Matariki Around the World: A Cluster of Stars, A Cluster of Stories by Miriama Kamo, Dr Matamua
$34.99 NZD
Category: NZ Fiction
A fascinating look at Matariki in New Zealand and around the world. The Matariki constellation (or Pleiades) is known by many different names and is seen and celebrated by many cultures around the world. This beautifully illustrated book features 9 stories that explore the Māori Matariki stars, and 12 s ...Show more
The Last Fallen Realm (#3 A Gifted Clans Novel) : Rick Riordan Presents by Graci Kim
$37.00 NZD
Category: NZ Middle Fiction 8-12-year-olds
Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents the thrilling conclusion to Graci Kim's best-selling Gifted Clans trilogy. Riley Oh wasn't born into her family. Instead, as she recently discovered, she tumbled down to the earth many years ago as the last fallen star. Riley Oh also wasn't born to be a witch. ...Show more
Catch a Falling Star (#0.5 Catch Me When You Fall) by Eileen Merriman
$22.99 NZD
Category: NZ Teen Fiction
A fifteen-year-old reaches for stardom as he slides into psychosis. Francesca - known to everyone as Frankie - has scored the part of Princess Fiona in the forthcoming musical production. Even though Jamie Orange has missed out on the part of Shrek, he's happy - The day I found out I was a donkey was on ...Show more
DoubleDippers (Big Little Blue, Book #3) by Raymond McGrath
$18.99 NZD
Category: Graphic (Junior)
Delightful Bigsies and Littles are back, showcasing the importance of being kind and helping others. There are three simply illustrated, playful stories in this graphic novel-style volume, each one featuring two friends, Big Blue and Little Blue. Each story is connected by a wellbeing theme, and is desi ...Show more
Iris and Me by Philippa Werry
$24.99 NZD
Category: NZ Middle Fiction 8-12-year-olds
One woman. One journey. One true friend. 'I reckon Iris would've approved' - Tina Shaw So begins the story of Iris Wilkinson, who wrote poetry, novels and journalism under the pen name Robin Hyde. In January 1938 she left New Zealand for England. On the way, intrigued by glimpses of China, she ventured ...Show more
Jason Mason and the Flightless Bird Fiasco (#2 Jason Mason) by Jason Gunn; Andrew Gunn
$19.99 NZD
Category: NZ Junior Fiction 5-9-year-olds
The second title in the hilarious new illustrated junior fiction series by beloved Kiwi entertainer Jason Gunn. Jason Mason was just an average Kiwi kid just trying to make it through school each day when he was invited to take over from his Great Uncle Bill to become a Secret Agent. In Jason Mason and ...Show more
Ko Ngā Whetū Kai o Matariki: Tupuānuku rāua ko Tupuārangi (The Kai Stars of Matariki: Tupuanuku and Tupuārangi) by Miriama Kamo; Ariana Stevens
$21.99 NZD
Category: Te Reo Māori
Join Sam and Te Rerehua as they prepare a Matariki feast! It’s the day before Matariki and a big feast has been prepared. Eeling took place months ago and Te Rerehua and Sam are excited to give thanks to Tupuanuku and Tupuarangi, the stars connected to food grown in and above the ground. But one night, ...Show more
Little Yellow Digger (Board Book) by Betty Gilderdale
$14.99 NZD
Category: NZ Board & Cloth Books
When digging out a drain, the little yellow digger gets stuck in the mud. So they bring in a bigger digger ...
Song of the River by Joy Cowley
$19.99 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
In this resonant story, Cam the mountain boy follows the river from its trickling source in the mountain snow all the way to the coast. The river leads him through forest, farms, and towns to the salty wind of the sea. Dramatic landscape illustrations evoke a North American landscape and are packed wit ...Show more
The Grimmelings by Rachael King
$24.99 NZD
Category: NZ Middle Fiction 8-12-year-olds
The same evening Josh Underhill went missing, the black horse appeared on the hill above the house. Thirteen-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. When the boy she has cursed goes missing, in the same ...Show more
Bubbles the Zooting, Tooting Manatee by Minky Stapleton
$21.99 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
Meet Bubbles, a lovable, funny, one-of-a-kind young manatee with a love for speed! Bubbles is a gassy little manatee who loves swimming fast. The more she eats, the more she toots, and the faster she zoots. Her elegant mother and aunties are horrified, but when trouble comes – in the form of a hungry al ...Show more
Children of the Rush (#1) by James Russell
$21.99 NZD
Category: NZ Middle Fiction 8-12-year-olds | Series: Children of the Rush
It's 1861, and gold fever is sweeping the world. Otherwise sensible adults have gone mad and will do anything to get their hands on the precious metal. But two children have been caught up in the rush. Michael and Atarangi couldn't be more different, but they share one thing: each has a remarkable and m ...Show more