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.
Kids Books and Reviews
‘The Little Yellow Digger and the Big Ship’ by Peter Gilderdale
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!
‘Going on a Kiwi Holiday’ by Suzy Cato & Arthur Baysting
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?
‘Muki and Pickles’ by Ross Murray
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.
‘Ka Pai Kiwi Favourites’ A Children’s Compendium
Hardback compendium | Published by Scholastic NZ | RRP $29.99 Five best-selling stories in English and ...
‘Grandpa Versus Swing’ by Tania Sickling
Winner of the 2020 Storylines Joy Cowley Award, this is Tania Sickling’s picture book debut. ...
‘Remarkable Animal Stories’ by Maria Gill, illustrated by Emma Huia Lovegrove
28 stories inspired by the true heartwarming and, at times, hilarious antics of animals who live ...
‘That’s What Dragons Do’ by Raymond McGrath
Who wants to go to bed when there are adventures to be had? RARR! I’m a ...
‘Starfish the Star’ by Elaine Bickell, illustrated by Daron Parton
A second book by the author of the award-winning The Little Ghost Who Lost Her Boo, ...
‘The Takapuna Tram’ Poem by Elizabeth Welsman Dawson, Collated by Terry Carson
Return to the days of steam. In 1923 Elizabeth Welsman Dawson, a Takapuna resident, wrote and ...