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At Book Hero, we celebrate the magic of storytelling with an extensive range of wonderful illustrated books for kids and children. From Hairy Maclary to Dr Seuss and everything in between, let your child's next adventure begin with a book from home!

New Zealand Children's Books...

Taniwha

Taniwha by Gavin Bishop is a children's book that delves into Maori mythology, focusing on the mystical creature known as...

Hooked

In Hooked by Al Brown, a young girl named Gabby learns the joys and challenges of fishing. With her grandfather’s...

The Gavin Bishop Treasury

The Gavin Bishop Treasury is a charming collection of stories and illustrations from the beloved New Zealand author and illustrator...

Lisa Carrington Chases a Champion

Lisa Carrington Chases a Champion by Dame Lisa Carrington is an inspiring children's book about young Lisa, a girl with...

The Star Path

The Star Path follows sixteen-year-old Teva, raised in France and disconnected from his Polynesian roots, as he embarks on an...

Dreamslinger: The Dreamslinger Series Book 1

Dreamslinger: The Dreamslinger Series Book 1 by Graci Kim invites young readers into a whimsical world where magic and reality...

Matihe! Achoo!

Matihe! Achoo! is a bilingual children’s story about Mataoho, a grumpy tupua living beneath the Earth’s surface. When he sneezes,...

The Sweet As Looky Book

The Sweet As Looky Book invites readers to explore Aotearoa New Zealand through the playful and detailed illustrations of award-winning...

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The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.

- Dr Seuss

If you are going to get anywhere in life, you have to read a lot of books.

Roald Dahl

A children's story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children's story in the slightest.

C.S. Lewis