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Ben Spies

Eleven years old. Published author. Best author name ever. Ben Spies is going places for sure. Ben is like any other boy. He loves...

Author Talk - With Maureen Eppen

Tell us about yourself: Family, friends, reading and writing are what I love most in life. I am the wife of a builder and golf tragic,...

Jenna's Truth

Jenna's Truth is a "raw, real, and heart-wrenching" YA novella by Nadia L King. King writes honest, contemporary fiction that aims to...

Author Talk - With Teena Raffa-Mulligan

Tell us a little about yourself: I'm a West Australian author, editor, guest speaker and workshop presenter with a lifelong passion for...

Fergus The Farting Dragon

Fergus The Farting Dragon is a giggle-icious story that celebrates difference, written by Monique Mulligan and Illustrated by Veronica...

5 Great Kids Books Featuring Te Reo Maori

To celebrate Maori Language Week, we thought we would introduce some fun and engaging Te Reo learning resource gems that you may not have...

I Am An Artist: Advice, motivation and actions to help you on your artist's journey.

Are you a creative soul who is trying to find your artistic feet, or warring with your self confidence as a creator? This beautiful...

Jack Feels Big!

Jack Feels Big is a brilliant collection of short illustrated stories that help kids learn how to express their emotions. “Having the...

S is for Science

"The completely partially scientifically accurate alphabet book for the children of science and cartoon dinosaur enthusiasts everywhere." -

Phil! The Kraken

In this endearing children's picture book by Adrienne Body, we meet a cheeky kraken named Phil. The story is full of fun and imagination,...

ZR Southcombe

ZR Southcombe (Zee) is a creator of many wonderous treasures. She is an extremely passionate author, illustrator, editor, artist,...

The Goodbye Chair

‘The Goodbye Chair’ is a heart warming family picture book written by Josephine Carson-Barr. In this gorgeous story, a young kiwi lad is dr

The Ghosts of Moonlight Creek

The Ghosts of Moonlight Creek is the third spooky adventure from Sue Copsey, award-winning author of The Ghosts of Young Nick’s Head and...

Sue Copsey

Sue Copsey is an award-winning writer of spooky adventure stories for older children and young adults. She lives in New Zealand, which is...

"I Am An Artist" Picture Book

I Am An Artist is a fantastic picture book by award winning author/illustrator, Nikki Slade Robinson. This labour of love is all about...