grandfather. They watch the stars from the top of a mountain, prepare their offering of food for the gods, and the boy learns about Te Waka o Rangi and the tradition of calling out the names of loved ones who have passed away so that they can become stars. Just before Matariki the following year, the boy’s Koro suddenly dies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe gathers and prepares the food offering and asks each family member to come with him up the mountain when Matariki is due to rise, but they all make excuses, and he is disheartened. But when he tells them what Koro taught him, they all climb the mountain before sunrise, follow the rituals Koro carried out and call out Koro’s name so that he can become a star.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is also available as a Māori-language edition, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKua Whetūrangitia a Koro\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWritten by Brianne Te Paa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is an Assistant Principal at Kaipara College. She has a Bachelor of Education and a Diploma in Te Pinakitanga ki Te Reo Kairangi. She is connected to the people of Ngāti Kahu, Ngā Puhi, Te Rarawa, Ngāti Whātua, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki and Te Whānau-a-Apanui. Brianne is passionate about learning and working with young people, and she has always enjoyed writing poetry and short stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated by Story Hemi-Morehouse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaperback, 40 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH: 240mm W: 270mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HUIA PUBLISHERS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42713211175062,"sku":"9781775506942","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4978\/0118\/products\/jacket---2023-08-16T093534-922.jpg?v=1692135379"},{"product_id":"the-grimmelings","title":"The Grimmelings","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rnz.co.nz\/national\/programmes\/ninetonoon\/audio\/2018926969\/rachael-king-on-darkness-excitement-and-her-new-young-adult-novel-the-grimmelings\" title=\"RNZ Interview Feb 24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eClick here to vist www.rnz.co.nz Nine to Noon, interview with Rachael King\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRowena (Bookseller) read \u0026amp; enjoyed, a spooky mythical delight!  Then read Rebekah's review from nzbooklovers.co.nz which was wonderful \u0026amp; totally agreed with it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"... it is griping, expertly crafted, it transcends time, is intensely evocative, fresh and original.\" \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nzbooklovers.co.nz\/post\/the-grimmelings-by-rachael-king\" title=\"NZ Booklovers Review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eClick here to visit nzbooklovers.co.nz and read the full review by Rebekah.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoint 2025 NZ Booklovers Award for Best Junior Fiction Book 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe judges say, ‘The competition was particularly stiff this year, and in the end, we selected two joint winners of this category. Both The Grimmelings by Rachael King and The Raven’s Eye Runaways by Claire Mabey are exceptional books. With vivid storytelling, rich characters, and a great deal of magic, both of these books are sure to delight and enthral young readers with their magical use of words and will no doubt become firm favourites.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nzbooklovers.co.nz\/2025-awards\" title=\"Click to visit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewww.nzbooklovers.co.nz, 2025 Awards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe same evening Josh Underhill went missing, the black horse appeared on the hill above the house.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThirteen-year-old Ella knows that words are powerful. So she should have known better than to utter a wish and a curse on the same day, even in jest.??\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen the boy she has cursed goes missing, in the same sudden, unexplained way as her father several years earlier, Ella discovers that her family is living in the shadow of a vengeful kelpie, a black horse-like creature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the help of her beloved pony Magpie, can Ella break the curse of the kelpie and save not just her family, but the whole community?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRachael King's writing is immersive and vibrant, rich in lore and an appreciation of the natural world that fans of Katherine Rundell, Susan Cooper and Kiran Millwood Hargrave will love.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'A compelling and lovingly crafted novel.' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Mitchell\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Stunningly original. I loved it!' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBren MacDibble\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'I was gripped until the very end and it left me in tears.' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eStacy Gregg\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Eerie and beautiful.' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eElizabeth Knox\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Exquisitely crafted and thrumming with old magic.' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRachael Craw\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'I could not put it down.' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eZana Fraillon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Set to become an all-time favourite for adults and children alike.' