TUATARA, A Living Treasure
A spiny-backed baby raises the spike on her snout and slices the leathery eggshell ... POP! She is the newest member of an ancient group of reptiles that roamed the earth with the dinosaurs.
Meet TUATARA, ancient wonder, wildlife treasure and SURVIVOR!
Written by Katie Furze, Illustrated by Ned Barraud
Publisher: Scholastic NZ
Released: 4 July 2023
Length: 32 pages, ISBN: 9781775437987
A spiny-backed baby raises the spike on her snout and slices the leathery eggshell ... POP! She is the newest member of an ancient group of reptiles that roamed the earth with the dinosaurs.
Meet TUATARA, ancient wonder, wildlife treasure and SURVIVOR!
Written by Katie Furze, Illustrated by Ned Barraud
Publisher: Scholastic NZ
Released: 4 July 2023
Length: 32 pages, ISBN: 9781775437987
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- New Zealand Book Awards for Children & Young Adults 2024, Finalist, nonfiction
- SCBWI Crystal Kite Awards 2024, Finalist Australia/New Zealand/Oceania Division
- Storylines Notable Book Award 2023, nonfiction
Reviews
"Tuatara is a bundle of fascinations, a riveting story, exquisitely written and illustrated – above all it is an ode and a call to protect this living treasure. A necessary book." - Paula Green, Poetry Box read full review here
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"Truly fabulous." - Julie Harper-Taylor, Magpies Magazine
" . . . a delight to read out loud." - Linda Jane Keegan, The Sapling read full review here "Written in beautiful, lyrical prose, this wonderful book is about the majestic tuatara, the only remaining reptile of its kind in the world." - Emma Wood, The Otago Daily Times. |
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"This informational narrative is as compelling as fiction, with language that sings like poetry." - Leslie Barnard Booth, author
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"Barraud's incredible illustrations combined with Furze's research and engaging writing style are a perfect combo." - Rebekah Lyell, NZ Booklovers read full review here
"A book for every kiwi kid. Loved it!" - What Book Next? read full review here "The storytelling and illustrations work together wonderfully to create a sense of drama." - Abi Cushman, author/illustrator |
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Interviews
Read interview with NZ Booklovers here
Read interview with The Picture Book Buzz here
Read Six Questions with Mary Boone here
Read interview with The Picture Book Buzz here
Read Six Questions with Mary Boone here
Resources
Read Teacher Notes here