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Children's Books

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...

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 Gavin Bishop Treasury

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

Dear Moko

Dear Moko by Dr Hinemoa Elder is an inspiring and insightful book that explores Māori wisdom and principles to help...

Hairy Maclary and Friends Little Library

Hairy Maclary and Friends Little Library by Lynley Dodd is a charming collection that follows the adventures of Hairy Maclary,...

Hairy Maclary Treasury

Hairy Maclary Treasury by Lynley Dodd is a delightful collection of stories featuring the mischievous dog, Hairy Maclary, and his...

Hairy Maclary's Magnet Fun

Hairy Maclary's Magnet Fun by Lynley Dodd is a delightful interactive book featuring the beloved dog, Hairy Maclary. Children can...

Tonight, I Bleed

Tonight, I Bleed by Katharine J. Adams delves into a captivating world where young characters face unexpected challenges. Set in...

Incredible Journeys PB

Incredible Journeys by Ned Barraud invites young readers to explore riveting stories of animal migrations. The book takes you through...

Where's Dinky Donkey? A Lift-the-Felt-Flap Book

Where's Dinky Donkey? A Lift-the-Felt-Flap Book by Craig Smith is an engaging children's book that invites young readers on a...

The Little Yellow Digger

The Little Yellow Digger is a delightful children's story about a trusty little digger that gets stuck in the mud...

Dusty the Digger

by Deano Yipadee is a delightful children's story about Dusty, a digger who's eager to help on the construction site....

A Lion in the Meadow

A Lion in the Meadow by Margaret Mahy is a delightful children's story that combines imagination and gentle humour. It...

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