Nicolla Hemi-Morehouse & Story Hemi-Morehouse
Bateman Books

Oho ki te ao he mene ki te kanohi. Mōhio ana au ka pai te rā. Mōhio ana! Woke up this morning with a little smile on my face. I know it's going to be a good day. I just know it!

He pukapuka raw mo nga tamariki nohinohi e whakakipakipa nei i te whakahī ahurea. A delightful bilingual pukapuka for young tamariki that inspires cultural pride.

Steph Matuku & Zak Ātea
Huia Publishers

Enter to win both the English and te reo Māori editions of The Dream Factory!

An amazing building rises on the edge of town - it's the dream factory. Every night, it sends out magical mist. Flying cars, flower cakes and talking tigers fill people's dreams. And the next day, the people make those dreams come true. But when a kereru flies into the dream factory, and a feather floats into a cog, everything goes terribly wrong.

Michael Earp & Alison Evans
Fremantle Press

Get ready to set sail with a crew of rebels and misfits in this thrilling anthology of pirate tales. From CD burners to space pirates with an otherworldly crew, these stories blur the lines between criminal and separatist, playful and heartfelt and showcase a range of unique characters and found families. Featuring seven long-form pieces of writing, including a graphic novella and a verse novella, this collection has been edited by and features trans and non-binary writers, ensuring a fresh and diverse perspective on the pirate genre. So come aboard and discover a world of queer pirates, exhilarating escapades and homebrewed ale.

Raymond McGrath
Scholastic

Delightful Bigsies and Littles are back, showcasing the importance of being kind and helping others. There are three simply illustrated, playful stories in this graphic novel-style volume, each one featuring two friends, Big Blue and Little Blue. Each story is connected by a wellbeing theme, and is designed to offer children coping strategies for navigating friendships, understanding emotional responses, and the importance of mindfulness and being yourself.

Jeff Szusterman & Ant Sang
Oratia

'What's up? Why the cry?'
'Oh, y'know. School stuff.'

When reading superhero Duffy learns that his classmate Marama is being bullied, he sets out to help her. But what should he do when he find the bully is his friend Ashlee?

This graphic novel shows what bullying looks like in school and online. With Kiwi-as characters, rugby and a typical school setting, here's a gripping read that will make a difference to kids.

Claire Mabey
Allen & Unwin

A gripping, beautifully-told fantasy quest set in a parallel medieval world. Three friends and a one-eyed raven find themselves up against the rulers who restrict the gifts of writing and reading to an elite few. They must go on a wild and unpredictable rescue mission. Who and what will they meet along their way? And what is the terrible truth behind everything they think they know about their world?

Bren MacDibble
Allen & Unwin

That's what my photos are. Little moments. All the good moments, the kind moments, the moments of care and love that, if you add them all together, make a life sweet.

Bastienne Scull is nearly twelve years old and lives a simple life as an apprentice to the Witnesser of Miracles in a small village mostly populated by women and girls. Basti knows that miracle-hunting is a lot like mystery-solving, and her little world is full of wonder and intrigue and unexpected adventure. A supremely enjoyable middle grade novel from the multi award-winning, bestselling author of How to Bee, The Dog Runner and The Raven's Song.

Linda Tuhiwai Smith & Isobel Joy Te Aho-White
Huia Publishers

Enter to win both the English and te reo Māori editions of Te Wai, Tama and The Moon.

Te Wai and Tama are going to the moon today. Te Wai's mum is sick, and Te Wai wants to talk to the moon about her. They pack some noodle soup and head to the stop for the spaceship.

This story is part of a series about aroha and nurturing the resilience of children who have experienced a traumatic life event. It aims to help adults and children talk about what has happened and support children's wellbeing.

Cristy Burne
Fremantle Press

Blair and his cousin embark on an adventurous day out snorkelling, but their excitement turns to panic when Blair loses his brother's cherished GoPro camera on the seabed. No one knows about his mistake except his cousin, and she urges Blair to keep it a secret. But Blair's lies quickly spiral out of control. Terrified to confess but wracked with guilt, Blair is left floundering in the deep.