Te ngahere i te pō /The forest at night by Kiri Lightfoot, illustrated by Pippa Keel Situ

A perfect bedtime read about the creatures in the New Zealand bush at night.

‘Of all the bilingual formats in print, this story’s best reflects the current vernacular. The mix of English and te reo Māori, with neither language dominating, is what you might hear in a school playground, neighbourhood cafe or any context where Kiwis use kupu they feel comfortable with incorporating in conversation.’ Ann Packer, NZ Listener
As the sun sets, which creatures come to life as others drift to sleep?

What goes on in the forest under cover of darkness?

This stunning picture book explores the hidden world of nocturnal creatures in Aotearoa New Zealand’s bush.

A perfect bedtime lullaby for tamariki.

Categories: NZ Natural history, NZ animals, NZ forest life.

Reading Age: 2 to 7 years.

RRP: Paperback picture-book in 32 pages NZ$24.99.

Imprint and published by Allen & Unwin in NZ.

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