Pīwakawaka People: Feathered Friends

COMING 12 NOVEMBER 2026

WELCOME TO KĀKĀRIKI VALLEY, WHERE THE ANCIENT TREES ARE FOREST GODS AND THE BIRDS TALK - IF YOU KNOW THEIR LANGUAGE.

Hana and her whānau are Pīwakawaka People - tiny pioneers who live in harmony with the beautiful forest.

But as more tall ships arrive from far-off lands, they bring new threats to this unspoiled wilderness. Can Hana and her whānau protect the valley and the creatures who live there?

An enchanting beginner chapter book series by beloved Kiwi author and illustrator Donovan Bixley.