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An imprint of Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand, publishing a diverse range of Children's books Little Moa is an imprint of Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand.

We are proud to work alongside some of New Zealand's finest local authors including Donovan Bixley, Sarina Dickson and Jessica Urlichs, and iconic brands including Edmonds Cookbooks and Margaret Mahy. Little Moa is the home of The Margaret Mahy Illustration Prize, established in 2019, which has created a unique opportunity for unpublished New Zealand-based illustrators to showcase a Mahy title ann

ually. We aim to champion a diverse range of voices, representing a multitude of cultures and perspectives from within Aotearoa New Zealand.

29/08/2025

🔥 Join us for the launch of DRAGONFALL + meet the author! 🔥

Come celebrate the launch of Sarina Clark’s epic new book with live readings, book signings, and fun dragon-themed activities.

Bring your friends and whānau for a magical morning 🐉

📍 Books for Kids, Hamilton East
📅 Sat 13 September, 11am

"With a charming cast of dragons, DRAGONFALL is fast-paced, action-packed, and written for the true dragon fanatic. A perfect dragon book for the upper primary reader!" - Graci Kim

Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand

28/08/2025

THE LOST WORDS is an instant bestseller entering the NZ kids’ charts at #2 this week! Congratulations to and .terewai for this gorgeous pukapuka and thank you to everyone who bought a copy!

25/08/2025

Happy publication day to Sarina Clark and Alba Gil Celdrán for THE FATE OF DRAGONS 🐉

This is the beginning of a pacy, thrilling and addictive mid-primary dragon chapter book series for kids who love reading Wings of Fire and watching Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous.

Laid out with reluctant readers in mind - clean font and nice spacing make this dyslexia-friendly. Featuring a map, character guide, and illustrations throughout.

Welcome to Dragonfall. Revolution awaits.

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11/08/2025

Happy publication day to these beautiful two books!

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

🌺 THE LOST WORDS
Weaving a beautiful narrative of heritage, culture and the enduring strength of family bonds, THE LOST WORDS is a daughter’s account of her mother’s journey through the rich tapestry of te reo Māori. A powerful and moving story that will appeal to young readers and adults alike.

04/08/2025

Come along to Tauranga Library to celebrate the launch of THE LOST WORDS by local author Kimberley Kearney - a heart-warming picture book that celebrates the magic of reclaiming te reo Māori.

With a reading by Kim, face-painting, and hands-on activities for tamariki, this event is the perfect afternoon for the whānau.

📅 Saturday 23 August, 2pm
📍 Te Ao Mārama, Tauranga Library
🎟️ Free event, register here:
https://brnw.ch/21wUDvq
📚 Book sales on the day thanks to Paper Plus Papamoa

Weaving a beautiful narrative of heritage, culture and the enduring strength of family bonds, THE LOST WORDS is a daughter's account of her mother's journey through the rich tapestry of te reo Māori.

My Mum is collecting words.
You see, a long time ago,
lots of the words were left out or replaced.
Slowly they were forgotten.

A powerful and moving story that will appeal to young readers and adults alike.

Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Kim Kearney Author

31/07/2025

THE WITCH IN THE CHERRY TREE is a mouth-watering tale of delicious cakes and wicked witches from New Zealand's most celebrated children's writer, Margaret Mahy, with gorgeous illustrations from award-winning artist Jessica Twohill 🧁🧙‍♀️

Get your copy where all good books are sold!

28/07/2025

Join the Little Moa team as they share their real-life SPLASH! experiences!

How many sea creatures can you spot in the wild? Tag us in your pics 🌊

28/04/2025

Happy publication day to these two books!

🌈 MY FRIENDS AND I
From bestselling poet and author Jessica Urlichs comes a gorgeous picture book about helping each other shine through little acts of kindness. Partnering with award-winning artist Ant Sang, this book will be a favourite with kids and adults.

⚽ THE SPORTY LOOKY BOOK
Now in paperback! Award-winning illustrator and author Donovan Bixley provides hours of entertainment with a new puzzle book in The Looky Book series. You'll have a ball of a time diving into the crazy world of THE SPORTY LOOKY BOOK.

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17/04/2025

Hop into the Easter break and keep the kids busy with the #1 bestselling NZ Children's book, THE NEW ZEALAND EASTER ACTIVITY BOOK 🐣

Get creative with loads of mazes, dot-to-dots, games and activities to complete and colour in! Featuring two pages of full-colour, Easter-themed stickers.

11/04/2025

Congratulations to our authors and illustrators - we have three books in the NZ Children's bestsellers chart!

Entertain the kids during the school holidays with these boredom busters 🖍️

Want a sneak peek at THE NEW ZEALAND EASTER ACTIVITY BOOK and THE FAIRIES' EASTER EGG SURPRISE? 🐣 Click here: https://brnw.ch/21wRWNR

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Level 2, 23 O'Connell Street
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https://www.moabooks.co.nz/little-moa/

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