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The Tuatara and the Skink

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Tuatara and the Skink
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Chris Gurney
Illustrated by Donovan Bixley
SeriesKiwi Corkers Great New Zealand Yarns
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:24
Dimensions(mm): Height 250,Width 240
ISBN/Barcode 9781869438784
ClassificationsDewey:823.3
Audience
Children / Juvenile
Illustrations full colour

Publishing Details

Publisher Scholastic New Zealand Limited
Imprint Scholastic New Zealand
Publication Date 23 February 2009
Publication Country New Zealand

Description

The story of The tortoise and the hare is retold with a New Zealand twist where a slow native tuatara and a quick little skink are pitted against each other to prove that slow and steady wins the race.

Author Biography

Yvonne Morrison is one of our most treasured authors at this level. Yvonne has an impressive list of strong sellers to her name, from Down in the Forest through to the famous A Kiwi Night Before Christmas. Donovan Bixley is a Taupo illustrator and artist who uses a range of styles. He has also illustrated Wacko Kakapo, first released in 2007. His work is bright and energetic.