Flying Eye Books

An excitable Cosmo gets to test out a prototype of a new rocket jet pack. However, when the jet pack malfunctions and communication breaks down with his team back at base, Cosmo has to find his own way home. But of course, the journey is not that straightforward; Cosmo is helped along the way by an entertaining and certainly interesting cast of characters. Think magicians, sewer mutants, aliens, each wackier than the next whilst travelling from cities to spaceships to jungles on this epic, immersive and humorous adventure.

This picturebook takes a clever spin on traditional number books to introduce both concepts of sharing and personal space. The ant at the centre of this story is not really enthused about the idea of sharing her space. Her answer to the question ‘How many animals can fit in this book?’ is only one – and that would be herself, thank you very much!

From the luminescent cover lighting up a border of plants to the deer stalker wearing dog detective, this junior comic is colourful, charming and amusing. Detective Stanley and the Green Thumbed Thief is the sequel to Detective Stanley and the Mystery at the Museum; this time the self-effacing introverted Stanley (named after Stanley Bay in Auckland) uses his knowledge and skills to ponder on the mystery of a disappearing orchid.

Hilda and Twig Wake the Ice Man is a captivating return to Luke Pearson’s much-loved Hilda universe. This new adventure is filled with winter magic and gentle humour, and is full of the warmth which makes Pearson’s work so appealing. Funny and visually striking, it stands out as one of Hilda and Twig’s most charming tales yet, with a story that will grip readers from the first page.

Sophia is the human character that provides relevance and context for the undercover work done by the Diagnosis Detectives in this non-fiction story. The detectives are different cell types who help to narrate the story by investigating and sometimes providing solutions as to what can cause tummy trouble.

At first contact with this book, you are met with Tang’s soulfully explosive illustrations of stars complemented by a gorgeous textured hardcover with embossed and debossed text and designs, inviting your hand to trail over the shapes. It only gets better from there, as each page reveals a smorgasbord of stories brought to life in full colour, with cut-out like human figures against the softness of galaxies and magical sweeps of mythological reconstructions.

Especially sweet for new parents or guardians, this beautiful picturebook captures the magic of a growing child and some of the many milestones little ones tick off in their early years. The wonder children bring to our lives is clear from the affectionate and reverent tone of the author, making it a perfect read-aloud story to share with the small people in your life.

Earnest is a bear with a big heart and that heart is full of all the things he loves. When Earnest meets a lonely lion, he doesn’t think he has enough room in his heart for something so big.

When Gale (extremely anxious, always sweaty, obsessed with drawing wizards) meets his new roommate Aiden (chronically jobless, naturally adorable and chaotic) he wants to hide away like he always does. But when Aiden struggles to land a job and put together his band’s first gig, Gale forces himself to step out of his comfort zone and help a potential friend in need.

A lovely tale of adventure on a small scale with big stakes. Froggy leaves his tiny frog village and his family and sets out to find adventure, with the help of a slightly sarcastic narrator. Friends are made along the way. Perils faced. Enemies encountered, and righteous vengeance is sworn, even if it takes the whole book to achieve it!