Wētā Finds a Home

Gay Hay Illustrated by Margaret Tolland

While searching the forest for the perfect home, a wētā encounters obstacles and predators.

In the bushland, a wētā is looking for the perfect hidey hole home. But each time wētā finds what seems like the perfect spot, it is occupied by other hungry creatures, predators, and even another wētā. Readers will enjoy learning about the creatures of the New Zealand bushland while dramatic tension keeps them turning the page in this lyrically written,detailed and realistically illustrated picture book about these fascinating creatures.

  • Short sentences/phrases and lyrical language create poetry and dramatic tension, which will keep readers turning the page.
  • Readers will learn about the environment and creatures of the New Zealand bushland. Includes a facts section in the back matter.
  • Detailed, realistic illustrations give readers an accurate view of what New Zealand and its creatures are like.

Gay Hay is a New Zealand environmental enthusiast. Over the many years of her primary school teaching she has helped children plant and nurture thousands of native trees. She has been involved in many environmental initiatives on the Kapiti Coast and is currently leading the lizard investigation as part of the Kapiti Biodiversity Project.

Margaret Tolland is an artist from New Zealand, whose illustrations are packed with detail. Through her work, get closer to the habitats and lifestyles of the many species, both flora and fauna, that she explores with an eye on environmental education.

ISBN :978-1-76036-156-3
Release Date :September 2023
RRP :$24.99 AUD
Age range:5 years and up
Binding :Hardback
Trim Size :240 mm in H | 260 mm in W
Extent :36 pages | Four-colour Interior
Imprint :Starfish Bay Children's Books
Categories :Children's Picture Books
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