The Taranaki forest is changing, and kōkako are finding it difficult to get food and protect their chicks. Rats and possums are raiding nests, taking chicks and eggs, and the kōkako Tamanui has lost his brothers and sisters.
In the quiet forest, Tamanui hears a kōkako call, but flying towards it, he is caught in a net. Taken to Mount Bruce, he adapts to a new environment, raises chicks and becomes important in the survival of the kōkako. Based on a true story, Tamanui is displayed at Puke Ariki, New Plymouth.
""This book will definitely appeal to children and adults, and help children understand the devastation of introduced species, and the efforts to save our native wildlife.""
Judy Thornley - teacher Arahoe Primary
""This is a great book to introduce young readers to the idea that as New Zealanders, we need to everything in our power to protect our native bird species.""