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTania Roxborogh\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpooky\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: From 9 to 12 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRachael King\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e320 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH: 198mm W: 128mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 248 grams\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A\u0026U Children's NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43144595964054,"sku":"9781991006646","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4978\/0118\/products\/jacket---2024-02-22T160234-578.jpg?v=1708571025"},{"product_id":"a-aria-me-te-atua-o-te-kumara","title":"A Ariā me te Atua o te Kūmara","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e2025 Winner, Wright Family Foundation Te Kura Pouamu Award for a book translated into Te reo Māori - NZ Book Awards for Children \u0026amp; Young Adults\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHe nui ngā mānuka ka takoto i mua i te aroaro o Ariā me ōna hoa i a rātou e kake ana i ngā whetū, e kimi ana i a Whānui, ā, māna e whakaora mai ngā māra kūmara o te ao, engari kua ara kē mai ko Matariki. Ko tā te pūkōrero, tā Witi Ihimaera, he whakaora mai i te tikanga o te kōrero pūrākau ki tēnei paki whakaaweawe kua whakamāorihia e Hēni Jacob. Ko te tikanga, me pānui ā-waha, ā, mā te rōnaki o te reo, me ngā whakaahua whakamīharo e kukume mai te tamaiti, kia kite ai ia i a ia anō e hāereere ana i te taha o Ariā. Waihoki, mā tēnei pukapuka e tahuri ai te iwi ki te kōrero mō te hiranga o Matariki.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAriā and her fellow apprentices face many challenges as they climb to the stars in search of Whānui, to save the world’s dying kūmara crops – but Matariki is already rising. Master storyteller Witi Ihimaera brings the wisdom of traditional pūrākau to life in an inspirational tale that has been translated expertly by Hēni Jacob. Meant to be read aloud, the smoothly flowing reo and captivating illustrations will draw tamariki in, so they feel they are travelling alongside Ariā on her quest. This pukapuka will also provide a platform to spark conversation about the significance of Matariki.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nzbookawards.nz\/new-zealand-book-awards-for-children-and-young-adults\/2025-awards\/winners\/\" title=\"2025 Awards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVisit the www.nzbookawards.nz here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAriā and the Kūmara God\u003c\/em\u003e, the gripping sequel to \u003cem\u003eThe Astromancer \u003c\/em\u003e- translated into te reo Māori by Heni Jacob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKoia tēnei, ko te paki whakaihiihi e whai mai ana i \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eTe Kōkōrangi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoho mōrearea ana ngā rā ki tua: kua mauheretia a Te Kōkōrangi e te hoariri kino, e Ruatapu, waihoki, e matemate katoa ana ngā māra kūmara.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMe mātua whai a Ariā mā — tae atu ki a Kurī — i te ara uaua a Tāwhaki. Me piki ki ngā rangi, ka inoi ai i a Whānui kia āwhina mai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeoi anō, me kamakama tonu, i te mea kua tata te putanga o Matariki. Āe rānei ka tutuki i a rātou tēnei kakenga mutunga mai o te uaua . . .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWiti Ihimaera was the first Māori to publish both a book of short stories and a novel, and has published many notable novels, collections of short stories and in 2020 published his substantial nonfiction work, Navigating the Stars. Described by Metro magazine as 'Part oracle, part memoralist,' and 'an inspired voice, weaving many stories together', Ihimaera has also written for stage and screen - including libretti - edited books on the arts and culture, as well as published various works for children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsobel Te Aho-White (Ngati Kahungunu, Ngai Tahu) is an Illustrator based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PUFFIN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43485721788566,"sku":"9781776958139","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4978\/0118\/files\/jacket--4_3b16cdcd-f922-41aa-8a93-ed491eb5f3b3.jpg?v=1713687084"},{"product_id":"nine-girls","title":"Nine Girls","description":"\u003cp\u003eNine Girls is a page-turning adventure from Stacy Gregg, one of Aotearoa's most internationally successful and locally awarded writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn epic story woven with suspense by Pony Club Secrets and The Princess and the Foal author Stacy Gregg. They dug a hole and they put the box filled with gold inside it. To keep it safe until they could return, one of them placed a tapu on it. A tapu so that anyone who tried to touch the gold would die. Titch is determined to find the gold buried somewhere on her family's land. It might be cursed but that won't put her off. Then an unexpected encounter with a creature from the river reveals secrets lying beneath its surface . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Titch uncovers the truth about the hidden treasure, she learns about her own heritage - and what it's like to feel like an outsider in your own world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA story about growing up in a time of social unrest in early 1980s New Zealand, Nine Girls is a page-turning adventure woven with suspense from the author of Pony Club Secrets and The Princess and the Foal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren’s \/ Teenage fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: From 10 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStacy Gregg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e288 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH: 197mm W: 130mm Spine: 22mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 260 grams\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books (NZ)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43593818865814,"sku":"9781776958146","price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4978\/0118\/files\/jacket_d3868b87-b560-4e6d-a8ff-771fe7e6689c.jpg?v=1715056495"},{"product_id":"detective-beans-and-the-case-of-the-missing-hat","title":"Detective Beans and the Case of the Missing Hat","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Winner Wright Family Foundation Esther Glen Award for Junior Fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nzbookawards.nz\/new-zealand-book-awards-for-children-and-young-adults\/2025-awards\/winners\/\" title=\"2025 Awards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003evisit www.nzbookawards.nz here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJudges comment \"Detective Beans and the Case of the Missing Hat is a delightful feline-fuelled mystery where a kitty detective earnestly goes about trying to find his hat. This book is both literally and figuratively colourful – Beans interacts with a cast of entertaining characters on his sleuthing mission, which his Mum is fine with as long as he’s home by 8pm. The graphic novel format is expertly used to capture the character expressions, tone, and movement of the narrative. This is a skilfully crafted work, an all-ages book that is both fun and funny, with humour that hits on multiple levels.