Tiaki – Jean Donaldson

Soft Cover / 81 pages

This book celebrates the weird and wonderful endangered species of Aotearoa, highlighting lesser-known creatures that are just as vital to our biodiversity as the more famous kakapo and kiwi. ‘Tiaki’ introduces unique animals like the Smeagol gravel maggot, moko kakariki gecko, Canterbury mudfish, and the critically endangered long-tailed bat. Written and beautifully illustrated by Jean Donaldson, it’s a captivating and inspiring read for intermediate-age children and teenagers.