Kowhai and the Giants Hardcover Book

Kowhai first appeared from the golden glow of a beautiful flower… and the voice was the rain and the sea and the cry of a bird. Follow Kowhai as she discovers a tiny seed of hope and rebuilds a great forest.

About the book:

Artwork created from hand-cut paper, placed in a plywood box and lit from behind.

$3 from every book sold, is donated to Forest & Bird in Aotearoa.

• Hardback: full colour, Super luxe paper
• Pages: 36 Pages + Cover
• Size: 270 x 190mm (Portrait)
• Recommended Age: 4+

About the Author:

Kate is of Ngati Parewaeono, Ngati Maniapoto, English and Greek descent.  She grew up roaming the bush and riding horses in Kaeo in the far north of Aotearoa.

She studied theatre in Melbourne, Australia at The John Bolton Theatre School and returned to co-found NZ’s Red Leap Theatre. Leaving Red Leap in 2015 she is currently working as a visual artist.  Living in West Auckland with her family she enjoys watching wildlife, being near the forest and the sea and finding ways to support the planet. One seedling at a time.

Reviews:

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Shaun Tan. – “ A beautifully cast tale of hope and resilience.“