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COMP CLOSED | Book Giveaway | Meri Kirihimete Kererū

We’re excited to be giving away two copies of Meri Kirihimete Kererū by Juliette MacIver to our GrownUps members!

To be in the draw, simply make sure you’re a GrownUps member, signed up to our newsletter, and fill in your details at the bottom of the page.

About Meri Kirihimete Kererū

An exquisitely illustrated rhyming Christmas story

It’s Christmas time in the bush and all the creatures are excited!

They’re wondering what special treats Santa will bring them.

Kiwi wants to fly, Tuatara wants a soft place to lie, Tūī wants a mirror, and so on. Kererū just wants to be able to sing like Tūī.

Santa makes his midnight flight, delivering all the presents. But he can’t give Kererū what he wants … Everyone is so excited when they wake up! Except Kererū. When all the other creatures group together to have a coo-along with Kererū, it makes her day.

The rhyming storyline works perfectly, and is perfect for Kiwi kids, with te reo woven throughout.

The perfect Kirihimete for all!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Juliette MacIver is an internationally award-winning children’s author with more than 26 books published. Her work comprises mostly picture books, along with one middle-grade fiction series. She has won many awards including twice winner of Best Picture Book at the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults in 2018 and 2023. She has been shortlisted for the same award on four other occasions and has received the Storylines Notable Book Award seven times. In 2023, she was awarded a White Ravens for one of her picture books (an international award recognising outstanding new releases of children’s books around the world). Her books are available in seven languages across ten countries. In 2023 she completed a Master of Arts degree in linguistics, during which she won two academic prizes. She also holds two teaching qualifications.

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR

Daron has over twenty-five years’ experience as an illustrator. He graduated from Central St Martins school of Art where he caught the illustration bug. He grew up all over the world which had a huge influence on his work, His illustration career started in Editorial but has quickly broaden into Packaging, Advertising, Animation and Children’s Publishing. He has illustrated over 25 children’s books.

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Terms and conditions

    1. You must be a GrownUps member and subscribed to our newsletter to be eligible to enter.

    2. The competition closes on 22nd October 2025. Winners will be notified via email by 23rd October 2025.

    3. It is your responsibility to provide a correct New Zealand postal address for prize delivery. GrownUps is not responsible for prizes sent to incorrect addresses.

    4. Winners will be drawn at random by the GrownUps administration team.

    5. GrownUps employees and their immediate families are not eligible to enter.

    6. By entering, you agree to GrownUps using your name on social media as a winner of the competition.

    7. One entry per household.

    8. The prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or other items.

    9. You must reside in New Zealand, as the prize can only be delivered within New Zealand.

    10. You must be over 50 years of age to enter. Please ensure your membership details are up to date in your dashboard.