
Rākau: The Ancient Forests of Aotearoa
Ideal for both the library and home, this engrossing book helps young readers discover what makes our rākau so special and worthy of our care.
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Books for inspiring wonder and curiosity in our tamariki.
Ideal for both the library and home, this engrossing book helps young readers discover what makes our rākau so special and worthy of our care.
A fun, fascinating and revealing book about the strange and wonderful critters of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Fun activities about Te Papa Tongarewa and the taonga (treasures) we hold.
An engaging activity book for young New Zealanders and their families.
The fascinating lives of Aotearoa New Zealand’s sharks and rays.
An exciting, beautifully illustrated book set in the world of museum treasures.
A fun, fascinating and revealing book about Aotearoa’s amazing eight-legged marvels
An appealing board book that develops Samoan language and cultural knowledge.
An appealing board book that helps young readers learn about bugs
Discover the fascinating story of the colossal squid at Te Papa
From experiments and observation to conservation and mindfulness, this activity-packed book stimulates curious minds. It encourages children to relate to the natural world and develop budding research skills.
Join Māui as he shares stories for tamariki based on taonga from the Te Papa collection
100+ art activities based on the collection of Te Papa, New Zealand’s national museum and gallery
Beautiful, collectible, and very cool New Zealand art books for very young readers
A fascinating, fun and engaging book on New Zealand’s amazing natural world