Hewey & Binnie Books 2 and 3: Home Sweet Home and Wish on a Full Moon

The Adventures of Hewey the Helicopter & Binnie the Beagle

Hewey & Binnie — Books 2 & 3

Already have Book 1? Carry on the adventure with Books 2 and 3.

Book 2, Home Sweet Home: a stormy night, a big misunderstanding, and a gentle lesson about the trees we love.
Book 3, Wish on a Full Moon: under a rare full moon, a wish flickers to life, and Mema discovers a gentle magic all her own.

Full-colour read-aloud picture books for ages 3–8, by Billie Jo Hohepa-Ropiha.

Where knowledge and kindness take flight.

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By Billie Jo Hohepa-Ropiha · set on the Free-Range Farmstead in Aotearoa, New Zealand

Our promise

“Warm, honest stories where courage is kind, every friend matters, and help is always on the way.”

Book 2 · Home Sweet Home

The magnolia tree kept everyone awake. Then the storm came.

On a wild winter's night, the giant magnolia tree bangs against the old tin barn and Binnie can't sleep a wink. By morning she's decided the tree has to go, until Farmer Jim steps in: this tree was here long before any of them.

Then the radio warns of a tornado. Hewey and Binnie race across the farm to warn the cows and the forest animals, but the storm is heading straight for the Farmstead, and Farmer Jim hasn't seen it coming.

A stormy, heart-warming read-aloud about saying sorry, starting over, and the friends who shelter us when we need it most.

Hewey and Binnie rest in Mema Magnolia's branches at sunset

A new home in Mema Magnolia's branches

Book 3 · Wish on a Full Moon

A long flight, an empty tank, and a wish on a full moon.

Hewey and Binnie have a brand-new home high in Mema Magnolia's branches, and a big job to do: fly all the way to the mountains to bring Brutus the Bull and the herd home.

But the trip is longer than they planned, and on the way back over the sea, Hewey's energy runs out. Splash! Stranded in the middle of the ocean, they'll need some unexpected friends.

And under the full moon, something magical is stirring in Mema. A gentle, wonder-filled read-aloud about wishes, teamwork and never leaving anyone behind.

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Captain Alfonso and the albatross colony lift Hewey out of the sea

Captain Alfonso to the rescue

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Where knowledge and kindness take flight

What every Hewey story carries

Adventure with a soft landing. Every story leaves little ones feeling safe, and a little braver.

Courage that's kind

Hewey isn't the biggest or the strongest. He's brave in the way that matters most: he shows up for his friends.

Every friend matters

A too-small helicopter, a beagle who never gives up, a grand old magnolia tree: on the Farmstead, everyone has a place.

Help is always on the way

Storms, rescues and journeys, always ending back home. Big feelings, never frightening, and just right for bedtime.

Rooted in Aotearoa, New Zealand

Written by Billie Jo Hohepa-Ropiha and set on the Free-Range Farmstead in Waima, New Zealand, with Kiwi warmth on every page.

Meet who's in it

The friends you'll meet in Books 2 and 3

Everyone in Waima has a heart of gold, even the ones made of tin.

Hewey

The little helicopter

Small, brave and always first to help.

Binnie

The beagle

Hewey's best friend, quick to act and quick to say sorry.

Mema Magnolia

The magnolia tree

A grand old tree who wakes up in a storm, and becomes Hewey and Binnie's home.

Magna Moo

Leader of the herd

One mighty moo, and every cow knows what to do.

Brutus the Bull

The mountain herd

Big, gentle and always polite.

Captain Alfonso

The albatross captain

“We don't leave anyone behind.”

Meet the whole Farmstead gang →

The first three adventures

Get all three books

1
The BeginningHow a too-small helicopter found his farm, his friends, and his courage.
2
Home Sweet HomeA stormy night, a big misunderstanding, and a gentle lesson about the trees we love.
3
Wish on a Full MoonUnder a rare full moon, a wish flickers to life, and Mema discovers a gentle magic all her own.

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Questions from grown-ups

What age are the books for?

Ages 3–8. They're written to be read aloud, with short sentences and a gentle rhythm, and confident young readers can try them on their own.

Are they hardcover or paperback?

We'll confirm the format and size here before orders open.

When will my books arrive?

We'll share delivery times, including Christmas order dates, here before orders open.

Who wrote them?

The Adventures of Hewey the Helicopter & Binnie the Beagle are written by Billie Jo Hohepa-Ropiha, and set on the Free-Range Farmstead in Waima, New Zealand.

Do I need to read them in order?

Each story stands on its own, but they follow on from each other, so starting with Book 1, The Beginning, is the best way to meet everyone.