Reading Recommendations - Tamariki
Librarians recommend the best books for tamariki on a variety of topics - fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, and more - for kids of all ages.
Best of the Year
Library selectors highlight the best books of the year. View the best of this year and previous years.
Library Booklists
Children's librarians recommend great reading in these official booklists for tamariki.
Library Booklists
Chapter books & non-fiction that embrace cultural diversity
This booklist has been curated to facilitate conversations on this important topic through reading, and storytelling.
Picture books to embrace cultural diversity
Picture books for tamariki and whānau that highlight the importance of a diverse and multicultural world.
Picture Books about Neurodiversity, Autism & Sensory Issues
Positive picture books featuring neurodiverse characters that help readers better understand or relate to children with sensory issues.
Tamariki -Te Wiki O Te Reo Māori 2020
New titles with Te Reo Māori for Tamariki added since 2019.
Anti-racist books for kids
Want kids to read books in which diversity matters, & that show how to fight racism? Try this selection of non-fiction books for tamariki.
If you like ... Harry Potter
If you are a Harry Potter fan, you might like to try the first title in these series. They all have a little bit of magic.
New for Kids
More booklists for tamariki (made by librarians)
Non-Fiction: January-July 2022 Starred Reviews from SLJ
Star selections as picked by SLJ reviewers.
Graphic Novels: January-July Starred Reviews from SLJ
Star selections as picked by SLJ's reviewers.
Chapter Books: January - July 2022 Starred Reviews from SLJ
Star selections as picked by SLJ's reviewers.
Picture Books: January - July 2022 Star Reviews from SLJ
Star selections as picked by SLJ's reviewers.
Guardian Book Reviews for Children & Teens (Jan-July 2022)
Take a look at some of the reviewed books from 'The Guardian' .
Chapter books for sporty kids
Mostly fiction with a few nonfiction books thrown in.
Mystery and detective chapter books for children
Books for budding detectives! A mix of younger fiction (first chapter books), and older fiction.
Engaging, fun, Search and Find, I-Spy and Maze books
These exciting and engaging interactive books are a fun and playful way to build children's memory and learning skills.
Action, Adventure, Mystery! (eAudiobooks for children)
Exciting eAudiobooks for children to listen to. Many are the first in a series, so if you like a story you can check out the next one.
eBooks to read with your preschooler
My top 10 eBook choices for preschool age children. Most of these are picture books I have read to children in Wā Kōrero: Storytime sessions
eAudiobooks for preschoolers
A selection of popular eAudiobooks for your little ones to listen to.
Anti-Racism and Diversity
Books to help children process and discuss race relations & explore cultural diversity - picture books, fiction, & non-fiction.
Everyday Superheroes
Some great stories for little heroes to access from home.
eBook Picture Books with Narration
A collection of eBook picture books that all include narration so children can listen as they read along to a great story!
eBook Biographies for Children
True stories that will inspire and amaze you.
Armchair travel for kids
eBooks for kids- Read your way around the the world, without leaving your bubble!
Printable lists
If you like ... Classics
Stories so good, they are still excellent lots of years after they were written. Printable list [500KB PDF]
If you like ... Roald Dahl
Quirky characters in unusual escapades. Printable list [509KB PDF]
If you like .... Real world adventures
Writers that prove adventures don’t need magic to be exciting! Printable list [526KB PDF]
If you like ... Ngā Pakiwaitara
Bilingual stories by Kiwi authors. Printable list [1MB PDF]
If you like ... Silly stories
Get your giggle on with these wacky reads! Printable list [341KB PDF].
If you like ... Harry Potter
More writers of magical adventures. Printable list [138KB PDF]
