Kuwi's Very Shiny Bum

Name: Kuwi's Very Shiny Bum
Brand: Tikitibu
SKU: 9780994136404
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Kat Merewether

Series: Kuwi the Kiwi Books

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From the #1 Bestselling Author and Illustrator of the Kuwi the Kiwi™ series, Kat Merewether. Following on from the hugely popular Kuwi's First Egg and Kuwi's Huhu Hunt books. With the soft jingle of bells, a mysterious gift falls from the sky. It is a shimmering... Read More

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Description

From the #1 Bestselling Author and Illustrator of the Kuwi the Kiwi™ series, Kat Merewether. Following on from the hugely popular Kuwi's First Egg and Kuwi's Huhu Hunt books.

With the soft jingle of bells, a mysterious gift falls from the sky. It is a shimmering red ball. Kuwi knows exactly what it is. A very shiny bum. She decides to make gifts, so her friends can feel as fortunate as she does. A hula hoop for Herb the hippy hoiho. Tasteful trimmings for Tash the tuft-less tui. A moustache for Morris the meek morepork...but wait, no 'thank yous'?

A humorous and light-hearted story to guide children from a young age to look for small ways to be generous and caring of others, in a time of year that can often be all about the 'presents'.

A book to instil an attitude of generosity and giving, appreciation and thankfulness.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780994136404

Publisher: Illustrated Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 October 2016

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Illustrated Publishing

Illustration: Full Colour

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 36

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About the Author

Kat Merewether's passion for all things illustration is apparent throughout her works to date. Gaining inspiration and receiving critique from her three sparkling offspring, her honest accounts from a bird's eye view are endearing to readers of all ages.She is quintessentially Kiwi, which erupts through her quirky artwork and creative writing. Kat also acts as ambassador for the appropriately chosen Kiwis for kiwi, which helps human Kiwis to support native kiwi conservation projects.

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