Checkout the latest titles from our EK Books for kids range – Great Stories, Great Characters, Great Message. For all EK Titles, teacher notes, videos and resources, see the EK Books dedicated website: EKBooks.org

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The Bad Tooth Fairy

NZD $24.99 Tax Included

Due for Release  ANZ June 2024   / Rest of world March 25


Hally Toe-Siss is a selfish and wasteful tooth fairy who does all the things that fairies aren’t supposed to do, such as judo, karate and kung fu. Having used up all his fairy dust on some rather silly spells he’s now unable to perform any magic for the fairy queen’s birthday party. Hally needs to collect another tooth to make more fairy dust but none of the children on his list have lost a tooth yet. Whatever shall he do?
Fortunately, with help from Grandma, Hally improvises and discovers the joy of giving.


Specifications: Hardcover | 245 x 245mm | 32 Full Colour pages | Little Pink Dog Books

 

A Little Pink Dog Books Publication

 

Today

NZD $24.99 Tax Included

Due for Release ANZ April 2024 / Rest of the World October 2024


Today is a story about the beauty we find in everything. A child ventures out with his best friend – a bear, and the two enjoy a day of realization and acceptance. A joyous celebration of love and friendship.

Today sends a message that little things are special and fun which makes this is great read-aloud book. The child in the story shows that every day is full of possibilities – especially TODAY!

Today inspires imagination and fun. It’s an empowering story for making choices and celebrating life to the fullest and to find a piece of ourselves. It clearly shows that a bear is the little child’s best friend, as they play and share together.


Specifications: Hardcover | 245 x 245mm | 32 Full Colour pages | Little Pink Dog Books

 

A Little Pink Dog Books Publication

 

The Humongous Humdingle Family and the Tiny House

NZD $29.99 Tax Included

Due for release  February 2024


Things are a bit squashy and noisy in the Humdingle family home, with three generations living under one tiny roof. It’s easy to see why they sometimes wish they didn’t have to share quite so much. But when their wishes are granted, perhaps they’ll find that there was something special about living in their tiny house after all. A vibrant story about minimalism, multi-generational living, family connections and the importance of appreciating what we have.


SPECIFICATIONS: 245mm x 255mm | Hardback | 32 Pages | Full Colour | EK Books

The Last Seed Keeper

NZD $18.99 Tax Included

Due for Release Novemeber 2024


In a world that has forgotten about nature, two girls live on opposite sides of society. Skyler exists above the clouds in a haven of boundless technology, while Ivy is a Groundling, roaming the surface of the Earth, eking a living from the rubble of the past. Then Ivy makes a discovery that changes everything, and brings their lives crashing together. A tense, heart-pounding and empowering read about corruption, environmentalism, and what we would do if nature gave us a second chance.


SPECIFICATIONS: 210mm x 135mm | Paperback | 256 Pages |  EK Books | The Last Seed Keeper, #1

The Mosaic

NZD $29.99 Tax Included

Due for release  October 2024


Frankie discovers that beautiful things can be made from broken pieces, in this sensitive and hopeful picture book about family separation. Inspired by the author’s conversations with her own children, The Mosaic is a uniquely personal story that aims to help children navigate the overwhelming emotions brought about by big changes such as their parents separating. A celebration of art and resilience, this is a beautifully illustrated book to be cherished by anyone looking for comfort and joy.


SPECIFICATIONS: 245mm x 255mm | Hardback | 32 Pages | Full Colour | EK Books

Too Many Acorns

NZD $29.99 Tax Included

Due for release  September 2024


When Patrick suffers a huge loss, he finds comfort in holding an acorn that drops at his feet. The more acorns he collects, the less empty he feels…but as the house fills with acorns, events quickly overtake him. Can Patrick and Dad find a way to move past the acorn chaos and cope with their grief together? An uplifting story about resilience, connection, and growth, perfect for sharing with little ones who are experiencing the loss of a loved one, or any other emotional upheaval.


SPECIFICATIONS: 245mm x 255mm | Hardback | 32 Pages | Full Colour | EK Books

Game On: Critters

NZD $18.99 Tax Included

Due for Release Septemeber 2024


Gaming-obsessed brothers Max and Liam are back, and they’re in for another adventure of CATASTROPHIC proportions. It all goes wrong when a rogue app transforms them from human boys into fleas, and it only gets worse from there. The speed a cheetah can run and the acidity of pigeon poo have never been more important. A laugh out loud, fast-paced adventure full of comic-style illustrations that bring the action to life and will absorb even the most reluctant of readers.


