Five Wee Puteketeke

Author: Nicola Toki

Paperback / softback 24pp h270mm x w214mm Misc PB

One dollar from every book sold goes to Forest & Bird for their conservation efforts.
This charming picture book tells the story of Puteketeke. Previously unknown to most people, it was
thrust into the spotlight when it won the Bird of the Century competition held by Forest & Bird in 2023.
Most people expected the kiwi or Kakapo to win but the competition took on a life of its own when US
TV host John Oliver campaigned for the Puteketeke to win. He loved them, called them weird puking
birds and built enormous puppets to celebrate them. He helped inspire 300,000 people in almost 200
countries around the world to vote for his favourite bird!
Puteketeke are a threatened species found in high country lakes across the South Island and they are in
trouble, due to predators such as ferrets, which take their chicks.
Nicola Toki, Chief Executive of Forest & Bird, has based her story on the classic rhyme: Five Little Ducks,
cleverly weaving in all the key facts and subtle conservation messages. Combined with gorgeous
illustrations by Jo Pearson, this is a classic to enjoy for years to come.