Donovan Bixley Leonardo’s Dragon presents stories based on myths and legends from around the world, but places dragons at the centre of each story—rather than the cause of a quest or slaying. Donovan Bixley’s newest book is a must for…
Tauanu’u Perenise Tapu Sitagata This week is Samoan Language Week. To celebrate, we’re sharing a Sampling from a gorgeous new book of Samoan proverbs perfect for sharing with the whole family (and early childhood centres and classrooms!). Alagā’upu Fa’asamoa Ma…
By Li Chen Li Chen’s new graphic novel for junior readers has just been released. We reviewed Detective Bean’s first adventure here, and now we’re pleased to share a look at the latest cuteness! Detective Beans: Adventures in Cat Town…
By Katharine J Adams We’re sharing a sneak peak at a chapter from Tonight, I Bleed, the sequel to NZCYA-shortlisted Tonight, I Burn. The book will be launched at Paper Plus Coastlands on Thursday 27 March and will be available…
By Betsy Ochester and Dawn McMillan, illustrated by Ross Kinnaird With school holidays beginning this week, we bring you a Sampling from Betsy Ochester, Dawn McMillan and Ross Kinnaird’s spinoff from the ever-popular I Need a New Bum books! And…
By Gavin Bishop This month we bring you a Sampling of pages from a new hardback collection of ten classic Gavin Bishop stories. This new collection was released this week, and features four of his original stories and six of…
By Dr Hinemoa Elder We’re delighted to share a sneak peek at Dr Hinemoa Elder’s Dear Moko, a collection of whakataukī adapted from her bestselling collection of whakataukī for adults, Aroha. Dear Moko is written for all mokopuna, grandchildren, descendents….
Nā Dr Hinemoa Elder E pārekareka ana mātou te tuari i ngā kōrero o Dr Hinemoa Elder’s mō tōna pukapuka Dear Moko. He kohinga whakataukī tēnei mai i tōna pukapuka rongonui Aroha e hangai ana ki ngā whakataukī mō ngā…
Illustrated by Alba Gil Cedrán This month’s Sampling is from last year’s winner of the Margaret Mahy Illustration Prize, Alba Gil Cedrán, in a re-imagining of Mahy’s 17 Kings and 42 Elephants. The shortlist for this year’s award will be…
By Helen Lloyd & Pippa Keel Te Papa Press brings us an excerpt from their latest activity book which can be used at Te Papa, at home, or wherever the desire takes you! It contains colouring and drawing activities, word…