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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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 ...
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The Ice Monster by David Walliams
From No. 1 bestselling children’s author, David Walliams comes his biggest and most epic adventure ...
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New children’s book and album takes you down memory lane
Be prepared to smile, laugh, reminisce and even shed a little tear (of joy of ...
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A to Z with the AB’s
Make learning the ABCs a whole lot more fun for rugby mad kids with the ...
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Anna van Riel’s new album Fishing for Stars out soon
Anna van Riel's Echo is the second single from the new collection of songs on ...
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Tips for encouraging reading
Find ways to help your child develop a lifelong love of reading. Here are some ...
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Oat the Goat: the digital story against bullying
Oat the Goat is a new online story aiming to help children learn the power ...
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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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