SPECIFICATIONS: 210mm x 135mm | Paperback | 216 Pages | B& W Illustrations | EK Books | Game On # 3

The Welcome Cookies

NZD $29.99 Tax Included

Due for release  September 2024


Mabel loves visiting Miss Plum’s Sugar Plum Café and drawing pictures for the arty-smarty wall. But one day, Mabel finds the café under renovation by someone new. She misses her favourite café, and she misses Miss Plum’s smiles. One day, the café reopens, and Mabel reluctantly visits there with her mother. Will this new place provide Mabel with the same joy she felt in the old café? And how will Mabel accept its differences? positives too.


SPECIFICATIONS: 245mm x 255mm | Hardback | 32 Pages | Full Colour | EK Books

Anzac Ted (10th Anniversary Edition)

NZD $29.99 Tax Included
Re-issued as a gorgeous hardback to celebrate it’s 10th anniversary, meet a bear who is more extraordinary than most in this best-selling story about the Anzac spirit. 

These days, Anzac Ted doesn’t score any votes at classroom Show and Tell, with his worn patches and missing parts. But when he belonged to Grandpa Jack, he travelled across the world to be a mascot for Anzac soldiers, giving them comfort, courage and hope that they would return home. Told with heart and sensitivity, Anzac Ted is a celebration of the Anzac spirit.

This special edition includes additional content such as a page of information on the history of the ANZACS and the shared experience of ANZAC and Turkish soldiers, as well as a ‘How to draw Anzac Ted’ activity page.


SPECIFICATIONS: Hardback | 32 Pages | 9781922539755

The Pen Series Pack

NZD $31.99 Tax Included

What would you do if all your problems could be solved with the stroke of a pen?

That’s the question posed in The Pen series, a collection of middle-grade fiction that follows the various owners of a magical pen that makes whatever they draw, happen!


In the pack:
Ruby and the Pen

Ruby and the Pen is the story of a 12-year-old, cartoon-drawing girl who buys a pen from a mysterious stall at the local market. She soon learns that the pen has a magical power. Initially the pen protects Ruby from the meanest girls at her new school, but over time the pen’s power becomes dangerous, leaving Ruby facing a whole new set of problems

Xander and the Pen

Xander, a boy who loves to draw superheroes, buys a pen from a mysterious market stall. He soon learns that the pen has a magical power. At first, the pen improves life for Xander’s family and friends, but there are unintended consequences. As events spiral out of control, Xander has a new set of problems to solve, and a big decision to make.


Download the Teacher’s Notes:

RUBY AND THE PEN | XANDER AND THE PEN

Game On Series Pack

NZD $22.99 Tax Included

THE POPULAR SERIES FOR KIDS WHO WOULD RATHER BE GAMING THAN READING!

Written with reluctant readers in mind, and featuring gaming inspired mayhem that kids will love, the Game On series will be a blast for readers aged 8-12.


In the pack:
Game On: Shrinkle

When a game on their babysitter’s phone shrinks them to the size of minifigures, game-obsessed Max and his prankster brother Liam must navigate their now dangerous house, filled with giant baby sisters, sneaky cats, and sofa mountains.

Game On: Glitched

Liam hasn’t learnt his lesson and plays with Miss McBoob’s phone AGAIN. This time, a glitching app they’re sent hurtling back in time to different versions of their home town. They’ll have to solve the riddles and dodge dinosaurs if they ever want to get back to their own time, all before the phone battery dies!


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SHRINKLE | GLITCHED

Christmas Under the Overpass

NZD $24.99 Tax Included

 UK/US Due for Release October 2024


Melody watches a man build a makeshift home under a bridge, on the bank opposite her house. Their homes are different. Their lifestyles are different. Their cultures are different. How will they get on? Here is a story of compassion and empathy for the homeless and marginalized in society.With 100,000+ people homeless in Australia, this book explores the realities of homelessness and the kindness of a child.
A beautiful story of non-judgement and acceptance by a new author and illustrator pairing.


Specifications: Hardcover | 245 x 245mm | 40 Full Colour pages | Little Pink Dog Books

 

A Little Pink Dog Books Publication

 

My Heart

NZD $27.99 Tax Included

Due for release  US Jan 24 , ANZ  March 2024, August 24


My Heart depicts the many ways a mother’s heart can experience love and emotion while her baby journeys through the milestones of growing up, eventually going off on their first independent activity. Beautiful illustrations combine with subtle repetition to cleverly reflect the activity and reactions of the mother’s heart, and how they change with each mother-child interaction. Grounded in a mother’s lived experience, this is a celebration of the bond between a mother and her child.


