You Can't Come In, Kunekune!

Name: You Can't Come In, Kunekune!
Brand: David Bateman Ltd
SKU: 9781776891238
Price: 18.0 NZD
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By Amy Harrop

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All Kunekune wants is to be able to hang out inside with his family. The cat and dog can, so why not a pig? From attending to his personal hygiene to donning a clever disguise, there is nothing Kunekune won't do to take his place inside... Read More

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All Kunekune wants is to be able to hang out inside with his family.

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All Kunekune wants is to be able to hang out inside with his family. The cat and dog can, so why not a pig?

From attending to his personal hygiene to donning a clever disguise, there is nothing Kunekune won't do to take his place inside where he belongs.

You Can't Come In, Kunekune! is a delightful tale of determination and creativity as Kunekune goes to hilarious lengths to be part of the family indoors.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781776891238

Publisher: David Bateman Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 2025

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: David Bateman Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Ross Hamilton

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 32

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Amy Harrop Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational New Zealand and Australia Published New Zealand Children's Books New Zealand Published

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