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by Lilla Nicholas-Holt (Author), Giedre Sen (Illustrator)
On a warm summer's evening, Riwi the Kiwi sets off on a journey to the beach. Along the way, he must navigate prickly thorns, dark shadows, and unfamiliar creatures that make the bush feel a little less friendly than usual.
As Riwi continues on, he learns to keep going even when the path ahead feels uncertain. With determination and quiet courage, he overcomes each obstacle one step at a time until he finally reaches Sandy Beach.
This gentle picture book follows Riwi on a simple adventure through the New Zealand landscape, offering young children a reassuring story about persistence, confidence, and finding your way through new experiences.
Author Biography
Lilla's penchant for rhyme started in her younger years. '...in my teenage years I wrote limericks in birthday cards for friends and family, which is probably why I progressed to children's rhyming stories, ' she recalls. The author has three adult children, Lauren, Nick and Katharine, and two gorgeous grandchildren.
