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Our top 5 KIDOGO Junior shows for preschoolers
From gentle storytelling and big feelings, to creativity, curiosity and te ao Māori, these KIDOGO Junior shows are designed to spark imagination while reflecting the world our preschoolers know and love.
Say kia ora to KIDOGO & KIDOGO Junior – the new home for Kiwi kids shows
If screen time is part of your household rhythm (let’s be honest, it usually is), here’s some good news: there’s a new, uniquely Kiwi place for tamariki to watch, relax and learn online, and it’s been made with whānau firmly in mind. Say kia ora to KIDOGO and KIDOGO Junior!
Family review: Kids Don’t Come With A Manual
We asked several of our Kidspot families to review the parenting TV series, "Kids Don't Come With A Manual". Read their reviews now and see what tikanga/values whānau shared with us. Kids Don't Come With A Manual is made with support from NZ On Air.
When You Discover … “Kids Don’t Come With A Manual”
To help your journey as a parent, Nathan Mikaere-Wallis is back for a second series of Kids Don't Come With A Manual with science-based, easy-to-understand solutions to problems in the whānau. Made with support from NZ On Air.
Buzz’s Epic Missions Await!
Get ready to embark on unforgettable adventures in the new Kiwi kids' show, Buzz's Epic Little Missions! Join Buzz as he explores the stunning landscapes of Aotearoa, learns about nature, and becomes a responsible kaitiaki. Made with support from NZ On Air.
Book Review | Starminster by Megan Hopkins
Take flight on "Starminster", a beautifully-written, epic and soaring new adventure, perfect for fans of The Golden Compass, Skandar, and exploring magical worlds! Keep reading to find out how to win a copy!
The Garfield Movie: 5 Fun Activity Sheets
Prepare to give up your favourite comfy chair and hide away your lasagne - Garfield is back! The Garfield Movie is coming to a big screen near you from 30th May 2024. Keep the movie fun going with these fun printable activity sheets featuring the world's most famous cat.
Book Review | The Deadlands: Survival by Skye Melki-Wegner
"The Deadlands: Survival" is the third book in this epic, adventurous dinosaur series and is out now! Dinosaurs fight for survival in this action-packed, middle-grade series. It's Jurassic Park from the dinosaurs' point of view! Perfect for readers 9+ and the dinosaur-obsessed. Keep reading to find out how to win a copy!
Book Review | Finding Bear by Hannah Gold
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!
Book Review | Murray and Bun: Murray the Viking by Adam Stower
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!
Book Review | Time Travelling With a Tortoise by Ross Welford
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!
Top 10 Kiri and Lou Songs
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.
Book Review | Funny Kid: Snowballs by Matt Stanton
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!
Book Review | Silver Linings by Katrina Nannestad
Discover Silver Linings, a new heartwarming novel set in 1950s Australia from bestselling author, Katrina Nannestad. Read the reviews from our Young Readers.
Meet Kiri and Lou
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.
Book Review | The Blunders by David Walliams
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.
Book Review | Only Children by David Baddiel
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!
Book Review | Once There Was by Kiyash Monsef
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!
Book Review | Batpig: Go Pig or Go Home by Rob Harrell
"Batpig: Go Pig or Go Home" is the third book in a brilliantly funny young graphic novel series, with two separate stories in each book. Find out more and be in to win a copy!
10 Must See Animated Movies on Disney+
Disney+ is home to some of our favourite family movies, each perfect for kids of all ages. Here are the top 10 animated movies our kids absolutely love.
Book Review | Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star by Laura Noakes
Exciting, funny, moving – and featuring joyous and authentic disabled representation – Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star is the must-read book for 8-12 year olds.
Book Review | Skandar And The Phantom Rider by A.F. Steadman
"Skandar and the Phantom Rider" follows Skandar and his friends as they deal with a new threat to the Island. Can Skandar discover how to stop the Island tearing itself apart before it's too late? Readers from 8-12 will love this second in the Skandar series by A.F. Steadman.
Book Review | Leeva at Last by Sara Pennypacker
Leeva Thornblossom loves to learn but her parents, the insufferable mayor and selfish tax collector of their small town, don’t want to send her to school, and they certainly don’t want her to meet other people. Leeva sets out to finds answers: what have her parents been hiding from her? Leeva at Last is a delightful story perfect for young readers in the 9 to 11 year age group. Find out what our reviewers thought of the delightful Leeva at Last, perfect for young readers in the 9 to 11 year age group.
Book Review | In or Out By Stacy Gregg
Dog wants in. He’s trying to build blocks, play with his cars and finish his painting masterpiece. Cat wants in. No, Cat wants out. In. Out. In. Out. It’s enough to drive Dog crazy! "In or Out - A Tale of Cat Versus Dog: is a hilarious story about friendship, patience and paw-prints is brilliantly written by Stacy Gregg and illustrated by Sarah Jennings.
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 at the reviews from our Young Readers.
Running With Ivan by Suzanne Leal | Kids Book Review
From award-winning author Suzanne Leal comes a gripping timeslip novel inspired by true stories. In "Running With Ivan", thirteen-year-old Leo Arnold, yearning to escape the new family he never wanted, is transported to wartime Europe where he must draw on his courage to save himself and those around him. Take a look at the reviews from our Young Readers.
Children Of The Stone City by Beverley Naidoo | Kids Book Review
"Children of the Stone City" is a thrilling, resonant and inspiring novel about justice, privilege and the power of the young to strive for change. Take a look at the reviews from our Young Readers.
Waiting For The Storks by Katrina Nannestad | Kids Book Review
The powerful new novel from master storyteller Katrina Nannestad, "Waiting For The Storks", is a story about family lost and found, and the choices we make when we don't have a choice at all. Take a look at the reviews from our Young Readers.
Funny Kid Catastrophe by Matt Stanton | Kids Book Review
"Funny Kid Catastrophe" is the new book in the hilarious, laugh-out-loud children's series from million-copy mega-bestselling author Matt Stanton. Laugh your head off with the super-popular Funny Kid series in this new story where a pet purchase becomes CATASTROPHIC! Take a look at the reviews from our Young Readers.