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Hare & Kunekune’s Moonlight Mission
by Laura Shallcrass (text and illustrations)
 
Another title in what is becoming a series about a hare and a pig – unlikely friends in real life, but acceptable in picture books.
     As is usual in the genre, there’s a single, somewhat slim storyline – food is disappearing. Peaches and karaka berries from the trees, strawberries, and more. Where is it going? 
     The pair see themselves of defenders of the food – ironic when you consider it, so perhaps the motivation’s more selfish.
     It is Ruru – as always it’s the owl who embodies wisdom – who helps them come to a broader view.

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Review by Emily R

Title: Hare & Kunekune’s Moonlight Mission
Author: Laura Shallcrass
Publisher: Beatnik
ISBN: 9781991165718
RRP: $30
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