Tamanui
The Brave Kokako of Taranaki
Published on 16. November 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-77550-206-7 (ISBN)
Description
The Taranaki forest is changing and kokako are finding it difficult to get food and protect their chicks. Rats and possums are raiding nests, taking chicks and eggs, and the kokako Tamanui has lost his brothers and sisters. In the quiet forest, 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 chicks and becomes important in the survival of the kokako. Based on a true story, Tamanui is displayed at Puke Ariki, New Plymouth. The book is also available in a te reo Maori edition (9781775502210).
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Wellington
New Zealand
Target group
Children/juvenile
Reading Age: From 6 to 12 years
Illustrations
Colour illustrations on all pages
Dimensions
Height: 270 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
220 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-77550-206-7 (9781775502067)
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