Tu Meke Tui!

by Malcolm Clarke, Flox (Illustrator)

Tere the Tūī and Taitū the Takahē are two very different sorts of birds: one loves to flit and twirl about in the sky, while the other prefers to rustle around in the undergrowth.
Tu Meke Tūī! is a story of friendship, courage and discovering that sometimes it’s our differences which make us truly special.

Illustrated by Flox, a graffiti artist with a fine arts degree, Flox first made her mark in inner-city Auckland, New Zealand, her trademark native birds, ferns and flowers magically transforming grey walls into vibrant depictions of nature.
Now seen everywhere from Berlin, Hong Kong and New York to Taiwan, the artist is certainly spreading her wings.

22 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2016

Reviews

[Cheryl A. · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm sure some will love it. I love the idea of a story book set in New Zealand's rainforest (?). But I do not like the awkward rhyme, the theme that has been done to death, the art that 'shouts' into my eyes and overwhelms, and the lack of back matter. Sorry.