Never lose your place in a book again with this adorable bookmark. Perfect for bookworms who want to add some flair to their reading experience!

All bookmarks are 50mm x 130mm in size, double sided and made from premium 216gsm Evergreen Environment Tortilla card. 

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Never lose your place in a book again with this adorable bookmark. Perfect for bookworms who want to add some flair to their reading experience!

All bookmarks are 50mm x 130mm in size, double sided and made from premium 300gsm Satin Artboard. 

Designs by SVG Society, used under commercial license.

WINNER,Young Adult Fiction Award, New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adult, 2021

Twelve-year-old Niko lives in Pohe Bay, a small, rural town with a sacred hot spring – and a taniwha named Taukere. The government wants to build a prison over the home of the taniwha, and Niko’s grandfather is busy protesting. People call him pōrangi, crazy, but when he dies, it’s up to Niko to convince his community that the taniwha is real and stop the prison from being built. With help from his friend Wai, Niko must unite his whānau, honour his grandfather and stand up to his childhood bully.

Format: 138 mm x 210mm
Published: October 23, 2020
ISBN: 9781775503996
Language: English
RRP: $25NZD

Best Novel, 2022 Sir Julius Vogel Awards

Something is drawing Jena Benedict’s family to darkness. Her mother, father, brother and baby sister are killed in a barn fire, and grandmother Rose banishes Jena from the farm. Now, twenty years on, Rose is dying, and Jena returns home wanting answers about what really happened on the night of the fire and why she was sent away.

Will, Rose’s live-in caregiver, has similar questions. He hunts for the supernatural, and he knows something sinister lurks in the Benedict homestead. Together, Jena and Will unearth the mysteries around a skull, a pocket-watch, a tale of the Dark Man and a tiding of magpies. And in doing so, they set loose an evil entity determined to destroy Rose and her whole clan. Full of tension and psychological thrills, Butcherbird is a novel about uncovering truths and unshackling guilt.

Format: 138 mm x 210mm
Published: August 2, 2021
ISBN: 9781775506324
Language: English
RRP: $25NZD

Here are the best short stories from the Pikihuia Awards for Māori writers 2021 as judged by Emma Espiner, Carol Hirschfeld, Vincent Olsen-Reeder and Maiki Sherman. This competition, run by the Māori Literature Trust and Huia Publishers, is held every two years to promote Māori writers and their work.

The awards sought short fiction from first-time and emerging writers in te reo Māori and English. The competition attracts entries each year from writers of all ages and those who are starting out to seasoned authors. This collection of finalists’ fiction celebrates Māori writing, introduces new talent and gives an opportunity for Māori writers to shine.

The stories are:

• Kahukura: Te Tama nō te Māra Taro by Iraia Bailey
• The Future is Koe by Shelley Burne-Field
• Alexandra by Frances Duncan
• The Bus Driver by Miriama Gemmell
• Good Thing by Olivia Aroha Giles
• Mangrove Heights by Emma Hislop
• Ki Hea Noa Iho? by Jordanah-Lee Hohipa
• He Rūkahu Rānei by Panitahi Howe
• The Trouble with the Bubble by Nadine Anne Hura
• Two Letters by Nadine Anne Hura
• Food Porn for the Incapacitated by Merryn Jones
• Not Quite Home by Steph Julian
• Argentine Ants and My Search for Hawaiki by J Wiremu Kane
• Wairua by Atakohu Middleton
• The Children of Church Street by Airana Ngarewa
• Spotlight on the Marae by Airana Ngarewa
• Iti te Kupu, Nui te Kōrero by Zeb Tamihana Nicklin
• Te Māminga a Tamanuiterā rāua ko Takero i a Māui by Zeb Tamihana Nicklin
• Te Māra a Tangaroa by Zeb Tamihana Nicklin
• Pōhutukawa me tana Āporo by Zeb Tamihana Nicklin
• Te Atakura by Sean Ogden
• Marble Pills and Raspberry Vodka by Anthony Pita
• The Weather Man by Leeann Ramsay
• Let it be/Waiho by Chris Reed
• Ngā Hoa Hoariri by Bonice Ropiha
• The Label Machine is Broken by Ashlee Sturme
• Te Uaua o Te Kimi Hoa by Maia Thompson
• The Skinhead by Te Ariki Wi Neera 

Format: 138 mm x 210mm
Published: October 30, 2021
ISBN: 9781775506607
Language: Te Reo Māori and English
RRP: $25NZD

Here are the best short fiction stories, short non-fiction pieces and poetry from the Pikihuia Awards for Māori writers 2023 as judged by Emma Espiner, Carol Hirschfeld, Maiki Sherman, Mike Ross, Hēmi Kelly and Robert Sullivan. This competition, run by the Māori Literature Trust and Huia Publishers, is held every two years to promote Māori writers and their work. This year, the awards sought short non-fiction and poetry, along with short fiction, from writers in te reo Māori and English. The competition attracts entries each year from writers of all ages and those who are starting out to seasoned authors. This collection of finalists’ work celebrates Māori writing, introduces new talent and gives an opportunity for Māori writers to shine.

Format: 138 mm x 210mm
Published: October 31, 2023
ISBN: 9781775508212
Language: Te Reo Māori and English
RRP: $25NZD

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Andy & The Little Rimu Tree invites young readers from about ages 3-7 into a world where friendship and nature intertwine in the most remarkable ways. Colouring pages are included at the end of the story to get your child's creativity going. It also has an uplifting message which you can teach your young reader about, using your imagination in a positive way.

Andy's eyes lit up like stars as he sat on his bed looking at the beautiful little rimu tree.

"I wish to go on my own adventure," said Andy and he closed his eyes. Sleep was near and, in his heart, he saw himself journeying off to a faraway land.

Published: April 15, 2024
ISBN: 9780473707712
Language: English

Meet the Author

Hydie graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English and History from the University of Auckland. Children's Literature and New Zealand Literature were her favourite classes. She also has a Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary).

When not working or writing, Hydie loves to spend time with her family and friends and go for walks in nature. Hydie lives in Auckland with her husband and her dog Beau. She has one daughter and a stepson.

As a child, Hydie spent a lot of time in the King Country of New Zealand on her aunty and uncle's sheep and beef farm. The days were spent out horseback riding on the farm with her cousin and in the early evenings she would read all the children's books that her aunty had. This was the beginning of Hydie's love for children's literature.

Celebrate love and acceptance this February with our special LGBT+ Book Box, featuring Jesse's Smile by Angelique Jurd. This heartwarming romance tells the story of Jesse, a kind-hearted pet store worker often underestimated by those around him, and Drew, a compassionate high school teacher determined to make Jesse smile despite the judgment they face.

📦 What's Included:

📗 Jesse's Smile by Angelique Jurd – A touching romance exploring love, acceptance, and self-worth.
☕ Beverage – A delicious drink to sip while you enjoy the story.

📦 Pick your goodies:

🧩 Fidget Toy – Perfect for mindful moments while you read.
👜 Custom Tote Bag – Designed just for this box.
✨ Sticker Sheet – Inspired by the book's themes.
🕯️ Candle – For cozy, relaxing reading vibes.

📆 Release Date: February 10th 2025

💖 Perfect for fans of heartfelt romance, diverse storytelling, and beautifully curated bookish goodies. Pre-order yours today and celebrate love in all its forms!

✨ Pre-order now and support local authors! ✨

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