About the Book:
Nan has taken Pipi and Pou to spend the day at the beach with other members of the whanau, but when she looks at the water she can see there is something very wrong.
Join Pipi, Pou, and Nana - kaitiakiwith a superhero difference - as they solve the mystery of the rip that is endangering swimmers.
Junior Fiction Series - large novel format, 8 chapters, with 1-2 black and white images per chapter.
Pipi and Pou and the Tentacles of the Deep
Digital Assets for Stores, Schools, and Libraries
Easily promote Pipi and Pou with our great digital assets! Simply download and use online, or print and display:
- Shelf Wobbler (pdf)
- Shelf Talker (pdf)
- Poster (pdf)
- River Monster Colouring Sheets (pdf)
About the Illustrator
Izzy Joy is a young but experienced illustrator. “My personal artwork is definitely about connecting people with each other and with nature … uplifting people, especially young women, and raising understanding and compassion toward people that are struggling in life” Izzy remarks. Izzy’s works include The Story of Rangi and Papa (Zine) and Io Wahine (Zine).
About the author:
Tim Tipene was adopted into the Waitai-Tipene whanau as a toddler. He was raised in two cultures, NZ Maori and NZ European. Tim's immediate family were abusive and violent. His biological father was a convicted predator and violent offender who spent much of life behind bars. It was only with the extended whanau that he felt loved.
Expelled from high school Tim went through a number of jobs, homes and relationships before he managed to find help to address his past.
Since 1994, Tim has been changing lives through his acclaimed Warrior Kids programme, his award-winning books and his inspirational talks. Tim has appeared on television and radio, and in various magazines and newspapers.
He overcame his abusive and violent childhood, broke the cycle, and has spent his life transforming the lives of others.