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Birds - New Zealand - Fiction.
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Birds - New Zealand - Fiction.
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New Zealand author; New Zealand illustrator
Published simultaneously in Maori
Summary: The Taranaki forest is changing and the kokako are finding it more difficult to find food and protect their chicks. Rats and possums are increasingly raiding nests, taking chicks and eggs, and the young kokako Tamanui has lost his brothers and sisters. The forest is quiet, until he hears a kokako call, but flying towards it, he is caught in a net. Taken to Mount Bruce, he adapts to a new environment, raises many chicks and becomes a cornerstone in the survival of the kokako. Based on the true story of the kokako Tamanui, now displayed in Puke Ariki, New Plymouth. (Publisher)
Summary: Can you feel it coming? The little kiwi knows a special time of year is almost here. But will she wake up her friends in time? (Back cover)
New Zealand illustrator
Summary: Prepare for laughter and chaos when the endangered birds that are trapped inside Sammy's book are finally set free. As Sammy's favourite New Zealand birds are squashed into the pages of his book, their quirky personalities and colourful plumages are hidden from the world. They perch in awkward positions on the pages, far from their beautiful natural habitats and unable to live in the wild. That is, until Sammy decides to share them with his class during Show and Tell. Next thing you know, he has unleashed unbridled birdy chaos! Once the craziness subsides, could the birds and the children end up being best feathered friends
New Zealand author
A Puffin original
Summary: All the birds in the bush are singing and dancing. All except Kakapo. He can't sing and dance like the others. But the other other birds are having so much fun that he can't help joining them - in his won Kakapo way
Summary: Mother Fantail builds a nest for her eggs to keep them safe, but hungry Rat is out on the prowl. Includes factual information about fantails, a list of Maori words, and a key to the plants and animals that live in the fantail's forest
New Zealand author; New Zealand illustrator
Little Kiwi can't seem to get anything right. he's scared of the dark, scared of water and his little sister's friends always seem to be making fun of him.
But when his sister gets in trouble it seems Little Kiwi might be made of sterner stuff after all.
Previously published as: The kiwi that lost his mum
Summary: "When little kiwi hatches from his egg, an accident launches him out into the world on an unexpected adventure. He's got to get back home to Mum but he can't really remember what she looks like. With help from a blue penguin he sets about meeting a variety of New Zealand birds in his quest to find his mum"--Back cover
Kiwi that lost his mum
Summary: It's a wonderful day for a picnic, and the family are enjoying themselves when Penny Pigeon flies down to beg for some crumbs. Soon the family are sharing their picnic with all sorts of different birds. A story in rhyme
New Zealand author; New Zealand illustrator
