NZ Kid's Authors

The compelling prequel to Catch Me When You Fall. A fifteen-year-old reaches for stardom as he slides into psychosis. Francesca – known to everyone as Frankie – has scored the part of Princess Fiona in the forthcoming musical...

Weaving a beautiful narrative of heritage, culture and the enduring strength of family bonds, The Lost Words is a daughter's account of her mother's journey through the rich tapestry of te reo Maori My Mum is collecting words. You see,...

Sam and Te Rerehua love to visit their Grandma and Poua at Te Mata Hapuku. They enjoy collecting agate, eeling at the beach and listening to their Grandma's stories as they look up at the stars. One night,...

The fourth book in a bestselling junior fiction series inspired by true stories from the Wilson Sisters' childhoods. Diamonds in the rough - will these unwanted ponies find love? In the fourth Showtym Adventure, Amanda must earn the trust...

The second book in a bestselling junior fiction series inspired by true stories from the Wilson Sisters' childhoods. The adventure continues – training a street pony into a show pony! In the second Showtym Adventures, Kelly receives an unbroken...

The third book in a bestselling junior fiction series inspired by true stories from the Wilson Sisters' childhoods. Vicki's biggest challenge yet... to transform a dangerous pony! In the third Showtym Adventure, Vicki takes on a dangerously bad-tempered Arabian....

Nine Girls is a page-turning adventure from Stacy Gregg, one of Aotearoa's most internationally successful and locally awarded writers. An epic story woven with suspense by Pony Club Secrets and The Princess and the Foal author Stacy Gregg....

The collie dog slipped silently through the starlit night. She could smell sheep in the valley, hundreds of them. She knew what she had to do, and she had to do it quickly and quietly. This is the...

Let's count from one to ten in English and Maori with the help of our unique New Zealand birds. Beautiful pictures of New Zealand birds are the perfect introduction to numbers and counting for Kiwi babies. This simple...

A thrilling equestrian novel to delight all fans of the Wilson sisters, inspired by true events - 17-year-old Amanda's nail-biting bid to win the top national Pony of the Year competition. Viking is the pony of Amanda's dreams,...

Nanny Mihi's grandchildren excitedly visit her every school holidays. Only this time they arrive with colds... Nanny takes the kids around her forest and garden, showing them plants that can make themfeel better. They find kawakawa and make...

There is a new arrival at Winding Creek Station!  The farmer has bought a new stag from a sale to go out with his hinds.  But a bad storm rolls in one night and a fence comes down,...

Hooray - big farm machines are arriving at Jack and Tom's farm!  They are going to harvest the grain, mow and bale hay and make some silage so the sheep and cattle at Winding Creek Station have enough...

"It's that time of year again in the small town of Winding Creek - it's time for the annual A and P Show!  Follow Jack, Tom and their family and friends as they all compete in different events...

Ignoring advice from the older ducks, a young female leaves the safety of her wetland sanctuary for a day of adventure. Beautifully illustrated, it is a classic story, full of action and scary adventures before a safe return...

Scents of lemongrass, garam masala, baking and smoked meat drifted down the street as the children's grandmothers made food for their lunchboxes. Maori, Ethiopian, Samoan, NZ European, Indian and Chinese grandmothers share traditional stories and recipes with their...

Abigail always thinks of big questions! Join her on a discovery mission to find out where the Moon came from, and how it stays in the sky. A book for every budding astrophysicist - join curious Abigail as...

Nga Atua - Maori Gods takes the reader on a stunning visual journey while imparting simple and effective explanations of the major Maori gods. This new paperback version is fully bilingual, incorporating a superb translation by Kiwa Hammond,...

A concertina board book of big bright faces to place around baby on the floor at tummy time-by multi-award-winning author/illustrator Gavin Bishop. Babies will love tummy time or learning to sit up surrounded by this beautiful two metre...

The oceans surrounding Aotearoa New Zealand are home to over one hundred astonishing and strange species of sharks and rays. This fact-filled book takes you down into the fascinating underwater lives of these expert hunters, illustrates their evolution...

One dollar from every book sold goes to Forest & Bird for their conservation efforts.This charming picture book tells the story of p?teketeke. Previously unknown to most people, it was thrust into the spotlight when it won the...

Join Pee Wee on fun filled adventures on the farm! Meet all the Farm animals. Including sounds of a Kiwi bird call, Sheep, Cow, Horse, pig and more. Spot the ladybug on each page! Every book comes with...

Patience is learning to wait. Sometimes things are so exciting, waiting can seem impossible. But slowing down and practising patience can make you feel calmer. Patience is being respectful. It’s a way of showing others you care. Sometimes...

Poo poo (a.k.a. bad stuff) happens and things go wrong. But one thing is for sure … poo poo happens to us all! Emotional resilience is how we cope with things that happen to us, and our capacity...