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kirkusreviews.com\/book-reviews\/li-chen\/detective-beans\/\" title=\"Kirkus Review Link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewww.kirkusreviews.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \"Snazzy, appealing artwork, with firm lines, stylish focus, and an atmosphere reminiscent of hardboiled, 1930s detective tales, enhances this absurdly funny and clever graphic novel, which features vivid characters, snappy dialogue, and nonstop action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatnip to feline lovers and mystery fans alike. (Graphic fiction. 8-10)\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eIn this hilarious full-colour graphic novel, Cat Town's best kitten detective is on the case - of his very own missing hat! Detective Beans is available 24\/7* for all your mystery solving and ice-cream taste testing needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e* Except on school days, and after bedtime. Today he's investigating the case of the missing hat. His missing hat. The clues take Beans all over Cat Town. He encounters philosophical pigeons, dodgy street magicians, lounge singers and soup chefs, and even a mysterious trash portal. No one is a match for his crime-solving powers. But will Beans find his hat before Mum is expecting him home for dinner?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLi Chen \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ewas born in Beijing, China, and moved to New Zealand when she was five (with her parents, not as a solo child explorer, I don't think that's allowed). She's always loved drawing and has been working as a full-time comic artist since 2012. Detective Beans and the Case of the Missing Hat is her first graphic novel. When she's not drawing, Li likes to hang out with her cats or go on really long walks. 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Mā te mārire o te manawataki o ngā kupu e kite ai te kaipānui i hā, te rangi me te reo o te kōrero, i a Hineraukatauri e kimi atu ana i tōna hā, tōna rangi me tōna reo. Ko te tikanga, me pānui ā-waha tēnei pukapuka ki te reo Māori. He mea tito tēnei nā Elizabeth Gray, ā, kei te reo tonu te toikupu, mā konā e totohu ai te kaipānui ki roto ki te kaupapa. Kāore e kore, ka warea anō te kaipānui i te whakapākehātanga, engari ko tōna ātaahuatanga ka ngaro. E tika rawa atu ana kia riro tēnei tohu i tēnei pukapuka.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn Hineraukatauri me Te Ara Pūoro, the kupu take the form of an oriori, a chant, a lullaby. The words' gentle rhythm invites readers to find their own intonation, melody, and voice, as Hineraukatauri finds hers. This is a book meant to be read aloud in te reo Māori – it is the poetry intrinsic to the language itself, so skilfully composed by kaitito Elizabeth Gray, that allows us to fully inhabit the kaupapa. While a translation would no doubt enchant readers in English as well, something beautiful would necessarily be lost. There could not be a more deserving first recipient for this award.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Winner Russell Clark Award for Illustration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJudges Comment \"Hineraukatauri me Te Ara Pūoro tells the pūrākau of the becoming of Hineraukatauri, from chrysalis to atua of taonga pūoro – and Rehua Wilson's illustrations embody the kaupapa with a breath-taking synaesthetic skill that seems quite magical. There is an innate musical quality in the light and shade, the stabs and washes of bright colour, the delicate linework tracing a visual melody. Familiar atua are encountered in perhaps unfamiliar forms, the line between the literal and the figurative is always permeable, and the relationship between te Ao Wairua and te Ao Kikokiko is reflected in a way that feels right, feels tika.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nzbookawards.nz\/new-zealand-book-awards-for-children-and-young-adults\/2025-awards\/winners\/\" title=\"Click here to visit the Awards Website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewww.nzbookawards.nz, 2025 Winners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Gray, a taonga pūoro practitioner, has created a real taonga with this story, as she generously shares her knowledge with readers. Written solely in te reo Māori, it is poetic and a much-needed resource...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHineraukatauri me te Ara Pūoro is a powerful picture book for learning, language, identity and mātauranga. Whakanuitia te pukapuka.\" - \u003cspan\u003eRebekah Lyell, \u003c\/span\u003eNZ Book Lovers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nzbooklovers.co.nz\/post\/hineraukatauri-me-te-ara-p%C5%ABoro-by-elizabeth-gray\" title=\"NZ Booklovers Review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eClick here to visit nzbooklovers.co.nz full review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTuruturua Te Taki o Tangaroa e Paki\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRūaumoko ka rū ki Tarawai a nuku\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNā Tane Te Peka Mataī Tokitoki\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhakaniko Whakairohia ngā Hau Kōtengitengi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTumutumu Pīwari Taketake mataī\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWerowero wenewene Tōiriiri ki Te Nguru\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKorokoro Te Kiri Pāorooro oreore Pūtōrino\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWaiwaiā Atua Tō Ki Te Tangata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Gray (Ngāti Rēhia, Ngāti Uepōhatu, Tama Ūpoko ki te awa o Wanganui, Ngāti Tūwharetoa) is a taonga puoro practitioner researching the ways that puoro can be used as rongoā. She is a member of the Haumanu Collective and Hineraukatauri me te Ara Pūoro is her debut book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis story charts the journey