Tom EleyMultimedia journalist·Waikato Herald·14 May, 2026 08:00 PM4 mins to readKate Horton has taken over at Books For Kids in Hamilton East and is looking forward to carrying on the "legacy" of the shop. Photo / Tom EleyBuying a beloved children’s bookshop sounded like a dream for former teacher Kate Horton.“You’re thinking, oh my gosh, it’s just going to be so lovely and cute,” she said.
“But then the rubber hits the road, and it’s actually software and inventory and negotiating with suppliers and all of
