Suitable for readers in the 8 to 12 year age group, How I Became a Dog Called Midnight by Ben Miller is an exciting read about a boy and a dog swapping places. See what our reviewer Connor thought about this fun story.
This very special large-format hardback edition celebrates the 40th anniversary of Aotearoa's most beloved and iconic Christmas story.
A follow-up to the internationally successful 'The Mapmakers’ Race' - the Santander children are drawn into a community’s rebellion against a despot and use their mapping skills to avert an environmental scam. Find out more and read the first chapter.
Gary Yorkshire was your perfectly average, fuzzy pink pig who loved eating tasty sandwiches, playing video games and hanging out with his friends. Now, he's an unstoppable super-swine hero who boldly fights for justice - find out what happens next!
The sequel to the much-loved and bestselling 'Gangsta Granny' by David Walliams is available now. Find out what she has got up to now!
Get into the Christmas spirit (and keep the kids occupied) with these fun and free colouring in pages.
Set in the snowy northern forests of an imagined prehistoric world, Fireborn is at turns exciting, funny and heart wrenchingly sad. It marks the introduction of an unstoppable new voice in children’s storytelling.
A chilling take on the opioid epidemic by the New York Times bestselling Neal Shusterman and his son Jarrod Shusterman. Suitable for 14 years plus.
The fourth in the modern-classic and bestselling book-wandering series for ages eight to twelve that celebrates all that is best in life: books, adventure, friendship – and cake.
A powerful illustrated storybook for the tamariki and rangatahi of Aotearoa New Zealand celebrating Māoritanga!
Karma’s World follows Karma Grant, an aspiring musical artist and rapper with big talent and an even bigger heart.. Now streaming on Netflix. Download some Karma's World colouring in pages
To celebrate the wonderfully nostalgic moments of Kiwi family holidays in years gone by, we asked Kidspot readers to share their favourite memories from their own childhood. And what a walk down memory lane it was! Your stories made us smile, laugh, shed a tear or two, and sweetly reminisce about our own holidays from when we were kids.
Get the li'l ones creativity flowing with these fun free and printable activity sheets from Suckies.
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Each story is rich with detail about our Māori tales so you’re introduced to the story, the characters, the language and the deeper meaning behind some of the most familiar of Māori craft, carving, tā moko and culture.
Thinking of booking your next family holiday? Check out why choosing a holiday house or bach could be the first step toward a memorable and relaxed family holiday.
The traditional Kiwi bach is an iconic reminder of summers past, evoking memories of sun-kissed family holidays full of laughter, exploration, ice-creams, and barbecues.
The audacious and captivating Hattie and her best friend Linda navigate the social politics of their first school years in the funny, illustrated chapter book Hattie + Olaf, ideal for young readers.
The Thaumagician's Revenge is the second instalment in the crackingly paced, steampunk thrill ride from award-winning master of the genre, Gareth Ward.
The new children’s book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams, illustrated by artistic genius Tony Ross, is a timeless adventure. Tony Ross. On a volcanic island, in the middle of shark-infested waters, stands The Cruel School. The lessons are appalling, the school dinners are revolting and the teachers are terrifying!
A delightful story about Mittens' adventures around NZ's capital city, and all the lives he touches! Just as delightfully illustrated by Phoebe Morris, our kiddies will enjoy this happy tale of the much loved celebrity cat whose walkabout leaves no corner of the CBD unexplored!
Throughout New Zealand there are wonderful things to see and do, so wherever you choose to base yourself for your holiday you're going to have plenty of options for your bucket list. To help you choose where you want to go (and what you can do when you get there), we've picked out our classic Kiwi holiday essentials for some of our favourite regions.
With colouring-in pages, tricky mazes and activities that get their imagination flowing, our DISNEY JUNGLE CRUISE activity pack is perfect for little adventurers and animal lovers.
Family reunions can be a joyous way to reconnect with your relatives. Whether you make it a regular occurence or just for special occasions, we've got tips to help you organise and enjoy a stress-free and memorable reunion.
Walk in the footsteps of the first fossil researchers to discover the earliest animal life on Earth in this large-format non-fiction picture book. With a lively mix of illustrations, comics and facts it will entrance young readers.
A story about being your truest self and trusting your truest friends, Truly Tyler is fifth in the Emmie and Friends series from author Terri Libenson.
The Last Kids On Earth series is ideal for children 8 years and older, even reluctant readers. Jack Sullivan was an ordinary 13-year-old going to an ordinary school until the zombie apocalypse happened. Now he's a hardened warrior living in a fortified treehouse looking for his lost friends.
The Great Barrier Reef is home to a range of beautiful plants and animals - in fact it is one of the seven natural wonders of the world! Print your passport and get ready to explore the cool, calm waters and coral gardens of the reef with Nemo and Dory. Create your own jellyfish obstacle course and bring the movie scene to life at home.
Mushroomton is the fantasy city home to many fantasy magical creatures including elves, trolls, centaurs, satyrs, dragons, unicorns, mermaids, and fairies.Come and join in the fun at Mushroomton and make a Pegacorn Milkshake, colour in some fun residents and help Barley and Ian find Guinevere.
Explore New York with Disney+ and Soul.Make Disney+ your destination of choice for the school holidays with fun staycation activities based on your family’s favourite Disney stories.Print your boarding passes, get a hangar for your door, and help Joe find his way.
