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.
You'll Always Be My Baby
A heart-tugging rhyming picture book for preschoolers, parents and grandparents, reminiscent of Guess How Much I Love You and Kissed by the Moon.
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Stepping Up
‘The kind of book you need to clear a space for, so you can read it in one satisfying gulp.’
Paula Green, POETRY BOX
When a sporty teen's leg is crushed in a mountain accident, he has to face new challenges one tiny but huge step at a time.
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Perspective
Discover the man behind the magic as rugby league sensation Shaun Johnson tells the story of his life on and off the field for the very first time in his own words.
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Mum's Busy Work
An inspiring and heartwarming book about the relationship between a working mum and her daughter by the former prime minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern.
Today I got out of bed and asked Mum
what day it was. 'Monday,' she said.
I asked if that was a day care day.
She said yes. I stomped my feet.
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Edible Weeds Handbook
Discover the rich world of New Zealand’s wild edible plants with this comprehensive guide.
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Become Unstoppable
Master your winning mindset with lessons from the life and career of All Blacks coaching legend Gilbert Enoka
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Bird of the Year
A richly illustrated, affectionate celebration of Aotearoa's native birds, and the efforts we all make to protect them.
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Mother of the Nation: Whina Cooper
Meet Dame Whina Cooper, the kuia who championed Māori rights and women’s rights and led a famous hīkoi for positive change.
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Te Whaea o te Motu
Meet Dame Whina Cooper, the kuia who championed Māori rights, women’s rights and led a famous hīkoi for positive change – te reo Māori edition of Mother of the Nation, translated by Stacey Morrison.
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A Different Kind of Power
#1 New Zealand bestseller
#1 Amazon bestseller
#2 Audible bestseller
#3 New York Times bestseller
#3 Sunday Times bestseller
#4 Australian bestseller
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.
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Hairy Maclary and Friends: Little Learning Library
For generations, Lynley Dodd's Hairy Maclary stories have introduced young children to the joy of reading. With this Little Learning Library, the mischievous dog and his friends instigate a lifetime love of learning with the ABC, 123, Colours and Opposites!
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Pūkeko Who-keko?
Who spilled that blue paint? There's a messy mystery afoot, and Detective Clue-keko needs your help to solve it!
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Detective Beans: Adventures in Cat Town
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.
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Dreamslinger: Slinger Series Book 1
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!
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Anahera
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.
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