Encounter New Zealand's amazing array of wildlife in this award-winning illustrated companion volume to Aotearoa- The New Zealand Story. A spectacular illustrated picture book exploring New Zealand's unique landscapes and its incredible wildlife.
Winner: NZ Booklover's Best Children's Book Award 2020, Storylines Notable Non-Fiction Award 2020, and IBBY Honour List 2022.
"Long before waka touched Aotearoa's shores, the land of the long white cloud was home to an array of creatures uniquely adapted to its environments and protected by its isolation. Encounter New Zealand's incredible wildlife in this spectacular visual exploration. Journey through ocean, sky and land to meet a marvellous range of organisms. Discover fascinating facts, and learn how we influence the survival of our living treasures. In this award-winning and magnificent companion volume to Aotearoa- The New Zealand Story, Gavin Bishop weaves a compelling visual narrative of our land, our people and our wildlife - past, present and future."
Date published: Oct 2019
Author and Illustrator: Gavin Bishop
curriculum area: Social Sciences, Science, The Arts, Languages, Te Ao Māori,
subject themes: Aotearoa, history, Te Taiao, the environment, nature, wildife, flora and fauna, animals, birds
handling collection number: HC25
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