Birds of Aotearoa New Zealand

Collective Nouns

Author: Melissa Boardman

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Måaori translation of bird names and collective nouns by Patricia Tauroa.

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Summary

Måaori translation of bird names and collective nouns by Patricia Tauroa.

Description

A beautifully illustrated book featuring New Zealand Aotearoa's native birds, each with its very own collective noun.

A whistling of whio? A loot of weka? A tussock of takahe?

This is a book for children, adults and bird-lovers alike. These collective nouns reveal something about the character of our birds, so we can get to know them better. Birds of Aotearoa New Zealand: Collective Nouns also contains information on how our birds live, so we can better help them.

About the Author

Melissa Boardman is a Wellington-based illustrator with a passion for New Zealand's native birds. Melissa's illustrations are drawn from her own experiences. She frequently visits sanctuaries and offshore islands, where she spends time observing birds in their natural habitats. Melissa has a deep respect for nature, and enjoys nothing more than being surrounded by trees and birdsong.

Product Details

Publisher

HarperCollins Publishers | HarperCollins - NZ

Published

29th October 2020

Pages

136

ISBN

9781775541653

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CUSTOMER REVIEWS

03 Feb, 2021

I love this little book of NZ birds. It is beautifully illustrated and I love the very appropriate descriptions of each group, they are so well matched to how I would describe the birds in my mind. I love the inclusion of the maori names and have started teaching my mokos both names for our birds.I haven't had a chance to read every.. more in depth description of each bird at the front and back of the book but what I have read is very informative. Top marks from me, beautifully presented. I purchased the book after hearing and interview on the radio on my way home from work of the author, Melissa Boardman - congratulations to you Melissa, you should be proud. I am getting prepared to do some serious bird watching when I soon retire and this little book will come with me.
By Dorothy

11 Jan, 2021

Have always enjoyed collective nouns and this book is no exception. Illustrations delightful.
One query - why an asylum of shining cuckoos.
By Garth

08 Jan, 2021

Lovely book, great art, love Melissa Boardman's birds and interesting nouns. Good that it is in both English and Maori .
By Megan

07 Jan, 2021

A beautifully illustrated book for all ages
By Anoushka

07 Apr, 2021

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