Squawk!: Donovan Bixley's Forest Birds of Aotearoa

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Bright birds, cheeky birds, masked birds, clever birds, warrior birds, shy birds, big birds, tiny birds and the world's most gigantic birds! Join award-winning author and illustrator Donovan Bixley to discover and learn about the fascinating and fabulous forest birds of Aotearoa - including moa, tui, kakapo, whio and so many more! e

Donovan Bixley ONZM has sold hundreds of thousands of copies of his books in 31 countries and 18 languages, including te reo Maori. He has won awards for both his illustrating and writing and won the Children's Choice award in 2013. In 2021 he became an Officer of the Order of New Zealand. With over 100 books published, his unique style of illustration brings delight and joy to readers both young and old. He lives on the crater's edge of the greatest volcanic eruption in human history (also known as Lake Taupo, in New Zealand). Music fills his spare time alongside his wife and three daughters. www.donovanbixley.com

Donovan Bixley is truly a national treasure. Just when you groan and think, 'do we really need another book about Aotearoa's birds,' along comes Bixley with his latest book - a quality hardback production with rounded page corners and design and images so bright that it just about flies off the pages - and you think, 'yes, we did need this book.' -- Dionne Christian * Kete * A brilliant introducation to New Zealand's forest birds * Dorothy Butler Children's Bookshop * Charming. * Kete * A great introduction to teach kids about the birds they see (and hear) in their backyards. * Unity Books *