Who would’ve known that young pukeko experience the same anxieties of teens everywhere?! Humorously written diary of young pukeko as he trains for the annual Swim-Fly-Run triathlon event in an effort to beat his arch rival, Billy Flicktail the weka, and win the attentions of the gorgeous Indigo Tuk-tuk.
Humorous text well supported by Gunson’s amusing line illustrations throughout.
About the Author
Author of a number of children’s books, Birkenhead author Sally Sutton’s Roadworks, illustrated by Brian Lovelock, (Walker Books) has been most successful.
About the Illustrator
Auckland author/illustrator Dave Gunson has completed a number of titles for Scholastic, including Wildlife Stuff. More recently he has worked on Lucy Davey’s Pandora’s Potato Romp, Santa and the Reindeer by Maria Farrer, and the charming Will and Woof by Tanya Warren. In addition, he has illustrated two of the popular Kiwi Corkers series. Dave Gunson’s Mr Muggs the Library Cat was the Read-Aloud title for NZ’s Biggest Storytime as part of LIANZA Library Week 2010.
