Whakamāori (Tamariki)

Here you'll find te reo editions of books that were first published in other languages. They range from picture books for pepī all the way to chapter books for older tamariki.

Updated July 3, 2024
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Na Wai Te Waka I Totohu?
Allen, Pamela
Paper Book
Who sank the boat? Was it the cow or the donkey or the sheep with her knitting? Surely it wasn't the tiny little mouse? Winner of the 1983 Australian Picture Book of the Year Award, this wonderfully illustrated book is designed for sharing aloud and will make children giggle as they...
Paraweta
Blake, Stephanie
Paper Book
Stephanie Blake's hilarious and irreverent little bunny will tickle kids' funny bones! Little bunny dear only says one thing: Poop-di-doop! He says it in the morning, he says it at lunchtime, he says it in the evening. . . . What will he say when he meets a hungry wolf? Blake's books about this big...
Te anuhe tino hiakai
Carle, Eric.
Paper Book
THE all-time classic picture book, from generation to generation, sold somewhere in the world every 30 seconds! Have you shared it with a child or grandchild in your life? Carle's classic tale of a voracious caterpillar who eats his way through the days of the week and...
Hairy Maclary no te teri a tanarahana
Dodd, Lynley
Paper Book
Out of the gate and off for a walk went Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy . . . Hairy Maclary's friends join him for a walk until, with a sudden yowl, a wail and a howl, they all run off. What could have caused such a scatter of paws? ' A child's best...
He Whi I Te Puruma
Donaldson, Julia
Paper Book
Join the witch and her cat for a broomstick adventure!The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand. They are retrieved by a dog, a bird and a frog, and each animal asks for a ride on the broom....
Te Tanguruhau
Donaldson, Julia
Paper Book
The nation's favourite bedtime story!"A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good." Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake ... and a...
Kei Hea Te Hipi K?k?riki?
Fox, Mem
Paper Book
Little ones are sure to be lulled off to a peaceful, sheep-filled sleep by this cozy book from acclaimed author Mem Fox. There are red sheep and blue sheep, wind sheep and wave sheep, scared sheep and brave sheep, but where is the green sheep? The search is on in this cozy, sheep...
Kei hea a Spot?
Hill, Eric
Paper Book
With its bold blue cover, this board book edition of Eric Hill's classic story featuring everyone's favorite puppy is just as iconic as the first lift-the-flap edition.   "Spot is one of the essential experiences of childhood." --Parents magazine
Hare Pota me te whatu manapou
Rowling, J. K.
Paper Book
Harry Potter has no idea how famous he is. That's because he's being raised by his miserable muggle aunt and uncle who are terrified Harry will learn that he's a wizard, just as his parents were. But everything changes when Harry is summoned to attend an infamous school for wizards and he begins to...
Kei Reira Te Hunga Kowao
Sendak, Maurice
Paper Book
Maurice Sendak's Caldecott Medal-winning picture book has become one of the most highly acclaimed and best-loved children's books of all time. A must for every child's bookshelf. This iconic story has inspired a movie, an opera, and the imagination of generations. When Max dresses in his...
Te Poti Ro Potae: The Cat in the Hat in Maori
Seuss
Paper Book
The classic picture book that introduced the world to the iconic, mischievous Cat in the Hat and the beloved characters Thing One and Thing Two! Dr. Seuss makes reading fun for kids of all ages. "I know some new tricks," said the Cat in the Hat. "A lot of good tricks. I will...
Nou te Ao, e Hika e! [Oh, the Places You'll Go!]
Seuss, Dr.
Paper Book
Dr. Seuss's wonderfully wise Oh, the Places You'll Go! is the perfect gift to celebrate all of our special milestones--from graduations to birthdays and beyond! "[A] book that has proved to be popular for graduates of all ages since it was first published."--The...

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