Jon Stubbs

| Website | https://wekiwi.com |
Jon Stubbs is a Kiwi writer and the creative force behind the W.E.Kiwi. A former playwright, actor and stand-up comedian who spent years living overseas, Jon now calls New Zealand home again. W.E.Kiwi is crafting imaginative books and toys, with colourful characters to spark joy for kids and families around the world.
Genre:
- Children's Fiction
- Comedy
- Plays
Skills:
- Playwriting
- Readings
- Workshops (children/schools)
Branch:
Auckland
Location:
Orewa
Publications:
Catch The Bad, Bad Rat
Written By Jon Stubbs
Illustrations by Krushna Nanda Das
ISBN: 978-0-473-71646-2, 32 pages, Ages 3-6yrs
When a naughty rat is spoiling all the fun then something must be done. A Kiwi gets out his flat and tries to Catch the Bad, Bad Rat.
A great story for young readers to learn simple words through phonics .
What a Fright, Late at Night!
Written by Jon Stubbs
Illustrations by Krushna Nanda Das
ISBN- 978-1-0670326-0-9 , 32 pages, Ages 3-6 years
Something was shaking under his bed, it gave him a fright and up went his head. What could it be, that scares a Kiwi called W.E.?
Fun little story about a fright at night that has a happy ending.
ABC with W.E.Kiwi
Written by Jon Stubbs
Illustrations by Krushna Nanda das
ISBN- 978-1-0670326-6-1, 32 pages, Ages 3-6 years
An easy and fun way to ryhme along to your ABC's with a variety of wonderful animals and even a very sick Kangaroo.
Kiwi Birds Can't Fly, So How Do They Travel?
Written by Jon Stubbs
Illustrations- Jamie Sales, Krushna Nada Das, Sathya Ranjan Pattaniak, Manual Pinpino Jnr
ISBN-978-1-0670326-3-0, 8 pages Bath Book 150x150mm
Ages 6 months+
A great way to introduce books to little ones when in the bath. A short ryhming story about different Kiwi and how they might travel from A to B.
"A Kiwi may need to go far, so uses a CAR"
What Did You See, Mister W.E.?
Written by Jon Stubbs
Illustrations by Sathya Ranjan Pattaniak
ISBN : 978-1-0670326-2-3 - 36 pages, Paperback
When W.E.Kiwi sees a disaster
His memory will become a master
Of remembering everything that floated by
On the news he’ll report, or at least, give it a try!
Engaging story to read along to with simple repetition for phonics learning. Suitable for ages 4-6 years old

Double, Double, Water Trouble
Written by Jon Stubbs
Illustrations by Krushna Nanda Das
ISBN - 978-1-0670326-7-8, 32 pages, Paperback. Ages 4-6 years
Next door live Sheila, Shawnette and Shayne
Their garden is flooding, but without any rain
So how can a Kiwi fix this mess?
With a brilliant plan, and a little fin-esse
A story about over coming a disaster with the help of your friends.
