When Joel Nicholls, the author of The Sounds of New Zealand, arrived at our kindy, the children were so excited to finally meet the person who wrote the book we had walked all the way to Poppies Bookshop to buy.
Joel read his story with lots of fun voices and animal sounds. The tamariki joined in, calling out the noises they recognised — chirps, hoots, rustles, and squawks filled the room. Everyone was smiling, listening, and laughing together.
After the story, Joel signed our book. The children watched proudly as their special copy became even more special with his signature. It’s now a treasured part of our kindy library.
Moments like these help nurture a lifelong love of reading, storytelling, and connection to the natural world. We’re so grateful to Joel for sharing his time and talent with us.
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