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OverviewThe colossal squid has been the most popular exhibit at Te Papa since it arrived there in 2007. Now this appealing book for young readers tells the fascinating story of these creatures from the deep, through sparkling and informative text and amazing illustrations. A must-have natural history book for young readers and their whanau and teachers. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Victoria Cleal , Isobel Joy Te Aho-WhitePublisher: Te Papa Press Imprint: Te Papa Press Edition: 2nd Revised edition Weight: 0.300kg ISBN: 9780995133808ISBN 10: 0995133808 Pages: 32 Publication Date: 08 October 2020 Recommended Age: From 5 to 7 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews'Whiti: Colossal Squid of the Deep is a fantastic exploration of this incredible creature that has fascinated so many people. The format of the book, with small chunks of information, a conversational text and stunning illustrations make this a nonfiction book for readers of all ages... a must-have for all school libraries and would make a wonderful gift for any children who are fascinated with wildlife. It is one of the best New Zealand nonfiction books for children this year.' - My Best Friends are Books; 'What a magnificent resource this book is.'- NZ Poetry Box; With its entertaining yet informative text, clean design and skilful, mesmerising illustrations (complete with fold-outs of underwater scenes) Whiti is an excellent addition to the cluster - in fact, it's a masterclass in how to do it right. 'The prose is engaging right from the outset, speaking directly to the reader, putting them in the driving seat by pretending they've travelled down to chilly Antarctica to specifically to spot a colossal squid' - NZ Booklovers Author InformationVictoria Cleal has been a writer and editor at Te Papa for nearly five years, most recently working on the Nature | Te Taiao exhibition and several stories for the children's TV series He Paki Taonga and its associated book. Isobel Joy Te Aho-White (Ngati Kahungungu ki te Wairoa, Rongomaiwahine, Ngai Tahu, Ngati Irakehu) is a graphic artist with a diploma in Visual Arts (UCOL) and a Bachelor of Design (Hons) majoring in illustration from Massey University She illustrated several of the stories for the children's TV series He Paki Taonga and its associated book. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |