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Hoiho Paku

By Stephanie Thatcher
Series: MAORI
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On her first venture out of the nest, Little Hoiho admires the other birds around her and tries desperately to imitate them—with unfortunate results. But when she accidentally trips and falls into the water, she discovers that she is no longer awkward and clumsy—she is graceful... Read More
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Little Hoiho waddles down to the estuary and tries to walk elegantly like Kotuku, soar through the sky like Albatross and sing like Tui, but she finds herself lacking. As she turns to waddle back to her nest, she falls into the water ... and finds that's where she can elegantly fly.

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On her first venture out of the nest, Little Hoiho admires the other birds around her and tries desperately to imitate them—with unfortunate results.

But when she accidentally trips and falls into the water, she discovers that she is no longer awkward and clumsy—she is graceful and agile!

Hoiho Paku by Stephanie Thatcher is a delightful tale of self-discovery and embracing one's unique abilities.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781775433132

Publisher: Scholastic New Zealand Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2019

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Scholastic New Zealand

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Stephanie Thatcher is an author and illustrator residing in Huia, West Auckland. After working as a librarian for seven years she completed a Bachelor of Visual Arts at Auckland University of Technology, and commenced working in graphic design, in Auckland and Dublin. As well as being a mum to her three boys, she has maintained a freelance career in graphic design, motion graphics and illustration work. Her first picture book, The Great Galloping Galoot, was published by Scholastic NZ in 2012.

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