The battle between Good and Evil begins in "Rise of the School for Good and Evil". Go back in time to the beginning and uncover the never-before-told events leading up to Sophie and Agatha’s dramatic arrival and the beginning of their epic fairy tale. Check out the book reviews from our Young Readers.
Poet Ben Brown and illustrator Helen Taylor have created a beautiful bilingual counting board book for toddlers featuring the birds of Aotearoa. With durable card leaves at a suitable size for little hands, and gorgeous page designs that assist developing minds with nature, number and word recognition, this New Zealand-themed board book is a perfect bedtime story and a very special gift.
Want to make those most of your crafting? We've been trying out the Cricut Explore 3 and loving it! Check out all of the fun things you can make for the family.
Keep it sweet and simple when it comes to keeping your toddler’s bedroom tidy. This toy box created out of a wooden crate is a clever idea for storing toys and books – and it looks great too.
Use your favourite Resene timber stain and paint colours to easily refresh a dated bedside drawer unit. Follow our step by step instructions to get your drawers to look good as new.
These feta and mushroom pizzas are so delicious the kids won’t even notice they’re loaded with veggies! They’re so easy too, and perfect for getting the kids to help top them!
These easy cheesy beef enchiladas are such a yummy dinner the whole family will love. Get the kids involved in helping to roll up each enchilada!
It's not easy to avoid winter ills and chills, but Comvita has a range of winter wellness products formulated with the natural power of Mānuka honey. We gave five Kidspot families the opportunity to try out the range for themselves. Read their reviews below.
Witi Ihimaera is one of New Zealand’s most prolific and accomplished writers and he now brings us "The Astromancer - The Rising of Matariki - a lively story revealing the tradition of Matariki. Find out more about this special story along with what Ella (8 years) thought.
Forbidden from using his AWESOME godly powers, Loki must show 'moral improvement'. Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good is a hilarious diary-style story written and illustrated by Louie Stowell. Check out the book review from our Young Reader, Connor.
What if you could communicate with a whale? "The Lost Whale" is the enchanting second novel from Hannah Gold, the author of the bestselling and award-winning debut novel "The Last Bear". Check out the book reviews from our Young Readers.
Do you love banana smoothies? I think we have just found the next best thing … banana and date smoothies! This recipe is packed with amazing flavour and awesome health benefits! Make the most out of your smoothies with Comvita.
Have you been looking for a smoothie that not only keeps you full but is packed full of nutrients? Here is a smoothie recipe with all the good stuff! Kale, Manuka Honey, kiwifruit and much more!
Unicorns don’t belong in fairy tales; they belong in nightmares. So begins Skandar and the Unicorn Thief. Soar into a world where unicorns are real – and they’re deadly. Check out the book reviews from our Young Readers.
Winter is often a time when the more colourful blooms of the garden go into hiding until spring. These outdoor garden ideas are just the thing to help you embrace your winter garden and sprinkle some joy over those dreary days.
Upcycle an old wooden kitchen tray into a useful and colourful chalkboard for the kitchen. Use it for menu planning, grocery lists, a welcome sign, chore lists, to-do lists ... so many uses.
If your kids love unicorns - and plants - this is the perfect craft for them. Use any pot or container you like, and any colours and decorations you have on hand to create your own unique unicorn pots.
Get the kids painting and create your own colourful tic tac toe game with this easy DIY project.
Developed in New Zealand for Kiwi kids, Clinicians Kids is a range of high-quality and research-based supplements to support healthy, growing little people. We asked five Kidspot families to trial products from the range and give us their feedback.
Feeling nostalgic? Time to whip up a healthier dino nugget dinner using Quorn Roarsomes. This simple and vegan meal is ready in just 30 minutes and contains 4 of your 5-a-day. Loved by adults and big kids alike, don’t forget the tomato sauce!
This tangy BBQ Quorn Pieces topped traybake pizza is an easy dinner during busy weekdays. Using a pre-made pizza base and some simple store cupboard ingredients, this family friendly dish is quick to prepare and cook
Try this quick Spaghetti Bolognese recipe, made with Quorn Mince, mushrooms, and onion in a delicious tomato sauce.
The Lighthouse Princess, the 2021 Storylines Gavin Bishop Award-winning picture book, is a delightful contemporary fairytale about an independent princess, who looks after a very special lighthouse lamp, fishes off the balcony and goes swimming with seals. Find out what our reviewers thought of this modern fairytale.
Welcome to Dungeon Academy, where monsters and creatures train for the dark world that awaits just beyond the Dungeon walls. Find out more about No Humans Allowed, the first book in this new series D&D Dungeon Academy by Madeleine Roux and Tim Probert
Sometimes feeling bored is just the beginning ... Find out more about this fun new story from million-copy bestseller Matt Stanton, author of FUNNY KID and THE ODDS, about the complicated business of being a kid.
Pearly and Pig and the Great Hairy Beast by Sue Whiting stars Pearly Woe who is a worrier. She worries about everything, especially that she’ll never be brave enough to become a member of the top-secret group of stealth adventurers – The Adventurologists’ Guild. Find out more about this fast-paced junior fiction adventure.
Make a boring old headboard an exciting glow in the dark feature for a space themed kid’s room!
Create your own snow-capped mountain range with these charming yet practical coat hooks in your choice of Resene shades.
Ditch the nightlight for a glow in the dark galaxy wall – the kids will love it! Follow the simple step by step instructions to create these comforting, softly glowing, moons.
Crane Guy is a rhyming picture book by acclaimed author Sally Sutton and illustrator Sarah Wilkins that utilises the classic I Spy concept to make a fun game of learning letters and their sounds. Aria (just turned 5) gave it a test run.
