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Books to read

A collection of beautiful picture books and novels about NZ’s unique native species — all could can be read alone, with a buddy or read out loud to class for story time.


The Dotterels’ Last Stand.The Dotterels’ Last Stand

A realistic, ‘almost-true’ story of the challenges of finding a safe nest-site in the city.


Those Shipwreck Kids.

Those Shipwreck Kids

A strangely abandoned campsite leads to a predator-free themed adventure in this chapter book for age 9+.

 


The Dawn by Mike Davey.

The Dawn by Mike Davey

Tui’s friend Kiwi has been killed by a Stoat. How will Tui protect her other forest friends?


Ready to Read and School Journals.

Ready to Read and School Journals

The Ministry of Education includes a number of conservation books for students.  Recommended search words, “conservation”, “predator” “possums”.

 


Children's Picture Books by Janet Martin.

Children’s Picture Books by Janet Martin

A collection of children’s picture books by Janet Martin about NZ’s native birds.

 


Tamanui the Brave Kokako of Taranaki Rebecca Beyer & Linley Wellington.

Tamanui the Brave Kokako of Taranaki Rebecca Beyer & Linley Wellington

The Taranaki forest is changing and kōkako are finding it difficult to get food and protect their chicks.


Go, Green Gecko! by Gay Hay and Margaret Tolland.Go, Green Gecko! by Gay Hay and Margaret Tolland

Explore the challenges the Wellington green Gecko faces as it forages for food in the New Zealand bush.

 


Check out our other resources in the schools section.


 

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