Mia The Kea - Janet Martin

Mischievous Kea

The Kea is a large species of New Zealand parrot that can be found in the forested and alpine areas of the South Island. The Kea is notorious for its playfulness and curiosity, often to the annoyance and entertainment of humans. 

Mia The Kia by New Zealand’s children’s author Janet Martin tells the story of a Kia named Mia, who loves to cause trouble at a New Zealand park, and the anguish it brings to the local park ranger and tourists. It accurately captures the personality of the Kia and the various antics that they get up to.

Janet Martin is a New Zealand children’s author who hails from the New Zealand city of Rotorua. She is known for her rhyming books about New Zealand’s native birds. Her collection of children’s books are interesting, informative and a great way to educate children about nature and native birds from New Zealand.

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