The Legend of the Kea: Or How Krikta Stole the Best Beak and Best Claws from Ka, the Great Bird of All Birds, and Took the Keas to Live in the Highest Mountains - Hardcover

Philip Temple

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0340396105 ISBN 13: 9780340396100

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Childrens Division, 1987

Synopsis

A magical myth for young children ages 6 to 10.

Philip Temple and Chris Gaskin have combined their skills to produce some of New Zealand’s finest picture books for children. Here is a revised and updated editions of one of their most popular books, the only book of its kind available about the popular kea.

About this title

About the Author

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 children’s 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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Childrens Division
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0340396105
• ISBN 13: 9780340396100
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Illustrator: Chris Gaskin