The Very Important Godwit (Book & CD)
Description
Little Will can count lots of adult godwits, but why can't he see any godwit chicks? The answer is more incredible than he could possibly imagine.Beautifully illustrated by Jez Tuya, this delightful story explains the migration of this fascinating bird to the other side of the world to lay their eggs.
The heart-warming story is written by Jenny Pattrick, the best selling author of The Denniston Rose.
The book is accompanied by a CD of lyrical, toetapping songs, including a counting song. The lyrics are by Jenny Pattrick, with music by husband Laughton Pattrick.
Author description
Jenny and Laughton Pattrick's songs for children are sung in schools throughout New Zealand and Australia. They have also written children's musical shows. Capital E, National Children's Theatre regularly tours shows for young children for which Laughton is the musical director and composer and Jenny the lyricist. Jenny is best-known for her adult novels. Laughton was formerly a primary and secondary school teacher, a music advisor and College of Education lecturer. More recently he has been singing tutor at Toi Whakaari N.Z. Drama School. Jez Tuya is a freelance illustrator.
Stock Information
General Fields
- : 9781869793487
- : Random House NZ
- : Random House NZ
- : Contains Hardback and CD-Audio (Music recording)
- : October 2010
- : 270x210mm
- : New Zealand
- : books
Special Fields
- : colour illustrations
- : 823.3
- : Jez Tuya
- : -
- : Jenny & Laugton Pattrick
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