About the Author

Dave Gunson is a prolific writer and illustrator of children's books. His highly successful colour-illustrated 'All About New Zealand' series introduces children to New Zealand's natural history, and The Big Book of New Zealand Wildlife is a marvellous 160-page compendium revealing the entire span of New Zealand's wildlife. He wrote and illustrated Grandpa Ngata and the Seagull and has recently produced The New Zealand Wildlife Activity Book and two board books, NZ Birds and NZ Bugs and Critters. His best-selling 'Read, Colour and Keep' books include New Zealand Birds, New Zealand Wildlife, New Zealand Shore & Sea Life and New Zealand Garden Wildlife.