My First Board Book: A Day at the Zoo

Learning animal names in English and te reo Maori is fun and interactive with this vibrant board book from award-winning illustrator Donovan Bixley.

What can you see on a day at the zoo? A lion (raiona), an elephant (arawhana), or a panda (pana pea)? A DAY AT THE ZOO is a fun and engaging collection of all your favourite animals from around the world. Perfect for Kiwi kids!

"Early concept boardbooks and picture books are essential as a way to both teach children language and begin their lifelong love of books." - The Sapling

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“Early literacy is all about the conversations between the reader and their child and this book is a wonderful provocation for discussion. -- The Sapling”

Early literacy is all about the conversations between the reader and their child and this book is a wonderful
provocation for discussion.

The Sapling

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.

Learning animal names in English and te reo Maori is fun and interactive with this vibrant board book from award-winning illustrator Donovan Bixley. What can you see on a day at the zoo? A lion (raiona), an elephant (arawhana), or a panda (pana pea)? A DAY AT THE ZOO is a fun and engaging collection of all your favourite animals from around the world. Perfect for Kiwi kids!"Early concept boardbooks and picture books are essential as a way to both teach children language and begin their lifelong love of books." - The Sapling Love this book? Check out My First Board Book: A Day at the Beach

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