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An award-winning Hippopotamus!

that's not a hippopotamus book, Juliette MacIver, childrens picture book, book about a hippopotamus

That’s Not A Hippopotamus wins Best Picture Book at the 2017 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults.

Simon the Rabbit, TV star!

Poo Bum Simon on TV

Simon, the cheeky rabbit who only says “Poo Bum!”, comes to TV.

Behind the scenes with Paul Beavis!

Paul Beavis Gecko Press

How do you make a picture book? What happens when things aren’t going to plan? How do you get through the longest to-do list in the world? Paul Beavis, award-winning author and illustrator, takes us behind the scenes over at The Sapling.  We’re particularly fond of stage 5!  

Annual is a PANZ Book Design Awards winner… times three!

Children's book reading aloud tips

Annual has won the Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children’s Book, the Mary Egan Publishing Award for Best Typography, and the first Hachette New Zealand People’s Choice Award. A big congratulations to Spencer Levine, and to all of the winners and finalists. How lovely to have your beautiful books celebrated. To read more, visit… Read more »

Sainbury’s Children’s Book Awards

Bathtime for Little Rabbit Sainsbury's Best Children's books list

The shortlist for the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Awards has been announced, and Little Rabbit is in good company!