The Tuatara and the Skink
Hardback
Main Details
| Title |
The Tuatara and the Skink
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Chris Gurney
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Illustrated by Donovan Bixley
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| Series | Kiwi Corkers Great New Zealand Yarns |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:24 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 250,Width 240 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781869438784
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| Classifications | Dewey:823.3 |
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| Audience | |
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| Illustrations |
full colour
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Scholastic New Zealand Limited
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| Imprint |
Scholastic New Zealand
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| Publication Date |
23 February 2009 |
| Publication Country |
New Zealand
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Description
The story of The tortoise and the hare is retold with a New Zealand twist where a slow native tuatara and a quick little skink are pitted against each other to prove that slow and steady wins the race.
Author Biography
Yvonne Morrison is one of our most treasured authors at this level. Yvonne has an impressive list of strong sellers to her name, from Down in the Forest through to the famous A Kiwi Night Before Christmas. Donovan Bixley is a Taupo illustrator and artist who uses a range of styles. He has also illustrated Wacko Kakapo, first released in 2007. His work is bright and energetic.
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