New Zealand books
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Penguin publishes some of the biggest and best authors from all around the world, but we love our very own homegrown New Zealand publishing most especially.
From the former prime minister of New Zealand, then the world’s youngest female head of government and just the second to give birth in office, comes a deeply personal memoir chronicling her extraordinary rise and offering inspiration to a new generation of leaders.
Detective Beans is back to solve all the mysteries that you need solved, and even the ones you don’t need solved. He’s that good.
Dragons and phoenixes roam the skies of Seoul, meals magically appear based on your mood and dreams literally come to life . . . Nevermoor meets Pokémon in New Zealand author Graci Kim's thrilling new middle-grade fantasy series!
Another case to solve for the number-one bestselling Bookshop Detectives.
The winning illustrations of the 2024 Storylines Gavin Bishop Award combine with a fun, quirky story by Kyle Mewburn to create an unforgettable gem of a picture book!
When a purler of a storm tears apart the campground, champion knitter Granny McFlitter is determined to stitch it back together. But there’s a bothersome goat chasing after her tasty knitting, and she’ll need to be more creative than ever before... Kids will love this wild-weather adventure from the award-winning creators of Granny McFlitter!
This is the inspiring true story of one big, fierce mama kiwi, two caring communities, three conscientious kiwi dads, over 60 thriving chicks, and a wild population restored after a 150-year gap! Written and illustrated for kids by award-winning author Ruth Paul, this visionary conservation project literally took place in her own back yard.
Meet green-hoofed Giraffe, unstoppable creator of the most magnificent garden. But when he injures his neck, will all his hard work go to ruin? Not if Giraffe Junior has anything to do with it!
An accessible guide to significant places and people of the New Zealand Wars from a Māori perspective.
A missing woman . . . a townful of suspects. The haunting debut crime novel that transports the reader back to the 1980s and a small rural town in New Zealand.
A stunning new collection of short stories from master storyteller Owen Marshall.
A very special hardback collection of 10 classic children's stories for young readers to treasure, written and illustrated by the multiple-award-winning New Zealand author Gavin Bishop.
Wild Walks Aotearoa is an informative, inspiring and visually stunning guide to tramping in New Zealand, for walkers of all levels and experiences.
Favourite song The Pōhutukawa Tree is accompanied by twinkling illustrations, perfect for a Kiwi Christmas!
Aotearoa New Zealand's favourite witch is having trouble with her kai. How can she stop the juicy morsels from bleating all day and all night? A hilarious picture book from the wildly creative singer and entertainer Anika Moa that is sure to cast a spell on your heart!
Create your own stories with raggedy rascal Hairy Maclary and all his friends in this magnetic board book.
Two small-town booksellers (and their cowardly dog) solve a decades-old murder-mystery in this witty debut novel, full of literary clues, sparkling dialogue, and comedic insights into the world of bookshops.
From award-winning novelist Laurence Fearnley comes an intriguing story about recovery, reflection and reconnecting with ourselves and others.
A heartwarming story originated in te reo Māori by an award-winning Māori-Pasifika author about aroha, whānau, passing down traditional knowledge and welcoming in the new year.
