Hare And Ruru Books Series - Laura Shallcrass

WINNER Russell Clark Award for Illustration - 2021 NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults

WINNER Storylines Notable Book Award 2021

Hare & Ruru - a quiet moment

This is the story of Hare, who struggles with an un-named mental malady self described as ‘noise’. Noise could be runaway thoughts, voices in Hare’s head, or loud feelings and general anxiety. Hare goes on a journey to try and find a solution. Just when Hare thinks there’s no hope a friend, Ruru, flies calmly down and gives a suggestion.

Hare ultimately feels better after doing three things:
• Talking to someone
• Focusing on breathing
• Connecting to nature

This gentle story is for anybody who suffers from noises, anxiety or loud feelings & is a beautiful story to read with your little one who may be dealing with big emotions.

Moonlight Mission

Kunekune knows something is up, food is going missing.

Hare wants to mount a defence to protect the precious food that remains, but is that the right approach?

Sometimes the answer lies right next to the problem, and this community learns the power of coming together.

What Colour is the Sky

Hare and Pihoihoi enjoy a beautiful dawn breaking over the meadow when Pihoihoi wonders aloud, ‘What colour is the sky?’

Hare thinks it is blue, but when they talk to Hedgehog, Snail, Mouse, Frog and Ruru, the other creatures have different ideas. Why do the characters see things differently? What Colour is the Sky? explores the idea that all of us have different perspectives and opinions in life. This beautifully illustrated picture book for young children explores the wonder of nature and shows the importance of listening and respecting other opinions, even when we see things differently.

Here is Hare

Here is Hare is an introductory search-and-find board book for your littlest loves. Full of familiar characters and clear answers, it is a joy-filled peek-a-boo session and a surefire way to make smalls smile.

Ko Hea rāua ko Ruru

The Te Reo language edition of Ko Hea rāua ko Ruru: He Takitaro Mārire.