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I remember us, my love With plans so young and free Our faces flush like springtime When it was just you and me. A stirring poem of the partnership during parenthood that will give you all the feels. From bestselling author and poet Jessica Urlichs with gorgeously illustrated by Sarah Reinhardt. Also available You Hung the Moon: 'Jess has an incredible way with words' - Meg Mansell 'Another beauty that I'll treasure forever.' - Caroline Foran 'The most beautiful book.' - Zoe Marshall To My Love is a beautiful gift for yourself or to give your beloved

A vibrant celebration of kindness, gratitude, self-worth and belonging from poet Jessica Urlichs and artist Ant Sang.It all began one morning,though it happens all the time.With little acts of kindness,we can help each other shine.Join Ben and his friends as they learn the importance of friendship and kindness by passing the shine around.'A delight for parents and children alike and encourages positive and honest conversations' - TBC

This is Aotearoa, New Zealand.This is a novel about who we are now.Past, present and future.All that we haveis All That We Know.Meet M¿reikura Pohe: she's in love with her best friend, though he's about to abandon her; and she's an accidental activist, though she never asked for the spotlight. Navigating self-diagnosed ADHD and a new relationship while reclaiming her language is no easy feat. But as her platform grows, M¿reikura unwittingly becomes a voice for change against the far-reaching consequences of colonisation. The question remains: at what personal cost?A modern take on family and friendship and how, even in a divided world, love and connection can triumph against all odds. 'Magnificent ... a well-observed mirror of our current time' Pip Adam'Shilo Kino is an extraordinary writer - a growing, potent voice in Aotearoa/NZ literature. All That We Own Know is a clever, knowing insight into language trauma and reclamation and how we each navigate our experiences of colonisation and healing through te ao M¿ori me te ao P¿keh¿...' Miriama Kamo

From the bestselling author of The Bone Tree comes a lively and playful bilingual collection of stories about growing up in P¿tea. Interlinked and full of recurring characters, these stories are about growing up in small-town Aotearoa - sneaking away during cross country or doing bombs while the lifeguard isn't looking. The collection is designed to bridge a gap between children's books in te reo and full-length literary works. With each story featured in both English and te reo M¿ori, it's the perfect resource for those on their reo learning journeys as well as for readers who enjoyed The Bone Tree.

Amelia: 'Phew, how about those snakes?! Surely the next curse won't be as bad ... UH OH. INCOMING!!!'Glam-Evil's pet anacondas have been vanquished, but she's still on a rampage and there's a storm headed straight for the gang. Their only chance is to stick together and ... (spoiler alert). What do you get if you cross The Bad Guys with Indiana Jones (again)? The second book in comedian Sam Smith's (7 Days, Taskmaster NZ, The Traitors NZ) graphic novel series, with illustrations by César Lador.

The best park ever has just been cursed by an evil ultravillain!It's up to best friends Shackleton and Amelia to save their favourite place, no matter what crazy curses turn up along the way.What do you get if you cross The Bad Guys with Indiana Jones? The first book in a brand-new graphic novel series by comedian Sam Smith (7 Days, Taskmaster NZ, The Traitors NZ) with illustrations by César Lador.

Seventeen kings on forty-two elephantsGoing on a journey through a wild wet night...Join the kings and the elephants on their jungle journey, meeting new creatures as they dance and sing their way through the jungle.From one of New Zealand's most celebrated children's writers, this is Margaret Mahy's beautiful classic reimagined with illustrations from Alba Gil Celdrán, the winner of the 2023 Margaret Mahy Illustration Prize.PRAISE FROM READERS:'Mahy's words are as deeply satisfying as freshly baked cakes.''A good book to get children's imaginations flowing.'Other Margaret Mahy Illustration Prize titles include:The Boy with Two Shadows with art by Sarah Greig.The Boy Who Made Things Up with art by Lily Emo.There's a King in the Cupboard with art by Minrui Yang.The Witch in the Cherry Tree with art by Jessica Twohill.

Bestselling author Donovan Bixley expands on his collection about Aotearoa's native flora and fauna with BUZZZ! Native Bugs of Aotearoa.Tiny bugs, tasty bugs, deadly bugs, glowing bugs and New Zealand's giant growing bugs!Find out what makes the flora and fauna of Aotearoa so unique in this charming series by award-winning author and illustrator Donovan Bixley.

In The Little Lambs' Great New Zealand Christmas Rescue, we helped the lambs deliver lost presents to their animal friends. Now, in The Little Lambs' Great New Zealand Christmas Activity Book, join the Lambs and their new friends to get creative with loads of mazes, dot-to-dots, games to play and activities to complete and colour in!Featuring two pages of full-colour, Christmas-themed stickers. This activity book will give hours of entertainment to children.

