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  • Published: 28 April 2020
  • ISBN: 9780143774433
  • Imprint: Picture Puffin
  • Format: Board Book
  • Pages: 24
  • RRP: $15.99

Ocean for Kiwi Babies



Let's go exploring under the sea to learn the names of sea creatures in English and Maori.

This beautiful, brightly illustrated board book introduces babies to the sea creatures of Aotearoa in English and in Maori.

Let's go exploring under the sea in English and Maori.

From the beaches and rocky coastline to under the waves around Aotearoa New Zealand, vibrant pictures introduce Kiwi babies to the beautiful variety of creatures that populate our ocean. Simple and eye-catching, with essential words in English and Maori, this board book is sure to captivate our littlest learners.

Collect all the books in this bestselling bilingual English-Maori series for babies.

  • Published: 28 April 2020
  • ISBN: 9780143774433
  • Imprint: Picture Puffin
  • Format: Board Book
  • Pages: 24
  • RRP: $15.99

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About the authors

Fraser Williamson

Fraser Williamson was brought up on the North Shore of Auckland, New Zealand.

He studied Fine Arts at the Auckland University of Technology before beginning a career in illustration. His work has featured in magazines, books and ad campaigns, both nationally and internationally.

Fraser regularly exhibits his paintings at the Flagstaff Gallery in Devonport, many of which now adorn walls in Auckland, Melbourne, Finland, Malta and London.

He lives in Auckland with his wife Loisi and their son Antonio. They like to spend their time between Tonga, New Zealand and Spain.

Fraser also works with his brothers Matthew and Luke, who operate as Halcyon Design, and they combine their design and illustration talents on many projects.

Matthew Williamson

Matthew Williamson was born and raised in Devonport, Auckland. He followed an early career path that involved surfing and laboring but moved on to become a graphic designer with medical publishing company ADIS Press. This led on to several roles as a magazine art director and graphic designer.

For the last twenty-two years, Matthew has worked with his brothers, Luke and Fraser, in the areas of design and publishing.

Matthew now lives just outside Warkworth, north of Auckland, with his wife Erena and their two children, Miles and Moana. He runs Halcyon Design with brother Luke and, when not at work or operating as a child taxi service, enjoys the aquatic and rural pleasures of the area.

Praise for Ocean for Kiwi Babies

Charming and unique New Zealand-themed board books to encourage bilingual children.

Swings and Roundabouts

a good balance of technically correct and user friendly for the very young...Great for sharing with the small fry.

Kids Books NZ