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Koro Weta

By Heather Haylock
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Brief Description
Gumboots are the favourite footwear of the hero of this picture book – but also of the giant weta who thinks they make a perfect home. After a battle of wills and yuck moments meeting Koro Weta, a happy compromise for co-existence is found: a weta... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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- Fun story about NZ's own world heavyweight champion weta! - Bilingual English-Maori text and vibrant illustrations -

Description

Gumboots are the favourite footwear of the hero of this picture book – but also of the giant weta who thinks they make a perfect home. After a battle of wills and yuck moments meeting Koro Weta, a happy compromise for co-existence is found: a weta hotel and some new gumboots – that are see-through!

A perfect mix of giggles and icky, Koro Weta is a whimsical way for young readers to gain insight about the fascinating weta. At the back of the book, kids can learn more about the five species of weta and what makes them so wonderful.

Product Details

INFORMATION

Barcode: 9781990042690

Publisher: Oratia Media

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 July 2025

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Oratia Books

Illustration: coloured throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sarah Trolle
  • Translated by Ngairo Eruera

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Length: 4.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Heather Haylock is the proud author of several picture books including the bestselling Granny McFlitter series, as well as fiction and non-fiction stories,. She lives with her family in South Auckland; see https://www.heatherhaylock.nz 

Sarah Trolle is a primary school teacher and illustrator who works in a range of media. She has illustrated books by authors including David Riley and Erin Munro. Sarah lives with her family at Kina Beach, Nelson. 

Ngairo Eruera is a senior lecturer at The University of Waikato and Te Wānanga o Aotearoa in Tauranga. A registered translator and strong advocate for te reo Māori, he lives with his whānau in Katikati.

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