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]]>One of the most exciting moments in the Duffy calendar is Book Offer time.
Across Aotearoa, thousands of tamariki browse the latest Book Offer, compare favourites with their friends, and make one very important decision: which books they want to add to their own home library.
For many Duffy kids, these are books they get to take home, keep and read again and again. Giving tamariki the opportunity to choose books that genuinely interest them helps make reading something they can enjoy and feel excited about.
Book Offer 3 for 2026 once again showed just how varied those interests are, with humour, familiar characters, adventure, heartfelt stories and books in te reo Māori all among the most popular choices.
What were the most popular Duffy books in Book Offer 3?
Made for laughing out loud
Funny books continue to be popular with Duffy kids, showing that sometimes laughter is one of the easiest ways to get tamariki turning the page.
The most popular titles were:
- This Book Is Full of Bums
- Dare to Be Scared! (Pizza and Taco #7)
Familiar worlds, new adventure
Familiar characters and worlds give young readers an easy way into their next story, while still offering a brand-new adventure to discover.
The most popular choices were:
- Ash Wins It All (Pokémon: World Championship #3)
- Haunted House (Diary of a Roblox Pro: Book 9)
Stories with heart
These popular choices give readers memorable characters, relationships and stories they can connect with.
Their top selections were:
- The Little Ghost Who Lost Her Boo!
- Claudia and Mean Janine
Bigger adventures and higher stakes
For readers looking for something more intense, these titles show there is plenty of appetite for action, adventure and higher-stakes stories, these stories stood out:
- Grenade
- Into the Storm
Celebrating stories in te reo Māori
Books in te reo Māori give tamariki another opportunity to see and experience te reo through the stories they choose to read and take home.
The most popular selections were:
- The Wonky Donkey (Māori)
- Sun Shower / He Taru Kahikā (Māori)
Want to see what Duffy kids were reading earlier this year?
Take a look at the most popular books from Book Offer 1, 2026.
Why book choice matters
At Duffy Books in Homes, we know that creating readers starts with creating excitement about reading.
When tamariki can choose books that reflect their interests, hobbies, cultures and aspirations, reading becomes something they want to do rather than something they have to do.
Whether they choose something funny, adventurous, familiar or completely new, every book has the potential to create a connection between a child and reading.
And that connection can be the beginning of a lifelong love of books.
Thank you to our funding partners
Book Offers 1 and 3 are made possible through the generous support of our Funding Partners, who share the cost of books with schools across New Zealand.
Your support helps put high-quality books into the hands of children who may not otherwise have access to them. More importantly, it helps give tamariki the opportunity to choose books they are excited to read, building confidence, literacy skills, and a lifelong love of reading.
Every book chosen is another step towards a brighter future.
Thank you for helping make that possible.
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]]>From graphic novels to Māori legends: what Duffy kids chose to read in book offer 1
One of the most exciting moments in the Duffy calendar is Book Offer time.
Across Aotearoa, thousands of children carefully browse the catalogue, compare options with their friends, and make one very important decision – which books they want to add to their own home library.
For many tamariki, these are books they get to keep forever. That sense of ownership matters. Research consistently shows that when children can choose books that interest them, they are more likely to read, enjoy reading, and develop positive literacy habits.
Book Offer 1 for 2026 once again highlighted the incredible diversity of interests among Duffy students, with everything from graphic novels and mysteries to Māori legends and animal facts proving popular choices.
What were the most popular books?
Junior Readers (Ages 5-6)
The youngest readers were drawn to books filled with fun facts, colourful illustrations, and familiar characters.
The most popular titles were:
- Top 10 Furriest Animals
- Toot the Tow Truck: Nee Naw and Friends
These books combine engaging visuals with accessible storytelling, making them ideal for children beginning their reading journey.
Middle Readers (Ages 7-9)
Graphic novels and highly visual stories continue to dominate this age group, helping children build reading confidence while enjoying entertaining storylines.
The most popular choices were:
- Bee Battle (Diary of a Roblox Pro: Super Special #5)
- Karen’s Prize: A Graphic Novel (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #10)
These titles reflect a growing trend towards graphic novels as a powerful tool for engaging young readers.
Senior Readers (Ages 10-12)
Older readers showed a strong preference for mystery, adventure, and character-driven stories.
Their top selections were:
- Mob Manor Mystery (DoMZ #43)
- Sneaking Out (Sweet Valley Twins: The Graphic Novel #5)
These books offer the perfect combination of humour, suspense, and relatable characters that keep readers turning pages.
Advanced and Mature Readers
For students seeking more challenging reading material, two titles stood out:
- This Land, Book One: The Search for Māui
- This Land, Book Two: The Fall of Tāne
These stories blend adventure with rich cultural themes, providing readers with engaging narratives while connecting them to Aotearoa’s storytelling traditions.
Celebrating Māori and Pasifika Stories
One of the most encouraging trends from Book Offer 1 was the strong interest in Māori and Pasifika titles.
The most popular selections were:
- Māui Sun Catcher / Te Kaihao i
- Rona Moon / Ko Rona Mahina
These books help children see their cultures, languages, and stories reflected in the books they read while introducing other students to important stories from across Aotearoa and the Pacific.
Why choice matters
At Duffy Books in Homes, we know that creating readers starts with creating excitement.
When children are empowered to choose books that reflect their interests, hobbies, cultures, and aspirations, reading becomes something they want to do rather than something they have to do.
A child fascinated by cars may choose a book about vehicles. Another may be drawn to graphic novels, mysteries, animals, or traditional legends. Every choice is valuable because every choice creates a connection between the child and reading.
That connection is where lifelong reading habits begin.
Thank you to our funding partners
Book Offer 1 is made possible through the generous support of our Funding Partners, who share the cost of books with schools across New Zealand.
Your support helps put high-quality books into the hands of children who may not otherwise have access to them. More importantly, it helps give tamariki the opportunity to choose books they are excited to read, building confidence, literacy skills, and a lifelong love of reading.
Every book chosen is another step towards a brighter future.
Thank you for helping make that possible.
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