Missbeecrafty's Blog

The NZCYA Book Awards feature four finalists from Ōtautahi-Christchurch

By Missbeecrafty05/06/2025

The finalists in this year's national awards for children's and young adults books have been announced with some familiar names featuring.

By Missbeecrafty23/05/2025

Missbeecrafty reads a New Zealand picture book about tolerance and kindness.

By Missbeecrafty14/03/2025

Missbeecrafty reads the latest in the Granny McFlitter picture book series - a story about a goat, a caravan, a storm... and knitting!

By Missbeecrafty13/02/2025

Missbeecrafty reads a distinctly Kiwi picture book sequel from Melinda Szymanik full of adventure and familiar characters.

By Missbeecrafty13/11/2024

Missbeecrafty asks illustration legend Gavin Bishop about his latest bilingual board book, Titiro/Look.

By Missbeecrafty25/10/2024

Missbeecrafty chats to a local author about their Christchurch-set crime legal drama featuring fictional child advocacy lawyer, Rebecca Eaton.

By Missbeecrafty09/11/2023

Missbeecrafty interviews illustrator, Hilary Jean Tapper about her latest picture book project, At the bach by Joy Cowley.

By Missbeecrafty30/06/2023

We chat with the author of a fun new picture book about that iconic New Zealand bird, the moa.

By Missbeecrafty26/04/2023

Interview with the New Zealand author and illustrator of the Granny McFlitter picture book series, Heather Haylock and Lael Chisholm.

By Missbeecrafty16/03/2023

Missbeecrafty reviews a graphic novel full of nature facts and an inspiring story for kids about conservation and a life well-lived.

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