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  • Tale of a blonde puppy

    By Vince Ford
    5 stars

    A very cute story that was easy for me and my son to read together.

  • Tom Gates is absolutely fantastic at some things

    By L Pichon
    5 stars

    My son really enjoyed this one.

  • It's my egg and you can't have it

    By Kennedy Warne
    5 stars

    Great kids book that shows the reality of life for a kiwi trying to hatch an egg, fending off attacks from cats and dogs, and ultimately being saved from stoat predation by trapping.

  • Diary of a whimper kid - no brainer

    By Jeff Kinney
    5 stars

    Greg has to save his school

  • Dancing with the seasons

    By Juliette Batten
    5 stars

    Great book for understanding the southern hemisphere seasons

  • Deep is the Fen

    By Lili Wilkinson
    4 stars

    An easy read - fantasy novel about Toadmen and witches. It explores themes of magic, friendship, and the struggle against sinister forces within a secret society.

  • The Cuckoo and the Warbler

    By Kennedy Warne
    5 stars

    The Cuckoo and the Warbler is a beautifully illustrated true New Zealand nature story about one of Aotearoa’s most remarkable bird relationships — the shining cuckoo (pipiwharauroa) and the grey warbler (riroriro)

  • Aria and the Kūmara God

    By Witi Ihimaera
    5 stars

    Kids loved this story although it took us a few nights to get through - combines Matariki, myth, adventure, and legend

  • Ngā Ahua

    By Sharon Holt
    5 stars

    Great book for talking to kids about shapes in Māori and encouraging them to find the shapes, make the shapes with their bodies, go on shape scavenger hunts

  • The 12 farts of Christmas

    By Adam Wallace
    5 stars

    Kids love this - the 12 days of Christmas Carol with a funny twist

  • The goldens

    By Lauren Wilson
    2 stars

    It was ok - I don't usually read this type of story and I found the manipulation of young girls by a controlling, dangerous influencer agitated me. The book has been praised for its psychological depth and the dark and compelling way it is written but I did not enjoy it.

  • The Whale and the Snapper

    By Jo Van Dam
    5 stars

    a fearless baby snapper ignores warnings, meets a hungry whale, and cleverly bargains for her life in this Kiwi retelling of Aesop’s tale.

  • The book of doors

    By Gareth Brown
    5 stars

    Epic story - hoping there will be another! Cassie discovers a magical book that opens any door, thrusting her and her bestie Izzy into danger as powerful enemies hunt them—forcing an uneasy alliance with a man guarding his own secret library.

  • The Stardust Thief

    By Chelsea Abdullah
    5 stars

    Kept me on the edge of my seat and its been left with room for a second - Inspired by stories from One Thousand and One Nights, The Stardust Thief weaves the gripping tale of a legendary smuggler, a cowardly prince, and a dangerous quest across the desert to find a legendary, magical lamp.

  • A sky of Emerald Stars

    By A.K. Mulford
    4 stars

    2nd book in the Golden Court Trilogy. A brewing war forces Sadie and Calla to seek allies, confront secrets, and embrace identity as they fight Nero’s rising power in a tale of revolution, self‑discovery, and love.

  • Opo the Happy Dolphin

    By Julia Graham
    5 stars

    Story about how Opo saved a fisherman from drowning

  • Kepapa Huarākau

    By Alice Patrick
    5 stars

    Read this book to our junior classes and they were able to translate them using the images and the kupu they have learnt this year. Even better, w made Fruit Kebabs afterwards to make it fun and so they can use their reo in a real situation

  • Kia ora Hana Kōkō

    By Manu Te Awa
    5 stars

    Great Reo māori book for young students to learn with - we were able to then write our own Christmas wish lists after reading this

  • There is a monster under the christmas tree who farts

    By Time Miller
    3 stars

    Pretty funny young kids book about a fart monster and a good follow on from there is a monster under my bed who farts. I didn't get as many giggles out of it as others but the junior school enjoyed it

  • Mess Monsters at Christmas

    By Bth Shoshan
    4 stars

    A book about a mum being stressed at Christmas and the mess monsters adding to the chaos. The are shown the error of their ways so the celebrations can run smoothly. The book has an overall message of 'you won't feel calm if your house is a wreck.'

  • The Barnabus Project

    By The Fan Brothers
    5 stars

    A story about failed pet projects trapped in bell jars awaiting 'recycling' so they can become perfect pets for sale and how the failed pets find freedom!

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