Children's Books

Do you love books? Do you love wobbling? Then you’ll love this fun and cheeky new board book series – perfect for playful preschoolers! Who’s got a wobbly bottom? Puppy does! Do YOU? If you’ve got a wobbly bottom, There’s...

Drawing is not very different from riding a bicycle, whistling, or cooking a tortilla: learning any of these things just takes a little practice and a sense of humour. For example, to draw an elephant, you start with a teapot....

Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood! Join Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, and Owl as they set off on another grand adventure, with plenty of laughter along the way. A heartwarming story about the importance of togetherness.

The feathery crime-fighters are POWERING UP for some spooky adventures in book 12 of their hilarious blockbuster series! ★ CBCA NOTABLE BOOK! ★ The REAL PIGEONS are all about pigeon powers. But what happens when a CURSED HOLE opens up...

Who are currently the best players in world football in the women's game? Is Aitana Bonmati—winner of the Champions League, World Cup, and Ballon d'Or in the same year—the game's biggest star in 2026? Or is it actually Caroline Graham...

Toddlers will love to explore kitty stories and early learning fun with Gabby and the Gabby Cats! This take-along library includes 12 sturdy board books with just-my-size pages that are perfect for little hands. The convenient carry-handle lets your little...

A joyful, laugh-out-loud counting picture book with plenty of cat-itude! One cat, two cats, three cats, four. Five cats, six cats . . . how many more? In this interactive counting book with rhyming text, sturdy flaps and surprising pop-ups,...

This fantastic fold-out book effortlessly transforms into a stylish 3D doll's house that children can explore and play with! There are stand-up characters to bring to life, pieces of press-out furniture to build, and colourful stickers to decorate the house...

Around the World celebrates racial equality, diversity, acceptance, and inclusion. In all the ‘big’ ways (love, kindness, empathy) humans are the same. Our ‘little’ differences make us unique, but our ‘sameness’ makes us part of the human race. Discussion questions...

My Early Warning Signs explores children’s Early Warning Signs. Adults and children alike all experience these signs when they feel unsafe, worried, scared and/or excited. Helping children to understand our body’s natural reaction to feeling unsafe and alerting them to...

My Search and Find Activity Book from Axel Scheffler is jam-packed with animals, from on the farm and in the jungle to on safari and in the park! With 16 super scenes to search and over 100 things to spot,...

The thrilling third Geomancer book in the epic fantasy trilogy from the bestselling, award-winning Kiran Millwood Hargrave, for readers of Philip Pullman and Katherine Rundell. 'Destined to be a classic' — Garth Nix 'This tale of adventure and magic is...

Filled with lots of wonderful adventures and heart-warming tales, this beautiful treasury has 365 Disney stories for you to enjoy throughout the year.

The perfect read-aloud for every child who loves big machines and the fantastic noises they make. Outside the town in the heat and the dust, where the sky is bright blue and the earth is like rust, is an iron...

Packed full of atmosphere and deliciously gothic detail, the first in a brand-new adventure series: when three cousins discover they're descendants of Dracula, they combine their powers to form the infamous vampire healing company, Dracula & Daughters! Strange happenings are...

Snuggle up, get cosy and let the day go with this enchanting collection of Frozen: My Deluxe Treasury of Bedtime Stories! From chilling adventures to warm-hearted tales, this treasury is the perfect way to let your dreams take flight with...

In the seventh book in the hysterical CatStronauts graphic novel series, Major Meowser is in for a surprise! His space veteran dad-cat has just been recruited to join his next mission. But when the two can't see eye to eye...

Packed with puzzles, riddles, dingbats, and more, this fun and challenging companion to Boredom Buster and The Round the World Quiz Book will test the whole family. Travel-themed, it’s perfect for car journeys, holidays, and rainy days. Puzzles increase in...

Factology: Dinosaurs is a fact-packed introduction to this iconic time in history, presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics. Did you know that a Tyrannosaurus rex needed to eat the same amount each day as 80 people? Unearth a bygone...

