Kia ora and welcome to the 2025 Kids’ Winter Reading Guide!
When you open a book, you’re entering a world of magical possibilities. You’re no longer sitting under a shady tree, or tucked up in bed. That book takes you on daring adventures. From the depths of the ocean to the heights of outer space. From the beginning of time to the unlimited possibilities of the future.
A book is your ultimate key to travel and explore your brilliant imagination. And this Kids’ Reading Guide is your map to the best and brightest of stars along the way. Whether you’re a baby born this morning, or a kid-at-heart with many birthdays under your belt, this guide will lead you to what you’re looking for – and more.
Enjoy your journey.
SAM SMITH
Author of the Miles and Jones series
Our Kids’ Winter Reading Guide is the perfect sales tool to get your customers excited about books being released this winter. Filled with over 50 incredible titles from Aotearoa’s leading publishers, more than half of which are by NZ authors and illustrators, and designed with stunning illustrations by Pippa Keel Situ, this little guide packs a big punch.
We’ve sent out free sample copies to all stores that stock children’s’ books but you can order more here. This guide can be used as a sales aid for your staff and for customers to read and take away.
You can also shop the guide on BookHub!
Illustrations by Pippa Keel Situ from the book Te Ngahere i te Pō – The forest at night by Kiri Lightfoot (Allen & Unwin NZ)