Littlemoabooks
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is the home of The Margaret Mahy Illustration Prize, established in 2019, which has created a unique opportunity for unpublished New Zealand-based illustrators to showcase a Mahy title ann
05/06/2026
Massive congratulations to the award-winning Lily Emo whose B IS FOR BIRD has become an instant bestseller!
B IS FOR BIRD is a beautiful celebration of birds of Aotearoa. It includes gorgeous fold-out pages and a delightful rhyming story.
Pick up your copy of B IS FOR BIRD today!
Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
Happy publication day to .emo for B IS FOR BIRD đŁ
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Make your way through the alphabet with this stunning book featuring a cast of familiar birds. From albatross to fantails, ganets to quail, and all the way to the silvereye (also known as Zosterpos lateralis!), this book is a beautiful celebration of birds, illustrated and written by the talented Lily Emo.
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Donât forget to join Lily this week as she takes over the account!
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15/05/2026
Room 13 from Mt Roskill Primary were our Best School Trip Ever winners!
We're so glad they had an amazing time visiting the Auckland Writers Festival Schools Programme HĆtaka Kura.
Check out what they had to say about their experience!
Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
12/05/2026
THE CURSE OF THE CARNIVOROUS CACTUSES from writer and comedian Sam Smith and illustrator César Lador is out now!
The next in the laugh-out-loud graphic novel series MILES AND JONES is the talk of the playground.
Pick up your copy today
11/05/2026
Does the little one in your life insist on "one" more story every night?
HOW TO HAVE GOOD DREAMS, written by Jessica Urlichs with illustrations by Alba Gil CeldrĂĄn, is perfect to add to your night time routine.
Filled with wonderful characters and magical dream ideas, this beautiful book is sure to help little ones doze off.
Pick up your copy of HOW TO HAVE GOOD DREAMS today!
Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
08/05/2026
Another huge congratulations to Donovan Bixley!
His newest pukapuka ROARRR! has been in the bestselling top 10 children's books for over a month.
Roarsome job Donovan! We're so proud of you! đŠđ
Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
06/05/2026
Help your little ones drift off with this gorgeous new picture book!
HOW TO HAVE GOOD DREAMS is written by bestselling author and poet Jessica Urlichs, with illustrations by the award-winning Alba Gil CeldrĂĄn.
Check out some of the beautiful pages below!
HOW TO HAVE GOOD DREAMS is out now!
Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
05/05/2026
Happy publication day to Sam Smith and CĂ©sar Lador for MILES AND JONES: THE CURSE OF THE CARNIVOROUS CACTUSES đ”
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This hilariously funny graphic novel series from writer and comedian Sam Smith and illustrator Cesar Lador continues!Â
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The gang is determined to defeat Glam-Evil and her nasty curses so that they can save their park and get back for Shackleton and Ameliaâs very first sleepover. But Glam-Evil has a few new tricks up her ultravillainous sleeve ...
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(Sam: Nothing could be as bad as being covered in icky purple blobs ... wait, what does âcarnivorousâ mean again?)
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Havenât read book one or two? Catch up with Miles and Jones: The Anaconda Attack and The Blizzard of Blobs đđ
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01/05/2026
Huge congratulations to our Little Moa bestsellers this week!
#5 ROARRR! by Donovan Bixley
#9 THE DESTINY OF DRAGONS: DRAGONFALL BOOK 2 by Sarina Clark, illustrated by Alba Gil CeldrĂĄn
We're so happy to be celebrating with you!
Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
28/04/2026
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Bedtime just got easier!
âDreams are things that come to you when you close your eyes.
Some are magical, some are fun and some are a surprise.
They find you when youâre sleeping, dreams of every kind.
A little like a story or a movie in your mind.â
Meet a cast of delightful characters with lots of magical dream ideas, ready for children to engage with and dream about.
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