Go back to when the Greek gods ruled the world, and the bravest heroes fought the deadliest monsters! Considered some of the oldest and most famous stories ever told, this great introduction to Greek mythology will allow you to travel...

When Penguin hears Whale singing the blues, he tries to help. But how do you stop a blue whale feeling blue? A delightful story about a whale with bike trouble and the happy-go-lucky penguin who cheers him up. Explore the...

This beautifully illustrated book is the perfect companion for early learners, offering a fun and engaging way to dive into the magical realm of letters. Each letter of the alphabet is covered using both upper and lower case letters and...

Join Peppa and George as they help Santa find his missing reindeer! It's Christmas Eve and Peppa and George are visiting Santa at his grotto. But where is Santa's lead reindeer? Read the story and lift the flaps to help...

Welcome to Paddock Grove, a boarding school for the best, providing equestrians of tomorrow with state-of-the-art facilities and world-class tuition in everything from stable management to competitive riding... A scholarship to Paddock Grove is a dream come true for George,...

Spend a fun day with grandma and grandpa—playing outside together, baking yummy treats, and snuggling!—in this latest Indestructibles book. Indestructibles is the trusted series for easing little ones into story time. Beloved by babies and their parents, Indestructibles are built...

The MOTD annual returns in 2026, bursting with fun football trivia, games, puzzles, cartoons and much, much more... What a goal! Packed with fun football trivia, quizzes, games, puzzles, top 10s, cartoons and more, this is the only annual fans...

From award-winning and bestselling author of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, Grace Lin comes a gorgeously illustrated story about a lion cub and a girl who must open a portal for the spirits, based on Chinese folklore. Jin is...

Think of an animal, any animal at all. It could be a shark or a squid or a snail or a chimp. It might be a kangaroo, a giant fruit bat or a honeybee. Whatever animal you think of in...

Moomin Baby: Little Library is a sweet collection of four chunky mini board books in a handy slipcase. With bright colours and beautiful illustrations, each book features a moment in the day of a little one – morning routine, indoor...

A delightfully grim tale about an undead fox whose lonely existence is turned upside down when he learns his job as usher of souls is in jeopardy, perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo and Tim Burton. The Undead Fox of...

That's not my Boxset - Robot, Car, Plane by Fiona Watt is a delightful collection of three colourful board books. Each book is designed to captivate young children with bright illustrations and engaging touchy-feely patches. The charming stories in this...

An informative sticker book to help prepare children for moving to a new home. This reassuring book introduces children to all the different stages of moving house, from viewing properties and packing up, to moving in and having a housewarming...

A party is planned today in the Magic Faraway Tree. But where is Silky hurrying to? Peep through the clouds and see!Set off to the Land of Birthdays in this magical lift-the-flap adventure! Lift the flaps and help Silky gather...

ADVENTURE LIES BEYOND THE CAT FLAP! Your favourite duo are back… Murray and Bun! Murray is a cat. Murray loves snoozing, fluffy blankets, and peace and quiet. Bun is a bun. Bun loves… EVERYTHING! And together they are unstoppable! SOMETIMES...

In a world in the clouds where only the rich own dragons, a poor boy named Remy finds a wild baby dragon—believed to be extinct—and becomes the focus of an evil pirate's vengeance. Remy spends his days trying to survive...

Introduce your little ones to the world of chess with this accessible and engaging book! Perfect for ages 2-4, each spread focuses on different chess pieces and the board, fostering cognitive development and problem-solving skills. Bright illustrations and clear explanations...

The Fairies from Pixie Hollow are back for more magical adventures! Join Tinker Bell and the rest of the Fairies in this giant four-in-one collection that features classic stories originally published in the volumes titled Tinker Bell and Her Magical...

90 Packets of Instant Noodles by Deb Fitzpatrick is a poignant YA novel that speaks across generations about the challenges of being a teenager. Joel and Craggs are in it together. They drink together, they flirt with petty theft together...

