Aotearoa: The New Zealand Story

Over a thousand years ago, the wind, sea currents and stars brought people to the islands that became known as Aotearoa, the land of the long white cloud.

Navigate your way through this sumptuously illustrated story of New Zealand. Explore the defining moments of our history, captured by celebrated children’s book creator Gavin Bishop, from the Big Bang right through to what might happen tomorrow. Discover Maori legends, layers of meaning and lesser-known facts.

A truly special book, Aotearoa- The New Zealand Story deserves a space on every bookshelf, to be taken off and pored over, thumbed and treasured, time and again.

Margaret Mahy Book of the Year,
New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults 2018
Elsie Locke Award for Non-fiction,
New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults 2018
Storylines Notable Non-Fiction Award 2018
Best Children’s Book, PANZ Book Design Awards 2018
NZ Listener 50 Best Books for Kids 2017
The Sapling Best Books List 2017

Format: Hardback
Pages: 64
Imprint: Puffin
Publication date: 02/10/2017
Illustrator: Bishop, Gavin