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Ko Flit, te Tīrairaka Te Rerenga i Hē

By Kat Merewether
Series: Flit the Fantail
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There's a new bird in the bush. Flit is bored. And hungry. A tasty mozzie lures him out of his nest. "I CAN fly," he calls, before he hits the ground with a THUD. How will he get back to his nest? Join Flit and his... Read More
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Flit’s first flight is a flippy, floppy fail. But Flit’s friends have a clever plan! Can they get him safely back to his nest? The first in a series from the author of the #1 bestseller, Kuwi the Kiwi.

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There's a new bird in the bush. Flit is bored. And hungry. A tasty mozzie lures him out of his nest. "I CAN fly," he calls, before he hits the ground with a THUD. How will he get back to his nest?

Join Flit and his friends, Kiki the kaka, rascally robins Bit and Bob, Keri the kiwi, and wise old Ruru as they exercise some teamwork. Can they figure out a way to help Flit back to his nest safely before Ma and Pa return?

Series: Flit the Fantail

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  • Ko Flit, te Tirairaka, me nga Heki Muna
    Ko Flit, te Tirairaka, me nga Heki Muna is a delightful adventure where Flit, a young fantail chick, embarks on a discovery in the misty forest. Practising his landings, Flit finds himself flapping, flopping, slipping, then flipping over something peculiar. Flit's discovery? Eight rubbery white eggs! But the question is, whose eggs are they? Join Flit as he enlists the...
    By Kat Merewether
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  • Ko Flit, te Tirairaka me te Mahere Matariki
    Join Flit the fantail and his forest friends on a nighttime adventure, this time to capture a star shining brightly on the horizon. It is one of a cluster of nine stars and Flit is determined to explore! But when he gets lost, wise Ruru swoops down and Flit learns about Matariki stars and navigation. Discover the enchanting journey of...
    By Kat Quin
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  • Ko Flit, te Tīrairaka Te Rerenga i Hē
    There's a new bird in the bush. Flit is bored. And hungry. A tasty mozzie lures him out of his nest. "I CAN fly," he calls, before he hits the ground with a THUD. How will he get back to his nest? Join Flit and his friends, Kiki the kaka, rascally robins Bit and Bob, Keri the kiwi, and wise...
    By Kat Merewether
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  • Flit the Fantail and the Flying Flop
    There's a new bird in the bush. Flit is bored. And hungry. A tasty mozzie lures him out of his nest. "I CAN fly," he calls, before he hits the ground with a THUD. How will he get back to his nest? Join Flit and his friends—Kiki the kaka, rascally robins Bit and Bob, Keri the kiwi, and wise old...
    By Kat Merewether
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  • FLIT THE FANTAIL AND THE MATARIKI MAP
    Guided by the twinkling Matariki stars, Flit and his friends try to find their way home. With native NZ flora and fauna, some insight into Matariki, counting in te reo, and featuring the cutest of lead characters, this is a book that Kiwi kids will treasure. Māori edition also available, Ko Flit, te Tirairaka me te Mahere Matariki.
    By Kat Quin
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781775435419

Publisher: Scholastic New Zealand Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2018

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Scholastic New Zealand

Contributors:

  • Translated by Ngaere Roberts
  • Translated by Ngaere Roberts

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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