New Zealand Children's Books for Homeschoolers

This blog is a project to research and document New Zealand Children's living books for homeschooling.

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Kirsten Edwards

Jul 312 min read

Aotearoa: A History of New Zealand

A storybook for young children about the early history of New Zealand.

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My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes by Eve Sutton & Illustrated by Lynley Dodd

Kirsten Edwards

Jun 51 min read

My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes by Eve Sutton & Illustrated by Lynley Dodd

Cats from many different countries may like to do all kinds of strange things, but my cat, an ordinary cat, likes to hide in boxes!

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Explorer Zach & Moko's Hideout - both by Elsie Locke

Kirsten Edwards

Dec 13, 20232 min read

Explorer Zach & Moko's Hideout - both by Elsie Locke

Two picture books by Elsie Locke - Explorer Zach and Moko's Hideout.

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The Tree House (and other poems for children) by James K. Baxter

Kirsten Edwards

Mar 16, 20232 min read

The Tree House (and other poems for children) by James K. Baxter

A collection of poems for children from New Zealand's most well-known poet.

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Kirsten Edwards

Mar 14, 20232 min read

Young Jane by Eileen Soper

A young girl from the 1860s discovers friendship and uncovers secrets on her grandfather's sheep farm.

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Jimmy and the Bridge by Kenneth Saunders

Kirsten Edwards

Dec 15, 20222 min read

Jimmy and the Bridge by Kenneth Saunders

It is a very rare book. If you find a copy, buy it and treasure it - what a gem.

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Kirsten Edwards

Mar 6, 20222 min read

Tuppenny Brown by Eve Sutton

The story of little Tuppenny Brown and his journey from thief to an honest worker is a great read.

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In The Garden. Explore and Discover the New Zealand Backyard by Ned Barraud & Gillian Candler

Kirsten Edwards

Oct 30, 20212 min read

In The Garden. Explore and Discover the New Zealand Backyard by Ned Barraud & Gillian Candler

Explore the garden, get close to the soil, flowers and trees and discover the many different animals that make the New Zealand backyard thei

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Home is the High Country (My Small Animal Friends) by Mona Anderson

Kirsten Edwards

Oct 10, 20212 min read

Home is the High Country (My Small Animal Friends) by Mona Anderson

Here are six appealing stories about the small creatures, both wild and tame...

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Kirsten Edwards

Sep 28, 20212 min read

Hello, New Zealand! by Megan McKean

The author takes the reader on a journey from the top to the bottom of New Zealand with five little kiwis as guides.

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Kirsten Edwards

May 12, 20212 min read

Skip for the Huntaway by Eve Sutton

The book is very short, only 40 pages and Katie's character can be very dramatic at times, but a wonderful story about compassion and persev

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Kirsten Edwards

Apr 11, 20212 min read

Johnny Sweep by Eve Sutton

I did not have any issues such as language or attitudes, etc. A wonderful story for younger readers.

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The Children In The Bush Series by Ruth Dallas

Kirsten Edwards

Mar 15, 20214 min read

The Children In The Bush Series by Ruth Dallas

The children in the Bush are Sophie, Robbie, Helen and Jean, living in the New Zealand bush country about 80 years ago.

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Taketakerau, The Millennium Tree by Marie Anstis, Illustrated by Patricia Howitt

Kirsten Edwards

Mar 8, 20212 min read

Taketakerau, The Millennium Tree by Marie Anstis, Illustrated by Patricia Howitt

A child listens to Koro and Grandma as they weave a tale about the life and times of the ancient puriri tree Taketakerau...

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The Adventures of Hutu & Kawa by Avis Acres

Kirsten Edwards

Feb 16, 20212 min read

The Adventures of Hutu & Kawa by Avis Acres

From the back cover: "In an old pohutukawa tree between the forest and the sea live two tiny Pohutukawa Babies, Hutu and Kawa. With the...

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