Wildlife of Aotearoa
$40.00
Wildlife of Aotearoa – By Gavin Bishop
Long before waka touched Aotearoa’s shores, the land of the long white cloud was home to an array of creatures uniquely adapted to its environments and protected by its isolation.
Encounter New Zealand’s incredible wildlife in this spectacular visual exploration. Journey through ocean, sky and land to meet a marvellous range of organisms. Discover fascinating facts, and learn how we influence the survival of our living treasures.
In this award-winning and magnificent companion volume to Aotearoa: The New Zealand Story, Gavin Bishop weaves a compelling visual narrative of our land, our people and our wildlife — past, present and future.
Another appealing and inspiring feature of this book is that it measures 27.5cm x 37.5cm. The large pages are perfect for poring over.
Format: This book is a Hardcover.
Language: This book is written in English, with te reo Māori names for some animals too.
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About the Author/Illustrator:
Gavin Bishop (Ngāti Pūkeko, Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Mahuta & Tainui descent) is a highly acclaimed children’s book author and illustrator of more than 70 books, whose work ranges from original stories to retellings of Māori myths, European fairy stories, and nursery rhymes.
Born in Invercargill, he spent his childhood in the remote railway settlement of Kingston on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Studying under Russell Clark and Rudi Gopas, Gavin graduated from the Canterbury University School of Fine Arts with an honours degree in painting. He taught art at Linwood High School and at Christ’s College in Christchurch. Gavin has won numerous awards both in New Zealand and overseas.
All large hardcover books available by Gavin Bishop at Poi Princess:
Other children’s books available by Gavin Bishop available at Poi Princess:
Counting the stars: Four Māori myths
Taming the sun: Four Māori myths
Amazing Aotearoa Activity book
All board books for babies available by Gavin Bishop include:
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