Kiwi: the real story by Annemarie Florian, illustrated by Heather Hunt
New Holland Publishers are one of the leading publishers of children’s non-fiction in New Zealand and their books are often nominated for the New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards. Their latest gem...
View ArticleDiscover the world of The Hobbit
Like many other people around the world I’m incredibly excited about the release of the first Hobbit movie, An Unexpected Journey. What better way to get ready for the movie than delve into books...
View ArticleChristmas 2012: Horrible Christmas by Terry Deary and Martin Brown
Do you love history with all the horrible bits left in? Have you ever wondered where Christmas carols came from or why we have Christmas trees? Well all your Christmases have come at once with the...
View ArticleFast Five with Philippa Werry
Why did you want to be a writer? I think I wanted to be a writer because I was a reader, and I wanted to be able to write a book as well as read one. It frustrated and puzzled me for a long time that...
View ArticleAnzac Day: The New Zealand Story by Philippa Werry
Why do we celebrate Anzac Day? Why were donkeys used at Gallipoli? Why do we wear poppies on Anzac Day? Why is the last post played at the Dawn Service? Why do we have Anzac biscuits? All these...
View ArticleMake some Sneaky Art with your kids
With the weather getting colder and wetter it’s great to have something crafty up your sleeves to entertain your children. I was pretty useless at art as a kid (and still am) but my dad helped me make...
View ArticleOnce Upon a Slime by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton
Is this the right book for you? Take the SLIME TEST and find out. - Have you ever wondered where ideas come from and how stories are made? - Would you like to know the true stories behind some of Andy...
View ArticleWearable Wonders by Fifi Colston
Are your kids crafty and creative? Are you looking for that perfect idea to keep your kids entertained for hours these school holidays? Wearable Wonders is Fifi Colston’s fantastic new book that’s...
View ArticleWin a signed copy of Wearable Wonders by Fifi Colston
Wearable Wonders is Fifi Colston’s fantastic new book that’s bursting with creativity, tips, tricks and ideas to help you make your own wearable wonder. Fifi has been in Christchurch this week,...
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