The Story of the Kakapo
by Philip Temple. Illustrated by Chris Gaskin.
Longacres Press, ISBN 1-877135-34-8.
Author Philip Temple is well known for his books about
the great outdoors. His six adult novels include the enormously successful
kea stories Beak of the Moon and Dark of the Moon. His children¹s
books include Kotuku, the Flight of the White Heron; Krakto, Champion
of the World; Moa, the Story of a Fabulous Bird.
Chris Gaskin is a leading children’s picture book and wildlife artist. He’s won many awards for his illustrations including the Russell Clark Award three times. His
books include The Natural World of New Zealand, Joseph’s Boat, A Walk to the Beach, and Duckat.