Bookshelf

Reads to inform and inspire.

The Brilliance of Birds

Skye Wishart and Edin Whitehead, Penguin Random House New Zealand, $55. Journalist Skye Wishart and photographer Edin Whitehead have teamed up to produce this beautiful book all about New Zealand’s native birds. There are also plenty of intriguing facts you may not know about our fascinating birds.

Hauturu

Lyn Wade and Dick Veitch, Massey University Press, $60. The story of Te Hauturu-o-Toi (Little Barrier Island) and its rich biodiversity is described as a jewel in the crown of New Zealand conservation. Learn all about how the island achieved predatorfree status and how it’s now a source of birds and reptiles that repopulate wildlife sanctuaries around New Zealand.

Big Ideas for Small Houses

Catherine Foster, Penguin Random House New Zealand, $50. Fabulous houses under 100 square metres are the focus of this book. The small houses showcased are from all over New Zealand, including New Plymouth and Raglan.

Find Your Mantra

Aysel Gunar, Quarta Group USA, $33. Find the positive in your everyday with the help of 180 uplifting messages. Find a mantra to suit your life, whether it’s peace, love, strength or happiness.

The Feel Good Guide

Matilda Green, Allen & Unwin, $40. Making sure you’re finding time to look after yourself during stressful times is the main motto of this book. Matilda Green talks about her experience and provides words of wisdom to help others on their journey.

Beautiful Boards

Maegan Brown, Allen & Unwin, $28. A perfect reference when creating summer platters. There are 50 bright, gorgeous and easy-to-create platters for any occasion or celebration you’re hosting.

Family, Food & Feelings

Kate Berry, MacMillian Publishers, $40. Full of modern family stories, advice, seasonal recipes and great afternoon snack ideas, Family, Food & Feelings provides you with many everyday adventures to share with your kids.

Whole Again

Bronwyn Kan, Beatnik Publishing, $45. A fresh collection of recipes from some of New Zealand’s most passionate wholefood proponents. Take your pick from warming plant-based bowls, family meals and delicious raw treats.