Reading Age: 0 to 3 Years

"He kur pakupaku Hpata, i te taha moana ia e noho ana. I aroha te katoa ki a ia, engari i tino arohaina ia e Timi. I ttahi rangi paki, ka haere te kur hiamo nei, a Hpata, m runga poti i te taha o t Timi ppa ki Te Hoiere. Engari kore ttehi i mhio, i te kino haere te rangi, , ka tp...ono a Hpata ki te haerenga mrearea rawa atu on tna oranga"--Back cover.
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Following on from the acclaimed Whose Beak is This?, author Gillian Candler and illustrator Fraser Williamson turn to looking at feet. In Whose Feet are These?, New Zealand native animals including birds, reptiles, an insect, a mammal and more reveal their feet for children to gu...ess their identity. While having fun guessing whose feet belong to whom, young children will learn an important science concept about adaptation - that animals' feet are adapted to their different habitats and lifestyles. Being encouraged to look closely at the pictures teaches observation skills and helps children discover how diverse our native animals are.
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Following on from the acclaimed Whose Beak is This? and Whose Feet are These?, author Gillian Candler and illustrator Fraser Williamson turn to looking at homes. Whose Home is This? includes native birds and sea creatures, such as the yellow-eyed penguin, octopus and crabs. While... having fun guessing which native animal lives in the different homes or habitats pictured, young children will learn how animals have different strategies for keeping themselves (and their young) safe. Being encouraged to look closely at the pictures teaches observation skills and children will start to learn more about what makes each animal unique.
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"While Alf, the DOC hut warden, is taking a swim, a curious weka steals his precious watch. He must get it back. That evening, Alf thinks up a cunning plan and eventually recovers his watch while also discovering the wekas treasure pile. Based on a true story, set at Awaroa in th...e Abel Tasman National Park, this entertaining picture book will delight young and old alike as the inquisitive and curious nature of our native weka is revealed and they accompany Alf on his quest to get his watch back"--Publisher's website.
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"An unexpected friendship develops between an adventurous cat and a grandfather who loves to fish. Blackie is no ordinary cat. Blackie is a cat with character and a cat with a kind heart. She also knows what's good for her - food, fishing and friendship! And Grandpop is in need o...f a friend. He has returned to his favourite camping ground, but this trip is different - Grandpop is alone. One morning, Grandpop discovers Blackie on his caravan step. Over the next few weeks, a very special friendship emerges between Blackie and Grandpop"--Publisher's website.
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