These board books for young children are shorter versions of the popular Kuwi the Kiwi books. The thick and sturdy mat laminated board pages make these books perfect for younger hands and pram journeys. They measure 160 x 160 x 19 mm and have 32 pages.
They have colourful, detailed illustrations featuring New Zealand icons and animals. These two wonderful books are created by the award-winning author and illustrator Kat Quin.
Kuwi First Egg - Kuwi is a young and confused kiwi who has found herself alone with her newly laid egg. She has never had an egg before... A funny and heart-warming story for the early learner. Kuwi is an endangered brown kiwi. She lays her first egg. She has no idea what she is supposed to do with the egg, or what the ‘purpose’ of the egg is. Follow her feather raising antics.
Kuwi's Shiny Bum - 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 instill an attitude of generosity and giving, appreciation and thankfulness.
The Kuwi the Kiwi series is a proud supporter of Kiwis for Kiwi Trust, donating 20 cents from each book sale to support kiwi conservation projects in New Zealand. The series has donated in excess of $60,00 to date.