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What would you do if you found a kiwi at the bus stop?
When a kiwi’s crate tumbles off a Department of Conservation truck, he finds himself lost and alone at a bus stop — until a curious boy named Kauri discovers him.
Together, Kauri and his teacher, Mrs McTilley, must find a way to get the kiwi safely home.
Kauri Boy and the Lost Kiwi is a tender, funny story about empathy, problem-solving and doing the right thing. Set against familiar New Zealand backdrops, it gently celebrates the bond between people and wildlife, and the small acts of kindness that make a big difference. Young readers will also delight in spotting the hidden wētā on each page and learning more about these fascinating creatures at the end of the book.
Author: Linley Edmeades
Illustrator: Meg May Makene
$30.00 incl. GST
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WhatBookNext ~ A story of discovery, empathy and understanding, not only between humans and wildlife, but between a teacher and student having trouble “getting” each other. A lost kiwi is the catalyst for healing this troubling rift, now and in the future. This tale of boy and bird will be a great way for keen young readers to help bridge a move from picture book text to early chapter books.
| Weight | 100 g |
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| Dimensions | 26 × 19 × .4 cm |
| ISBN | 9781067087579 |
| Format | Hardcover edition |
| Page count | 32 |
| Published by | Little Love, an imprint of Mary Egan Publishing |
