Welcome to the magical tiny garden world of the Pipsies!

The Pipsies is a series of New Zealand made first 'chapter books aimed at 6 to 9 year olds.

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News:
May 3
Today we had a wonderful morning spend reading aloud to the kids at the Massey Library. Take a look at the photos here.

April 26
Thank you to everyone who contacted us about the Pipsies clothes. We are now following up several very interesting leads.

April 20
Book three is now under way. We expect to release Volume 2 in August of this year.
We are looking at launching a small clothing range for Christmas 2008. We are looking for someone to create these garments for us. If you would interested in helping us out, please email kay@earthwire.co.nz

April 12
We had a wonderful day launching our book at Lopdell House. Both author and illustrator were on hand to showcase The Pipsies volume 1. Illustrator Jonathon Rayner-Burt donned his story-reader hat and entertained a group of children and adults with a chapter from the book.

Thank you to everyone that attended for showing your support.

March 23
Almost there! Check out the cover art of the book from the draft printer's proof:

We'll be changing the binding for the final version but the cover artwork and book size have been confirmed.

March 9
As a special sneak-peak for our website visitors, we have posted online the first little bit of the Pipsies: Volume 1! Click here to have a read...

March 1
We are pleased to report that The Pipsies volume one has been dispatched to the printer for pre-press work, which means things are well underway and on track. We are also able to announce that the book launch will be held at Lopdell House in Titarangi, on Friday 11th of April. A time for this event will be confirmed closer to the time. The author and illustrator will be attending, reading from the book plus giving live demonstrations of the type of illustration used in the book.

February 8
Pop over to the Activities page, and listen to the read-aloud Pipsies story, 'Ribbit'. This story was written exclusively for the website and is not available in the books!

February 6, 2008
We have begun preparations for our book launch - watch this space for confirmed date and place. Please email us if you would be interested in attending.
Also, our Guest book is live here ... leave us a message!

February 3, 2008
The first series is almost completed. We are hopeful that the first book will be produced within the next couple of months. The second book is completed apart from illustrations and editing.