It's a damp and dull day, but in the kitchen, it's warm and cosy. David and his mother are baking, and the delicious smells bring a greedy witch to their garden. Witches love to steal freshly baked cakes! She is going to use every magic trick she knows to steal their scrumptious treats, but can David outsmart her?A mouth-watering tale of delicious cakes and wicked witches from New Zealand's most celebrated children's writer, Margaret Mahy, with gorgeous illustrations from award-winning artist Jessica Twohill. PRAISE FROM READERS:'Mahy's words are as deeply satisfying as freshly-baked cakes.''A good book to get children's imaginations flowing.'Other Margaret Mahy Illustration Prize titles include: The Boy with Two Shadows with art by Sarah Greig. The Boy Who Made Things Up with art by Lily Emo. There's a King in the Cupboard with art by Minrui Yang.

A family had once moved into a different house.It was just a small family - a mum, a dad, and a little girl called Sarah. Well, this house was not exactly new - in fact it was one of those big old houses full of space and echoes.Come and explore this new home with Sarah and discover a mysterious cupboard that is holding a very magical secret! From celebrated children's writer Margaret Mahy and the winner of the 2021 Margaret Mahy Illustration Prize, Minrui Yang, comes a magical story of imagination and discovery, published as a picture book for the very first time.

Margaret Mahy's magical story, The Boy With Two Shadows, is re-released with new illustrations from the Margaret Mahy Illustration Prize Winner Sarah Greig.

There are so many toys,and games we can play.Whatever we choose,let's do it our way.Join Frank and Quinn on their playdate - there are no limits to which toys they can play with and which games they can choose. A fun rhyming picture book to read with children to reinforce that they can choose to be and do the things that feel most like them.A book perfect for encouraging being proud of who you are.From the bestselling author of The Rainbow in My Heart and You Hung the Moon, Jessica Urlichs, and the illustrator behind the 2021 Margaret Mahy Illustration Prize book, There's A King in the Cupboard, Minrui Yang.

Beat school holidays boredom with this fun-filled activity book full of mazes, dot-to-dots, colouring-in, games to play and crafty activities to complete!Featuring two full-colour pages of stickers, this wonderful activity book will provide hours of entertainment in your house. Colour, draw and get creative with loads of puzzles to solve, crafts to make and much more.

The story of two brothers, born and raised in the shadow of Taranaki Maunga, by 'one of Aotearoa's finest writers' (NZ Listener).Kauri and Black's mum has been gone six months now. Their dad is barely holding on and the threat of child services taking Black looms large. Kauri won't let that happen, and so he embarks on a journey into their family's past. The only way to break the cycle of violence is to understand where it all began. But when an accident brings child services to their door, the race is on for Kauri to save his brother. And he will learn that no matter how bravehe is or how strong he is, he cannot do it alone.An unforgettable debut by a major new literary talent.'One of Aotearoa's finest writers' New Zealand Listener'Some kind of greatness awaits this guy' STEVE BRAUNIAS'How can we best protect the ones we love, in a system which fails us? A compelling and unflinching exploration of sibling love.' EMMA HISLOP

A brand new thriller from the new master of the genre from the author of CALL ME EVIE and IN THE CLEARING

The strawberries are judgedfor sweetness and size.Innovation and teamworkmeans we all win a prize.Get ready for a berry-licious Christmas with the gnomes as they compete in the annual Christmas Strawb-Galorb. From the author that brought you The Fairies' Night Before Christmas and The Chaos Before Christmas, and the illustrator that won the Margaret Mahy Illustration Prize, comes a Christmas story of teamwork and triumph.

Whanau brings bite-sized chunks of te reo Maori into your home for use with whanau. The striking illustrations and the poetic language will be engaging and goes beyond the realms of a language learning text.

A gizmo dad, a sweet dad, a moves to this own beat dad.An honest dad, a doggy dad, a 'why is that so soggy?' dad.What kind of Dad do you have? Celebrate them all in this colourful rhyming picture book from bestselling author Sarina Dickson, with humourous search-and-find style illustrations from award-winning artist Ant Sang.Praise for Mumapalooza:'The eat your greens mum was the best, because my mum makes me eat my greens too, but I like them when it is broccoli covered in cheese... I liked the book and my mum would like it too because it is about mums and mums are AMAZING!' - Cypress, age 7'I liked this book because it shows how important all the mums are. My mum is like the nerd mum, she has so much knowledge in her brain. My mum would like this book, she likes books about reality and this felt really real. She would love the pictures too. She would laugh at it I think!' - Lukas, age 8'I liked the nerd mum; when I'm at high school she could help me with my homework! My mum is the crazy mum though, she embarrasses me in public when she calls me nicknames. I wouldn't want another mum though, my mum is the best... I wouldn't feel the same about anyone else.' - Sai-Aroha, age 9'This book is the best, it has ALL the types of mums! I liked the hug and kiss mum best, because that's like my mum... she has all the hugs and kisses for me. I want my mum to read this book, she would love it because it is all about mums.' - Logan, age 7'My students loved this book - they recognised their own mums in it for sure! It has a lovely rhythm that makes it a treat to read out loud and to listen to, a fabulous book for anyone who has a mum or is a mum.' - Mel, Teacher

