Star of storytimes at Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre, Library Susan, has fun at home with heaps of activities and great kids resources.
Book review: Wheels by Sally Sutton
When the new books arrive, it's like a little bit of Christmas in the middle of an ordinary day. It's so exciting unpacking beautiful new books, and there's nothing quite like sharing your latest booky finds with somebody who'll enjoy them just as much as you do. The other day I opened a box to…
The Princess Rules rules!
I just read The Princess Rules by Philippa Gregory, and seriously, I can't remember the last time a book made me laugh outloud so much! It started with a little internal chuckle over the opening line: Once upon a time (that means I don't know when, but it wasn't that long ago)... then a snort…
“It wasn’t just reading, I had this amazing adventure”: An interview with Joy Cowley
An interview with author Joy Cowley.
I’m dreaming of a green Christmas
Last Christmas...I gave you my heart, but the very next day... Whoops, sorry, I'm getting carried away...this isn't a post about Wham! or about the latest romcom. No, this is a post about waste. You see, last Christmas it suddenly struck me how very wasteful the festive season can be. I don't know why I…
“I am equally fond of my magician’s top hat and my bowler hat. Next, I think I would quite like a steampunk version of Boba Fett’s helmet”: Interview with Gareth Ward
"I am equally fond of my magician’s top hat and my bowler hat. Next, I think I would quite like a steampunk version of Boba Fett’s helmet": Interview with Gareth Ward
Interview with Kimberly Andrews: Creating award-winning children’s books
We chat to Kimberly Andrews, author and illustrator of Puffin the Architect, about her work on Joy Cowley's book Song of the river and growing up in Canada.
The Midnight Hour: A new fantastical favourite
Missbeecrafty has found a new children's fantasy favourite - The Midnight Hour by Benjamin Read and Laura Trinder.
Magical books and cakes: An interview with Barbara Else
Missbeecrafty talks to Kiwi author Barbara Else her new children's fantasy book, the magic of reading... and cake!
Interview with Tina Shaw: Creating echoes of real things
Our interview with Kiwi author, Tina Shaw. She talks about her latest novel for young adults, Ursa, which is set in a "mirror universe" version of Berlin.
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