Kuwi the Kiwi Treasury

Celebrate 10 years of Kuwi & Friends with this beautifully presented Kuwi the Kiwi Treasury. Featuring all five of Kuwi’s bestselling adventures, along with glimpses into Kat Quin’s artistic and storymaking process.

The Kuwi collection is a true treasure trove of stunning, simple, and playful stories for young readers. While every story shines on its own, together they create a wonderfully cohesive and captivating collection.

Stories included: Kuwi’s First Egg, Kuwi’s Huhu Hunt, Kuwi’s Very Shiny Bum, Kuwi’s Rowdy Crowd and Kuwi’s Fluey Huwi.

KUWI’S FIRST EGG – 2025 Winner of the Storylines Gaelyn Gordon Award is for a work of fiction which has stood the test of time.

KUWI’S ROWDY CROWD – 2019 Finalist for Best Children’s Book – NZ Booklovers Books Awards

KUWI’S HUHU HUNT – 2016 Finalist for Children’s Choice Award, Picture Book – New Zealand Book Awards for Children & Young Adults

Author Biography

Kat Quin started her illustration career in 2002 with projects for Te Wananga o Aotearoa. In 2014, from her award-winning educational design studio, she launched her own publishing imprint, Illustrated Publishing.

Since releasing her first book, Kuwi’s First Egg, she has published more than 24 titles. In 2016, the te reo Maori version of Kuwi’s First Egg, translated by Pania Papa, won the Children’s Choice Award at the NZ Book Awards.

Kat and Pania’s popular large-format book, Kuwi & Friends Maori Picture Dictionary, received the Award for Best Educational Book at the 2021 PANZ Book Design Awards, and was recognised as a Storylines Notable Non-fiction Book.

In 2025, more than a decade after its original release, Kuwi’s First Egg was honoured with the prestigious Storylines Gaelyn Gordon Award for a Much-Loved Book, recognising its place as a lasting treasure in the world of New Zealand children’s literature.

Kat Quin’s passion for all things children’s books and illustration is apparent throughout all her works to date. Gaining inspiration and critique from her own six tamariki, her honest accounts from a birds eye view are endearing to readers of all ages.

She is quintessentially Kiwi, which erupts through her quirky illustrations, on which she spends thirty plus hours for each spread.

During her visits to schools, Kat talks about her writing and illustration journey, illustration techniques, and her involvement in kiwi conservation. The Kuwi series has raised over $70,000 for Save the Kiwi, aiding various kiwi conservation projects throughout Aotearoa.