Bob Darroch has dedicated most of his life to drawing cartoons, with his work gracing toys, puzzles, souvenirs, and postcards, alongside publications in newspapers and magazines globally. Since 1999, he has transitioned to writing and illustrating his own children's books. His popular Little Kiwi series began in 2001, quickly establishing him as a beloved creator of children's literature. Darroch's art is characterized by a playful and accessible style that appeals to both young readers and their families.
Early in the morning, just before dawn, the first sweet sounds of singing birds floated through the quiet forest - Join Little Kiwi and Little Sister as they take a walk through the bush. Lift the flaps to help them find all the birds that make the dawn chorus. Morning time in the bush can be very noisy - and full of surprises!
It's time for Little Kiwi to go to bed but where is he? Join his mum on a search through the New Zealand bush as she tries to track him down. A new adventure in our popular Little Kiwi series of storybooks.
"When little kiwi hatches from his egg, an accident launches him out into the world on an unexpected adventure. He's got to get back home to Mum but he can't really remember what she looks like. With help from a blue penguin he sets about meeting a variety of New Zealand birds in his quest to find his mum"--Back cover. Suggested level: junior, primary.