Recipes from The Quokka Logic and Baking Book
Auckland author Karen McMillan has released a fun kids ‘ cookbook called The Quokka Logic and Baking Book. If you’re a fan of Karen’s bestselling
Auckland author Karen McMillan has released a fun kids ‘ cookbook called The Quokka Logic and Baking Book. If you’re a fan of Karen’s bestselling
Fierce gusts jostled the car… a wave reared over the seawall and smashed against Caitlin’s window. A tropical cyclone is just one of the challenges
Lucy Bee and the Secret Gene is the first of three novels for 9-12 year old readers created by Kapiti Coast author Anne Ingram. We’re
Auckland author James Russell has released the second book in his exciting Children of the Rush series, and we’re fortunate to be able to
Auckland author Kate S. Richards lives with her husband and two young adult kids in a house in the woods, with a menagerie of cats,
J (Jennifer) Rackham is a fantasy fiction writer and illustrator based in Auckland, New Zealand with her husband, child and cat. Starting drawing to prove
Kiwi teen author Denika Mead writes compelling fantasy novels. Denika shares the prologue (first chapter) of The Last Kingdom for followers of The Kiwi Kids’
The Kiwi Kids’ Bookstore is pleased to feature an important new addition to the New Zealand children’s literature scene. The DANZ Children’s Book Award, which
I’m excited to talk about a new project that connects New Zealand authors and illustrators with local school students called Kiwi Author Pen Pals –
A 16-year-old Kāpiti Coast student is among the writers and illustrators announced today as finalists in the 2023 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and
The Monkey and the Moonbeam is Auckland author Jonathan Smith’s debut picture book, publishing by Little Love. There is a forgotten part of the world,
We’re delighted to hear from New Zealand picture book author Josephine Carson-Barr about her life as an author and bookseller. Created 3 March 2023 Thanks
We’re delighted to hear from New Zealand children’s author Elizabeth Kirkby-McLeod about her awesome early chapter book series called Eugene’s Island. These very popular short
Best-selling Kiwi author James Russell gives us a tour of his writing shed in Auckland, where he’s currently working on the second book in the
The Kiwi Kids’ Bookstore owner and Kiwi author Kate Gordon answers our questions about her writing and books in our next ‘Meet the Author’ segment.
The Kiwi Kids’ Bookstore officially turns two on 13 November. Founder and owner Kate Gordon shares a few thoughts on the past 365 days of
Bookstore owner Kate Gordon highlights three books that feature Fiordland, New Zealand’s wonderous and wild region of tangled forests and mighty fiords. One of the
Kiwi author Jon Tucker draws on his real life experience as a sailor and parent who sailed with his children to many parts of the
Just Keep Going is a story of blended families, new friendships, marine pollution, a magical stone, a persistent dolphin, and a young girl with a
As part of Kiwi Middle Fiction Month, we talk with Rotorua author Tom E. Moffatt about why he likes writing for 9-12 year old readers.
Kiwi author Claire Aramakutu shares the first two chapters of Loopy Lucy Flying with Hubble especially for followers of The Kiwi Kids’ Bookstore. We hope
Kiwi author Karen McMillan shares the first two chapters of her most recent Elastic Island Aventures story for 9-12 year old readers called Flip Flop
As part of Kiwi Middle Fiction Month, we talk with Queenstown author Jane Bloomfield about her hilarious stories for 9-12 year old readers featuring zany
We celebrated Kiwi Middle Fiction Month in July 2022, creating an array of content to recognise the quality of fiction for 9 to 12-year-olds being
We’re getting into the Halloween spirit with the first chapter of Sue Copsey’s award-winning spooky novel for 9-12 year old readers called “The Ghosts of
Thanks to Kiwi authors Anna Kenna, Tom E. Moffatt and Helen Vivienne Fletcher we have another set of free kids colouring pages. Always a great
Here’s something fun from The Unicorn King’s Goodnight Journal and Sketchbook…. Eight free unicorn colouring pages! To start your download, click the “access” button below.
Karen McMillan, from the Hibiscus Coast north of Auckland, is about to publish her 18th book. She tells us a bit about the latest book
Auckland author Yvette Carol, author of the Chronicles of Aden Weaver trilogy, answers a few questions about her life as a writer. Have certain authors
James Russell, author of the best-selling Dragon Defenders series, answers a few questions about why he writes. What inspires you to write? That something that
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