✨The Jassy Dean Trust is delighted to present Koro the Kiwi — a charming new children’s book from Waiheke Island! ✨
Beautifully written by local author Jane Parlane and illustrated with vibrant artwork by Gill Hay of Lyttelton, this gentle, uplifting tale (for ages 3–9) celebrates family, curiosity, and the magic of Aotearoa’s native wildlife. 🌿🪶
The story follows Ruby, an eight-year-old who lives by the sea on Waiheke. When illness keeps her home from school, she begins to notice the birds in the bush around her cottage… until one night, she hears a mysterious call — could it really be a kiwi?
This heartwarming local story also aligns beautifully with the recent release of ten kiwi on Waiheke, marking the first reintroduction of the species to an urban area in Auckland! 💚
📚 Join us for the book launch!
Meet the author, enjoy light refreshments, and celebrate this beautiful story of discovery. (Kids welcome!)
🎄 The perfect Christmas gift for young readers — just $25.
Buy at the launch or pick up a copy at:
📍 Paper Plus Oneroa
📍 True Blue
📍 Placemakers Oneroa
📍 Waiheke Art & Craft Supplies
💻 Or online: www.jassydeantrust.org/shop
💛 All proceeds benefit Waiheke children with health and wellbeing needs through the Jassy Dean Trust.
A huge thank you to Jane Parlane for so generously creating this book to support local families in need. 🙏💚
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