Kids Books and Reviews

By the author of the children’s classic A Kiwi Night Before Christmas comes a catchy and playful retelling of the much-loved traditional story, Over in the Meadow. This companion title to Morrison’s Down in the Forest features fascinating and lovable creatures from the seas that surround these islands of ours.

Full of adventure, drama and humour, Kiri Lightfoot’s text is a joy to read aloud, and award-winning illustrator Kimberly Andrews’ stunning watercolour illustrations capture the magic of the Antarctic landscape.

Author Mary-anne Scott has just released her latest book, The Tomo. This novel for young people is based on some old family lore; we asked Mary-anne to tell us more.

Inspired by the TRUE STORY of a giant container ship wedged in a tight spot and blocking one of the busiest waterways in the world, this playful addition to the classic series sees the world’s favourite LITTLE YELLOW DIGGER come to the rescue — again!

From adored children's entertainer Suzy Cato comes a joyful and bouncy celebration of summer, family holidays and the great Kiwi roadie . . . but uh-oh, where is Grandma?

A highly original and captivating book from an award-winning author. Muki and Pickles is a beautiful story about friendship, resourcefulness and the quest for one delicious peach.

Hardback compendium | Published by Scholastic NZ | RRP $29.99 Five best-selling stories in English and ...

  Winner of the 2020 Storylines Joy Cowley Award, this is Tania Sickling’s picture book debut. ...

28 stories inspired by the true heartwarming and, at times, hilarious antics of animals who live ...

Who wants to go to bed when there are adventures to be had? RARR! I’m a ...