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New Zealand Bird Calls by Lynnette Moon, Geoff Moon, John Kendrick, and Karen Baird
Listen to the calls of 60 of our native New Zealand birdcalls. Read about those birds and look at their photographs to find out more about them. Each bird entry includes information about habitat, distribution, appearance and behaviour of the bird, along with a description of its call.
New Zealand Bird Calls is an essential guide for any beginner or bird enthusiast to enjoy in the field or at home. Schools will find it helpful for native bird studies. Its handy size makes it easy to carry on a bush walk.
This is Lynnette Moon's third book on the subject of birds. Her late husband Geoff Moon, was an outstanding bird photographer with many books to his name.
Notable wildlife sound recordist John Kendrick has been capturing New Zealand birds on film and tape for half a century. His daughter Karen Baird, who prepared his calls for this collection, has worked for both the Department of Conservation and the Royal Forest & Bird Protection Society, as well as running private wildlife tours with her husband.
ISBN: 978-1-86966-310-0 RRP $29.99
I Spy NZ Art published by the Auckland Art Gallery
Play 'I spy with your little eye something beginning with... the 26 letters of the alphabet. To complement the letters you'll find artwork from New Zealand's most well-known artists. For example, in - 'I spy Aa ... You'll see John Pule's oil on canvas 'Take these with you when you leave'. Keen eyes can see that there is an aeroplane, animals and an automobile in the painting.
This book could be used throughout the Primary and Intermediate as a starting point of looking at different types of art. However, the book is small (slightly bigger than a board book) so not big enough to share with the whole classroom. Also, the concepts are quite difficult, for example, 'a' for 'abstract' so though the alphabet would appeal to young children they're not going to get those more 'abstract' ideas.
I love the front cover though, with its cut-out 'NZ' and koru design behind. I also like the answers with small paintings at the back to see what objects you'll find for that alphabet. A book for art teachers and children who have an interest in art. To commemorate the opening of the newly refurbished and expanded Auckland Art Gallery.
Order enquiries to Judy Davies, Retail Manager: [email protected]
Party Food for Girls by Alessandra Zecchini & Arantxa Secchini Dowling (New Holland)
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