Telling Tales

15/01/2026

If you're getting out and about this summer, why not bring a book along for your beach swims and mountain hiking?!
These picture books from Aotearoa celebrate our beautiful nature and outdoor environment, and make a great accompaniment to outdoors activities. 🌴🌳🌊

12/01/2026

Best of 2025!
We asked our booksellers to choose their top reads of last year.
Franki's stack is full of gorgeous illustrated works that are a treat for the eyes!

All available in-store and online while stocks last.

Pictured:
'A Mermaid's Diary' by Chris Riddell
'The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest' by Aubrey Hartman
'The Secret of the Magic Pearl' by Elisa Sabatinelli
'A Guide to Rocks' by Sacha Cotter and Josh Morgan
'Sleep Tight, Disgusting Blob' by Aaron Huw
'My Mum is a Bird' by Angie Cui and Evie Barrow
'A Lost Cause' by Felicita Sala
'Pepper & Me' by Beatrice Alemagna
'We are Definitely Human' by X. Fang
'A Walk in the Dark' by Alice Hemming and Elin Manon
'The Cities of the Future' by Didier Cornille
'Charley Mouse Cleans House' by Katerina Gorelik

09/01/2026

Best of 2025!
We asked out booksellers to choose their favourite reads of the past year.
Kazia chose some great graphic novels, beautiful picture books and fantastic non-fiction!

Available online or in-store while stocks last.

Pictured:
'The Dark Times' by Time Probert
'Beetle and the Hollowbones' by Aliza Layne
'Wingborn' by Marjorie Liu and Gracie K*m
'Pekapeka: Secret Forest Bat' by Katiue Furze and Ned Barraud
'A Guide to Rocks' by Sacha Cotter and Josh Morgan
'A Voice in the Storm' by Karl James Mountford
'Sleep Tight, Disgusting Blob' by Aaron Huw
'Dragons' by Cait Stevenson
'The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Fast and Slow Animals' by Sami Bayly

06/01/2026

Looking for activities to keep hands and brains busy these holidays?
We've got you covered! Whether it's colouring, puzzles, magic tricks or outdoor crafts, we have heaps to choose from. Check out our summer activities display next time you visit! 📝

02/01/2026

Top Reads of 2025!
We asked our booksellers to choose their favourite books from last year.
Renata has an excellent selection of Children's fiction, picture books and some choice non-fiction too!

All available in-store or online while stocks last.

Pictured:
'Moominland Midwinter' by Tove Jansson
'Watership Down' by Richard Adams
'The Legendary Scarlett and Browne' by Jonathan Stroud
'Jed Greenleaf' by Kieran Larwood
'Rock Paper Incisors' by Amy Timberlake
'His Dark Materials' by Philip Pulman
'Captain Danger and the Stupid Shadow' by Victor Engbers
'Oh No, the Aunts are Here' by Adam Rex and Lian Cho
'Would You Rather...' by John Burningham
'Omnibird' by Giselle Clarkson

24/12/2025

21/12/2025

Best of 2025!
We asked our booksellers to select their top reads of the past year. Lou's stack includes some gorgeous graphics, and heaps of amazing pukapuka by authors from Aotearoa!
Available in-store and online while stocks last.

Pictured:
'Carousel Summer' by Kathleen Gros
'Squire and Knight' by Scott Chantler
'Cabin Head and Tree Head' by Scott Campbell
'This Is Not Yours to Carry' by Sarah Brown and Oceana Queen
'Whāia te Taniwha' by Christchurch City Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū
'A Guide to Rocks' by Sacha Cotter and Josh Morgan
'Whenua: Māori Pūrākau of Aotearoa by Isobel Joy Te Aho-White
'A Voice In The Storm' by Karl James Mountford
'Te Ngahere i te Pō' by Kiri Lightfoot
'Taniwha' by Gavin Bishop

20/12/2025

There are stacks of amazing options in our Non-fiction corner!
These make the perfect gift for kids who love facts, history and the world around us.
Ask us for a recommendation when you visit 🎄

17/12/2025

We have the latest and greatest in children's fiction! Ask us for a recommendation to gift this Christmas.

16/12/2025

Best of 2025!
We asked our booksellers to choose their top reads of the past year. Alex has a hefty pile of beautiful picture books, great graphic novels and fabulous children's fiction!
These books can be found in-store or online, while stocks last.

Pictured:
'The Railway Children' by E. Nesbit
'The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne' by Jonathan Stroud
'Jed Greenleaf' by Kieran Larwood
'Haru: Summer' by Joe Latham
'Detective Beans: Adventures in Cat Town' by Li Chen
'Cabin Head and Tree Head' by Scott Campbell
'Runt and the Diabolical Dognapping' by Craig Silvey
'Stonewitch' by Skye McKenna
'Dungeon Runners: Hero Trial' by Kieran Larwood and Joe Todd-Stanton
'The Secret of the Magic Pearl' by Elisa Sabatinelli and Iacopo Bruno
'The Fierce Little Woman and the Wicked Pirate' by Joy Cowley and Miho Satake
'Hansel and Gretel' by Stephen King and Maurice Sendak
'Te Ngahere I Te Po' by Kiri Lightfoot and Pippa Keel Situ
'The Elephant and the Bad Baby' by Raymond Briggs
'Sleep Tight, Disgusting Blob' by Huw Aaron
'The Truck Cat' by Deborah Frenkel and Danny Snell
'Cat Family: Four Seasons' by Lucy Brownridge
'The Owl Witch' by Myriam Dahman, Nicolas Digard and Julia Sarda
'Timeline' by Peter Goes