Charmian Smith

Painted over 14 years ago, Three children at Okains Bay is one of many paintings, prints and drawings Gregory O'Brien has chosen to feature in Back & Beyond (Auckland University Press, hbk, $35), his second book on New Zealand art aimed at children.

Food for thought in Michael Pollan's latest book which delves into issues regarding diets, nutrition and organic and processed food.

There's something about horsey girls and fashion that don't seem to go together but Stacy Gregg, author of the series of Pony Club Secrets for children and a fashion writer for Fashion Quarterly, loves the combination.