How the kiwi lost its wings / Alwyn Owen ; illustrations by Dave Gunson.
"Long ago when the world was new the kiwi lived in the treetops with the other birds and played and sang all day long. But when a plague of insects threatens to destroy the forest mighty Tane calls upon the birds to save the precious trees. Who of all the birds will answer Tane's plea and...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Auckland [N.Z.] :
Reed,
2002.
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| Summary: | "Long ago when the world was new the kiwi lived in the treetops with the other birds and played and sang all day long. But when a plague of insects threatens to destroy the forest mighty Tane calls upon the birds to save the precious trees. Who of all the birds will answer Tane's plea and what sacrifices will need to be made?"--Back cover. Suggested level: junior, primary. |
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| Item Description: | A retelling of a traditional story. |
| Physical Description: | 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 23 cm |
| ISBN: | 186948715X 9781869487157 |