Childrens Books
The New Zealand Book Awards for Children & Young Adults Shortlists Announced
The 2022 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults shortlists are announced today - we talk to finalist and former judge Steph Matuku. Audio
Introducing Young People to Mangroves
Authior, Glenda Kane and illustrator Lisa Allen join us in the Auckland studio to talk about "Mangrove" children's picture book which describes the life cycle of a mangrove with rhyming text and… Audio
Tiki and the Tui - by Apirana Taylor
Told by Apirana Taylor
Tiki and his family hear some of the everyday sounds around them … in a very unusual way!
For Kids and Little Kids
Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece.
Produced by Prue… Audio
Sally Rippin: Billy B Brown turns 10
Beloved children's book character Billie B Brown is turning ten. And her award-winning Australian creator Sally Rippin is celebrating with three new books, illustrated by Aki Fukuoka, to add to the… Audio
#Tumeke!
What is a children's book in 2019, what language do children and young adults communicate in and has it changed since the days of Beatrix potter? Wellington Author Michael Petherick has a new book out… Audio
Children’s author Lynley Dodd on choosing to be a Dame
Dame Lynley Dodd is special to many. She is the writer and illustrator of dozens of books including the eternally popular Hairy Maclary series. Her words and images are imprinted onto the brains on… Audio
A 'Fiercely independent' newcomer in Children's Publishing
Christine Dale and Jenny Nagle have this week launched OneTree House publishers. They tell Simon Morris all about it. Audio
Taking New Zealand's stories to the Bologna Children's Book Fair
The 2017 Bologna Children's Book Fair in Italy is one of the biggest events of its kind in the world, with the world-wide rights to books for children and Young Adults up for sale - including over one… Audio
The Little Cloud is finally published, 60 years on
An illustrated manuscript for a children's book lay forgotten for almost 6 decades. It's just been published by Makaro Press, with a couple of tweaks to update the text and a lot of work to disguise… Audio
Children's Book Review with John McIntyre
The Annual edited by Kate de Goldi and Susan Paris, published by Gecko Press. The Fox and the Ghost King by Michael Morpurgo, illustrated by Michael Forman published by Harper Collins. Audio
Childrens' Book review - Doris Mousdale
Doris Mousdale from Arcadia bookshop reviews: Archie Snufflekins,Oliver,Valentine,Tiberius Cat by Katie Harnett, published by Flying Eye. Outside: A Guide to Discovering Nature by Maria Ana Peixe… Audio
Children's book review with John McIntyre
Tu Meke Tui by Malcolm Clarke, illustrated by Flox, published by Mary Egan Publishing Are You An Art Sleuth by Brooke DiGiovanni Evans, published by Rockport Pattern Treasure Hunt by Hvass and… Audio
Writers Week Robert Dessaix on Enid Blyton
"Enid Blyton knew the secret places children like to escape to". Robert Dessaix has never quite found his way home. Enjoy the Australian writer's playful description of the lasting influences of a… Audio
Cornelia Funke: Reckless, Fearless, Heartless
Cornelia Funke’s magical narratives have delighted children of all ages for more than 20 years, particularly now The Thief Lord, Inkheart and The Ghosthunters series are movies. Audio
Book Review: Children's Books
John McIntyre from The Children's Bookshop in Wellington reviews The Boy at The Top of the Mountain by John Boyne published by Corgi ISBN 978-0-552-57354-2, The Eagle in the Snow by Michael Morpurgo… Audio