The third and fourth books in the Lulu and the Dance Detectives illustrated chapter series are out now! Ideal for dance-mad and confident readers, with every book in the series including a special activity to encourage engagement, there is something for everyone and a whole lot of fun!
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If you're on the lookout for a family holiday destination with something for every family member, look no further than Timaru District! Discover rich cultural heritage, a plethora of family-friendly activities, and wildlife experiences for a holiday to remember. To inspire your next getaway, check out our top five reasons to treat the family to a holiday in Timaru District.
When the kids get a good, restful night's sleep, everybody wins! But sometimes your child's sleep (and therefore your own) can be elusive or disrupted due to a myriad of reasons. To help Kidspot families to support sleep for their kids, we gave them the opportunity to trial artemis Kid’s Settle & Sleep. Check out their reviews here.
Finding Bear is the unmissable follow-up to the phenomenal bestselling and award-winning The Last Bear. The story is perfect for readers aged 8-years-old and up. Keep reading to find out how to win a copy!
A melodious counting picture book bursting with troublesome tūī, perfect to read aloud! In "Ring Ting Tūī", the familiar antics of one of New Zealand’s favourite native birds have been captured by award-winning picture book creators Elena de Roo and Paul Beavis.
Adventure lies beyond the cat flap! Meet your favourite new duo: 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! Keep reading to find out how to win a copy!
Exciting, funny, heartwarming, and mind-bendingly clever, Time Travelling with a Tortoise is the extraordinary, adventure-packed sequel to Ross Welford’s beloved, bestselling debut, Time Travelling with a Hamster. Keep reading to find out how to win a copy!
We gave 50 families with kids aged 2-12 years the opportunity to trial and review artemis Kid's Settle & Sleep. Read their reviews now.
Every episode of the hit New Zealand kids’ TV show, Kiri and Lou, is wrapped around an original song written by The Front Lawn (Don McGlashan, Harry Sinclair) and performed by a cast of favourites including Jemaine Clement, Olivia Tennet, Rima Wiata, Jaquie Brown, Josh Brown and Mark Wright. Head to YouTube, Spotify or Apple Music to hear all your favourites from the show. Made with support from NZ On Air.
Choosing and using a child restraint can be a bit tricky sometimes - and we know you’re reluctant to read that enormous (but very helpful) instruction manual (which you should absolutely read by the way!). In New Zealand, it's estimated that over 80% of child restraints are not installed securely. In partnership with InfaSecure, we’ve narrowed down the top 5 tips and tricks to safely securing your child every trip and every day.
With the kids settling back into school for a new academic year, keep them organised and engaged with these DIY projects from Resene. Each project has illustrated step-by-step instructions to follow, provided on the Resene website.
It's snow time! Laugh your head off with the super-popular Funny Kid series in the new title, Snowballs! Keep reading to find out how to win a copy!
Probiotics are live beneficial bacteria that help the overall balance of bacteria in the digestive system. However, not all probiotics can achieve the same health outcomes as the unique bacteria in Yakult.
Discover Silver Linings, a new heartwarming novel set in 1950s Australia from bestselling author, Katrina Nannestad. Read the reviews from our Young Readers.
We’re pretty good at ensuring our kids are eating nutritious, healthy food for their main meals. But when it comes to snacks, there can be a tendency to just let the kids loose in the pantry or fridge for after-school, after-dinner, weekend, or ‘why-not’ snack raids!
The hit New Zealand kids’ TV show, Kiri and Lou, is winning awards and fans around the world and our panel of reviewers is loving it at home too. Not only is it visually beautiful and heartwarming in its messaging, it’s also a lot of fun! Immerse your child (and yourself!) in this adorable show and it will soon become a family favourite.
"Blue, Blue Christmas" is a charming and funny story about how we celebrate Christmas in Aotearoa with words and music to sing along with by acclaimed musician Anna Coddington and illustrations by award-winning Story Hemi-Morehouse.
Million-copy bestseller David Walliams’ funniest book yet is the laugh-out-loud tale of the most blundering and lovable family in history - The Blunders! Read the reviews from our Young Readers.
A healthy gut is important for the health and wellbeing of every family member. Discover how drinking one bottle of Yakult each day is a refreshing and easy way to restore and maintain the balance of beneficial bacteria in the gut for the whole family.
A Sunday Times Best Book for Children 2023, "Only Children" is out now! From bestselling author David Baddiel comes a laugh-out-loud collection of three short stories for readers aged 8 and up with brilliant illustrations by Jim Field and Steven Lenton. Find out more and be in to win a copy!
We gave five families the opportunity to trial and review Yakult LIGHT. Read their reviews.
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Discover the key people, perspectives and battles of the New Zealand Wars in "PATU", the latest book in multiple award-winner Gavin Bishop’s bestselling series of visual histories for children and adults telling the story of Aotearoa.
Jacque and her family spent the day exploring at MOTAT on LIVE DAY: Fly. Read on to discover everything MOTAT has to offer for a fun family day out.
With the cost of living crisis continuing to bite at the heels of Kiwi families, it’s a great time to consider the multiple benefits of growing your own vegetables.
Looking for a fun family activity that's unique and exciting? Have fun in the snow all year round at New Zealand's only indoor snow park - Snowplanet!
Bursting with energy and inspiration, "Good Sports" makes for fascinating reading for New Zealanders of all ages who love sports and good stories.
Discover a world of extraordinary beasts and unexpected heroes in "Once There Was", the dazzling debut from New York Times bestselling author Kiyash Monsef. Find out more and be in to win a copy!
The school-age years are marked by rapid growth, both physically and mentally. Fruits and vegetables offer a host of benefits that are particularly vital during this developmental phase. By providing a diverse range of nutrient-rich options and using creative strategies to encourage kids to eat them, you can set your child on a path towards a lifetime of healthy eating habits.
