Littlemoabooks

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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OUT NOW
 

 

23/10/2025

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 - to find out more, click here: 🔗 https://www.moabooks.co.nz/get-published/

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

18/10/2025

Join the search for te reo with Kimberley Kearney & Taylor Terewai Tiave's pukapuka THE LOST WORDS.

A powerful story for young readers and adults alike.

Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand

16/10/2025

Get into the Christmas spirit with us this weekend!

Join Chelsea Cresswell, author of POPPA'S WORKSHOP for an afternoon of DIY activities, cookies, a story time and more 🎄

🗓️ Sat 18 October
⏰ 2:30pm
📍Te Manawa Library, Westgate
🎟️ To RSVP, email [email protected]

This the perfect kiwi book to read this Christmas - it’s a heartwarming and beautifully illustrated book that takes you behind the scenes of Poppa’s toy workshop, where magic awaits. Can Poppa get everything ready in time for Christmas?

Includes a special fold-out page surprise ✨

To RSVP, email [email protected]

15/10/2025

Margaret Mahy's classic cautionary tale THE GREAT WHITE MAN-EATING SHARK is reimagined with delightfully cheeky illustrations from Herb MacDonald, the winner of the 2024 Margaret Mahy Illustration Prize 🦈

Welcome to Caramel Cove. The beach is amazing. The ocean is even better.

Norvin loves to swim and shoot through the water like a silver arrow. He doesn't like sharing his beloved swimming spot with others. But with a little bit of planning, and a homemade shark fin, Norvin discovers he can have Caramel Cove all to himself.

This much-loved story returns with fresh energy and playful illustrations, bringing Margaret Mahy’s classic tale to a new generation of readers. ✨

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OUT NOW


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04/10/2025

Christmas is less than three months away, and we're already getting into the Christmas spirit!

Join Chelsea Cresswell, author of POPPA'S WORKSHOP for an afternoon of DIY activities, cookies, a story time and more 🎄

🗓️ Sat 18 October
⏰ 2:30pm
📍Te Manawa Library, Westgate
🎟️ To RSVP, email [email protected]

This the perfect kiwi book to read this Christmas - it’s a heartwarming and beautifully illustrated book that takes you behind the scenes of Poppa’s toy workshop, where magic awaits. Can Poppa get everything ready in time for Christmas?

Includes a special fold-out page surprise ✨

To RSVP, email [email protected]

03/10/2025

You asked, and they answered!

The DRAGONFALL team tookover over this week, and to finish off, Sarina and Alba answer your burning questions 🐉

Haven’t read DRAGONFALL: THE FATE OF DRAGONS yet? Get your copy wherever good books are sold!
 
Want more? Pre-order your copy of book two, THE DESTINY OF DRAGONS at the link in bio 🔗

30/09/2025

Happy Publication to these two beauties!

POPPA’S WORKSHOP written by and illustrated by is the perfect kiwi book to read this Christmas - it’s a heartwarming and beautifully illustrated book that takes you behind the scenes of Poppa’s toy workshop, where magic awaits. Can Poppa get everything ready in time for Christmas? With a special fold-out page surprise.

Are you up for the looky challenge with THE LOOKY JIGSAW by ? Make the puzzle (based on the bestselling series) and then look and see if you can find all 18 items on the accompanying look-and-find poster.