“This graphic novel in English tells the story of Ngārara Huarau, a taniwha, that travels from Hawke’s Bay to Wairarapa in search of his sister, Pari-kawhiti. As he journeys, his movement shapes the landscape, and his hunger leads him to eat birds, seals, seafood and people, causing terror as he travels south. Finally, the Wairarapa people of Ngāti Tara ask Tūpurupuru and his warriors to kill Ngārara Huarau. Tūpurupuru constructs a trap and the warriors set upon Ngārara Huarau with weapons, and he sinks into the Uwhiroa swamp. But did he die?”–Publisher information. In graphic novel format.

Juma finally gets the baby sister he has wished for, and entertains her with his favorite activities.

Philipok’s mother has told him that he is too young to go to school like his older brother Peter, but one day he sets out on his own, braving wintry winds and a fierce dog to surprise Peter, the other children, and the teacher.

After being caught in Somalia’s horrific civil war, Zamzam escapes with her mother, sister, and brothers to America. But when she arrives, she learns that she has to deal with biases and stereotyping she isn’t prepared to handle. Zamzam dreams of making a difference in this world, and she wants to be seen as a person who has value.

Moomin wakes up one morning to find the pond frozen over, and rather than hibernate, the family decides to brave the winter weather. At first, their wintry adventure seems to be going swimmingly, until Mr. Brisk of the Great Outdoors Club takes over and forces everyone to embrace the winter sports, whether they want to or not.

From the time of her birth, Kahu is destined to become the leader of her tribe in the East Coast village of Whangara. But her grandfather, Koro Apirana, is caught up with the problems facing the tribe. He refuses to accept that a girl could take over from him as chief. Then a pod of whales beach themselves at Whangara. Kahu has to act if she is to save them and her people.Witi Ikimaera lovingly retells his classic book The Whale Rider – a worldwide hit as a movie and novel – in this totally new, beautifully illustrated version for younger readers.

Taming the Sun is a collection of four Maori stories for children, created by award-winning New Zealand children’s writer and illustrator Gavin Bishop.This stunning book contains four classic Maori myths retold, including two well-known legends (Maui and the Sun and Maui and the Big Fish) and two less well-known legends (Rona And The Moon and Kahu The Taniwha).Aimed at children aged 3-7 years, Gavin allows the essence of the original myths to remain while also re-telling them for a new generation of children. Taming the Sun is simply written yet powerful, and full of bold, beautiful illustrations.