Co-founder of The Sapling Jane Arthur has a long-standing interest in educational publishing – so when the opportunity came along to pick...

When the review titles arrived this month, my kids called me the Book Queen and hugged the pages to their chests, eyes wide, already...

In response to a request The Sapling put out on Twitter, teacher and author Sarina Dickson has compiled this wonderful list of New...

Rachel Moore reviews five new New Zealand picture books, which cover everything from the beauty and brutality of nature, to how to cope...

Whāngārei specialist children's librarian Meredith Wightman gives us a peek into her notebook today, and gives us a list of picture books...

Disability consultant, activist and blogger Robyn Hunt suggests 21 books, from picture books to YA, that illuminate experiences of...

Of the hundreds of children's books featuring our national bird, here are some all-stars that will help children and adults alike get to...

Do you want to be sure you're getting top-shelf books for your favourite people this Christmas - or on any gift-giving occasion? We are...

John McIntyre from The Children’s Bookshop in Wellington is a top children’s bookseller. He's here once a month to answer your...

Storylines Children’s Literature Foundation has given awards for local children’s literature since 2000, named for some of our most...

Every two weeks we compile, for your browsing pleasure, cool children's book happenings (and peripherally related news) from around...

Johanna Knox and her friend, 10-year-old Noah, review Dinosaur Trouble by Kyle Mewburn, Helper and Helper by Joy Cowley, and Tui Street...

'Food and Friends', a chapter from Helper and Helper, the new Snake and Lizard book written by Joy Cowley and illustrated by Gavin...