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Kea – Curiouser and Curiouser

The kea is the only parrot in the world that lives in alpine areas. It faces increasing threats to its survival. Kea are incredibly intelligent birds with advanced problem-solving skills. They also have capacity for learning.

This social bird is known for its interaction with visitors to national parks and its inquisitive antics can become somewhat annoying.

A combination of first-person monologue and a fact-based story paint a vivid portrait of this unique parrot. It looks at its habitat, special characteristics, and the challenges it faces for its future.

Striking illustrations capture the cheeky and engaging personality of this special parrot, its rugged habitat and distinctive plumage and together with the text conveys to young readers why the kea is a national treasure.

Written by Annemarie Florian and illustrated by Alistair Hughes

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NZ Booklovers ~ Kea: Curiouser and Curiouser is a striking and engaging picture book for young readers that features the curious and intelligent kea. The kea is a parrot that lives in alpine areas, and they are well known for their capacity for learning and problem solving. They are also social birds who enjoy interacting with visitor to national parks and their cheeky antics can be both challenging and endearing.  Kea alternates between a first-person story from the kea’s point of view and a fact-based story that gives loads of information about their habitat and characteristics.

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Weight150 g
Dimensions25 × 25 cm

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