Here are the list on Non-Fiction finalists for the New Zealand post Children’s Book Awards:
100 Amazing Tales From Aotearoa by Simon Morton & Riria Hotere
Based on the TVNZ television series “Tales from Te Papa” and contains 2 DVDs including the original TV series. Find out about quirky NZ stories featuring some strange and precious artifacts.
Kiwi: the real story by by Annemarie Florian & Heather Hunt
With lots of illustrations a bold rhythmic verse describes the North Island brown kiwi in action in the bush, and a non-fiction narrative provides readers with added insight into kiwi biology and behaviour
Taketakerau, The Millennium Tree by Marnie Anstis, Patricia Howitt & Kelly Spencer
The story of a child who listens to Koro and Grandma as they weave a tale about the life and times of the ancient pūriri tree Taketakerau, the settlement and development of New Zealand, and world events that happened over the last 2000 years
At the Beach: Explore & discover the New Zealand seashore by Ned Barraud & Gillian Candler
Find out all about the New Zealand seashore in this amazing new book with fantastic illustrations. The book includes a removable, waterproof, quick-reference guide to common seashore animals
From these 4 great books a winner will be announced on June 24th. You can vote for a winner too – in the Children’s Choice Award (and you’ll go in the draw to win $500 of book vouchers for you and your school).