Korora and the Sushi Shop (A True Nz Story)

Name: Korora and the Sushi Shop (A True Nz Story)
Brand: Scholastic New Zealand Limited
SKU: 9781775437185
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Linda,Jane Keegan

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What better place for a penguin to waddle across the road than to a local sushi shop, lured by the smell of delicious seafood? Inspired by the true story of a little blue penguin (korora) who was removed twice (the second time with a friend!) from... Read More

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What better place for a penguin to waddle across the road than to a local sushi shop, lured by the smell of delicious seafood?

Inspired by the true story of a little blue penguin (korora) who was removed twice (the second time with a friend!) from beneath a sushi store in Wellington, and returned to a nesting box on the waterfront. This is their adventure!

Korora and the Sushi Shop (A True Nz Story) by Linda Jane Keegan captures this delightful tale, bringing to life the whimsical journey of these charming penguins.

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INFORMATION

Barcode: 9781775437185

Publisher: Scholastic New Zealand Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2022

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Scholastic New Zealand

Contributors:

Illustrated by Jenny Cooper
Illustrated by Jenny Cooper

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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