Little Reading Corner

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.

Abigail and the Making of the Moon | Book Review

Join Abigail on a discovery mission to find out where the Moon came from and how it stays in the sky, in this delightful new book that is perfect for ...

A Bonanza of Bluey Books

Bluey is a six-year-old blue heeler pup who loves to play. Along with her friends and family, Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life ...

Besties Work It Out by Kayla Miller book review

Besties Work It Out by Kayla Miller & Jeffrey Canino | Kids Book Review

'Besties Work It Out' is a fun and fresh graphic novel series spin-off of the New York Times bestselling 'Click' series, featuring aspiring entrepreneurs Beth and Chanda! Take a look ...

Latest reads

New Zealand Book Awards For Children & Young Adults: A Celebration of Kiwi Authors and Culture 2026

Why it’s important to read aloud to your kids – even after they can read themselves

The Gavin Bishop Treasury | Book Review

Hairy Maclary’s Magnet Fun by Lynley Dodd | Book Review

Roar Squeak Purr – A New Zealand Treasury of Animal Poems | Book Review

If your kids think poetry isn’t for them, Roar Squeak Purr will cure that thought forever! This ...

North & South: A Tale of Two Hemispheres by Sandra Collins | Kids Book Review

New Zealand author and illustrator Sandra Morris' new non-fiction children's book North & South: A ...

Amazing Aotearoa Activity Book | Book Review

From the same author of the incredible picture book Wildlife of Aotearoa, Gavin Bishop, comes ...

Awesome Books for Kiwi Babies | Book Review

My Body, and Animals, are two of a series of books written and illustrated by ...

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Books for parents

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Young adult reads