Uplands Book Club

Written By Emily Wong

JUNE 2026

We're excited to launch the Uplands Book Club

Stories are a big part of life at Uplands kindy, helping children build language, literacy, creativity and a love of learning.

Every month we'll be sharing the books for preschoolers that are capturing the imaginations of our tamariki, inspiring discussion, laughter, learning and plenty of requests for "just one more story."

Here’s this month's Uplands Book Club picks – happy reading!

The Big Book of Bugs

by Yuval Zommer

The Big Book of Bugs by @yuvalzommer is a beautifully illustrated, informative book that introduces children to bugs that creep, crawl, bite, and fly.

Matariki

by Sharon Holt

Matariki by Sharon Holt sees the whanau wake at dawn to see the Matariki star cluster and visitors arrive for a traditional Matariki feast.

The Fierce Little Woman and the Wicked Pirate

by Joy Cowley

The Fierce Little Woman and the Wicked Pirate by Joy Cowley is a tale of independence and family with a strong female lead and a pirate with a sensitive side.

Emily Wong http://conceptandcode.nz
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