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Unmissable post-lockdown books
Exhausted the stack of books on your bedside table? Check out these unmissable titles.
Edward Cullen is back...
Pre-order your copy now from Whitcoulls, The Warehouse, Mighty Ape or talk to your local bookseller - find your closest one.
Books for Every Mum
This Mother's Day we're thrilled to bring you an excellent crop of books, and what better gift than a book or two?
Deleted Chapters from The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep, H. G. Parry
Author H. G. Parry shares two deleted chapters from her debut novel, The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep. Here she explains why they were cut. Scroll down further to find out more about the book
Easter Activities for Kids
Edmonds: My First Cookbook is jam packed with simple recipes, perfect for kids aged 6+.
Top eBooks for Kids
We're over halfway through our national lockdown and if the kids are running out of activities to keep them busy, try eBooks.
Open Licences and Permissions for Virtual Storytimes
In the current climate of uncertainty surrounding school closures and access to books, Hachette New Zealand are pleased to advise we will be granting free permissions for online story-time events in order to continue to support schools, bookshops and public libraries. Access to books for children is now both more crucial and less certain than ever. For that reason, Hachette is permitting authors, illustrators, teachers, librarians and booksellers to host read-aloud experiences across digital platforms, as outlined by the guidelines here:
Tiny Pieces of Us, Nicky Pellegrino
From bestselling author Nicky Pellegrino comes a magnificent novel about the unexpected ways in which our lives weave and tangle, and the bravery we find in the most difficult circumstances.
Kids' Activities
It's lockdown time, so we thought we'd share some activities to keep the kids entertained while we are all at home.
Hachette NZ's favourite books
Now that New Zealand has been put in to lock down, you're probably looking for things to do while at home and you can't go past a good book! We've compiled a list of our favourite books below for inspiration- check them out and then try them for yourself.