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eng mao Heather Haylock ; illustrated by Sarah Trolle ; Māori translation by Ngairo Eruera
32 pages
colour illustrations
At the back of the book, kids can learn more about the five species of wētā
Summary: Gumboots are the favourite footwear of the hero of this picture book - but also of the giant weta who thinks they make a perfect home. After a battle of wills and yuck moments meeting Koro Weta, a happy compromise for co-existence is found: a weta hotel and some new gumboots - that are see-through!
Parallel text in English and Māori