Littlemoabooks

05/01/2026

We have the perfect books for your tamariki these holidays.

Whether they're into adventures or learning something new and exciting, they'll want to pick up these titles over and over again!

28/12/2025

WILL THE DRIVER BE A WAVER by Paul Beavis is a fun and verbally interactive book you and your little one will look forward to picking up.

Grab your copy today!

24/12/2025

A massive thank you from all of us at Hachette Aotearoa for making 2025 a spectacular year with so many highlights. We wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season full of good times, sunshine, and books 📚

Be sure to stay tuned for even more brilliant books and events next year 🤩

Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand Moa Press Littlemoabooks

17/12/2025

With Christmas right around the corner, there’s no better time to pick up a copy of the heart-warming and beautifully illustrated POPPA’S WORKSHOP.

Step inside, it's a magical place!

Available now where all good books are sold.

16/12/2025

Tune in to TVNZ tomorrow!

Chelsea Cresswell, author of the heartwarming (and beautifully illustrated) POPPA'S WORKSHOP will be on Breakfast TV at 8:45am.

Step inside Poppa's workshop, it's a magical place! Children will love this Christmas surprise with Poppa and his cheeky workers, who are busy getting ready for the biggest night of the year...

08/12/2025

Go on adventures this Christmas break with one (or many!) of our exciting titles.

Will you fight anacondas, befriend dragons or learn more about Aotearoa? We'll leave the choice to you!

30/11/2025

Thank you to everyone who submitted a manuscript for our children's book submissions 🤩

It's going to be a very busy next few months as we read them all - and we can't wait!

23/11/2025

🚨 We are OPEN for children's book submissions for one week only 🚨

Our aim is to publish books that are found where kids play. Books so good they are taken and read everywhere a child goes; so beloved they are read over and over again until they are falling apart.

Though we are open to all children’s book submissions, we thought it would be helpful to share what is at the top of our wishlist - to find out more, click here: https://brnw.ch/21wXKYR

Little Moa is always open for illustration submissions, so if you are an illustrator, please email your portfolio to [email protected]

18/11/2025

You have one week left to polish off your submissions! ✍️
 
: We are opening for submissions for one week only, from 24 November.
 
Our aim is to publish books that are found where kids play. Books so good they are taken and read everywhere a child goes; so beloved they are read over and over again until they are falling apart.

Though we are open to all children’s book submissions, we thought it would be helpful to share what is at the top of our wishlist - click the LINK IN BIO to find out more 🔗

Little Moa is always open for illustration submissions, so if you are an illustrator, please email your portfolio to [email protected]

07/11/2025

"A simple concept executed extremely well."

We were thrilled to hear to this awesome review of Isobel Te Aho-White's book WHENUA - out now!

Listen here:

Lucy Black reviews Whenua: Maori Purakau of Aotearoa by Isobel Joy Te Aho-White, published by Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand.

06/11/2025

Visualising what 2027 could look like...
 
: We are opening for submissions for one week only, from 24 November 🥳

Our aim is to publish books that are found where kids play. Books so good they are taken and read everywhere a child goes; so beloved they are read over and over again until they are falling apart.

Though we are open to all children’s book submissions, we thought it would be helpful to share what is at the top of our wishlist - click the LINK IN BIO to find out more 🔗

Little Moa is always open for illustration submissions, so if you are an illustrator, please email your portfolio to [email protected]

27/10/2025

Happy publication day to Paul Beavis for WILL THE DRIVER BE A WAVER 🚜👋
 
‘Full of fun, energy and laughs. Little ones will LOVE it!’ Giles Andreae.
 
Toota-toot-toot! Will the driver of the rubbish truck be a waver? This is a verbally interactive picture book that invites kids to ask, Will the Driver be a Waver?

With six different vehicles and sounds galore, this is one book you won’t mind reading over and over again. Inspired by Paul’s own walks with his son and the question of which vehicles drivers will give them a wave. May your inner child be delighted by this book.
 
Featuring a low-vision friendly font size of 24+ pt. 
 
Swipe to see our interactive point-of-sale featuring a waving hand and flashing LED light - keep an eye out in stores! 🚨
 
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