COMP CLOSED | Book Giveaway | The Big Boil-Up

The Big Boil-Up
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We’re excited to be giving away two copies of The Big Boil-Up by Angie Belcher, to our GrownUps members!

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The Big Boil-UpAbout The Big Boil-Up

A joyful celebration of kai, connection and whānau.

Her recipe is not written, but passed on down the line throughout the generations – and now the time is mine!

Join Bubba and Mum as they prepare a boil-up that brings the whole whānau together. From hunting and gathering to simmering and sharing, The Big Boil-Up is a heartwarming story of tradition, family and aroha.

The Big Boil-Up celebrates a Māori food tradition and the special role kai plays in bringing whānau together. Written by Angie Belcher, whose authentic storytelling captures the joy and humour of family life through rich language and playful rhyme, making it ideal for reading aloud at home or in group settings. Illustrated by Zak Ātea in vibrant, expressive artwork that brings the whānau’s boil-up feast to life.

Māori edition also available: TE KAI KŌHUA NUI

About the Author

Angie Belcher is a writer and a teacher. Her love of outdoor adventure, including diving, caving, and hiking, provides Angie with exciting writing prospects and has become the catalyst for many children’s books. Most of her books, written for educational publishers, can be found in New Zealand schools, but her favourite stories originate from her home at Māketu in the Bay of Plenty. Angie’s previous book with Scholastic was Pipi Dance, illustrated by Lily Uivel.

Zak Ātea is a published Illustrator and Visual Artist originally from New Zealand, now based in Sydney, Australia. Her work includes editorial illustration, children’s book illustration, artist book design and fine art practices created through digital and traditional painting and drawing mediums. This is her first book with Scholastic.

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    1. You must be a GrownUps member and subscribed to our newsletter to be eligible to enter.

    2. The competition closes on 3rd September 2025. Winners will be notified via email by 4th September 2025.

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    4. Winners will be drawn at random by the GrownUps administration team.

    5. GrownUps employees and their immediate families are not eligible to enter.

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    7. One entry per household.

    8. The prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or other items.

    9. You must reside in New Zealand, as the prize can only be delivered within New Zealand.

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