Description
Category
Children’s
Genre
Picture Book
Publication Date
July 2025
Rights Available:
World excl. ANZ
Rights Agents:
World
Peter Dowling, Oratia Books
peter@oratia.co.nz
Book Author & Illustrator Heather Haylock & Sarah Trolle
Rights Available World excl. ANZ
Gumboots are the favourite footwear of the hero of this picture book but also of the giant wētā who thinks they make a perfect home.
After a battle of wills and yuck moments meeting Koro Wētā, a happy compromise for co-existence is found: a wētā hotel and some new gumboots — that are see-through!
A perfect mix of giggles and icky, Koro Wētā is a whimsical way for young readers to gain insight about the fascinating wētā. At the back of the book, kids can learn more about the five species of wētā and what makes them so wonderful.
About the Author
Heather Haylock is the proud author of several picture books, as well as fiction and non-fiction stories, including the bestselling Granny McFlitter series. She lives with her family in Papatoetoe, South Auckland.
Sarah Trolle is a primary-school teacher and illustrator who works in a range of media. She has illustrated books by authors including David Riley and Erin Munro. Sarah lives with her family at Kina Beach, Nelson.
Category
Children’s
Genre
Picture Book
Publication Date
July 2025
Rights Available:
World excl. ANZ
Rights Agents:
World
Peter Dowling, Oratia Books
peter@oratia.co.nz