Hoiho Paku (Little Hoiho Maori)

Local Description

PUBLICATION FEBRUARY 2015

The te reo Maori retelling of Little Hoiho is by Ngaere Roberts

Description

On her first venture out of the nest, Little Hoiho admires the other birds around her and tries desperately to imitate them - with unfortunate results. But when she accidentally trips and falls into the water, she discovers that she is no longer awkward and clumsy - she is graceful and agile!

Awards

Finalist: New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults 2015

Author description

Stephanie Thatcher is an author and illustrator residing in Huia, West Auckland. After working as a librarian for seven years she completed a Bachelor of Visual Arts at Auckland University of Technology, and commenced working in graphic design, in Auckland and Dublin. As well as being a mum to her three boys, she has maintained a freelance career in graphic design, motion graphics and illustration work. Her first picture book, The Great Galloping Galoot, was published by Scholastic NZ in 2012.