One Weka Went Walking
Author:
Kate Preece
Illustrator:
Pippa Ensor
Publisher:
David Bateman Ltd
ISBN:
9781776890125
Date Published:
10 October 2022
Pages:
32
Format:
Hardback
RRP:
$22.99
A curious weka explores the Chatham Islands, meeting some of New Zealand's most endangered birds - from the tiny black robin to one of the world's rarest seabirds.
A stunningly illustrated children's book led by a weka's curiosity. Did you know that a fifth of New Zealand's rare and endangered bird species are on the Chatham Islands? This book will endear children to the buff weka, as well as the other local birds living on the Chatham Islands. It will also serve to pique the interest of older readers with surprising facts and true-to-life illustrations.
About the author:
Kate Preece is an experienced editor with 14 years in the magazine industry based in Christchurch. One Weka Went Walking is her first book.
About the illustrator:
Pippa Ensor is a talented illustrator and architect based in Rangiora. One Weka Went Walking is her first book.
