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.
A realistic, ‘almost-true’ story of the challenges of finding a safe nest-site in the city.
A strangely abandoned campsite leads to a predator-free themed adventure in this chapter book for age 9+.
Tui’s friend Kiwi has been killed by a Stoat. How will Tui protect her other forest friends?
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
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
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
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.