Reading from a young age is a great way to help your child’s brain develop and encourage them to explore their imagination. Whether you need tips to get your little one reading, you’re trying to find a YA novel your teen will love or you need some reading inspiration for yourselves, you’ll find a range of book related content in our little reading corner.
The best NZ books for young readers
The winners of the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults for 2018 have been announced. Find out more about the best of NZ children's litereature ...
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Best books for toddlers
Books are fantastic for encouraging learning, even from a young age. Discover the best type of books for toddlers ...
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Little Hector and the Big Idea | Book Review
If you’re wanting to raise kids who not only care about the world in which ...
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2019 NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults
See the winners of the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults for ...
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Dinosaur Hunter | Book Review
There's no beating around the bush with this book, there's no swish went the wind ...
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Decline By Nine – Why Kids Stop Reading For Fun
Research suggests that almost a fifth of kids stop frequently reading for fun between the ...
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Dinosaur Hunter | Book Review
There's no beating around the bush with this book, there's no swish went the wind ...
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The Cat From Muzzle | Book Review
The Cat From Muzzle traces the true story of a high-country cat’s epic, five-week journey home to ...
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10 Brilliant Kids Books That Became Movie Masterpieces
How many of your favourite childhood picture books and novels have been transformed into movie ...
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Book review: When We Remember to Breathe
There is a sea change happening in parenting books – not only their content and authorship but also the way they are published. ‘When We ...
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Book Review: Is It Bedtime Yet?
'Is It Bedtime Yet?' is a collection of insights from the parenting village of New Zealand bloggers and writers, headed by the hilarious and tell-it-like-it-is, ...
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Mind That Child by Dr Simon Rowley
Renowned New Zealand neonatal paediatrician Dr Simon Rowley is a real life hero. Read the first chapter of his moving memoir, Mind That Child, for ...
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Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor by Rick Riordan Book Review
See our review of Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor by Rick Riordan, perfect for tweens aged 12+ ...
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Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon Book Review
See our review of Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon, a sweet YA contemporary novel perfect for teens 16+ ...
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Holding Up the Universe by Jennifer Niven Book Review
See our review of Holding Up the Universe by Jennifer Niven, a YA contemporary novel perfect for teens 15+ ...
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