Author Biography: Ned Barraud has been illustrating children's books since 2000, since studying at Victoria University. He has illustrated the highly successful 'Explore and Discover' series of books about different ecosystems in New Zealand, and other books, including 'Watch out for the Weka', 2018's acclaimed book on insects 'New Zealand's Backyard Beasts' and two further books 2019, 'Tohora' and 'Rock Pools' and 2020 'What happened to the moa' and 'Where is it?'
Description
What adult does not delight in engaging with a child when reading a ‘look and find’ book. Where is it? is an original take on this concept, a New Zealand wildlife hunt for kiwi kids. Every double-page spread illustrates a different habitat, including the forest, the mountains, the beach, the ocean, estuaries and wildlife sanctuaries. In each of these habitats, there are many different creatures to be found, some easy, some more hidden. This book is a fantastic way to teach younger children about New Zealand’s wildlife, and what lives where. The book also includes a glossary, with interesting information on each creature, which will help expand a child’s knowledge about New Zealand’s remarkable natural world. Stunning illustrations by leading New Zealand illustrate of natural history, Ned Barraud. Aimed at 4-7 age group, this book is a rich resource for parents and teachers.
