Ages 6–8

Inspire curiosity

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Lulu and the Dance Detectives #1: Mystery at the Hotel Espanol
Sally Sutton, Lily Uivel

If you ever thought detectives can't be divas, you need to meet Lulu and her fabulous mystery-solving dance troupe! This illustrated chapter series is ideal for dance-mad emerging and confident readers.

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Willa and Woof 1: Mimi is Missing
Jacqueline Harvey

Adventure, imagination and loads of fun.

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Kia Kaha
Stacey Morrison, Jeremy Sherlock

An award-winning and powerful illustrated storybook for the tamariki and rangatahi of Aotearoa New Zealand celebrating Maoritanga!

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