Five wee pūteketeke

Five wee pūteketeke – by Nicola Toki, illustrated by Jo Pearson

Nicola Toki, Chief Executive of Forest & Bird, has based her story on the classic rhyme ‘Five Little Ducks’, cleverly weaving in all the key facts and subtle conservation messages and numbers in te reo Māori. Combined with gorgeous illustrations by Jo Pearson, this is a classic to enjoy for years to come.

This charming picture book tells the story of pūteketeke. Previously unknown to most people, it was thrust into the spotlight when it won the ‘Bird of the Century’ competition held by Forest & Bird in 2023. Pūteketeke are a threatened species found in high country lakes across the South Island and they are in trouble, due to predators such as ferrets, which take their chicks.

Format: This is a paperback.

Language: This book is written in English.

Published: 2024.