Launch for the Boy Who Bounced Around Aotearoa

Media Release and Invitation
16 July 2007

Botany Library hosts book launch for The boy who bounced around Aotearoa

Botany Library is delighted to host the launch of local author Christine Hurst’s fun children’s picture book, ‘The boy who bounced around Aotearoa’.

The book, illustrated by Raymond McGrath, records the adventures of Zac, a boy who loves to bounce His mother tells him not to bounce. Before long Zac is bouncing around New Zealand, not just little bounces, big bounces, from Stewart Island where he dines with some hoiho (yellow-eyed penguins), to the Auckland Harbour Bridge where he meets a humungous family of taraunga (seagulls), to the banks of the Wanganui River where he makes friends with some wary pukeko.

But what place do all little boys want to visit? Outer Space! Zac zooms in and out until he hears his mum’s voice and wakes up in bed.

Media are invited to attend the launch at Botany Library on Sunday, 29 July at 1.30pm. Christine will read her book and is happy to answer any questions.

WHAT: Book Launch - The boy who bounced around Aotearoa
WHEN: Sunday, 29 July, 1.30pm
WHERE: Botany Library, Level 1, Sunset Tce, Botany Town Centre
(Beside Berkley Theatres)
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Profile of author, Christine Hurst:
Originally from England, Christine moved to New Zealand when she was 8-years-old She works as a school librarian at Baverstock Oaks School and gets to read children's books all day! She lives with her husband, Rob and her son, Thomas.

Profile of illustrator, Raymond McGrath:

Raymond lives in a small house in the country with his wife, Deborah, two cats and a Schnauzer, where he either draws, plays the piano or guitar, or works in the garden ( and if there is time, surfing!). He is an award-winning animation director and created the TV show, Puzzle Inc.

*Book bio and author and illustrator profiles courtesy of Reed Publishing

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