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Reviewed by Kate Gwerder, teacher, Mangorei Primary, Taranaki
Opening sentence
Dinosaurs came and went, but our amazing wētāpunga managed to survive.
Read all about what makes the wētāpunga so unique and special to Aotearoa. In this book, readers will enjoy reading through the information about New Zealand's endemic invertebrates and looking at detailed photos that fill the book.

The text is written in an easy to read font and layout, as well as having the topic words clearly highlighted linking to a glossary at the back of the book. Throughout the book there are fun facts that pop up on the page, along with some cute characters.

A great book to add to a school library collection.
Author & Illustrator: Jo van Dam, Illustrator: Laura Rayner
Publisher: Bateman Books
ISBN: 9781776891269
Format: Paperback
Publication: April 2025
Ages: 8-10 years
Themes: Invertebrates, nature, kaitiakitanga