Explore children's reading recommendations to help you complete the 2026 Winter Reading Challenge.

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Read a book that makes you think about the past

Goddess Girls 1: Athena the Brain by David Campiti

Roarrr! by Donovan Bixley's

Read a book that inspires a goal for your future

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Trailblazers : The Unmatched Story of Women's Tennis by Billie Jean King

10 Children Who Changed the World by Patterson Joseph

Read a book by a Māori author

Humble Bumble by Miriama Kamo

When the Kehua Calls by Kingi McKinnon

Read a book on a rainy day

BatKiwi and the Big Wet by Melinda Szymanik

Ember Spark and the Unicorn's Secret by Abi Elphinstone

Read a book that was recommended by someone else

Assistant Librarian Amy's Recommendations: 

Red Rocks by Rachael King

The Terrible Trio series by Swapna Haddow

Read a book set in a super cold place

The Heart of Winter by Alessandro Montagnana

24 Hours in Antarctica by Andrew Prentice

Read a book that teaches you a new skill

Craft with Cardboard: A Kid's Guide to Constructing a Miniature City by Tiffanie Pichon

How to Draw Classic Characters: In Easy Steps

Read a book in your pyjamas

The Sleepiest Sleep by Barry Timms 

Stakeout at the Stable by Mari Bolte

Use Lego to build something from a story (you can come into the library & use our Lego if you don't have any at home).

How to Build Everything by Hannah Dolan

The Great LEGO® Puzzle Book by Jacob Berg