Author(s): Dave Gunson

NZ Non-Fiction

This wonderful activity book for children aged 4-7 years old features 30 simple black white illustrations of native New Zealand birds, plants, insects, spiders and seashore life, ready to be coloured in. Each is accompanied by a sentence or two of basic explanatory text.

Talented illustrator Dave Gunson traces the outlines of selected birds, animals and plants from his All About books, adding a few basic details in thick lines, ensuring they are easy for young children to colour and recognise. A 4-colour double-page insert will guide aspiring young artists as to natural markings and features.

But, as Dave says, it's just as much fun making up your own colour schemes!