Anna Kenna

Anna Kenna is a former radio and television journalist, turned children’s author, who lives on the Kapiti Coast in New Zealand. She has published books for children of all ages, including stories for the education market that can be found in classrooms around the world. More about Anna can be found at www.annakenna.com

 

 


Genre:

    Skills:

    • Children's Fiction

    Branch:

    Wellington

    Location:

    Raumati South

    Publications:


    A Fright at the Orcas

     

    First Published by Reed Publishing (NZ) LTD. 2006, Published Tiromoana Publishing, 2020, ISBN 978-0-473-52498-2

     

     

     

     

    Bo

    First published by Reed Publishing (NZ) Ltd 2007, second edition published by Puffin Books, 2009, third edition, Tiromoana Publishing 2020, ISBN 978-0-473-52497-5

    The Sweet Stink of Success

    Scholastic Australia Pty Ltd, published 2000, ISBN 1-86943-445-5

    Viola Vincent Reporting,

    Published by Tiromoana Publishing, 2016, ISBN 978-0-473-38458-6

    Viola Vincent Reporting - Underdog

    Published by Tiromoana Publishing 2017, ISBN 978-1978189744P

    Viola Vincent Reporting - Troubled Water

    Published by Tiromoana Publishing 2020, ISBN 9780473513672

    The Essential Fairy

    Published by Tiromoana Publishing 2021, ISBN 9781991156006

    Helping Hounds

    Helping Hounds is a beautifully illustrated picture book that introduces young readers to the many ways dogs help people in their everyday lives.

    Told in gentle rhyme and supported by engaging, realistic artwork, the story explores the different roles dogs play — from beloved family pets to hardworking farm dogs, skilled police trackers, and clever airport detector dogs.

    Each spread focuses on a different “helping hound”, showing how their unique talents, sharp senses, and strong bonds with humans make a real difference in the world around us.

    Published by Tiromoana Publishing March 2026 ISBN: 9780473776374