How the Kiwi Lost its Wings
$17.01
- Paperback
24 pages
- Release Date
23 April 2008
Summary
The Kiwi’s Sacrifice: A Tale of Courage and Flightless Wonders
Have you ever wondered why the kiwi doesn’t fly? This beloved story is now a picture book, brought to life with illustrations.
Long ago, when the world was new, the kiwi lived in the treetops with the other birds, playing and singing all day long.
But when a plague of insects threatens to destroy the forest, mighty Tane calls upon the birds to save the precious trees.
Who of all the birds will ans…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780143502999 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0143502999 |
| Author: | Alwyn Owen, Dave Gunson |
| Publisher: | Penguin Group (NZ) |
| Imprint: | Puffin |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 24 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 23 April 2008 |
| Weight: | 104g |
| Dimensions: | 227mm x 215mm x 6mm |
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About The Author
Alwyn Owen
Alwyn Owen (Author)
Alwyn (Hop) Price Ireland Owen (1926-2024) was a broadcaster, writer, photographer and musician best known for the Spectrum documentaries that he produced for Radio New Zealand. His now classic story for children, How the Kiwi Lost its Wings, was broadcast on the radio from the 1960s and became a firm favourite. It was first published as a picture book by Reed in 2002, with illustrations by Dave Gunson, and has remained in print ever since.
Dave Gunson (Illustrator)
Dave Gunson is an illustrator celebrated especially for his beautiful depictions of New Zealand wildlife. Born in Liverpool, UK, he moved to New Zealand in 1969, and has contributed to the creation of more than two hundred books over the course of his career. He lives and works in Auckland.
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