Whiti

Colossal Squid of the Deep

Victoria Cleal author Isobel Joy Te Aho-White illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Te Papa Press

Published:8th Oct '20

Should be back in stock very soon

Whiti cover

* 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

The colossal squid has been the most popular exhibit at Te Papa since it arrived there in 2007. Now this appealing book for young readers tells the fascinating story of these creatures from the deep, through sparkling and informative text and amazing illustrations. A must-have natural history book for young readers and their whanau and teachers.

'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

  • Winner of Best Children's Book for the 2021 Whitley Awards for zoological literature 2021

ISBN: 9780995133808

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 300g

32 pages