Bird of the Year

A hilarious narrative history of the glorious and quintessential New Zealand institution; Bird of the Year. From its humble beginnings to today and all the scandals in between.

After covering the history of the event every Aotearoa New Zealand bird has its own page - sorted by habitat with a glorious illustration, and narrative of its habits, habitat and history. The way this book is written, as a conversation between the reader and the writer, makes it quick, easy and fun to read. The writer often uses colloquial language that is popularly used today (think OG meaning original) adding to the vibe.

The perfect coffee table book, sit down and read, or research tool, this book is great for both in the classroom and out. Informative, funny and intriguing, the yet to read can marvel at the pictures, reluctant readers can pick the pages that catch their eye and those who love to read or love birds will be enthralled cover to cover.

This book is beautifully made and sturdy with a thick cover, ideal for overuse in the classroom or lounge.