Kiwi books for Kiwi kids
New Zealand is brimming with creative talent, including clever authors and illustrators producing beautiful books for our littlest readers.
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The Adventures of Hutu and Kawa, Avis Acres, Puffin You may well recognise this bestselling 1950s classic from your parents’ childhood book collection. To celebrate its 60th anniversary, the first book in the charming series has been republished as a hardback gift edition so the next generation can meet Hutu and Kawa, two tiny Pohutukawa babies, and all their friends. |
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I Got You Some Kisses, Ami Muir, thekissco.co.nz
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| Toot The Tiniest Whale, Joy Ramirez, Mercury Fox Media The debut in a series being developed to help children develop positive attitudes, Toot The Tiniest Whale is all about perseverance. Toot leaps from his fishbowl on a quest to reach the sea and must keep swimming, even when he feels out of his depth. A downloadable audio version of the book, read by NZ comedian Dai Henwood, is a bonus. |
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| Sleepy Kiwi, Kat Merewether, Tikitibu A perfect picture book for new babies, the black and white illustrations and contemporary design will have little ones captivated. The bold contrast and simple patterns are proven to send strong signals to baby’s developing brain. And a very cute touch – Sleepy Kiwi’s nocturnal behaviour means he wakes up in time to watch over sleeping babies. |
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Pukeko Dancing On The Old Dirt Track, Lotte Wotherspoon, Clay Press |
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| Tama The Kiwi Tiki Tours New Zealand, Beks Bongiovanni, tamathekiwi.com After seeing the world and having three children abroad, Beks Bongiovanni settled in Auckland and started writing about Tama the Kiwi – a flightless bird with a passion for travel. The first in a series, this tale teaches NZ geography and inspires a sense of adventure in young readers as they follow Tama's journey from Cape Reinga to Bluff. |
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AS FEATURED IN ISSUE 32 OF OHbaby! MAGAZINE. CHECK OUT OTHER ARTICLES IN THIS ISSUE BELOW