SPECIFICATIONS: 245mm x 255mm | Hardback | 32 Pages | Full Colour| EK Books

Some Families Change

NZD $27.99 Tax Included

Due for release May 2024


Family changes can be challenging, especially for young children. Some Families Change offers a comforting exploration of changing family structures through gentle verse and inclusive illustrations. Covering scenarios including single-parent families, blended families, and the loss of a loved one, it serves as a reassuring guide for children experiencing such transitions. Candid and big-hearted, Some Families Change is a timely resource for navigating the inevitable changes that life brings.


SPECIFICATIONS: 245mm x 255mm | Hardback | 32 Pages | Full Colour | EK Books

Mitchell Itches

NZD $27.99 Tax Included

An Ezcema Story

Due for release April 2024


In a world where eczema affects up to one in five kids, Mitchell’s uplifting story resonates. Young readers will learn both how difficult it is for those who live with eczema and, if they have the condition, that there are ways to make life more bearable. Despite bullying and discomfort, Mitchell stays strong with his family and friends by his side. He even finds that playing guitar is a great distraction from the itch. But will all his practicing pay off when he tries out for the school band?

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SPECIFICATIONS: 245mm x 255mm | Hardback | 32 Pages | Full Colour | EK Books

The Real Cowgirl

NZD $29.99 Tax Included

Due for release June 2024


Sal wants to be a real cowgirl – brave, strong, wild, smart, kind, fierce, a good friend. Sal feels safe and strong at home, or out riding with her pony, but she finds going to school scary and isolating. Her friends, both pony and human, help her to feel brave and build her up to feel all the wonderful things they can see in her. Sensitively illustrated and written by a talented young author, this is a heart-warming story about being yourself and finding bravery through friendship.


SPECIFICATIONS: 245mm x 255mm | Hardback | 32 Pages | Full Colour | EK Books

The Doll Box

NZD $29.99 Tax Included

Due for release July 2024


Whenever Isla’s mother brings out her small blue doll box, Isla knows she will hear the stories of the women in her family’s past. Their incredible tales of immigration, war, and fighting for their rights show Isla the strength she has in herself and lead her on a journey of self-discovery. Inspired by the author’s own family, The Doll Box is a testament to the power of our personal histories, and the spirit of the many women who had to overcome incredible odds to achieve their dreams.


SPECIFICATIONS: 280mm x 245mm | Hardback | 32 Pages | Full Colour | EK Books

Nobody Likes Monday

NZD $29.99 Tax Included

Due for release  August 2024


Nobody likes Monday – and she has the letters of complaint to prove it. But wait, what’s in that sparkly envelope? Nobody Likes Monday uses humour and vibrant illustrations to tell a story that encourages self-acceptance and embracing our differences. It aims to show that we all have value, despite how we may see ourselves. Everybody has negatives in their lives, but when we take a moment to consider our own gifts and talents, it becomes clear that we all have positives too.


SPECIFICATIONS: 245mm x 255mm | Hardback | 32 Pages | Full Colour | EK Books

Odd Sock Sid

NZD $24.99 Tax Included

Due to be Release in ANZ October 2023  ( UK/US Due for Release June 2024)


Sid the octopus loves socks, and he has LOTS. Every night he delights in counting his matching sets of eight, hung throughout his house in neat rows. When the socks start disappearing one by one, Sid’s life is thrown into turmoil. One missing sock means seven odd socks, and soon the odd socks’ box is overflowing. It fills a room and, pretty soon, has straggled out the door. Sid decides to stage a stake out to catch the thieves in the act. He uncovers the stolen stash, secreted away by a troupe of sneaky mice in need of a cosy nest. But the socks are ruined – chewed and smeared with food – and all seems lost. Only when he tips out his odd socks to bid them goodbye, does Sid see his mountains of mismatched treasures in a new light. Odd Sock Sid is a light-hearted mystery, rich with color and pattern, littered with matching and counting fun, and featuring an underlying message of the importance of embracing change.


Specifications: Hardcover | 245 x 245mm | 32 Full Colour pages | Little Pink Dog Books

 

A Little Pink Dog Books Publication

 

Roger the Wrasse and the itchy fishes

NZD $17.99 Tax Included

Out now in ANZ ANZ January 2023  ( US Due for Release July 2024  / Uk August 2024)


This story draws attention to the importance of biodiversity on the reef and illustrates the special roles and relationships animals have under the sea. Told through the eyes of Roger the wrasse, a small and brightly coloured reef fish who oversees a cleaning station on the reef. Roger’s bright colours are almost like a neon sign advertising his ‘cleaning services’ to other sea creatures on the reef.

This story celebrates the small creatures that do BIG things in the ocean showing us how little things can make a BIG difference in the world!


Specifications: Paperback with Flaps | 200 x 250mm | 32 Full Colour pages | Little Pink Dog Books

 

A Little Pink Dog Books Publication