* Another high quality children's book from Te Papa Press
* The amazing giant squid is Te Papa's most popular natural history
exhibit
* Shares valuable knowledge about our marine world
* Promotes understanding of matauranga Maori
* An ideal education resource. Content includes Antarctica;
sperm-whales, toothfish, leopard seals and other marine creatures;
scientists and early explorers in Antarctica; facts about
cephalopods, New Zealand encounters, conservation issues
* Engaging and rich design
* Three double gate folds
* Young readers will love the illustration style and modern-day
language
Victoria 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.
'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
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