The launch of a brand-new arc in Erin Hunter’s #1 bestselling Warriors series finds the Clans navigating an ominous prophecy that foreshadows the destruction of the Moonpool, and the end of the Cats' connection to StarClan. As Leafbare approaches, a...

The ninth book in the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends series—told from the alternating POVs of shy Emmie and class-clown Joe as they embark on a school camping trip. Crushes. Camping. MIDDLE SCHOOL. These days, Emmie doesn’t feel...

Animal characters explore questions about friendship, learning how to make friends - and keep them too. This warm, practical and inclusive book is a wonderful tool for little children learning to make friends. You'll meet Rhino and lots of other...

Dorothy Edwards’ playful stories and Shirley Hughes’ beautiful illustrations have charmed generations of children and adults alike for nearly 75 years. My naughty little sister is stubborn and greedy and full of mischief. She tries to cut off the cat’s...

Light up your Christmas with this super-sparkly addition to the bestselling That's not my... series. This exciting touchy-feely book explores delightful wintery scenes and features sparkly foiled pages as well as a light-up surprise. From penguins with fluffy tummies skating...

This brilliant book is packed with questions and answers about everything from science to coral reefs, the human body to rainforests, and much, much more. Taking a look at all that is fun and fascinating about our world, and filled...

A gorgeous little story of friendship between New Zealand birds.

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about writer, poet, and Civil Rights activist Maya Angelou. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!...

Ark Angel, the gripping sixth novel in Anthony Horowitz's acclaimed Alex Rider series, plunges readers into a world of high-stakes espionage, where the margin between life and death narrows with every step. Alex Rider, the fourteen-year-old spy, is recovering in...

Beware the Terrible Bloodsuckling Toothpluckling Stonechuckling Spittler! When little Billy sneaks into the forest, he meets thousands of tiny surprises—the Minpins. Little Billy's mum says he must never go out through the garden gate and explore the dark forest beyond....

A fantastic resource to help children boost their word power, both when writing and talking. Words and their synonyms are grouped in over 90 topics, including, for example, animal words, noisy words, fairytale words, jobs, sports, monsters, weather and lots...

A new full-colour series that includes stats on 898 Pokémon! A massive newly revised guide that covers 898 Pokémon! Fully illustrated and totally comprehensive, this two-volume series includes full-colour pictures, descriptions, and stats on Abilities, moves, and Evolutions! This first...

The ideal first book to introduce parts of the body to toddlers. My First Body is packed with colourful images to help build the foundation of early learning. Help your toddler learn all about the human body in My First...

Gumboots are the favourite footwear of the hero of this picture book – but also of the giant weta who thinks they make a perfect home. After a battle of wills and yuck moments meeting Koro Weta, a happy compromise...

First Steps with Spot is a new range of novelty and board titles for curious young minds, carefully designed for children aged 18 months to 2 years. First Steps with Spot: What's Next, Spot? introduces young children to first routines...

Join Hipi as he explores the seaside and learns to count to 10! Some numbers are straight, some are quite round and some may appear to be upside down. Yet they all have an order to count up to 10....

5-Minute Smurfs Stories is a collectible volume of short stories set in the world of The Smurfs, designed to be read in five minutes or less! Enter a world of Smurftacular fun! Join Smurfette as she gets ready for an...

The Mr Men and Little Miss series of titles now feature spine art. Collect the 33 Little Miss titles so the spine art reveals a picture when all titles are placed together in numbered order. Little Miss Shy is so...

Before they became the most famous Ranger in the land and the hard-working Ranger Commandant, Halt and Crowley were young friends determined to change the world. The scheming Baron Morgarath is drawing other power-hungry knights and barons to his banner....

This is the story of how Paua came to have his colours. Paua is sad and lonely. The other sea creatures mock his slowness and unattractiveness. Tangaroa, god of the sea, takes pity on him and gives him a dazzling...

Down in a gully on a farm far away,  a clan of kiwi put on a dance display, invited friends to join, one sunny day,  to do the Hokey Tokey, and here’s how to play . . .    New...