of Hineraukatauri – a cocoon\/chrysalis who has entered a new realm, the human world, without their voice. It’s dark and wet, Ranginui and Papatūānuku have not yet separated or are in the process of having their offspring create space between the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn visiting each of the offspring, they gift Hineraukaturi a different component or aspect of music, ultimately her voice, represented in the shape of the Pūtōrino. Renowned musician and composer, Hirini Melbourne happens across the shape, and his breath, in playing it, gives life to all the gifts as he makes beautiful music through this instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaperback \/ softback  28pp  h270mm  x  w210mm \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HUIA PUBLISHERS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43802601980054,"sku":"9781775508243","price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4978\/0118\/files\/GRAE01_Front_Cover_FA.jpg?v=1719356842"},{"product_id":"the-ravens-eye-runaways","title":"The Raven's Eye Runaways","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Winner, NZSA Best First Book Award\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJudges Comment, \"Rich, atmospheric prose propels this beautifully-inked fantasy quest, set in a medieval realm in which reading and writing are forbidden arts restricted strictly to the elites. 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The Raven’s Eye Runaways is the work of a writer who wields her words with exquisite care and understands the power of great storytelling.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nzbookawards.nz\" title=\"www.nzbookawards.nz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVisit to find out more www.nzbookawards.nz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoint Winner of the NZ Booklovers Award for Best Junior Fiction Book 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nzbooklovers.co.nz\/2025-awards\" title=\"2025 Awards NZ Booklovers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewww.nzbooklovers.co.nz\/2025-awards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Captivating and enchanting, The Raven’s Eye Runaways is a stunning debut novel by Claire Mabey. 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She is also books editor at The Spinoff, book critic at RNZ and co-curator of the writers' programme at the Aotearoa NZ Festival of the Arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaperback, 336 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH: 198mm W: 128mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 256 grams\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A\u0026U Children's NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43832809226390,"sku":"9781991006820","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4978\/0118\/files\/jacket---2024-07-04T093237-688.jpg?v=1720042379"},{"product_id":"migration","title":"Migration","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner, NZ Booklovers Award for Best Young Adult Book 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe judges say: ‘Steph Matuku’s Migration is an electrifying YA sci-fi novel that world-builds a futuristic society deeply rooted in Māori traditions. Set in the richly imagined realm of Aowhetū, the novel follows an 'Intuitive' trainee navigating the rigorous demands of a military wānanga while grappling with external threats and the weight of her own limitations. Matuku crafts a narrative that is both thrilling and deeply introspective. The protagonist's transformation—from a privileged youth to a fierce defender of her people—is compelling, marked by moments of self-doubt, resilience, and revelation. The urgency of an impending invasion echoes the historical realities of colonisation, lending the story a powerful thematic depth. What sets Migration apart is Matuku’s ability to effectively incorporate fast-paced and densely layered prose with evocative environmental descriptions. The world of Aowhetū is truly alive in the writing, with landscapes that are rich and immersive. The novel’s exploration of cultural survival and personal transformation feels both timely and timeless, making Migration a gripping and thought-provoking read.’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nzbooklovers.co.nz\/2025-awards\" title=\"Click here to visit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewww.nzbooklovers.co.nz, 2025 Awards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"I wholeheartedly give Migration 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for any teenager (or teen-at-heart) who likes viscerally-described action, great world building, interesting spirituality, and fascinating real world parallels. It’s well and truly a match for The Hunger Games, leaves The Maze Runner for dust, and makes Ender’s Game look well and truly boring. Best of all, it was written in Aotearoa and demonstrates exactly how strong our country’s writing game is.\" \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by Ceridwyn Roberts www.thesapling.co.nz\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesapling.co.nz\/review-aotearoa-ya-that-rivals-the-hunger-games\/\" title=\"The Sapling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTo read the full review visit www.thesapling.co.nz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFarah can’t wait to escape her māmā’s incessant demands and attend the legendary Western Wānanga, where Aowhetū’s best military fighters are trained.\u003cbr\u003eThrough daring battles against her classmates and encounters with cryptic temple masters, Farah sheds her life as an upper ngāti and becomes an intuitive.\u003cbr\u003eBut when her world comes under attack, she learns who she really is.