GO
Subscribe
Subscribe
CLOSE
SECTIONS
Dunedin
Otago
Dunedin
Queenstown
Wānaka
Central Otago
South Otago
North Otago
Canterbury
Christchurch
South Canterbury
North Canterbury
Mid Canterbury
Selwyn
Rural Life
Dairy
Red Meat
Horticulture
Rural People
Rural Events
Business
Lifestyle
Food & Wine
ODT Quiz
Home & Garden
The Mix
Entertainment
Travel
Fashion
Sport
Cricket
Rugby
Racing
Basketball
Football
Netball
Motorsport
League
Golf
Southland
West Coast
National
World
Opinion
Editorial
100 Years Ago
Advertising Features
SEND US NEWS & PHOTOS
SIGN IN | CREATE ACCOUNT
SUBSCRIBE
My Account
E-Edition
Contact us
Advertising
Allied Media
Subscribe
Subscribe
Subscribe
News
Dunedin
Queenstown
Southland
West Coast
National
World
Opinion
Otago
Dunedin
Queenstown
Wānaka
Central Otago
South Otago
North Otago
Canterbury
Christchurch
South Canterbury
North Canterbury
Mid Canterbury
Selwyn
Rural Life
Dairy
Red Meat
Horticulture
Rural People
Rural Events
Business
Lifestyle
Food & Wine
ODT Quiz
Home & Garden
The Mix
Entertainment
Travel
Fashion
Sport
Cricket
Rugby
Racing
Basketball
Football
Netball
Motorsport
League
Golf
SIGN IN
Dunedin
Queenstown
Southland
West Coast
National
World
Opinion
Dunedin
Otago
Dunedin
Queenstown
Wānaka
Central Otago
South Otago
North Otago
Canterbury
Christchurch
South Canterbury
North Canterbury
Mid Canterbury
Selwyn
Rural Life
Dairy
Red Meat
Horticulture
Rural People
Rural Events
Business
Lifestyle
Food & Wine
ODT Quiz
Home & Garden
The Mix
Entertainment
Travel
Fashion
Sport
Cricket
Rugby
Racing
Basketball
Football
Netball
Motorsport
League
Golf
Southland
West Coast
National
World
Opinion
Editorial
100 Years Ago
Advertising Features
SEND US NEWS & PHOTOS
SUBSCRIBE
My Account
E-Edition
Contact us
Advertising
Allied Media
Social media
GO
Subscribe
Children's
Entertainment
July 11
Issue of loss dealt with in a sweet and gentle way
This is a sweet story that deals with the issue of loss in a gentle manner.
Entertainment
July 11
Wacky story supported by great illustrations
This is a wacky little story about the lengths a babysitter will go to to get the children to sleep.
Entertainment
July 11
Sweet story about a mother and child bonding
''I think my mummy's magic - I notice every day . . . that whenever magic happens, Mummy's never far away.''
Entertainment
July 11
Rhyming story fun to read
Queen Alice has a fancy palace.
Entertainment
July 11
Busy story accompanied by beautiful illustrations
Daniel is new to school and is terrified.
Entertainment
June 1
Fun book with brilliant illustrations
''Oi Frog! Sit on a log!'' said the cat. But the frog doesn't want to sit on a log. He'd rather sit on a mat or a chair or a sofa.
Entertainment
June 1
Collection of cat-related verse
Little Miss Moggy got a bit soggy, lapping up milk all day. Along came a spider who sat down beside her and showered in milky spray.
Entertainment
June 1
Lovely rhymes with a fun surprise at the end
There's a problem on the farm. It's been raining for a week and the river is rising.
Entertainment
June 1
Feel-good ending to space dog story
Author Owen Davey has copped some criticism for his version of Laika's story. Laika, a stray dog picked up on the streets of Moscow, was trained then sent into space in 1957, dying within hours of launch.
Entertainment
June 1
Lovable creatures to discover
Little Kiwi is on another adventure, this time with Little Sister by his side. Their mission? To find Little Fantail.
Entertainment
June 1
Quirky, creative story with well-placed Kiwi references
On his previous adventure, Morgan went on a quest to learn the name of the moon. This time, he is searching for his toy rabbit.
Entertainment
March 21
Story carries important earthquake message
Michelle Lagatule came up with the idea for this story as a way of explaining the Canterbury earthquakes and aftershocks to her grandchildren.
Entertainment
March 21
A bit too wordy and scary for young children
This is the story of Bidibidi the sheep who grows tired of living in the barren mountains and decides to change her life for the better.
Entertainment
March 21
Another charming story in Best-Loved Bear series
South Otago author Diana Noonan brings back the bear in this latest addition to the Best-Loved Bear series.
Entertainment
March 21
Protecting marine life message of tale
The Last Of Maui's Dolphins also has an important message, this time about protecting marine life.
Entertainment
March 21
Fun adventure with a touch of French
Amelia and her dinosaur friend Pierre have a wonderful time together.
Entertainment
March 21
First of new Maisy series thinks of everything
Maisy Goes To The Cinema sees Maisy and the gang navigate their way through all the potential pitfalls of going to the movies for the first time.
Entertainment
February 21
More to Circus than fun and games
The circus life and its associated characters hold endless fascination for children.
Entertainment
February 21
Dream of island life realised
It is many a child's dream to live on an island and help run a lighthouse.
Entertainment
February 21
Otago front and centre in inspired series
Charlotte And The Golden Promise is the third in the inspired New Zealand Girl series.
Entertainment
January 24
Beautiful and educational
''There's a rustling and a buzzing in the garden.''
Entertainment
January 24
A musical treat for young ones
''Let's play music, make a beat; Clap your hands and stamp your feet.''
Entertainment
January 24
A tale for every age and taste
From My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes to A Pukeko in a Ponga Tree, there's something for every age and taste in this collection of well-loved New Zealand stories.
Entertainment
January 24
Beautiful story of true friendship
Pip and Posy are best friends and in their latest adventure they're having the best sleepover ever - they play pirate games, eat spaghetti, enjoy a bubble bath and are about to go to sleep when ... oh no, Posy realises she's forgotten her favourite toy, Froggy.
Entertainment
January 24
Another Mahy marvel
Author Margaret Mahy does wonderful things with words in this story of a newly groomed dog who refuses to stay ''dapper and dandified'' despite his family's best efforts.
View more
