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 2024 for Kids
Our selectors have picked the best books of 2024 for tamariki. Have a browse and find a great read!
Most Popular in 2024
Most Popular 2024: Kids Comics and Graphic Novels
Asterix is number one! See what other comics and graphic novels for kids were popular in 2024.
Most Popular 2024: Tamariki - Kids
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No brainer by Jeff Kinney takes out first place. See the top 20 most popular pukapuka for tamariki in 2024!
Best of the Year
Library selectors highlight the best books of the year. View the best of this year and previous years.
Best of 2024: Children's Nonfiction - Art and Activities
Our selectors pick the best books about art and other activities.
Best of 2024: Children's Nonfiction - Science & Technology
Our selectors pick the best books about science and technology.
Best of 2024: Children's Younger Fiction
Our selectors pick the best children's younger fiction titles.
Best of 2024: Children's Nonfiction - Art and Activities
Our selectors pick the best books about art and other activities.
Best of 2024: Children's Nonfiction - Science & Technology
Our selectors pick the best books about science and technology.
Best of 2024: Children's Younger Fiction
Our selectors pick the best children's younger fiction titles.
Author interviews for Kids and Teens
Read interviews with authors - how do they create characters and make awesome stories.
Library Booklists
Children's librarians recommend great reading in these official booklists for tamariki.
Library Booklists
Rainbow Reads - Picture books
A collection of picture books about the rainbow community for younger tamariki.
2024 SLJ Best Books - Picture Books
School Library Journal (SLJ) is a magazine and website for school librarians and public librarians who work with young people.
2024 SLJ Best Books - Middle Grade
School Library Journal (SLJ) is a magazine and website for school librarians and public librarians who work with young people.
2024 SLJ Best Books - Poetry, Non-Fiction
School Library Journal (SLJ) is a magazine and website for school librarians and public librarians who work with young people.
2024 SLJ Best Books - Graphic Novels and Manga (Kids/YA)
School Library Journal (SLJ) is a magazine and website for school librarians and public librarians who work with young people.
Gavin Bishop in Te Reo Māori
Complete two challenges for the 24/25 Summertime Reading Challenge. Read a book by Gavin Bishop and reading a book in Te Reo Māori!
Find and read a book written or illustrated by Gavin Bishop
Complete a challenge for the 24/25 Summertime Reading Challenge with any of these books!
New For You - Children's - December 2024
A selection of new fiction and nonfiction for older readers.
New For You - Children's - Christmas 2024
A selection of new children's Christmas titles for the young reader.
Kirkus Reviews - Best Picture Books of 2024
Earning a Kirkus Star is one of the most coveted awards in the publishing industry.
Best of 2024: Children's Nonfiction - Art and Activities
Our selectors pick the best books about art and other activities.
Best of 2024: Children's Nonfiction - Science & Technology
Our selectors pick the best books about science and technology.
Best of 2024: Children's Younger Fiction
Our selectors pick the best children's younger fiction titles.
Best of 2024: Children's Older Fiction
Our selectors pick the best older fiction titles for kids.
Best of 2024: Children's Picture Books
Our selectors pick the best picture books of 2024.
Rainbow reads for tamariki - kids
Books for tamariki and whānau that explore and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.
New for Kids
Featured
The strange & unlikely tale of Montgomery: Antony Elworthy
Tanya reports back on a sparkly gem of a new children’s novel: The Strange and unlikely tale of Montgomery, The Mysterious Bird of Mystery.
The Joy of Poetry
Emma discusses the value of poetry, especially for children, and shares entries in Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre's poetry day competition.
Nanny Jo and the wild mokopuna: Making the final journey
Whaea Justice reviews a special picture book that looks at how we can let our loved ones go when their time has come.
Paku Manu Ariki Whakatakapōkai: Learning about the world
Whaea Justice reviews a picture book with a unique view on the world, that of a 7 year-old name Paku Manu Ariki Whakatakapōkai.
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]