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYA Science fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteph Matuku\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e380 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH: 210mm W: 138mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HUIA PUBLISHERS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43966805606550,"sku":"9781775507130","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4978\/0118\/files\/jacket--6_26a7570e-6d90-4099-9c71-413c9461e605.jpg?v=1723109596"},{"product_id":"titiro-look","title":"Titiro \/ Look","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Winner Bookhub Picture Book Award\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nzbookawards.nz\/new-zealand-book-awards-for-children-and-young-adults\/2025-awards\/winners\/\" title=\"2025 Award Winners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisit www.nzbookawards.nz here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJudges Comment \"This deceptively simple, beautifully produced board book is an absorbing exploration of reo Māori and reo Pākehā. A representatively diverse whānau member and a favourite toy gaze out from each spread, inviting the reader to interact, ask questions, point, talk and learn. A mix of both common and surprising kupu is repeated and built upon in various contexts, enabling a deeply powerful learning experience. The vivid colour palette and bold, uncluttered images are perfect for pēpē and highlight connection with the people and toys that fill their world. Titiro Look is a taonga of a board book from an acclaimed Aotearoa storyteller.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eTitiro iho, pātai ake, kōrero mai me tēnei pukapuka kupu tuatahi kia tūhuratia ngātahitia - whānau, kanohi, tae me te... \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etākaro!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eLook, ask and talk with this book of first words to explore together - family, faces, colours and... \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplay!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eA member of the extended family looks directly at the reader alongside a familiar toy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eLabels give the Māori and English words for what we see - colours, shapes, eyes, ears, nose, hair - and there are more connections to find in every illustration pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eWords and images include the unexpected and imaginative alongside the familiar, making this more than just a first-words book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis is a bilingual book to ask questions, point and talk, for adult reader and child to learn and explore together-or to enjoy quietly alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGavin Bishop, Darryn Joseph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoard Book, 36 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH: 215mm W: 215mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GECKO PRESS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44061140713622,"sku":"9781776575459","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4978\/0118\/files\/jacket---2024-09-05T164616-272.jpg?v=1725511662"},{"product_id":"go-scooter-go","title":"Go, Scooter, Go!","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe winning illustrations of the 2024 Storylines Gavin Bishop Award combine with a fun, quirky story by Kyle Mewburn to create an unforgettable gem of a picture book!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.storylines.org.nz\/award\/storylines-gavin-bishop-award\/\" title=\"Click here to visit website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVisit the Storylines Gavin Bishop Award here, www.storylines.org.nz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHONK! 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When a catastrophic earthquake hits, Ana and the other survivors emerge in a world they don't recognise, stumbling into a 14th century battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe students flee and Ana is chased off a cliff by one of the soldiers, Leon, who is badly injured in the fall. Sparks fly between Ana and Leon: to survive, they need to rely on each other and as their trust grows, so does romance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether they must endure a treacherous journey and find the legendary mystic everyone calls 'The Saint' who is said to have the power to send Ana home . . . until an unexpected twist changes everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Full of thrills, humour, and more than a little heat, The Lost Saint is a rip-roaring time-slip fantasy by a master storyteller.' 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She lives in the South Island of New Zealand with her husband and 3 daughters where she teaches part time while working on her latest novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: From 14 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e336 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH: 234mm W: 153mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 355 grams\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A\u0026U Children's NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44969010823318,"sku":"9781991142290","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4978\/0118\/files\/jacket--2_c5f8e6e4-97ed-4548-914e-f00a3861e1d8.jpg?v=1745977538"},{"product_id":"the-living-tree-a-new-zealand-habitat","title":"The Living Tree: A New Zealand Habitat","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Storylines Notable Book Award winner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorylines Notable Non-fiction (age range from 3 years to 18 years)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.storylines.org.nz\/awards\/storylines-notable-book-awards\/storylines-notable-book-lists-2025\/\" title=\"Click here to visit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewww.storylines.org.nz, Storylines Notable Book Award 2025\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn in-depth look at native and introduced New Zealand trees and all the life that lives and thrives in, on and around the unique environments that they provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing information about the many fascinating animals, plants and fungi that live within the varied habitats of our trees, including fantail, kereru, giant weta, huhu beetle, forest gecko, shore skink, bracket fungi, clematis and many more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDave Gunson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaperback, 48 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH: 265mm W: 210mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DAVID BATEMAN LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44971261853846,"sku":"9781776891337","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4978\/0118\/files\/jacket--91_831d9321-c004-4b15-945b-21dd069d94e9.jpg?v=1746065745"},{"product_id":"tomboy-the-headstrong-horse","title":"Tomboy