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Te Hipo Huna
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A class trip to the zoo descends into a chaotic hunt for the missing hippopotamus. Teacher, zookeeper, and all the children join the search. The noise and drama reach a fever pitch, yet no one thinks to listen to quiet Liam, who might actually know where...
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A reo Mฤori edition of this deft and delightful tale, packed with word play and madcap energy.
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A class trip to the zoo descends into a chaotic hunt for the missing hippopotamus. Teacher, zookeeper, and all the children join the search. The noise and drama reach a fever pitch, yet no one thinks to listen to quiet Liam, who might actually know where the hippo is hiding.
Te Hipo Huna by Juliette MacIver captures the excitement and humour of a day at the zoo, showcasing the dynamic between chaos and calm through vibrant storytelling and delightful characters.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781776573103
Publisher: Gecko Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 August 2021
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: Gecko Press
Illustration: colour
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Sarah Davis
- Translated by Karena Kelly
- Illustrated by Sarah Davis
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 260.0mm
Height: 250.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Karena Kellyย is a pลซkenga/lecturer in the reo Mฤori programme at Te Kawa a Mฤui Victoria University of Wellington. She is a licensed translator, has a PhD specialisingย in Mฤori linguistics, and is a graduate of Te Panekiretanga o Te Reoย Maฬori. She translated Julia Donaldson and Axel Schefflerโs Roomย on the Broom: He Wฤhi i te Puruma, and for Gecko Press, Poo Bum, by Stephanie Blake (Paraweta), and Who's Driving? by Leo Timmers (Mฤ Wai e Hautลซ?).
Juliette MacIver is a picture-book writer and mother of four, who lives in Wellington, New Zealand. Juliette majored in Linguistics at Victoria University, Wellington, and has a diploma in teaching English. Her popular books are regularly shortlisted for awards.
Sarah Davis began illustrating picture books in 2008 and has illustrated more than 30 books. She is a leading illustrator with a wide portfolio of award-winning books. She has won and been shortlisted for numerous awards in Australia and New Zealand, including the 2009 Childrenโs Book Council of Australiaโs Crichton Award for Best New Illustrator for her first picture book.
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