Pipi and Pou and the River Monster

Book Author & Illustrator Tim Tipene & Isobel Te Aho White
Rights Available World excl. NZ and Australia.

A fiction series about two children who can shape shift into super strong creatures dedicated to saving the natural world – under the direction of their wise grandmother. There are 4 titles in the series so far and another two to come in 2024.

In this story Pipi and Pou must help Nana to placate a monster who is angry at the amount of rubbish that has been thrown into the river where he lives. Can they help the people to remove the rubbish without revealing their powers?

Large format, junior fiction titles with 8 chapters and including 1-2 black and white images per chapter.

About the Author

Tim Waitai-Tipene, (Ngāti Kuri/Ngāti Whatua) – was adopted into the Waitai-Tipene whanau as a toddler. He was raised in two cultures, NZ Māori and NZ European. First published in 1996 Tim is now the author of more than thirteen books, five of which have won awards.

Isobel Te Aho-White, (Ngāti Kahungunu/Ngāi Tahu) – a very popular illustrator based in Wellington. “My personal artwork is definitely about connecting people with each other and with nature … uplifting people, especially young women,” Izzy remarks.

Description

Publisher
OneTree House

Extent:
120pp

Format
198 x 143mm

Binding
Paperback

Category
Children’s

Genre
Junior Fiction

Age Range
6 – 8 years

Publication Date
July 2022

Rights Available:
World excl. NZ and Australia.

Rights Agents:

World

Christine Dale, OneTree House
info@onetree-house.com

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What a fantastic new junior chapter book series for […] kids! Main characters Pou and Pipi are funny, clever and brave.

WhatBookNext.com

A satirical commentary on social media influencer culture in River Monster may go over the heads of younger readers, but it’s delightful for any adults consuming these stories too. The crackling dialogue throughout makes these books feel best suited for reading aloud.

The Sapling