the Headstrong Horse","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Storylines Notable Book Award winner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorylines Notable Picture Books (age range from birth to 8 years)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.storylines.org.nz\/awards\/storylines-notable-book-awards\/storylines-notable-book-lists-2025\/\" title=\"Click here to visit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewww.storylines.org.nz, Storylines Notable Book Award 2025\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTomboy the Headstrong Horse recounts the real-life 1866 journey of Caroline and Nicolas Chevalier, who crossed New Zealand's rugged Southern Alps on horseback, accompanied by the spirited and wilful horse, Tomboy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile Nicolas documented their travels in his art, Caroline kept a journal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story follows Caroline as she navigates treacherous rivers, dense forests, and muddy trails, forming an unbreakable bond with her headstrong horse. Along the way, readers witness the challenges of life in untamed wilderness amidst breath-taking landscapes, hear of Māori legends, and celebrate Caroline's determination and Tomboy's bravery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusan Brocker, Raymond McGrath\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaperback, 32 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH: 265mm W: 215mm Spine: 3mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scholastic New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44971386536086,"sku":"9781775438304","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4978\/0118\/files\/jacket---2025-05-01T161050-769.jpg?v=1746072716"},{"product_id":"the-case-of-the-missing-stuff-violet-and-the-velvets-book-1","title":"The Case of the Missing Stuff: Violet and the Velvets Book 1","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Storylines Notable Book Award winner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorylines Notable Junior Fiction (age range from 7 years to 13 years)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.storylines.org.nz\/awards\/storylines-notable-book-awards\/storylines-notable-book-lists-2025\/\" title=\"Click here to visit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewww.storylines.org.nz, Storylines Notable Book Awards 2025\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinalist in the NZ Awards for Children \u0026amp; Young Adult 2025, the judges wrote;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Violet Grumble is putting aside her performance (and social) anxiety, picking up a guitar and starting a band. But when stuff starts to go missing, band rivalry tensions reach a new high. A riotously fun and brilliantly constructed adventure that incorporates a heartfelt and accurate depiction of the ADHD girl-brain in action.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nzbookawards.nz\/new-zealand-book-awards-for-children-and-young-adults\/2025-awards\/shortlist\" title=\"Shortlist 2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eClick here to see the shortlist at www.nzbookawards.nz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRowena read and enjoyed Violet and the Velvets: Book 1 by Rachael King. The story took her back to her tween days, while modern diversity is seamlessly woven throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Affirming, joyous, and often hilarious...' - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Sapling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eKiki Van Newtown from \u003ci\u003eThe Sapling \u003c\/i\u003ealso interviewed Rachael King, to read the interview click\u003ci\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesapling.co.nz\/writing-books-where-all-kinds-of-kids-can-see-themselves-an-interview-with-rachael-king\/\" title=\"Click here to visit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewww.thesapling.co.nz, Ruth King interview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet Violet Grumble: a music-loving, guitar-toting tween whose dream is to compete at BandChamps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe problem is that none of her friends can play an instrument. Violet won't let that stop her!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut things get tougher when the band's gear starts to go missing - what's going on?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan Violet solve the mystery and harness her ADHD powers? Can she help the Velvets overcome stage fright AND beat The Alphas at the final showdown?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter all, you only need three chords to play a song... how hard can it be?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRachael King\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: From 8 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaperback, 208 pages, H: 198mm W: 128mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 190 grams\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A\u0026U Children's NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44971413864598,"sku":"9781991006981","price":18.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4978\/0118\/files\/jacket---2025-05-01T163122-646.jpg?v=1746073982"},{"product_id":"the-incredible-insects-of-aotearoa","title":"The Incredible Insects of Aotearoa","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e2025 Storylines Notable Book Award winner\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorylines Notable Non-fiction (age range from 3 years to 18 years)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.storylines.org.nz\/awards\/storylines-notable-book-awards\/storylines-notable-book-lists-2025\/\" title=\"Click here to visit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewww.storylines.org.nz, Storylines Notable Book Award 2025\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA FUN, FASCINATING AND REVEALING BOOK ABOUT THE STRANGE AND WONDERFUL CRITTERS OF AOTEAROA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat do you call a grasshopper dressed as a gladiator? 