Description

The traditional tale Over in the Meadow is a classic. In Down in the Forest the author takes this structure and retells it featuring native forest flora and fauna.

Down in the forest, seeking shelter from the sun, lived a brown mother kiwi and her little kiwi one. Sleep!" said the mother. "I sleep!" said the one. So they slept all day in their shelter from the sun.

Promotion info

By the author of "A Kiwi Night Before Christmas", this charming New Zealand version of the much loved traditional story "Over in the Meadow" is brought to life by the vivid illustrations of Jenny Cooper.

Awards

Shortlisted for LIANZA Children's Book Awards: Russell Clark Medal for Illustration 2005.

Author description

Yvonne Morrison Author of A Kiwi Night Before Christmas this is Yvonne's second title for Scholastic. With a strong educational link Yvonne is a real find for our picture book publishing list. Jenny Cooper Illustrator of Duck Walk, Goodbye, Adios, Sayonara and Ciao, as well as the junior novel, Jellylegs, Jenny's images have charm and verve.