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“This Dog – Ko Tēnei Kurī” knows what it takes to be a best friend and he’s chosen, as his best friend, the clever and opportunistic blackbird that lives in his yard. This Dog (Ko Tēnei Kurī) is Blackbird’s (Manu Pango) unconditionally loving, genuine, accepting, trustworthy, dependable, faithful, and steadfast friend; his loyal protector from That Cat (Tērā Ngeru) and a one-dog audience patiently listening to endless performances of Blackbird’s song.
A fantastic new book by Ian Munro, from Tawa, Welliington.
About the author
Ian Munro has spent his working life engaged in education at secondary and tertiary levels. He is a published author and has written a weekly column for the Otago Daily Times since 1999. His foray into writing for young children came about when he suggested to his wife, Marie, that there was a story about the bossy blackbird in their back garden just waiting to be written and she, in turn, challenged him to write it. This Dog - Ko Tēnei Kurī is the result.
About the illustrator
Rebecca Utting is a User Experience (UX) designer and digital illustrator who brings a life-long obsession with books, a background in animation, learning design, voice acting, web development, videography, and running carnival sideshows, to her energetic illustrations, and the design of her first children’s picture book, This Dog - Ko Tēnei Kurī.
About the Translator
Piripi Walker (Ngāti Raukawa) studied te reo Māori at Victoria University, and has been Director of Language Studies at Te Wānanga o Raukawa. He is a translator for health and educational groups, and for Māori and non-Māori organisations. He has translated a range of children’s books, including Margaret Mahy’s He Raiona i roto i ngā Otaota – A Lion in the Meadow, Gay Hay’s Te Papangarua a Tiwaiwaka - Fantail's Quilt, Gavin Bishop’s Koinei te Whare nā Haki i Hanga - This is the House that Jack Built, Marie Munro’s Nana’s Veggie Garden - Te Māra Kai a Kui, Nana’s New Porch - Te Mahau Hou o Kui and Te Wharau o Kui - Nana’s Shed.
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