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(2021) co-written with Phil Sirvid and short-listed for the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults, Why Is That Lake So Blue? (2018) and The Genius of Bugs (2017), also shortlisted for the Children's book awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimon has also been an advisor, scriptwriter and presenter on a number of natural history documentaries, including the BBC's Planet Earth. Since 2009, Simon has been Adjunct Professor of Science Communication at the University of Canterbury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr Phil Sirvid is Curator Invertebrates in the Natural History Team at Te Papa. Phil has looked after the insect and arachnid collections and been involved in science outreach at Te Papa for over 30 years. He has contributed to the Te Papa Press titles Why is That Spider Dancing?, 100 Natural History Treasures of Te Papa, and Nature-Stilled, and more recently co-authored Native Insects of Aotearoa - part of the Te Taiao Nature series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with Simon, Phil has also curated the blockbuster science exhibition Bug Lab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaperback, 384 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH: 230mm W: 200mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TE PAPA PRESS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44984943771798,"sku":"9781991072030","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4978\/0118\/files\/jacket---2025-05-09T093634-025.jpg?v=1746740433"},{"product_id":"dreamslinger-slinger-series-book-1","title":"Dreamslinger: Slinger Series Book 1","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Storylines Notable Book Award winner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorylines Notable Junior Fiction (age range from 7 years to 13 years)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.storylines.org.nz\/awards\/storylines-notable-book-awards\/storylines-notable-book-lists-2025\/\" title=\"Click here to visit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.storylines.org.nz, Storylines Notable Book Award 2025\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The world building is exquisite, the magical creatures breath taking and the plot fast-paced.... Fans of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, Harry Potter and Nevermoor will gobble this up with more in the series to come.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/whatbooknext.com\/dreamslinger-book-review\/\" title=\"Click to visit for full review at www.whatbooknext.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview by Adele Broadbent at www.whatbooknext.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Korean kingdom-set magical fantasy with emotional smarts.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.commonsensemedia.org\/book-reviews\/dreamslinger\" title=\"Click here to visit website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFull review www.commonsensemedia.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"An intriguing series opener that explores emotional themes through a magical lens. (Fantasy. 10-14)\" - Kirkus Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kirkusreviews.com\/book-reviews\/graci-kim\/dreamslinger\/\" title=\"Click here to visit the full review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFull review www.kirkusreviews.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.penguin.co.nz\/books\/dreamslinger-slinger-series-book-1-9781776953431\" title=\"www.penguin.co.nz \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003evisit www.penguin.co.nz to read an extract or look inside\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragons and phoenixes roam the skies of Seoul, meals magically appear based on your mood and dreams literally come to life . . . Nevermoor meets Pokemon in New Zealand author Graci Kim's thrilling new middle-grade fantasy series!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnter a world of secrets and spells, dragons and phoenixes; a place where your wildest dreams - or your darkest nightmares - come to life . . . Fourteen-year-old Aria Loveridge is a Dreamslinger, born with a genetic mutation that transports her to a magical realm while she sleeps. In much of the world slingers are seen as dangerous, especially after the Great Outburst, caused by the Royal League of Dreamslingers, killed thousands - including Aria's mother.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince then, Aria's dad has become a leading expert on Dreamslinger Welfare, which means Aria knows better than most what it takes to keep society safe from her, and others like her- separation, identification, and most importantly, power suppression. So when the Royal League opens their Trials to Dreamslinger teenagers from around the world, Aria signs up to take them down from the inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the enchanted city-state of Royal Hanguk, she's introduced to a world of wondrous magic and friendship, and, in spite of herself, finally feels like she belongs. As Aria unearths dark secrets from her past, she becomes even more determined to discover the full truth of her identity. But first, she has to survive the Trials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKorean New Zealander Graci Kim is the New York Times bestselling author of The Gifted Clans series. Read all Graci Kim's books! Gifted Clans Series The Last Fallen Star The Last Fallen Moon The Last Fallen Realm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraci Kim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is the award-winning and New York Times-bestselling author of Gifted Clans, a Korean mythology-inspired middle-grade series that was featured in TIME Magazine for Kids, praised as a \"sparkling yarn\" by Entertainment Weekly, and has been optioned for a television series by the Disney Channel. The Last Fallen Star was named a Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Best Children's Book, an Amazon Best Book, an Indigo Best Book, a Barnes \u0026amp; Noble Young Reader Pick, and a Whitcoulls Kids Top 50.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2022, Graci was awarded the Sir Julius Vogel Award for Best New Talent. Before she became an author, Graci was a New Zealand diplomat and a cooking show host. 