New Zealand Nature Heroes

Inspiration and actvities for young conservationists. New Zealand Nature Heroes is designed to inspire 8-14 year olds to take action for the environment. It includes biographies of inspirational nature heroes, past and present, young and old, as well as natural history information and authentic activities that young people can take part in or initiate.

Explore and Discover Nature

There are 6 titles in this series: At the Beach, In the Garden, Under the Ocean, In the Bush, From Moa to Dinosaurs, Up the River. Designed for 4-10 year olds, these books introduce a habitat and the animals and plants that live there.  From Moa to Dinosaurs covers the time periods before humans arrived in Aotearoa New Zealand. Illustrated by Ned Barraud.

At the Beach won the Elsie Locke Medal at the 2013 Lianza Awards. It was also a finalist in the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults. Other books that were finailists in the latter awards were Under the Ocean and From Moa to Dinosaurs.

Whose Beak is This? and companions

There are three titles in this series: Whose Beak is This? Whose Feet are These? Whose Home is This? For 2-8 years old, these books take a fun guessing game approach to animal adaptations and habitats. Both Whose Beak is This? and Whose Home is This? were finalists in the New Zealand Book Awards for Young Children and Adults. Illustrated by Fraser Williamson.

Animals of Aotearoa

A compendium of animals both native and introduced for young children. This book accompanies the explore and discover series. Illustrated by Ned Barraud.

Mia & Leo Go Wild

A story for pres-schoolers and young readers about Mia & Leo's first overnight tramp. Along the way Mia & Leo encounter other trampers who need a bit of help. Read along and look for the wildlife in the illustrations by Gavin Mouldey. Created with the support of NZ Mountain Safety Council, safety tips are woven into the story.