Children’s books

Books for inspiring wonder and curiosity in our tamariki

tamariki.

Lost in the Museum

Lost in the Museum

An exciting, beautifully illustrated book set in the world of museum treasures.
Why is That Spider Dancing? The Amazing Arachnids of Aotearoa

Why is That Spider Dancing? The Amazing Arachnids of Aotearoa

A fun, fascinating and revealing book about Aotearoa’s amazing eight-legged marvels
Going to Te Papa | Asiasiga ‘i le Falemata‘aga i Te Papa

Going to Te Papa | Asiasiga ‘i le Falemata‘aga i Te Papa

An appealing board book that develops Samoan language and cultural knowledge.
My Little Book of Bugs

My Little Book of Bugs

An appealing board book that helps young readers learn about bugs
Whiti: Colossal Squid of the Deep

Whiti: Colossal Squid of the Deep

Discover the fascinating story of the colossal squid at Te Papa
The Nature Activity Book: 99 Ideas for Activities in the Natural World of Aotearoa New Zealand

The Nature Activity Book: 99 Ideas for Activities in the Natural World of Aotearoa New Zealand

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.
He Paki Taonga i a Māui: He Putanga Kōrero Mai i Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa

He Paki Taonga i a Māui: He Putanga Kōrero Mai i Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa

Join Māui as he shares stories for tamariki based on taonga from the Te Papa collection
Māui’s Taonga Tales: A Treasury of Stories from Aotearoa and the Pacific

Māui’s Taonga Tales: A Treasury of Stories from Aotearoa and the Pacific

Join Māui as he shares stories for tamariki based on taonga from the Te Papa collection
Why is That Lake So Blue?

Why is That Lake So Blue?

A fascinating, fun and engaging book on New Zealand’s amazing natural world
The New Zealand Art Activity Book (New Edition)

The New Zealand Art Activity Book (New Edition)

100+ art activities based on the collection of Te Papa, New Zealand’s national museum and gallery
Three Cool Board Books

Three Cool Board Books

Beautiful, collectible, cool introductions to New Zealand art for very young readers.
The Curioseum: Collected Stories of the Odd and Marvellous

The Curioseum: Collected Stories of the Odd and Marvellous

A truly original compendium of stories and poems for 8–12 year olds, by New Zealand's best children's authors and with whimsical illustrations from award-winning Sarah Laing.
100 Amazing Tales from Aotearoa

100 Amazing Tales from Aotearoa

Go behind the scenes at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and discover more than 100 treasured items from the Museum’s collection.

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Children’s books

Lost in the Museum

Why is That Spider Dancing? The Amazing Arachnids of Aotearoa

Going to Te Papa | Asiasiga ‘i le Falemata‘aga i Te Papa

My Little Book of Bugs

Whiti: Colossal Squid of the Deep

The Nature Activity Book: 99 Ideas for Activities in the Natural World of Aotearoa New Zealand

He Paki Taonga i a Māui: He Putanga Kōrero Mai i Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa

Māui’s Taonga Tales: A Treasury of Stories from Aotearoa and the Pacific

Why is That Lake So Blue?

The New Zealand Art Activity Book (New Edition)

Three Cool Board Books

The Curioseum: Collected Stories of the Odd and Marvellous

100 Amazing Tales from Aotearoa