'Tis the run up to Christmas and there is so much to do! At Elf School we are learning how we can help too. Elroy McChristmas and his friends are about to sit their final test before Santa decides the best job for each elf. But when it's time to show off their skills, the classroom erupts into chaos! Can Elroy and his classmates restore calm before Santa arrives? With the rhyming style of Clement C. Moore's classic A Night Before Christmas, this timeless tale will take you on a thrilling adventure to Elf School.

Treasured mums, queen mums, and all the in-between mums!What kind of Mum do you have? Celebrate them all in this ridiculously fun, rhyming picture book from Sarina Dickson, with humourous search-and-find style illustrations from award-winning artist Ant Sang.A perfect book for everyday reading and gift-giving.'I'm a lot of the different mums in this book. - Laura McGoldrick, The Hits FMPraise for Mumapalooza:'The eat your greens mum was the best, because my mum makes me eat my greens too, but I like them when it is broccoli covered in cheese... I liked the book and my mum would like it too because it is about mums and mums are AMAZING!' - Cypress, age 7'I liked this book because it shows how important all the mums are. My mum is like the nerd mum, she has so much knowledge in her brain. My mum would like this book, she likes books about reality and this felt really real. She would love the pictures too. She would laugh at it I think!' - Lukas, age 8'I liked the nerd mum; when I'm at high school she could help me with my homework! My mum is the crazy mum though, she embarrasses me in public when she calls me nicknames. I wouldn't want another mum though, my mum is the best... I wouldn't feel the same about anyone else.' - Sai-Aroha, age 9'This book is the best, it has ALL the types of mums! I liked the hug and kiss mum best, because that's like my mum... she has all the hugs and kisses for me. I want my mum to read this book, she would love it because it is all about mums.' - Logan, age 7'My students loved this book - they recognised their own mums in it for sure! It has a lovely rhythm that makes it a treat to read out loud and to listen to, a fabulous book for anyone who has a mum or is a mum.' - Mel, Teacher

*** 'With rhymes just as whimsical as Dr. Seuss.' - The Booklover Bookshop***The cockerel crowed across Pettington Zoo.The animals woke with a big job to do. 'The Harry is coming! Today is the day!We have to get ready! There's no time to play!'It's Harry's birthday and the all the animals at Pettington Zoo are planning a big surprise. It's time to get ready to party! Written by comedian Sam Smith and illustrated by Daron Parton, this is a heartwarming and hilarious book so full of laughs that you may just be crying by the end. PRAISE FOR SNAKE BROUGHT CAKE'A delight to read.' - Suzy Cato'We've read it and love it! Thoroughly recommend it.' - Robert Rakete and Jeanette Thomas, The Breeze

Every single day,through the minutes and hours,there's always a timeto use my superpowers!Children can use an amazing toolkit of mental skills everyday to explore their feelings and express their needs - their very own superpowers!Jessica Urlichs, author of the number one bestseller The Rainbow in My Heart, teams up with illustrator and primary school teacher Rebecca Gibbs to create this stunning picture book that demonstrates non-cognitive skills, including persistence, focus, imagination, organisation and more. Also included are prompts from a qualified counsellor to help parents, teachers, and caregivers start conversations around understanding, identifying and engaging non-cognitive skills.Praise for My Superpowers:'I'm blown away. The themes, the relatable situations and the 'superpowers chosen' are so on point! Teachers would LOVE this book' - @TheMotherhoodProjectNZ.'Jess Urlichs' reminders to slow down, take some deep breaths and remain present...we can support our little ones as they find their way in life through persistence, confidence, empathy and imagination.' - Reader review.'Perfect for helping children to build their emotional literacy and gain confidence in managing their superpowers!' - Katy, Goodreads.'Beautifully written and illustrated to truly engage young children from the first page to the last page' - Jane, Amazon Review.' The new favourite in our house ... highly recommended.' - Reader review.

Get creative with this wonderful Easter activity book full of mazes, dot-to-dots, and loads more games and activities to complete and colour in!