Penguins Don't Send Postcards

Penguins Don't Send Postcards is the story of a tawaki, a Fiordland crested penguin who was injured at sea and drifted north on ocean currents until he washed ashore on Ninety Mile Beach. His road to recovery was by land and air. There were many helping hands along the way. This is a story of endurance, adaption and survival. It is a story that will appeal to all ages and stages. It is an excellent classroom resource for all ages with plenty of opportunity to extend the learning with discussion, art and investigation into threatened species and the natural world of Aotearoa New Zealand. The text is has many interesting facts about the tawaki and the vibrant illustrations bring the character of this quirky creature to life on the page.