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She has worked as a scriptwriter in children's television and as an actor both for theatre and screen. Kiri is now a mother of three school-aged children and lives in central Auckland. This story was inspired by a nighttime walk in the Waitākere Ranges with a Department of Conservation ranger. Writing books for children and young adults is Kiri's dream job but she would also love to work in conservation. Her happy place is in the forest and she is constantly inspired by the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePippa Keel Situ\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is an award-winning illustration designer, who has an Honours degree in illustration and a huge love of the outdoors. From her small studio in Wellington, Pippa works with a variety of New Zealand-based publishers and companies, including Zealandia Ecosanctuary and the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. 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She has created three children's books in collaboration with writer Rachel Haydon: Kaewa the Kororā, The Beach Activity Book: 99 ideas for activities by the water and The Nature Activity Book: 99 ideas for activities in the natural world of Aotearoa; and Te Ngahere i te pō The Forest in the Night written by Kiri Lightfoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaperback \/ softback  32pp  h300mm  x  w235mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Children's Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45227934285974,"sku":"9781991142177","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4978\/0118\/files\/9781991142177.jpg?v=1753842793"},{"product_id":"te-whaea-o-te-motu-whina-cooper-me-te-hikoi-roa-mo-te-manatika","title":"Te Whaea o te Motu: Whina Cooper me te Hikoi roa mo te Manatika","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorylines Notable Te Reo Māori (original texts or translations into Te Reo Māori, any genre)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Storylines Notable Book Award winner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.storylines.org.nz\/awards\/storylines-notable-book-awards\/storylines-notable-book-lists-2025\/\" title=\"Click here to visit \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewww.storylines.org.nz, Storylines Notable Book List 2025\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Dame Whina Cooper, the kuia who championed Māori rights, women’s rights and led a famous hīkoi for positive change – te reo Māori edition of Mother of the Nation, translated by Stacey Morrison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Maori-language, illustrated true story for children about Dame Whina Cooper, one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most exceptional leaders: a courageous and outspoken wahine toa whose legacy lives on today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTĒRĀ TE PŌ, KA MOEMOEĀ A WHINA KEI RUNGA POTI IA, E HAUKUME ANA I TĒTAHI TAMAITI I TE MOANA. 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Describing how the landscape was shaped, and exploring relations between Māori and the sometimes friendly, but more often terrifying, supernatural creatures, these traditional stories are taken to a new level of spooky visual splendour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGavin Bishop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: From 7 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardback, 64 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH: 347mm W: 289mm Spine: 14mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 834 grams\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books (NZ)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45778472632470,"sku":"9781776957446","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4978\/0118\/files\/jacket---2025-10-30T141219-821.jpg?v=1761786856"},{"product_id":"wrapping-things","title":"Wrapping Things","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Storylines Notable Book Award winner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorylines Notable Picture Books (age range from birth to 8 years)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.storylines.org.nz\/awards\/storylines-notable-book-awards\/storylines-notable-book-lists-2025\/\" title=\"Click here to visit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewww.storylines.org.nz, Storylines Notable Book Award 2025\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this story of cosy and chaotic family life, the imaginative world of a little child is front and centre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosie likes to wrap things up: her crayons, her toys, her kitten, a parcel for Granny, some baking, flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosie herself is wrapped up in a towel after her bath; her mother wraps up warm when she goes out in the cold, dark night; and Granny wraps Rosie up in her bed when she's too upset to sleep by herself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd finally a brand new baby is all wrapped up in a cuddly blanket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHilary Jean Tapper, Linda Burgess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: From 2 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaperback, 32 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH: 275mm W: 240mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 192 grams\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A\u0026U Children's NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45778472730774,"sku":"9781991142009","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4978\/0118\/files\/jacket---2025-10-30T141441-517.jpg?v=1761786963"},{"product_id":"pipi-and-pou-8-and-the-haunted-forest","title":"Pipi and Pou and the Haunted Forest","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e2025 Storylines Notable Book Award winner\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eStorylines Notable Junior Fiction (age range from 7 years to 13 years)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.storylines.org.nz\/awards\/storylines-notable-book-awards\/storylines-notable-book-lists-2025\/\" title=\"Click here to visit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewww.storylines.org.nz, Storylines Notable Book Award 2025\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou’re not going in there, are ya?’ the man queried.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e    ‘The wharepaku?’ Pou frowned, eyeing the toilets.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e    ‘No—the forest.’ the old man said, pointing at the trees with a trembling hand. ‘You’d be mad to go in there. 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