Anne Marshman
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Branch:
Top of the South
Location:
Nelson
Publications:
Time to Sleep
It's time for Kiwi to sleep... Unfortunately, Kiwi's time to sleep doesn't coincide with that of the other creatures in and around his sleeping place... An inspired read-aloud for under-fives.
books for babies
Perfectly sized for little hands, this board book encourages parents to snuggle up with their new baby, and holds the baby's attention with the simple rhyme and engaging baby photos. A perfect first book.
KIWI : the real story
Enter the secret world of New Zealand's amazing iconic bird and discover its real story -- what it eats, where it lives, how it raises chicks -- told here in a dynamic new way for readers of all ages. Spellbinding illustrations dance across the pages, and the lyrical verse ensures a rewarding experience when read aloud, while the fuller accompanying narrative helps to round out the facts.
GENTLE GIANT : Wetapunga
Meet Wetapunga, longtime resident of Gondwanaland, Planet Earth. Learn about the modest, unassuming lifestyle of this ancient insect -- what it eats, where it lives, how it keeps safe and defends itself. Intensely rich illustrations and a measured poetic voice beautifully capture its real-life story.
KAREAREA : Fearless Falcon
Karearea have a fierce zest for life. They're fast and agile fliers. They're tenacious and tough. Yet their numbers are declining and they need our help. Fortunately we've begun to take notice. See how this spirited bird hunts for food, and finds places to settle and raise its chicks. Find out about the challenges it faces to survive. In words and pictures that shine from each page, discover the high-flying world of karearea, fearless falcon.
KEA : curiouser and curiouser
Kea are innately curious. They just love to try out new things and have evolved extraordinary mental and physical abilities. Discover how this built-in curiosity is a bonus for endurance and finding new ways to survive. Learn about the invisible and alarming threats kea now face. Rich illustrations and an engrossing story, guided by a light and droll kea monologue, blend seamlessly together to reveal an intelligent and intriguing bird, struggling for survival.