12 Huia Birds

12 beautiful huia birds play and sing in the forest. But is that a canoe arriving?A rat sniffling? A ship on the horizon? One by one, as Maori and Europeans arrive with animals and tools, the pristine forest shrinks and the huia start to disappear—what will remain?

12 Huia Birds is a captivating and uplifting celebration of one of New Zealand’s loveliest birds by an exciting author-illustrator team. Through gentle rhyme and colourful imagery it subtly conveys an environmental message—and includes links to a 12 Huia Birds app, educational resources and games.

• Julian Stokoe, Author

  Julian Stokoe is a transmedia and animation director with a background in TV and design. He is director of mobile media developer Yoozoo. Julian lives with his wife and family in Laingholm, Auckland.

• Stacy Eyles, Illustrator

  Stacy Eyles (Ngāti Porou) is an art director, artist, and award-winning illustrator based in Wellington. He produces work in many different media, ranging from canvas and murals to clothing and television.