Spring is here, and it's time to plant the garden. We're planning to grow tomatoes, lettuce, and herbs — and maybe even add some worms! What else should we plant? Which flowers are best for attracting bees? And how do...

A special anniversary edition of a modern classic. Winner of the CBCA Book of the Year for Young Readers. The bombs were falling, the smoke was rising from the concentration camps, but Hitler's daughter knew nothing of this. All she...

From the critically acclaimed ABC TV musical stars, Teeny Tiny Stevies, comes a book to empower young kids. You're not the boss of many things because you're little and still learning. You're not the boss of anyone else, you've got...

'Rodda is a master storyteller . . . This is a beautiful, compelling story'-- Books+Publishing, four stars When Quil Medway gets on the train, she thinks she knows where and howher journey will end. At camp. With another school holiday...

Empower young kids with the help of the critically acclaimed Teeny Tiny Stevies You're not the boss of what other people think, what they say and how they exist. You're not the boss of how someone else behaves — the...

WINNER: 2022 Australian Book Industry Awards Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0-6) WINNER: 2022 Educational Publishing Awards Australia Primary Educational Picture Book WINNER: 2022 Karajia Award for Children's Literature WINNER: 2022 Speech Pathology AustraliaBook of the Year 5 to...

New Zealand Nature Heroes is a must-have natural science activity book for young New Zealanders and their families. From experiments and observation to conservation and mindfulness, this appealing, activity-packed book stimulates curious minds and encourages children to relate to the...

Eleven-year-old Parvana lives with her family in one room of a bombed-out apartment in war-torn Afghanistan during the Taliban era of the late 1990s. When soldiers burst into her home and drag her father off to prison, it becomes Parvana's...

Eid for Nylah by Nizrana Farook invites readers into the bustling world of a street where preparations for a special celebration are underway. Nylah the cat is making her usual visits to the homes on her street, but something is...

A boisterous picture book full of noisy fun for machine-mad kids. Roadworks is made with machine-mad pre-school boys in mind, though girls will also love the exciting noise-words, rhythms, and rhymes. Roadworks aims to differ from other machine books in...

One, two Rudie Nudie, Rudie Nudie in the bath... Emma Quay captures all the joy and energy of childhood in this irresistible rhyming tale. With its charming illustrations and lively text, Rudie Nudie is destined to become an instant family...

Discover Peter Rabbit's next adventure with his brave cousin, Benjamin Bunny, in this brand new picture book edition of the original Tale. Discover Peter Rabbit's next adventure with his brave cousin, Benjamin Bunny, with a picture book edition of this...

Dive into the sandy shores with PD McPem's Agency for Mysterious Mysteries: The Baffling Beach Bandit in an unforgettable beach adventure! PD and her classmates are all set for a day of sun and sea, but the excitement takes an...

A special new edition to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the much-loved Ruby Red Shoes Goes to Paris. Ruby Red Shoes and her grandmother are on holiday in Paris! Ruby is fizzing with excitement; her smart red shoes are aflutter...

A puzzle-solving adventure story about a spy, including 12 elaborate "can you spot?" puzzles. Who are the Twindicate? What do they want? And can Si the Spy stop their dastardly plans in time? Usborne's classic spy hero returns in a...

Matthew Reilly's blockbuster novel Hover Car Racer explodes off the page as a thrilling new graphic novel, brilliantly illustrated by John Hanna. Never give up. Never say die. Meet Jason Chaser, hover car racer. He's won himself a place at...

From magic spells that can't be stopped to fairy parties in the woods at midnight, there's a quick bit of magic for everyone in this collection of five-minute tales by Enid Blyton! These traditional tales are ideal for younger children...

From singer-songwriter June Pitman-Hayes comes this rousing and fortifying new waiata for Kiwi children from all backgrounds, celebrating the strength in community, with the focus from a child’s everyday viewpoint. This book features an accompanying CD of the heart-warming song,...

Sometimes feeling bored is just the beginning ... My name is Frog and this may have been a very bad idea. I've started at this new school, and when you're trying to fit in, the best thing you can do...