Here's a selection of children's stories that have received a big thumbs up from Barack and Michelle Obama.
Monica McInerney on the family secrets, overseas trips and strange times that shaped her heartwarming new novel.
What do NZ YA fans really think of Jennifer Niven's latest book?
Sausage rolls will always be über-cool, no matter what anyone says. They're always the first to be nabbed at morning tea, classily dressed-up with a generous splurt of store-bought tomato sauce... crispy, juicy little taste bombs.
Are you more of a Greg or a Rowley? Take your pick then DIY your Wimpy Kid costume with these printable masks.
Test your creativity and brush up your building skills in this Halloween-themed LEGO activity pack.
Each week on our Facebook page we've been sharing a whakataukī from Aroha by Dr Hinemoa Elder. Now you can download them to share or use as email signatures!
You can even download everything you need to throw your own frolicking Hairy Maclary birthday party!
We've put together this activity pack so you can take a sneak peek and try out a couple of the activities. Use your hunting skills in Wordfind Warrior, crack the Land Loss Labyrinth code and get creative thinking about what your Atua would be as a supernatural being!
Organising a beach clean-up is a great way to help keep Little Hector's (and Mini Maui's) home safe. Download our beach clean-up pack to organise your own community clean-up event!
Lots of wondrous ideas for how to celebrate at home or in the classroom.
Download this Father's Day activity pack complete with colouring in, a DIY card and a fill-in-the-blanks to show what kids of all ages love about their dad.
For this crossword, you simply need to translate the given word. Don’t forget, though: to enhance your learning, take some time to learn the meanings of the words in English and commit them to memory once you have completed each crossword.
Celebrate dads and father figures everywhere with these make-at-home cards and poster, from their most FANTASTIC moments to their most magnificent WHIZZPOPS!
Download and print this handy notebook and tick off the items on the list as you make your way through Hound the Detective!
Everything you need to celebrate the new Jeff Kinney release.
Colouring in = an eternally reliable rainy day activity. Download our adorable Abigail and the Restless Raindrop coloring sheet for a few minutes of peace today!
Mabel and the Mountain is a story about believing in yourself and the importance of keeping going even when things get a little tough!
Parents: Click here for 10 minutes of peace. (You're welcome).
We delve into the science behind Abigail and the Restless Raindrop with this fact sheet about the rain cycle.
Learn about famous inventors and then have a go at designing your own invention!
Got a teenager at home? Everything feel heightened during COVID-19? Help is at hand.
Kiwi Baby is a beautiful new story from Helen Taylor for all children eagerly awaiting a new sibling! We've created this Kiwi Baby bunting so you can get your little one involved in welcoming their new brother or sister home.
Help kids learn and engage with the environment around them through these informative and fun activity sheets!
